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Cubs Prospect Primer: Righties get ready

Albertos, Maples, Rucker on the rise along with catcher Caratini
March 22, 2018

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2018 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Full-season debutant: Jose Albertos, RHPAfter

Emeralds' Albertos shows poise, command

Cubs No. 2 prospect strikes out seven in five scoreless innings
August 17, 2017

Jose Albertos offered only a glimpse of his potential last season with a single outing in the Rookie-level Arizona League before the Cubs shut him down due to forearm discomfort. This summer, the teenager is making his presence felt in the Northwest League.Making his eighth start of the season and

Prospect Roundup: Games of Aug. 3

Honeywell turns in strong start; Calhoun tees off with new club
August 4, 2017

Rays RHP Brent Honeywell Jr., Triple-A Durham: 5 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, 76 pitches, 57 strikes -- The Rays' top prospect continues to improve at Triple-A, looking more and more ready for a Major League debut with each passing start. Honeywell owns a

Prospect Roundup: Games of July 9

Albertos strong in Eugene debut; Burnes lowers ERA to 1.06
July 10, 2017

Twins RHP Kohl Stewart, Double-A Chattanooga: 6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 87 pitches, 58 strikes -- The Twins' No. 6 prospect continues to look strong after returning from left knee tendinitis that held him out for nearly two months. Stewart struck out a

Cubs Prospect Primer: Jimenez in spotlight

Young outfielder leads flashy system with Happ, Cease, Almora, more
March 21, 2017

Some players are on the verge of stardom, others are entering a crucial phase of their development and still others are getting their first tastes of full-season ball. With the 2017 season approaching, MiLB.com takes a look at the most intriguing prospects from each MLB organization.Shining star: Eloy Jiménez ,