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8/7 Minor League report
Greg Rohan had two hits and one RBIs in Iowa’s 2-1 loss Monday night to Reno. Blake Parker struck out one in one inning of relief in his first rehab appearance, and first game action since June 1. He’s...
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9/7 Welcome, Jason Berken
So, with Jeff Samardzija being shutdown after Saturday’s start, who takes his spot in the Cubs rotation? On Friday, the Cubs claimed right-handed pitcher Jason Berken off waivers from the Orioles, and...
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10/26 Roster moves
The Cubs tweaked the 40-man roster on Friday when they outrighted four players to Triple-A Iowa, including outfielder Joe Mather. Right-handed pitchers Manuel Corpas, Justin Germano and Blake Parker...
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11/19 Transactions
Here are some updated transactions on players who were in the Cubs system. Thanks to Iowa Cubs’ Randy Wehofer for doing the research. * The Cubs have re-signed right-handed pitcher Blake Parker and...
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2/23 Extra bases
* Josh Vitters also had an MRI on Friday, and it revealed that he has a mild to moderate quad strain, and could be sidelined 10 to 14 days. Vitters was injured before he got into a game — he was hurt...
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2/26 Bunt tourney update
Brent Lillibridge, Michael Brenly, Jeff Samardzija and Blake Parker advanced in the Cubs bunting tourney on Tuesday. Here are the players who have reached the sweet 16 and their next match: Pitchers...
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5/12 Minor matters
Guillermo Moscoso gave up one run on six hits and struck out seven over seven innings in Iowa’s 4-1 victory over Reno. Dave Sappelt hit a two-run homer and Brett Jackson had two hits and two RBIs. Ian...
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5/30 Bullpen moves
The Cubs shuffled their bullpen Thursday, promoting right-hander Zach Putnam from Triple-A Iowa and optioning right-hander Alex Burnett to the Minor League team. To make room on the 40-man roster,...
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6/27 Extra bases
* Alfonso Soriano will play all six games on the Cubs’ West Coast Interleague trip to Seattle and Oakland, most likely as the DH. “I like it, especially in a stadium when I can have a batting cage...
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6/29 Cubs 5, Mariners 3 (11 innings)
For the second straight game, the bullpen imploded, but this time the Cubs overcame the breakdown and may have found a new closer candidate. Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning to...
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2/27 Extra bases
* Eric Chavez hit the first home run at Cubs Park, a two-run shot in the fifth, and Paul Goldschmidt added a two-run single in the sixth to lift the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 win Thursday over the Cubs and...
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3/9 Extra bases
* Arodys Vizcaino is all smiles after his two Cactus League outings. The Cubs right-hander, who has not pitched since 2011 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, was clocked at 98 mph on Friday in...
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4/12 Rusin back to Iowa
Chris Rusin was recalled from Iowa prior to Saturday’s game, and headed back after throwing five innings in relief of Carlos Villanueva. Rusin was needed to give the bullpen a breather, and he did just...
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4/13 Roster moves
As expected, Blake Parker joined the Cubs on Sunday. The right-hander was recalled from Iowa and took Chris Rusin’s spot. Rusin threw five innings in relief on Saturday, and was optioned back to Iowa.
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4/13 Extra bases
* The addition of Blake Parker gives the Cubs another option for save situations, joining Pedro Strop, Hector Rondon and Justin Grimm. The Cubs are trying to fill in for Jose Veras, who will be used in...
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5/19 Minor matters
Arismendy Alcantara hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lift Iowa to a 9-8 come from behind win over Round Rock on Sunday. The I-Cubs rallied against Neftali Felix. Christian Villanueva led...
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7/6 Parker joins Cubs
The Cubs recalled right-handed pitcher Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa. Parker, who wears uniform No. 50, was available for Sunday’s game vs. the Nationals. Parker, 29, has no record and 18 saves in 19...
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8/21 One more roster move
The Cubs recalled Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa to be the 26th man for Thursday’s second game.
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8/25 Three Iowa Cubs honored
Arismendy Alcantara, Tsuyoshi Wada and Blake Parker named to the 2014 All-PCL team today, as announced by the Pacific Coast League. It’s the first time the Iowa Cubs have had three players named to the...
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