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Cactus League: Cubs vs Athletics 2/28/13

On the final day of February, the Cubs played host to Oakland in Mesa. Dave Sappelt was handed lead off duty and responded with a RBI double in the third inning to start the scoring for the Cubs half of…Read More

Prospect Check: Junior Lake

Just who is Junior Lake? There’s been a ton of buzz around this kid lately, and rightly so. Lake is no stranger to success in baseball having already completed what would be deemed his first “full”…Read More

The Evolution Of Darwin Barney

The Chicago Cubs have long been in search for a long-term solution to the team’s second base position. From Todd Walker to Mike Fontenot to Ryan Theriot, the Cubs have had a revolving door at the…Read More

Poll Results: Who Should Play Third Base?

With third baseman Ian Stewart out for the remainder of the season, last week, Cubbies Crib asked the question who should play third base for the Cubs going towards the future. There were four options…Read More

Poll Of The Week: Who’s At Third?

Third baseman Ian Stewart is beginning to force the Cubs’ hand at the third base position. Stewart is scheduled to have surgery on his wrist and will miss the next six to ten weeks. The Cubs will…Read More

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What To Do About Ian Stewart And The Third Base Position?

May 28, 2012; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Ian Stewart hits a two-run home run during…Read More

Cubs Show Signs Of Life

Anyone watch that game against the Dodgers yesterday? Man that was ugly… Despite a myriad of holes…Read More

Cubs Roster Profiles: Junior Lake

As the 2012 season approaches, Cubbies Crib is profiling each and every member of the Cubs forty man…Read More

Baseball America Updates Cubs’ Top 10 Prospects

The goal for President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and General Manager Jed Hoyer this off-season…Read More

Cubs Minors Stocked With Infielders

When the Chicago Cubs dealt Sean Marshall to the Reds, they received left handed starter Travis Wood…Read More

Effects Of A Possible Anthony Rizzo Trade

As the Rizzo trade rumors continue to swirl, let’s take a minute to explore the potential ramifications…Read More

Chicago Cubs’ Top Prospects #8 – #14

Today we continue the Cubbies Crib edition of the Chicago Cubs Top Prospects List. Starting from a list…Read More

Baseball America: Cubs Top 10 Prospects

If you are a fan of the Cubs farm system, then this is one of your favorite days of the year. Jim Callis…Read More

Cubs Roster Talk Part Two: The Rule 5 Draft

The Rule 5 occurs annually during baseball’s Winter Meetings in early December. The idea behind the…Read More

The AFL and the 2012 Cubs

The Arizona Fall League has earned its reputation as a prospect heavy league. The level of competition…Read More

Lake, LaHair Pummeling Winter Pitching

Most of the winter leagues are now underway, and once again there are several Cub minor league players…Read More

Cubbies Crib Farm System All Stars

2011 was a pretty good year for the Cubs farm system. While some of their high ceiling prospects such…Read More

First Look at the AFL

The Arizona Fall League is underway, and the future of the Cubs infield is on display. There are only…Read More

Wanted: A Breakout Season

Spring training is underway. If you haven’t read Jordan’s rundown of the position battles for the…Read More