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Wicks logged six strong innings, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out four and walking none.
Sahadev Sharma159
Wicks' instant success is a testament to his preparation and the Cubs' ability to develop pitchers.
Patrick Mooney107
The Cubs' homegrown success stories this season are positive signs for their pitching development department.
Sahadev Sharma140
Chicago couldn't produce enough homegrown pitching during its last championship window, so it has overhauled its development departments.
Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney85
Three of the most talented arms in the Cubs system, focused on starting, are getting to the point where they're knocking on the door.
Sahadev Sharma102
Where the Cubs once built a World Series winner around a group of young hitters, they're now betting on their pitching infrastructure.
Patrick Mooney38
Keith Law ranks the Cubs' top 20 prospects, projecting who will have the biggest impact in 2022, who is on the rise and who is falling.
Keith Law100