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Buddy Bailey Takes Over

Buddy Bailey Takes Over
As the press gathered on a sunny media day in South Bend, they were greeted by a new sight. Emerging from the dugout was the leathery visage of Buddy Bailey, like a well broken-in baseball mitt. As Bailey gathered his team in a semicircle behind him and had them introduce themselves to the crowd, a... Read more »
By Tom U,
April 4, 2019 at 6:00 am
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Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 17

Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 17
Good morning, and welcome to Cubs Den’s final coverage of Cubs in the off-season leagues. In today’s report, the Mexican Pacific and Australian Baseball Leagues crown champions while Cubs Den names their Player and Pitcher of the Winter. Cubs Den Player of the Winter Nico Hoerner, INF Almost as soon as his name was announced as their first... Read more »
By Tom U,
February 4, 2019 at 6:00 am
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Caribbean World Series Preview

Caribbean World Series Preview
A last-minute change has the Caribbean World Series taking place in Panama this year, as teams are preparing for a ten-game round-robin to begin on Monday. With the change in venue, Toros de Herrera from Panama have been invited to participate. Here is a preview of the tournament, with the finals on February 10.  Cuba... Read more »
By Tom U,
February 3, 2019 at 9:18 am
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Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 16

Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 16
Good Morning! As we enter into the final week of championships for Cubs in the off-season leagues prior to the Caribbean World Series, some Cub prospects are playing pivotal roles. To find out more, take a look inside today’s report. Mexican Pacific League Yaquis de Obregon The LMP championship series started on Monday with Obregon spotting... Read more »
By Tom U,
January 28, 2019 at 6:00 am
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Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 15

Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 15
Good Morning, and Happy Martin Luther King Day! As we enter championship week for Cubs in the off-season leagues, some players rose to the playoff occasion in the previous week. To find out more, take a look inside today’s report. Dominican Winter League Leones del Escogido Escogido ended round-robin play on Monday, as a 7-0... Read more »
By Tom U,
January 21, 2019 at 6:00 am
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Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 14

Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 14
Good morning! It was a limited week for the Cubs in the off-season leagues, as many teams were eliminated in post-season play. To find out who remains playing and how they fared, take a look at today’s report. Dominican Winter League Leones del Escogido The pace in round-robin play continues to be blistering as Escogido... Read more »
By Tom U,
January 14, 2019 at 6:00 am
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Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 13

Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 13
Good morning! The first week of the new year saw Cubs popping up everywhere in the off-season leagues. To see where the new faces showed up and how they fared, take a look inside today’s report. Dominican Winter League Leones del Escogido Escogido took some steps to separate from the field in round-robin play as... Read more »
By Tom U,
January 7, 2019 at 6:00 am
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Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 8

Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 8
Good morning! The Cubs are seeing a rising force in the off-season leagues, as Kwang-Min Kwon is emerging as a player in far off Australia. For more about Kwon and the rest of the Cubs, take a look inside today’s report. Dominican Winter League Aguilas Cibaenas Despite pounding out 9 hits on Monday, Cibaenas could... Read more »
By Tom U,
December 3, 2018 at 6:00 am
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Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 7

Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 7
Good morning! Week 7 saw some unlikely stars for the Cubs in the off-season leagues, as Vimael Machin and Kwang-Min Kwon were practically unstoppable at the plate. For more information, take a look inside today’s report. Dominican Winter League Aguilas Cibaenas In a close game on Tuesday, pitching mattered as Cibaenas dropped a 3-2 decision... Read more »
By Tom U,
November 26, 2018 at 6:00 am
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Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 6

Cubs in the Off-Season Leagues - Week 6
Good morning! While the sun set on the Arizona Fall League in the west in week 6 of Cubs in the off-season leagues, it rose both in the east and far east with the start of the Roberto Clemente League and the Australian Baseball League. To see how thing both ended an began, take a... Read more »
By Tom U,
November 19, 2018 at 6:00 am
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