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WGNTV: Leadoff Man

Smokies’ third baseman Kris Bryant was recently featured on WGN’s “Leadoff Man” with Len and JD. Visit the link below to watch the story with our very own Mick Gillispie. http://wgntv.com/2014/05/11/leadoff-man-aa-tennessee-smokies-minor-league-report/

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2013 RHP Kyle Hendricks is one of 25 Smokies alums invited to the Cubs' Big League camp.

VIDEO: Kyle Hendricks and Javier Baez season review

Former Tennessee Smokies’ pitcher Kyle Hendricks and Smokies’ shortstop Javier Baez were honored at Wrigley Field Saturday afternoon for being named Cubs’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year and Cubs’ Minor League Player of the Year, respectively. Featured on WGN’s ‘The Leadoff Man’, this video recaps the two career seasons for each player.

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VIDEO: Javier Baez’s flair for the dramatic gaining recognition in Chicago

Javier Baez leads all minor league players with 71 extra-base hits this season and has blown away several Cubs executives. The top prospect has cranked 17 home runs 46 games for the Smokies this season. This piece was part of the Chicago Cubs national television broadcast on August 24th on WGN-TV’s Lead-off Man. To stay current with […]

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VIDEO: Arismendy Alcantara and Javier Baez WGN Feature

Tennessee Smokies infielders Arismendy Alcantara and Javier Baez are building a relationship in the middle infield that they hope to take to Chicago. This piece was part of the Chicago Cubs national television broadcast on July 23rd. To stay current with all the latest news, follow Smokies on Radio on Twitter and like the Smokies on Radio Facebook page.

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VIDEO: 2013 Tennessee Smokies All-Star Feature

The Tennessee Smokies placed six players on the 2013 Southern League All-Star game. Position players Matt Szczur (OF), Arismendy Alcantara (INF), Christian Villanueva (3B), and Rafael Lopez (C) were named to the team. Pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Alberto Cabrera were tabbed a North Division All-Star. This piece was part of the Chicago Cubs national television […]

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Alberto Cabrera’s journey back to the show

After spending the final couple months of 2012 in Chicago, Smokies pitcher Alberto Cabrera is working as a starter to earn his spot back in the show. The Smokies starting pitcher demonstrates how he throws his change up and slider, two of his best pitches. This piece was part of the Chicago Cubs national television broadcast […]

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