Theme of the dayShowing potential in big spots: Triple-A Durham and Class A Advanced Clearwater clinched playoff spots Wednesday night, and both relied on top talent to push them over the edge. The former got a three-homer performance from Austin Meadows -- a former top-100 prospect acquired from the Pirates

Brendon Little has found himself in a pattern in which he shines every other outing. He struggled during his previous start on May 17, so Wednesday night's performance wasn't all that surprising.The sixth-ranked Cubs prospect allowed three hits and struck out five over a career-high seven innings as Class A

On May 5, Brendon Little walked off the mound after surrendering five runs on nine hits and a walk over six innings -- and felt good about his outing. The 21-year-old left-hander believed that there were a lot of positives to build from.It didn't take long for the Cubs' No. 6

After getting roughed up in his first two professional starts, Brendon Little showed what he's capable of on Friday.The Cubs' No. 5 prospect gave up three hits and a walk while striking out three over four scoreless frames before Class A Short Season Eugene walked off with a 3-2, 10-inning