Five Stars of the Cub Farm, 5/6/21: Leeper, Higgins, The Luis V’s, Amaya, Strumpf
Huge kudos to everyone at Marquee Sports Network involved in getting the Triple-A Iowa Cubs on the channel last night (and again this evening at 7pm CT!). The feed looked beautiful, broadcaster Alex Cohen was his usual fun-but-polished self, and they were still able to maintain the minor league charm. I think everyone enjoyed it except Marty Pevey, who was ejected five pitches into the game. I’m the type that’s going to keep saying “more, more” every time Marquee gives us a minor league cookie, but this was a fantastic start.
Cubs Pitching Prospect Cam Sanders Threw Five No-Hit Innings In His Double-A Debut – You Should Know Him
Sometimes, a prospect rises up rankings by wearing you down with consistency over weeks and months. Sometimes, a prospect shows a new tool that demands you move him higher. And sometimes? A prospect throws five no-hit innings after skipping a level. That’s some kind of way to start your season.
Cubs pitching prospect Cam Sanders busted down the door last night, folks, facing the minimum 15 hitters in a five-inning Double-A debut. He was (according to a source)
up to 98 mph with a well-commanded fastball, and frequently mixed in all three of his secondaries. And the 12th round pick from the 2018 Draft has now positioned himself as the first breakout Cubs prospect of this unique 2021 campaign.