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• 2026 Birmingham Barons Season Preview

The Double-A Birmingham Barons have been the brightest spot in the Chicago White Sox organization over these last few dreadful seasons, winning their second consecutive Southern League championship in 2025. This season will have a mix of familiar faces alongside some recent free agent signings, but it’s likely we’ll see some fluctuation throughout the season […]...2026
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• The Dr.'s BookShelf, Dodgers & A's Visit This Month in Montgomery Baseball History

Reader comments on the blog are always wonderful, and super helpful to guide me towards what you want to see. A recent comment (thank you Stephen!) suggests that some might be interested in the books I used for research and I am happy to oblige. Is there a topic I should cover? Let me know in the comments! Can't read? Thats okay too, there are lots of pictures to look at this week, let me kn...2026
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• Todays the Day! Black Baseball in Alabama: Rough Diamonds of Dixie

Its opening day for Alabama baseball history! Black Baseball in Alabama: Rough Diamonds of Dixie is available now wherever books are sold.The title says it all, covering the baseball teams, players, games and events as the sport spread across the state and country in Black communities from the Civil War through 1950. Grab a copy and wave it at me, I would be thrilled to sign it for you, and ...2026
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• First Post 2026 Brings Thanks, Biscuits News, History This Week

The new year brings new beginnings, for this blog and myself - my first book "Black Baseball in Alabama: Rough Diamonds of Dixie" hits the shelves in just days and I could not be more excited and thankful. It is a thrill to get a chance to pitch in the literary big leagues after twenty seasons in minors, as an aspiring indie writer covering players and teams that few seemed to care about, and...2026
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• Minor League Wrap: A Ballesteros blast can’t save Iowa

Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK Carter Trice homers twice. Moisés Ballesteros homers once. Javier Assad starts a rehab stint Everyone loses tonight. Don’t shoot the messenger. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were blinded by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 4-2. Yes, I know bats aren’t really blind. Jordan Wicks started and took the loss. Wicks surrendered three runs, two earned, on four ...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: July 20, 2025

White Sox No. 8 prospect George Wolkow with a big day and a big bomb. | George Wolkow/Instagram Boom, bust, and bullpen blues as Chicago’s affiliates go 3-for-5 on the day, delivering both fireworks and frustration Durham Bulls 10, Charlotte Knights 7 (10 innings) (Statcast box)The Knights endured a tough 10-7 extra-inning loss, dropping their record below .500 to 47-48 and placing them f...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Player of the Week (July 7-13, 2025): Andre Lipcius

Going deep: Andre Lipcius homered three times during an excellent week for the Knights. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images All affiliates went at least .500 this week, with the Barons leading the way thanks to a sweep Charlotte Knights Record 4-2 (last week), 11-6 (second half), 47-45 (overall) Knights Player of the Week Andre Lipcius .227/.320/.682, 22 at-bats Corey Julks .333/.385/.458, 2-...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Cedric De Grandpre throws six scoreless innings

Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Atlanta Braves started out the week hot, with three of the starters combining for 16 1⁄3 scoreless innings. One of those could have even gone deeper were it not for a scary play on a comebacker that knocked Lucas Braun from the game. In Gwinnett Jarred Kelenic has put up his first good stretch of play in awhile, while the Columbus...2025
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• Drake Baldwin hits the ball where he wants

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The only complaint on Baldwin coming out of Triple-A was not pulling pitches to right field. Looks like he’s answered that. Coming into 2025, Drake Baldwin appeared to be everything that you would expect a top prospect in the Atlanta Braves organization could be. He hit at every level in 2024, posting a .244/.313/.337 line with a 104 wRC+ in the offense-suppress...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. crushes home run, draws four walks

Photo Credit: Garrett Spain The MVP is tantalizingly close to his return to Atlanta. Saturday may have been disappointing for Atlanta Braves fans after that nasty collapse, so if you want some positive news skip past the scores of these games and look at our man Ronald Acuna Jr. go. It’s a welcome sight to see him in seemingly good form, and while you’re hear to read about Acuna, JR Ritchi...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. returns with a bang

Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images Our MVP made his first rehab appearance and made an impact with a home run The power came in heavy on the Atlanta Braves farm system on Tuesday afternoon, with the affiliates combining to hit nine home runs. Ronald Acuna Jr. carried the day with his return to action, hitting a home run in his third at bat, while Augusta led all teams with ...2025
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• Angels: Prospect Klassen improving after injury
Right-hander George Klassen, one of the Los Angeles Angels' top prospects, is improving one day after he was apparently hit in the head by a line drive while pitching for the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas in a Southern League game against Montgomery....2025
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• Braves Prospects Stock Watch: David McCabe rakes in April

Photo by Scott Audette/MLB Photos via Getty Images McCabe leads the best of the rising top prospects in the system. Almost a month of minor league baseball is in the books, and it’s been a curious year for Atlanta Braves prospects. Four of the top six prospects in the system have been either injured or in Atlanta for most of the year, and that’s led to a somewhat weaker crop of players to ...2025
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• Observations of the Farm

Is Chicago’s Chase Meidroth just Nick Madrigal 2.0? Not so fast there, buddy. | Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Some noteworthy pickings from the minor league stat sheets The White Sox want another Nick Madrigal — this time, with batteries included I’ve been wrong about a great number of things, both real-life and baseball related. This isn’t the place to talk about the former, but I’m usually...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Geraldo Quintero hits grand slam

Photo by Paul Abell/Minor League Baseball via Getty Images Quintero led Columbus to another win on Saturday night. With Didier Fuentes headlining the prospects in action on Saturday night, the Atlanta Braves system was able to get three wins with Fuentes improving over his opening start on the season. The offenses are starting to emerge a bit with three teams scoring six or more runs. (6-6...2025
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• 2025 South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 68: Zach Franklin

Zach Franklin seemingly was drafted to be fast-tracked through the White Sox system, and two years in, so far so good. | @Z.Franklin08/Instagram Fast-rising in his first full year, this righty was good in High-A — and even better in AA Zach Franklin Right-Handed Relief Pitcher6´1´´198 poundsAge: 262024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 882024 High Level Birmingham (AA)Age relative to hi...2025
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• Max Kepler, the German Baseball Player Who Spurned Soccer for MLB Dreams
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" Bill Plott is the foremost expert on the Negro Southern League, having literally written the book on its full history, as well as being deeply versed in the tales of Black baseball across the South."

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"105, 19 at-bats Riley Gowens 5 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 KShane Murphy 7 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 6 KHagen Smith 4 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 KJake Palisch 10 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 8 KTommy Vail 3 2⁄3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 4 BB, 5 K The Barons had a terrific week, sweeping Biloxi (49-38), who has the best run differential in the entire Southern League."

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"The Double-A regular season is done but the Barons are playing in the Southern League championship…"

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"While the teams in the system were generally successful, including Double-A Tennessee’s Southern League championship, what is important is we are producing players who will help us win at the major league level."

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"He was named Southern League Pitcher of the Week for August 8-14."

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"The power-hitting first baseman was in the lineup for Double-A Jacksonville on Wednesday and will be again on Thursday in their Southern League playoff series with Pensacola."

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"The Brewers and D-backs made a Saturday splash with a five-player trade that sent shortstop Jean Segura and Southern League ERA champ Tyler Wagner to Arizona for right-hander Chase Anderson, infielder Aaron Hill and Minor League shortstop Isan Diaz."

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"After helping Double-A Chattanooga win the Southern League championship on Monday night, Twins outfield prospect Max Kepler was rewarded by being called up to the big leagues for the first time in his career."

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"Outfielder Scott Schebler has come into his own as a power hitter in the last two years, slugging 27 home runs at Class A in 2013 and leading the Double-A Southern League with 28 homers this year."

• 2026 Birmingham Barons Season Preview
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• The Dr.'s BookShelf, Dodgers & A's Visit This Month in Montgomery Baseball History
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• First Post 2026 Brings Thanks, Biscuits News, History This Week
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• Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie homers twice as Iowa stops Omaha, 12-3

Owen Caissie | Cody Scanlan/The Register / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The ball was flying out of Principal Park as Iowa hits 5 home runs. Myrtle Beach is 10-2 in the second half so far. Iowa Cubs right-hander Phil Bickford has been released to free agency. The Cubs have signed their 2019 first-round draft pick, Ryan Jensen, to a minor league deal. Jensen will report to Mesa for ...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Player of the Month (June 2025): Brooks Baldwin

