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40 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (roster is full), plus two players are on the 60-DAY IL 

26 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, twelve players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, one player is on the 15-DAY IL, and one player is on the 10-DAY IL

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PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
Kyle Hendricks
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
Hector Neris 
* Drew Smyly
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
* Jordan Wicks

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Garrett Cooper
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
Christopher Morel
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Cody Bellinger 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 12 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Pete Crow-Armstrong, OF 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
* Matt Mervis, 1B 
Daniel Palencia, P 
Luis Vazquez, INF 
Hayden Wesneski, P 

10-DAY IL: 1 
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 
* Justin Steele, P   

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P
 




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D'backs Flurry of Extra-Base Hits Sink Cubs at Riverview

Submitted by Arizona Phil on

Jazz Chisholm and Endy Ramos belted back-to-back doubles and Joey Rose followed with a two-run HR to fuel a four-run 8th, as the Kane County Cougars (Arizona Diamondbacks Lo-A affiliate) rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to ambush the Cubs Lo-A South Bend affiliate 7-4 on Field #5, and Ramon Hernandez doubled twice, singled twice, and drove-in six runs, Daulton Varsho reached base four times (two singles and two walks), stole a base, and scored three runs, Raymel Flores ripped a single, a double and an RBI triple, Drew Ellis collected three hits, stole a base, and scored twice, and RHSP Connor Grey hurled five innings of two-hit shutout ball, as the Visalia Rawhide (D'backs Hi-A affiliate) whitewashed the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Cubs Hi-A affiliate) 8-0 on Field #6, in Cactus League Minor League Camp doubleheader game action Monday afternoon on John Arguello Way at the Riverview Baseball Complex in Mesa, AZ.   

Austin Filiere (RBI triple), Luis Diaz (RBI double), and Delvin Zinn (RBI double) each collected a two-out run-scoring extra-base hit to highlight a three-run 1st inning and RHSP Erich Uelmen tossed five innings of one-run ball for South Bend on Field #5.  

Several Iowa Cubs position-players traveled to Florida with the MLB squad for the two-game pre-season set versus the Red Sox in Ft. Myers, so a number of position-players on the Tennessee, Myrtle Beach, and South Bend squads have been temporarily promoted to higher levels for a few days (until the I-Cubs return from Florida).  

Here are the abdriged box scores from the two games played on Monday at Riverview Park:



FIELD #5:    

SOUTH BEND LINEUP:
1. Zach Davis, CF: 2-4 (1B, 3-U, 1B, K, R, SB)
2. Fernando Kelli, RF: 1-3 (1-3 SH, 2B, K, 6-3, SB)
3. Jared Young, 2B: 0-4 (3-1, F-8, F-8, F-8)
4. Austin Filiere, 1B: 2-4 (3B, F-8, 5-3, 1B, R, RBI)
5. Luis Diaz, SS: 2-4 (2B, K, 1B, F-9, R, RBI, CS)
6. Delvin Zinn, 3B: 1-3 (2B, K, BB, F-7, R, RBI)
7. Alexander Guerra, DH #1: 1-4 (K, K, 2B, K, RBI)
8. Jose Gutierrez, LF: 0-4 (3-U, 3-U, 5-3, K)
9. Richard Nunez, C-DH: 0-3 (6-3, 1-3, 6-3)
10. Raymond Pena, DH-C: 1-2 (2B, L-7)
NOTE: SLOT WAS SKIPPED FIRST TIME THRU BATTING ORDER

SOUTH BEND PITCHERS:
1. Erich Uelmen: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R (1 ER), 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HBP, 1 GIDP, 6/4 GO/AO, 71 pitches (46 strikes)
2. Ricky Tyler Thomas: 2.1 IP, 4 H, 6 R (6 ER), 3 BB, 3 K, 1 HR, 2 WP, 1/3 GO/AO, 61 pitches (33 strikes)
3. Mark Malave: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 13 pitches (8 strikes)

