Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.The year couldn't have ended much better for the Cubs' farm system. The organization's top

MOBILE, AL. - In a 10-3 beat down, the Tennessee Smokies (57-80, 24-44) won their third straight over the Mobile BayBears (49-85, 22-44) to win the final series of the season at Hank Aaron Stadium on Saturday night. Every Smoky reached base while eight starters picked up a hit en route

There's ending the season on a high note and then there's what Cory Abbott has done.The Cubs' No. 16 prospect struck out 10 and allowed two hits and three walks over six scoreless innings as Double-A Tennessee coasted to a 10-3 triumph over Mobile on Saturday at Hank Aaron Stadium.

MARIETTA, GA - The Southern League of Professional Baseball Clubs are excited to announce that Jackson Generals infielder Pavin Smith has been named the league's Player of the Week, while Tennessee Smokies RHP Cory Abbott has received the league's Pitcher of the Week honors. Both awards recognize these players' performances

KODAK - Seven shutout innings from Tennessee Smokies (54-78, 21-42) starter RHP Cory Abbott (W, 7-8) provided a 4-2 win that eliminated the Birmingham Barons (59-70, 32-28) from playoff contention at Smokies Stadium on Sunday evening. Smokies ace Abbott produced one of his best starts of the season, tossing seven scoreless frames

With the season winding down, Cory Abbott has found a groove, much like the stretch run last year.The 23-year-old has not allowed an earned run in three straight starts, the latest a seven-inning gem in which he gave up three hits and a walk while striking out six as Double-A

Jackson, Tenn. - The Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks, saw their game against the Tennessee Smokies on Tuesday suspended due to inclement weather at The Ballpark at Jackson.

KODAK - Jared Young delivered a pinch-hit walk off single in the 12th inning for the Tennessee Smokies (51-71, 18-35) to snatch a 5-4 win over the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (59-63, 30-22) Thursday night at Smokies Stadium.Before the late-inning fireworks, fans were treated to a powerhouse match-up between RHP Cory Abbott

KODAK - A pair of ninth inning home runs sealed the Tennessee Smokies (49-68, 16-32) 5-2 defeat, and a series win for the Biloxi Shuckers (70-47, 29-18) at Smokies Stadium on Friday night.  Smokies starter RHP Cory Abbott (L, 6-8) served his eighth quality start in 22 outings this season with

PEARL, MS - The Tennessee Smokies (48-63, 15-27) survived late against the Mississippi Braves (53-57, 20-21) with a 2-1 win on the back of a solid pitching outing by Cory Abbott Friday night at Trustmark Park. Smokies pitchers collected double-digit strikeouts for the second straight night. Once again, the M-Braves were forced

KODAK - RHP Cory Abbott's season high seven innings for the Tennessee Smokies (42-52, 9-16) was not enough to fend off a late rally by the Mobile BayBears (39-53, 12-12) in a 6-3 loss at Smokies stadium Monday night.Abbott was electrifying in his 18th start of the season for the

KODAK - RHP Cory Abbott's season high seven innings for the Tennessee Smokies (42-52, 9-16) was not enough to fend off a late rally by the Mobile BayBears (39-53, 12-12) in a 6-3 loss at Smokies stadium Monday night.Abbott was electrifying in his 18th start of the season for the

Montgomery, AL - The Tennessee Smokies (39-45, 6-9) fell to the Montgomery Biscuits (52-33, 8-7) 3-0 at Riverwalk Stadium on Thursday night. Chicago Cubs No. 1 prospect Nico Hoerner, who returned to the lineup after missing over two months due to a hairline fracture in his wrist, singled in his

KODAK - The Tennessee Smokies (35-39, 2-3) would not be denied in Monday's series finale against the Montgomery Biscuits (47-28, 3-2) at Smokies Stadium, as they cruised to a 6-2 victory to the tune of twelve hits on Monday night.The Biscuits set the pace early off the bat of designated hitter

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KODAK - The Tennessee Smokies (19-20) defeated the Birmingham Barons (15-24) 7-3 to win the series at Smokies Stadium on Wednesday night. After scoring a season high seven runs in the seventh inning in Tuesday's 9-4 win, the Smokies kept the offense rolling with another multi-run inning Wednesday night. Birmingham grabbed an early,

KODAK, TN - The Tennessee Smokies (15-13) defeated the Jackson Generals (14-14) 6-3 Saturday night at Smokies Sta- dium. RHP Cory Abbott (W, 3-1) allowed a pair of solo home runs in 6.2 innings with seven strikeouts to earn his third win, while Robel Garcia launched an early three-run home

KODAK, TN - The Tennessee Smokies (10-7) defeated the Chattanooga Lookouts (6-11) 11-4 Tuesday night at Smokies Stadium. The Smokies scored a run in each of the first five innings en route to a season-high 11 runs. Jared Young led the way with three doubles, three RBI's, and three runs

KODAK, TN - The Tennessee Smokies (7-5) fell to the Jackson Generals (6-6) 7-6 after losing a four-run lead at Smokies Stadium on Wednesday night. Marcus Wilson and the Generals picked up where they left off yesterday homering in the second inning to grab a 1-0 lead. The Smokies had an

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Tennessee Smokies (5-2) used a four-run third inning to march past the Birmingham Barons (3-5) by a 7-1 final Friday night at Regions Field.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Tennessee Smokies (5-2) used RBIs from five different players and eight strikeouts from starter RHP Cory Abbott (W, 1-0) en route to a 7-1 win over the Birmingham Barons (3-5) on Friday night.  The Smokies exploded in the for four runs in the top of the

With a new manager at the helm this season, the Tennessee Smokies are looking to turn around their luck and earn a spot in the Southern League playoffs.2018 RECORD: 67-71, 3rd in the SL North Division2018 PLAYOFFS: N/AOPENING DAY: Thursday, April 4 vs Mississippi (Atlanta)WHAT'S NEW? The Smokies announced late

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club.Since their rise back on the scene in 2015, the Cubs have been one of

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (August 30, 2018) - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans fell 2-1 in Thursday night's home finale to the Buies Creek Astros in front of 5,066 fans from TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark. After Pelicans (60-76, 26-40) starter Cory Abbott threw five shutout innings against the Astros (77-56, 40-24) in a

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (August 24, 2018) - In a wild ending on Friday night, the Down East Wood Ducks won 2-1 in walk-off fashion in the bottom of the 10th inning against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Grainger Stadium.Alex Kowalczyk began the 10th inning on second base for the Wood Ducks