Another award: Brooks Baldwin won three consecutive Knight of the Week awards — so naturally, he is our Player of the Month. | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images The ACL White Sox had the best record, but no individual performer was as impressive as Baldwin Charlotte Knights June record 14-11 Overall record 40-41 Knights Player of the Month Brooks Baldwin .387/.453/.787, 8 HR, 17 RBI, 75 at-bats (pro...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Player of the Month (May 2025): Kyle Teel

On a mission: At this rate, Knights catcher Kyle Teel will not be in Charlotte much longer. | Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images The Barons went 15-12 in May to lead the organization Charlotte Knights May record 12-15 Overall record 26-30 Knights Player of the Month Kyle Teel .333/.444/.613, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 4-for-4 stolen bases, 75 at-bats Corey Julks .291/.378/.443, 2 HR, 17 RB...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. crushes home run, draws four walks
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• Braves Prospects Stock Watch: David McCabe rakes in April
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Geraldo Quintero hits grand slam
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• White Sox Minor League Player of the Week (July 7-13, 2025): Andre Lipcius
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Cedric De Grandpre throws six scoreless innings
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• White Sox Minor League Player of the Month (June 2025): Brooks Baldwin
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Caminiti strikes out eight in return from IL

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Caminiti dominated in his first game back in an Augusta uniform While the results didn’t fall in their favor, it was quite a great day for pitching especially by JR Ritchie and Cam Caminiti. At every level at least one Atlanta Braves prospect did something notable, but Caminiti was clearly the highlight. After a two month wait to see ...2025
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• Brewers’ Minor League Player & Pitcher of the Month: May

Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images Wilken, Misiorowski named Minor League Player & Pitcher of the Month Milwaukee announced their Minor League Player & Pitcher of the Month this morning. Third baseman Brock Wilken, Milwaukee’s No. 18 prospect, slashed .237/.368/.570 on the month. Wilken, 22, hit nine home runs in May — tied for the most in Double-A. The Brewers’ 2023 ...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. crushes home run, draws four walks
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• First Post 2026 Brings Thanks, Biscuits News, History This Week
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• White Sox Minor League Update: May 18, 2025

Noah Schultz got his second loss of the season after 3 1⁄3 innings where he gave up five runs on three hits, with four walks. | Allan Henry-Imagn Images The Cannon Ballers had the only win of the day, while the Dash fall in extras and Noah Schultz got his second loss Gwinnett Stripers 6, Charlotte Knights 0 (Statcast box)The Charlotte (22-23) offense neglected to convert on the ample oppor...2025
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• White Sox Minor League Update: May 17, 2025

Wikelman González has been aces since his move up to Triple-A as a bulk reliever. | Laura Wolff/Charlotte Knights Fabulous relief from Wikelman González and Grant Taylor, plus a buff hitting night from Jacob Gonzalez! Charlotte Knights 8, Gwinnett Stripers 5 (sorry, cannot access the Statcast box)The Knights earned a win in most impressive fashion, against a stacked opponent from a strong ...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Ronald Acuna Jr. crushes home run, draws four walks
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Geraldo Quintero hits grand slam
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• Today in White Sox History: February 13

About 16 months after throwing out the first pitch at ALDS Game 1 in 2016, longtime veteran Tito Francona passed away. | Jason Miller/Getty Images Farewell, Tito 1968 The White Sox traded shortstop Ron Hansen and pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to Washington for infielder Tim Cullen and pitchers Bob Priddy and Buster Narum. (On August 2, the Senators would flip Hansen back to the W...2025
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• D-backs land Segura in 5-player trade
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• Twins call up German-born Kepler for stretch run
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• Tom Ricketts sends a message to Cubs fans

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs chairman says the future is bright. Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts sent a message to Cubs fans Wednesday, which arrived by email. Perhaps you received a copy. In case you didn’t, I reproduce it here in its entirety. What you’ll see is optimism for the future, thanks to Cubs fans for support and a review of where the team on the field stands. What you won’t...2023
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• The Tennessee Smokies are Southern League Champions!