SOUTH BEND ERRORS:
1. P Erich Uelmen:  (E-1 (errant pick-off attempt at 1st base allowed runner to advance to 2nd)
2. C Raymond Pena: E-2 (errant throw on stolen base attempt at 2nd base allowed runner to advance to 3rd)

SOUTH BEND CATCHERS DEFENSE:
1. Richard Nunez: 1 PB
2. Raymond Pena: 0-1 CS, 1 E (see above)

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FIELD #6:

MYRTLE BEACH LINEUP:
1. Connor Myers, CF: 0-4 (L-8, K, 6-3, 6-3)
2. Aramis Ademan, SS: 0-4 (F-7,1-3, 4-3, K)
3. Wladmir Galindo, DH: 1-4 (L-8, 6-3, 1B, 5-3)
4. Chris Carrier, RF: 0-3 (K, F-8, 5-4 FC)  
5a. Kevonte Mitchell, LF: 1-3 (P-2, K, 1B+E5)
5b. Abraham Rodriguez, PR-LF: (NO AB)
6. Austin Upshaw, 2B: 0-3 (K, 3-1, 3-U)
7. Yeiler Peguero, 3B: 2-3 (1B, K, 1B, CS)
8. Kevin Zamudio, C: 1-3 (1B, F-9, 6-4-3 DP)
9a. Adonis Paula, 1B: 0-2 (F-8, K)
9b. Gustavo Polanco, 1B: 0-1 (K)

MYRTLE BEACH PITCHERS:
1. Bryan Hudson: 3.2 IP, 9 H, 6 R (6 ER), 1 BB, 3 K, 1 GIDP, 6/1 GO/AO, 75 pitches (46 strikes)
2. Wyatt Short: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 1 K, 0/1 GO/AO, 20 pitches (11 strikes)
3. Brian Glowicki: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K, 3/2 GO/AO, 28 pitches (16 strikes)
4. Elvis Diaz: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K, 2/2 GO/AO, 33 pitches (21 strikes) 

MYRTLE BEACH ERRORS: NONE

MYRTLE BEACH CATCHERS DEFENSE:
Kevin Zamudio: 0-3 CS

ATTENDANCE: 22

WEATHER: Patrtly Cloudy and breezy with temperatures in the 70's

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Comments

Submitted by crunch on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 03:34 am

cubs actually going with a "real" lineup today. it was assumed by BOS broadcasters last night that it would be a youth/prospects-heavy lineup. also, once again the away feed is the only TV feed. it was a really crappy spring training for cubs broadcasts from their announce crew. one of the most popular, if not the most popular, spring training team and they struggle to get their home announce crew on TV...go figure. almora/bryant/schwarber/contreras/zobrist/russell/heyward/baez/lastella

Submitted by crunch on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 03:50 pm

marlins vs u.miami called in the 7th because MIA had a 20 run lead.

way to lay into the college kids, guys.  great job.

Submitted by tim815 on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 03:39 pm

Mazzoni claimed on waivers by the Dodgers.

My guess? The Cubs didn't want Mazzoni taking innings from Ryan/Hancock/Baldonado/Maples/etc.

 

More than willing to accept surrender value for him.

Submitted by Sonicwind75 on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 03:49 pm

Ready for real baseball.

Feel like I had a fan hangover last year.  Wasn't really on top of my 2nd guessing batting orders and bullpen usage game until after the All Star game last year.  Didn't keep wearing the same pair of socks just because the Cubs won that day, Wasn't scaring the dog by screaming at the TV really until the playoffs last season. This year I feel better focused, good chemistry, and in the best shape of my life. Play ball!

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Submitted by Charlie on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 03:24 am

Fan hangover: Me too. It has carried over into Spring Training--I've never cared less about Spring Training. There aren't even interesting questions about this team! Once the games count, I think my enthusiasm will return. I just want to see them play!

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Submitted by crunch on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 03:21 am

there was the question about who would lead off until heyward and almora performed like a couple guys you want to stash in the minors as soon as spring training is over. happ snagged that role quickly since no one put up any real competition. there was/is concern about strop's health, but having other good pen arms around helps. all in all...that's some low-drama stuff. it's not very interesting, but at least it's because there's strongly filled roles all over the team.

