New Cubs hitting coach James Rowson during batting practice before the start of their game against the Tigers at Wrigley Field. Photo Courtesy: Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune
By Roger Hoover / Smokies Radio Network
Following an off day, the Tennessee Smokies are back in action tonight, beginning a five-game series against the Birmingham Barons at Smokies Park.
The Smokies have won seven of their last eight games, and took four out of five to start the 10-game homestand that closes out the first half.
It’s time for today’s What We’re Reading, but keep checking the blog and our Facebook and Twitter pages for more info throughout the day on today’s game at Smokies Park.
- Knoxville News Sentinel: Smokies Preview: Birmingham at Tennessee
- Knoxville News Sentinel: For Jeff Fassero, it’s either fastball or fast lane
- Chicago Tribune: New batting coach must instill patience as virtue
- Chicago Tribune: Your Morning Phil: Quintana, Rowson, Peralta
- Chicago Sun-Times: Theo Epstein says Rudy Jaramillo firing was about new message
- Chicago Sun-Times: Cubs exhale: Anthony Rizzo only bruises knee
- miCubs.com: miCast: David Kaplan
- ESPN: Blue Jays release Vladimir Guerrero
- Yahoo’s Big League Stew: ‘That’s a clown question, bro’: Bryce Harper pushes back after Canadian beer question
- Grantland: The Great Bryce Hype
- FOX Sports: MLB Power Rankings: Week 10
