Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: April 22

Tennessee SmokiesQuick question. Do I allow players who have exceeded rookie requirements to be nominated for the player of the month award? I don’t think I have in the past, but I’m not sure I’ve ever written that down as a rule. Of course, they are my rules and I can break them whenever I want, but I would like to be consistent. (Asking for Dixon Machado.)

The I-Cubs staked starter Duane Underwood Jr. four runs in the top of the first, but he couldn’t hold the lead and took the loss. Underwood allowed six runs on five hits over 3.2 innings. Underwood also gave up a two-run home run to the opposing pitcher, Daniel Corcino. Underwood struck out three and walked four, although one walk was…