Category Archives: Daytona Cubs

Four bombs for Baez in last two games

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

Chicago Cubs prospect Javier Baez is on a tear. The former Peoria Chiefs shortstop connected for two home runs against Japan’s World Baseball Classic team yesterday and hit two more against the Kansas City Royals today. Against Team Japan, Baez hit … Continue reading →

Posted in Daytona Cubs, Florida State League, Midwest League, Peoria Chiefs, World Baseball Classic | 1 Comment

2011 Midwest League MVP Rymer Liriano out for 2013 season

Posted on February 17, 2013 by

Rymer Liriano, a San Diego Padres top prospect, is out for the 2013 season after tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow while playing long toss in the Dominican Republic in late December. He will undergo Tommy John … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Fall League, Daytona Cubs, Florida State League, Fort Wayne TinCaps, Kane County Cougars, Midwest League, Peoria Chiefs, Quad Cities River Bandits, San Antonio Missions, Springfield Cardinals, Texas League, West Michigan Whitecaps | 2 Comments

Happy Groundhog Day!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this morning, which means there’s only 61 days left until the new Midwest League season starts … … which brings us to Roger Maris, who hit 61 home runs in 1961. … Continue reading →

Posted in Boise Hawks, Daytona Cubs, Florida State League, Kane County Cougars, Midwest League, Northwest League, Peoria Chiefs, snowbound stadiums | Leave a comment

Peoria’s Geiger hits two homers, drives in eight

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Peoria Chiefs DH Dustin Geiger went 3-for-5 with 2 HR and 8 RBI in his team’s 11-10 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits today, securing himself a spot in the Class-A team’s record book. The Chicago Cubs prospect, who usually plays … Continue reading →

Posted in 2011 All-Star Game, Daytona Cubs, Florida State League, Fort Myers Miracle, Iowa Cubs, Midwest League, Pacific Coast League, Peoria Chiefs, Quad Cities River Bandits | Leave a comment