Cubs put Sampson, Steele on restricted list, add Little
The Chicago Cubs have put right-hander Adrian Sampson and left-hander Justin Steele on the restricted list before their game at TorontoAUGUST 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Adrian Sampson — 1 of 2 Chicago Cubs who can't travel to Toronto because of vaccine requirements — gets pulled early from 9-7 loss The Chicago Cubs will be without pitchers Justin Steele and Adrian Sampson for their upcoming series in Toronto because they do not meet the...
AUGUST 29, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Yelich, Wong HR, Mitchell's 1st hit, Brewers beat Cubs 9-7
Christian Yelich and Kolten Wong each homered for the second straight game and 2020 first-round draft pick Garrett Mitchell drove in two runs with the first hit of his big league c...AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Steele and Adrian Sampson won't be with the Chicago Cubs in Toronto because of vaccine requirements The Chicago Cubs will be without pitchers Justin Steele and Adrian Sampson for their upcoming series in Toronto because they do not meet the...
AUGUST 28, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Patrick Mooney: Cubs pitchers Justin Steele and Adrian Sampson... - The Athletic Cubs pitchers Justin Steele and Adrian Sampson will not travel to Toronto for this week’s three-game series against the Blue Jays, due to Ca...
AUGUST 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Yelich, Woodruff spark Brewers to 7-0 victory over Cubs
Christian Yelich went 4 of 5 with a three-run homer, Brandon Woodruff pitched six strong innings and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Saturday nightAUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pujols homers as Montgomery, Cardinals blank Cubs 1-0
Albert Pujols hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery pitched a one-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 for their season-high eighth straight victoryAUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adrian Sampson remade his arsenal, put himself in position to be part of the Cubs' future The Cubs helped Sampson transform his entire arsenal. Now he could be a key depth piece for them in the future.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Earns first win Sampson (1-3) allowed four hits and two walks while striking out six across 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Orioles.
Impact Sampson matched a season-high six strikeouts and turned in his first scoreless outing since June 19. He backed the effort with 11 swinging strikes on 86 total pitches and also generated six groundball outs. Sampson has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in four of his last six appearances and has a 3.51 ERA with a 48:16 K:BB across 69 frames on the campaign.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Contreras hits 2 homers, Cubs outlast contending O's 3-2
Willson Contreras hit a pair of homers, Adrian Sampson pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stripling perfect through 6, Jays avoid sweep, beat O's 6-1
George Springer broke a scoreless tie with a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 behind a stellar effort by Ross St...AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gomes' RBI single in 7th lifts Cubs over Nationals 3-2
Yan Gomes hit a tie-breaking single in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 to win the three-game seriesAUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out six batters Sampson did not factor into the decision against the Reds on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out six and walking three over four innings.
Impact Sampson threw 52 of 87 pitches for strikes across four frames, but picked up six strikeouts along the way, tying a single-game season high. This was the seventh time in nine games Sampson was pulled before the sixth inning. The righty has just two quality starts this season. He also has yet to pick up a win this year. He will carry a 3.88 ERA into his next appearance.
AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game
After the Griffeys played catch in Iowa, Drew Smyly took overAUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs pitchers Adrian Sampson, Justin Steele focus on fatherhood at Field of Dreams For Adrian Sampson, he wishes he could share the Field of Dreams game with his dad. For Justin Steele, his month-old son will take in his fi...
AUGUST 11, 2022 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM
Marlins hit back-to-back homers, Luzardo beats Cubs 3-0
Jesús Luzardo allowed one hit over seven innings for his first win since April, and Jacob Stallings and Peyton Burdick hit back-to-back home runs as the Miami Marlins beat the Chic...AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quality start in loss Sampson (0-3) took the loss Sunday against Miami, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in six innings.
Impact All of the damage against Sampson came in the fifth inning when the first three batters each had extra-base hits, including homers on back-to-back pitches by Jacob Stallings and Peyton Burdick. Entering the game, Sampson had allowed only three long balls in 43.1 innings. As a starter, he has a 4.33 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB in 43.2 innings across eight starts. His next start will likely be next weekend in Cincinnati.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falls apart in fourth inning Sampson (0-2) was handed the loss during Sunday's 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Giants, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk with six strikeouts in four innings.
Impact Sampson went toe-to-toe with opposing starter Carlos Rodon through three frames until falling apart with two out in the fourth, surrendering five straight baserunners and four runs before recording the third out. The 30-year-old had held the opposition to three runs or fewer in each of his last four turns and sports a quality 3.74 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 32 strikeouts in 43.1 innings across nine appearances and seven starts. He tentatively lines up to square off against Miami over the weekend.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodón dominates amid trade rumors, Giants beat Cubs 4-0
Carlos Rodón struck out 10 over seven dominant innings amid speculation he could be traded, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0AUGUST 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants face the Cubs with 2-1 series lead
The San Francisco Giants lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Chicago CubsJULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looks good in no-decision Monday Sampson allowed two runs on six hits across seven innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. He walked one and struck out three.
Impact Sampson didn't get enough run support to earn the win, though he did manage his fourth straight start allowing three runs or fewer. That's pushed the righty's ERA down to 3.20 this season, and with the Cubs missing the likes of Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) and Wade Miley (shoulder) in the rotation, Sampson should be able to stick in a starting role. His next outing is scheduled for Sunday against the Giants.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Hoerner's double sends streaking Cubs past Pirates 3-2
Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 for their fifth straight winJULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates visit the Cubs to begin 2-game series
The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a two-game seriesJULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gomes, Smyly help lift Cubs to three-game sweep of Phillies
Yan Gomes hit two home runs, Drew Smyly tossed six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia PhilliesJULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limits damage in no-decision Sampson gave up two earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings in a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Sampson made his fifth start of the year for the middling Cubs rotation and managed to hold a high-powered Mets lineup to only a couple of runs scored. The 30-year-old isn't known for having dynamite stuff, but he has found a way to be serviceable by mixing his pitches well. Sampson sports a career 4.93 ERA to go along with a 6.40 K/9 so it remains to be seen how long he can keep taking his turn in the rotation before teams start to square him up. The winless pitcher is tentatively expected to start against the Pirates on Tuesday after the All-Star break.
JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
