Higashioka joins rare company in throwing out 2 baserunners and homering in the same inning
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PCA highlights Cubs' loaded systemCHICAGO -- Craig Counsell had heard plenty about the Cubs’ improved farm system, but Spring Training really gave the manager an opportunity...
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Yan Gomes - On bench again WednesdayGomes is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Rockies.
ImpactThe Cubs have now gone with Miguel Amaya at catcher in two straight games and three of the last four contests. Gomes still seems likely to ultimately receive the bulk of the starts behind the dish, but manager Craig Counsell evidently is liking what Amaya is bringing right now.
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Miguel Amaya - Workload picking upAmaya will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
ImpactHeading into the regular season, Amaya looked to be the Cubs' clear No. 2 catcher, but he's operated in more of a timeshare with Yan Gomes behind the plate. The two backstops have now made three starts apiece over the Cubs' first six games, with all three of Amaya's starts coming within the last four of those contests. The 25-year-old will likely need to capture a larger role before becoming a more viable roster option in mixed leagues that start just one catcher, but he might be a worthy pickup in two-catcher leagues or NL-only leagues based on how frequently he's been playing early on this season.
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Where the Rockies' Top 30 prospects are starting the seasonWith the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Rockies’ Top 30 prospects are projected to start:
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MLB drawing record numbers across media landscape to open seasonMLB opened the season with a series of records and increases across national and international television, MLB.TV and social media. National...
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Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictionsThe Chicago Cubs (3-2) welcome the Colorado Rockies (1-5) to Wrigley Field Wednesday in the final game of their 3-game series. First pitch i...
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