February 13th has arrived, meaning Chicago Cubs Spring Training in Mesa, Arizona has opened with pitchers and catchers reporting. The report date for Cubs position players is February 18. In total, 25 Tennessee Smokies alums will begin Major League camp with the Cubs, while 40 others have either been invited to their respective teams’ Big […]
By: Matthew Osborne This season, Smokies catcher Chad Noble has not had much of a chance to unpack and settle into a clubhouse. He’s been with three teams in 2013. After beginning the season with Daytona, Noble has been with the Smokies three separate times and Iowa twice. He’s experienced the dreaded bus rides of […]
The latest Edition of “This Week In Smokies Baseball” is now available. This edition covers The Smokies’ last road series before the All-Star Break, where the Smokies went on a 6 game winning streak. Plus the Smokies first series after the All-Star Break against the Jacksonville Suns, which featured a walk-off RBI double by Arismendy […]
The Southern League South Division All Star team defeated the North Division 6-0 Wednesday night at Bragan Field in Jacksonville. Smokies pitcher and North Division starter Kyle Hendricks took the loss after giving up two runs on three hits in the first inning. Smokies pitcher Alberto Cabrera pitched a scoreless third inning, striking out one […]
By: Matthew Osborne The top of the North Division manager Jim Pankovits’ All Star game line up card will have a familiar East Tennessee flair. The first two hitters and four total Smokies will start Wednesday night’s Southern League All Star Game in Jacksonville. Outfielder Matt Szczur, shortstop Arismendy Alcantara, third baseman Christina Villanueva and […]
‘The Process’ is the story of the 2013 Tennessee Smokies, the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate. In episode five, the six Smokies elected to the 2013 Southern League All-Star Game are profiled. Right handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks is scheduled to start the game for the North Division and Alberto Cabrera (RHP) will be in the bullpen. […]
JACKSON, Tenn. – Alberto Cabrera took a perfect game into the fifth inning receiving enough run support to defeat Jackson (10-11, 39-48) for the sixth consecutive game. The Smokies (13-8, 47-43) scored a run in the third inning, two runs in the fifth frame, and a run in the ninth propelling the visiting team to […]
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 […]
The red-hot Tennessee Smokies (10-5, 44-40) look to win their fifth straight game in Game 3 of their five-game series against the Huntsville Stars (5-12, 34-51). First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 PM from Smokies Park. WHAT’S AT STAKE: The Smokies gained a game on Birmingham last night and a half game on Chattanooga due […]
By: Adam Kline KODAK, Tenn. – Alberto Cabrera scattered four hits and struck out seven in 7.2 innings leading the Tennessee Smokies to a 3-1 win over the Huntsville Stars Friday night at Smokies Park. Arismendy Alcantara led the way offensively going 2-for-4 with a home run and a pair of RBIs. The Smokies improve […]
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