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  • crunch (view)

    happ, right hamstring tightness, day-to-day (hopefully 0 days).

    he will be reevaluated tomorrow.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    I guess I'm not looking for that type of AB 

    Just a difference of opinion

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    I don’t see Tauchman as a weak link in any position. He simply adds his value in a different way.

    I don’t know that we gain much by putting him in the outfield - Happ, Bellinger and Suzuki and Tauchman all field their positions well. If you’re looking for Taucnman’s kind of AB in a particular game I don’t see why it can’t come from DH.

  • Childersb3 (view)

    Tauchman gets a pinch hit RBI single with a liner to RF. This is his spot. He's a solid 4th OF. But he isn't a DH. 

    He takes pitches. Useful. I still believe in having good hitters.

    You don't want your DH to be your weak link (other than your C maybe)

  • crunch (view)

    bit of a hot take here, but i'm gonna say it.

    the 2024 marlins don't seem to be good at doing baseballs.

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Phil, will the call up for a double header restart that 15 days on assignment for a pitcher? Like will wesneski’s 15 days start yesterday, or if he’s the 27th man, will that mean 15 days from tomorrow?

    I hope that makes sense. It sounds clearer in my head.

  • Charlie (view)

    Tauchman obviously brings value to the roster as a 4th outfielder who can and should play frequently. Him appearing frequently at DH indicated that the team lacks a valuable DH. 

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Totally onboard with your thoughts concerning today’s lineup. Not sure about your take on Tauchman though.

    The guy typically doesn’t pound the ball out out of the park, and his BA is quite unimpressive. But he brings something unique to the table that the undisciplined batters of the past didn’t. He always provides a quality at bat and he makes the opposing pitcher work because he has a great eye for the zone and protects the plate with two strikes exceptionally well. In addition to making him a base runner more often than it seems through his walks, that kind of at bat wears a pitcher down both mentally and physically so that the other guys who may hit the ball harder are more apt to take advantage of subsequent mistakes and do their damage.

    I can’t remember a time when the Cubs valued this kind of contribution but this year they have a couple of guys doing it, with Happ being the other. It doesn’t make for gaudy stats but it definitely contributes to winning ball games. I do believe that’s why Tauchman has garnered so much playing time.

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Miles Mastrobuoni cannot be recalled until he has spent at least ten days on optional assignment, unless he is recalled to replace a position player who is placed on an MLB inactive list (IL, Paternity, Bereavement / Family Medical). 

     

    And for a pitcher it's 15 days on optional assignment before he can be recalled, unless he is replacing a pitcher who is placed on an MLB inactive list (IL, Paternity, or Bereavement / Family Medical). 

     

    And a pitcher (or a position player, but almost always it's a pitcher) can be recalled as the 27th man for a doubleheader regardless of how many days he has been on optional assignment, but then he must be sent back down again the next day. 

     

    That's why the Cubs had to wait as long as they did to send Jose Cuas down and recall Keegan Thompson. Thompson needed to spend the first 15 days of the MLB regular season on optional assignment before he could be recalled (and he spent EXACTLY the first 15 days of the MLB regular season on optional assignment before he was recalled). 

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Indeed they do TJW!

    For the record I’m not in favor of solely building a team through paying big to free agents. But I’m also of the mind that when you develop really good players, get them signed to extensions that buy out a couple years of free agency, including with team options. And supplement the home grown players with free agent splashes or using excess prospects to trade for stars under team control for a few years. Sort of what Atlanta does, basically. Everyone talks about the dodgers but I feel that Atlanta is the peak organization at the current moment.

    That said, the constant roster churn is very Rays- ish. What they do is incredible, but it’s extremely hard to do which is why they’re the only ones frequently successful that employ that strategy. I definitely do not want to see a large market team like ours follow that model closely. But I don’t think free agent frenzies is always the answer. It’s really only the Dodgers that play in that realm. I could see an argument for the Mets too. The Yankees don’t really operate like that anymore since the elder Steinbrenner passed. Though I would say the reigning champions built a good deal of that team through free agent spending.

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