MINORS: The Eyes have it—Schwarber, Almora and McKinney

The Chicago Cubs are the darlings of the National League. For the first time in several years, there is hope for the Northsiders to break the dreaded World Series drought. Their three top prospects, Kris Bryant (#1 on the HQ100), Addison Russell (#4 on the HQ100) and Jorge Soler (#12 on the HQ100), are already helping the Cubs playoff push. Infielder Javier Báez and pitcher CJ Edwards (#56 on the HQ100) may soon join the pursuit of the title from Triple-A. Beyond that, there is a trio of hitters in Double-A who may also lend a hand. Last year's first round draft pick, catcher Kyle Schwarber (#42 on the HQ100), is the most likely to help this season. Outfielders Albert Almora (#47 on the HQ100) and Billy McKinney (#7 prospect in the...

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