In the Cubs organization the third base slot isn’t necessarily vacant, but it is up for the taking if a player in their system can prove that they can produce in that spot. When you compare the production that the Cubs got out of the third base position last year to other teams in the […]
Highly touted Chicago Cubs prospect Kris Bryant recently chatted with the Smokies Radio Network to discuss his development in the Arizona Fall League thus far. Bryant was drafted second overall by Chicago in the 2013 MLB Draft and rose quickly to High-A Daytona, playing in 36 games across the minors. Bryant hit .390 with 14 […]
The tragedy and destruction that Moore, Okla. experienced Monday afternoon touched home with a member of the Tennessee Smokies organization. Outfielder Ty Wright spent his college career in Stillwater, Okla. as a member of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, just 73 miles from Moore. Wright and the Tennessee Smokies are using the five-game homestand with the […]
By Roger Hoover / Smokies Radio Network Many things have changed for the Chicago Cubs this offseason, as new President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and General Manager Jed Hoyer put their touches on the Cubs roster and farm system. Many Cubs have changed organizations over the winter, including several former Tennessee Smokies. This week, […]
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