Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City
The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the startAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ADBERT ALZOLAY #73 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
1-4 W-L •
1.44 WHIP •
4.67 ERA
1-4 W-L
1.44 WHIP
4.67 ERA
Perez hits 2 of Royals' 5 homers in 6-2 victory over Cubs
Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s five home runs in the Royals’ 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on FridayAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws another bullpen Alzolay (hamstring) threw another successful bullpen session Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alzolay has been out for a week while dealing with a strained left hamstring, but the issue appears to be a minor one. He played catch just two days after landing on the injured list and quickly advanced to agility work. He's now thrown multiple bullpen sessions. A return Monday against the Rockies after a minimum-length absence appears to be in play.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Depleted Cubs quiet playoff-contending Reds again, win 7-1
Michael Hermosillo homered for the first time since 2018 and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tosses light bullpen Alzolay (hamstring) threw a light bullpen session Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Alzolay has continued to participate in light activities since he landed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Saturday, and he was able to slightly increase his throwing intensity by playing long toss and doing some mound work Wednesday. Right-hander Adrian Sampson will take his place in the rotation Wednesday against the Reds, but manager David Ross is hopeful that Alzolay will be able to return after a minimum stay on the injured list.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mahle scheduled to start as Cincinnati hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Adrian Sampson on Wednesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler MahleAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks keeps Reds in check as Cubs end 12-game skid, 2-1
Kyle Hendricks became the first 14-game winner in the majors, Ian Happ homered and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati RedsAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes through agility work Alzolay (hamstring) did some light jogging and agility work Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alzolay hit the injured list with a strained left hamstring Saturday, but he's already making encouraging progress. He played catch Monday and now tested his hamstring more directly Tuesday. Whether or not he'll return after the minimum 10 days remains to be seen.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plays catch Alzolay (hamstring) played catch Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Alzolay exited his previous start Friday against the Marlins with a left hamstring strain. His expected return date remains unclear, but the fact that he's throwing again in some capacity just three days later certainly appears to be a good sign.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Miley scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Chicago
The Reds will send Wade Miley to the mound Monday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the startAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs to visit the Miami Marlins
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to announce who will take the moundAUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins rally late extend Cubs' losing streak to 10
Magneuris Sierra hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the reeling Chicago Cubs 5-4AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on IL The Cubs placed Alzolay on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact The strain is considered minor, but it shortened his poor outing Friday, when he allowed six runs on five hits and a walk in 1.1 innings. It's unclear how many starts Alzolay will miss while his hamstring recovers. Trevor Megill was recalled from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move Saturday.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thompson expected to start as Marlins host the Cubs
The Marlins will roll out Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the startAUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late rally not enough after Alzolay's exit MIAMI -- The Cubs are hoping they avoided any serious injuries to starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay. They couldn’t, however, escape the Marlin...
AUGUST 14, 2021 • MLB.COM
Marlins tie team mark with 11-run inning; Cubs 9th L in row
Bryan De La Cruz hit a grand slam and Alex Jackson added a three-run homer as the Miami Marlins tied a team record by scoring 11 times in the second inning during a 14-10 win over...AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with hamstring injury Alzolay has been diagnosed with left hamstring tightness after he was removed from Friday's start against the Marlins, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Alzolay exited Friday's contest with a trainer in the bottom of the second inning, but it's not yet clear whether the hamstring issue will force him to miss additional time. If the right-hander is able to make his next turn through the rotation, he tentatively lines up to start on the road against Cincinnati on Wednesday.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with trainer Alzolay was removed from Friday's start against the Marlins in the second inning with an apparent injury, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Alzolay allowed a run in the first inning Friday, but he gave up a grand slam in the second inning before he was visited by a trainer and immediately removed from the game. Prior to his departure, the right-hander gave up six runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one in 1.1 innings. The nature and severity of the injury aren't yet clear.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luzardo scheduled to start as Miami hosts Chicago
The Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound Friday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the startAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urías 5 extra-base hits, Piña 6 RBIs, Brewers rout Cubs 17-4
Luis Urías tied a major league record with five extra-base hits and Manny Piña drove in six runs, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 17-4 romp over the Chicago CubsAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unfortunate loss against White Sox Alzolay (4-12) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the White Sox after allowing two runs on six hits while fanning seven across 6.2 innings.
Impact Alzolay might have suffered his 12th loss of the season, but he notched a quality start in the process and also ended a run of three straight outings allowing at least three earned runs. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 4.71 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP and is scheduled to make his next start Thursday at home against the Brewers.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox
The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adbert Alzolay, Justin Steele and the evaluations the Cubs are making with so much flexibility heading into 2022 The remaining 50 games will give the Cubs an opportunity to get a better sense of the two starting pitchers as they shape their future.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs' Adbert Alzolay continuing to show growth as rookie season rolls on Alzolay has had an up-and-down rookie season, but continues to show flashes of Saturday’s 4-0 loss to the White Sox, allowing two runs over...
AUGUST 7, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM
Rodón strikes out 11, White Sox blank Cubs 4-0
Carlos Rodón struck out 11 in five stellar innings, Cesar Hernandez and José Abreu hit back-to-back home runs and the Chicago White Sox blanked the Chicago Cubs 4-0AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