Tennessee Smokies The Smokies won their first undisputed Southern League title since 1978 The Tennessee Smokies completed a 2-0 sweep of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Marlins) with a 10-3 shellacking. The win was the Smokies first title since 2004 and the first undisputed title since 1978 for the franchise. With a 8-4 win against Pensacola at home on Sunday, the Smokies traveled to Florida a...2023
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• Battery Power’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year is AJ Smith-Shawver

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The pitching class this year was strong, but the young flamethrower stood out among the crowd We continue our look into the best of the best in the Atlanta Braves system. In part one of our awards series we covered the minor league player of the year, and today we are going to cover the best pitcher in the Atlanta Braves system. It should come as little s...2023
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• White Sox Claim Ron Marinaccio
Right-hander Ron Marinaccio, who was designated for assignment by the Yankees last week, has been claimed off waivers by the White Sox. Both clubs announced the move, with the Sox adding that Marinaccio has been assigned to Double-A Birmingham. The Double-A regular season is done but the Barons are playing in the Southern League championship…...2024
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• BCB Top 25 Cubs Prospects: June update
Cade Horton | Rebecca Snyder After two months, we’ve made some adjustments to the prospect list. With a little over two months in on the minor league season and a month away from the draft, it seemed like the right time to do an update to the BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects list. I don’t like to make major changes based on just two months of games. Still, we are approaching the halfway point of ...2023
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• The Dr.'s BookShelf, Dodgers & A's Visit This Month in Montgomery Baseball History
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• White Sox Minor League Update: July 19, 2025

Yoendrys Gómez was stellar in his Charlotte start on Saturday. | Dylan Buell/Getty Images Knights bullpen crumbles while Bham, Kanny, and the Complexers benefit from roster shuffles Durham Bulls 7, Charlotte Knights 4 (Statcast Box)The Knights (47-47) really can’t have nice things, can they? Andre Lipcius and Corey Julks, both coming off the break hot, contributed three of Charlotte’s fou...2025
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Cedric De Grandpre throws six scoreless innings
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• Drake Baldwin hits the ball where he wants
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• Cub Tracks’ end of the road

Welcome, Kevin Alcantara! | Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, notes, and commentary, four days a week, rain or shine. El Jaguar comes for coffee, the Cubs drop two out of a three-game trip, and the season is mercifully almost over. WELCOME to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and...2024
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• Postseason Biscuits! The Dr.'s Notes and Gray Sox Pennants

Mason Auer, two way playerYour playoff-bound Biscuits wrapped the regular season for 2024 in Pensacola. When the meaningless game went into extra innings on the last day of the season, Biscuits skipper Boles summoned centerfielder Mason Auer to the mound. Auer promptly tossed a wild pitch to send the Extra Inning Manfred Man from second to third, surrendered a single and managed to mix in a ...2024
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• Braves Prospects Weekly Report: Nacho Alvarez hits two home runs

Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Gwinnett swept their series last week behind the bats of Alvarez and Drake Baldwin The minor league season is quickly coming to a close, as the two lowest level Atlanta Braves affiliates will be playing their final regular season home series of the season this week. At the upper levels the near-MLB players are starting to find their stride, as Nacho Alvarez and...2024
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• Braves Minor League Recap: Drake Baldwin hits clutch grand slam

Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images Baldwin’s blast and Ian Anderson’s strong start led Gwinnett to a win It was a fun night of baseball for the Atlanta Braves system, as the big league club got a big win behind Spencer Schwellenbach and the next wave of guys did good things on the farm. Drake Baldwin and Ian Anderson continue to show out for Gwinnett, putting up dominant games in Trip...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: March 25

Two outs from Neal Cotts was all the White Sox bullpen was allowed in the 2005 ALCS. | G. N. Lowrance/Getty Images Happy birthday to a 2005 hero 1951 White Sox legend Eddie Collins died at age 63, in Boston. Unquestionably the best second baseman in White Sox history (67.0 WAR), Collins also managed the team for two full seasons in the aftermath of the Black Sox scandal. Despite a gutted...2024
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• Cub Tracks’ outside, looking in

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The best of #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news, all in one tidy multimedia package, four days a week. The Cubs are out of the playoff picture for now and should probably be lining up movers and golfing foursomes. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #Mi...2023
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• BCB 2023 Cubs Top 25 Prospects List: Introduction and 21 to 25
Porter Hodge | Chloe Trofatter / USA TODAY NETWORK Our annual list of the best prospects in the Cubs system begins today. This week is finally here! We’re going to count down the BCB Top 25 Cubs prospects and I hope that you come along for the ride. Today is a brief introduction and a look at prospects 21 through 25. Every day we’ll have five more prospects until we announce the top 5 on F...2023
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