Urias expected to start for the Dodgers against the Cubs
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Saturday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio UriasJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEC MILLS #50 - PITCHER - CINCINNATI REDS
0-0 W-L •
5.00 WHIP •
18.00 ERA
0-0 W-L
5.00 WHIP
18.00 ERA
No-hitter No. 7: Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record
Zach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the seventh no-hitter in the majors this year — matching the most in a season since 1900 — as Chicago blanked the Los Angeles Dodg...JUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Cubs
Los Angeles is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over ChicagoJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up third win Mills (3-1) allowed six hits and struck out three across five scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday versus Miami.
Impact Mills turned in an excellent start, as all six hits he allowed were singles. The right-hander has filled a versatile role in his 15 appearances (three starts) in 2021. He has a 5.18 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 24:12 K:BB across 33 innings. With a day off Wednesday, the Cubs may not need a fifth starter if Adbert Alzolay (finger) returns as expected. That could push Mills into a bulk relief role in the near term.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mills, bullpen help Cubs bounce back, blank Marlins 2-0
Alec Mills and three relievers combined on a shutout and the Chicago Cubs bounced back from two lopsided losses to beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 and avoid a three-game sweepJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs rediscover winning formula CHICAGO -- The Cubs were in need of finding their formula again. In the wake of faulty starting pitching and an offense that became one-dime...
JUNE 20, 2021 • MLB.COM
Starting again Sunday Mills will receive the starting nod in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Adbert Alzolay (finger) and Trevor Williams (abdomen) remain on the 10-day injured list, so Mills will pick up a second straight turn through the rotation after he took a loss against the Mets his last time out Tuesday, when he allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. Chicago plans to have Alzolay return to start Monday's game against Cleveland, so Mills could be shifted to the bullpen following Sunday's outing.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall hits 2 HRs again as Marlins pound Cubs 11-1
Adam Duvall homered twice in the second straight game, Pablo López pitched one-hit ball over seven innings and the Miami Marlins pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-1JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills embraces versatile pitching role for Cubs After his second start of the season Tuesday, Cubs pitcher Alec Mills talked about embracing the role of being someone who can handle any ro...
JUNE 17, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
New York hosts Chicago, looks to build on Walker's strong outing
New York looks to follow up a strong showing by Tuesday starter Taijuan WalkerJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes first loss Tuesday Mills (2-1) allowed three runs on five hits across 4.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Mets. He walked two and struck out six.
Impact Mills has primarily worked in relief for the Cubs this season, as this was just his second start in 14 appearances. The righty kept his team in the game through 57 pitches before getting the hook in the eventual 3-2 loss. His ERA sits at 6.11 after the outing, but with Adbert Alzolay (finger) and Trevor Williams (appendix) both currently on the injured list, Mills should stick in the rotation for the time being. He's currently slated to start again Sunday against the Marlins.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walker strikes out career-high 12 to lead Mets over Cubs 3-2
Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of a 3-...JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start for the Cubs against Mets
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan WalkerJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated to start Tuesday Mills will start Tuesday against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Mills was previously thought to be in line to pitch Sunday against St. Lous, but that wound up being a mix-up between manager David Ross and reporters. The right-hander will instead take the ball in Queens on Tuesday, where he'll be looking to pick up his first win since May 5. Jake Arrieta will stay on turn to start Monday's series opener.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Mills will not start Sunday against St. Louis as previously reported, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Manager David Ross reportedly got his days mixed up when he told reporters that Mills was Sunday's starter. It's possible he'll start Monday instead, with Zach Davies getting the ball Sunday.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday Mills will start Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Kohl Stewart was demoted after a rough start Friday, leaving a gap in the Cubs' rotation in the short term. Trevor Williams (abdomen) and Adbert Alzolay (finger) could return in the not-so-distant future, so this could be just a spot start for Mills. He threw six shutout innings with four strikeouts at Triple-A on June 2, so Mills could conceivably go deep enough to qualify for the win.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies strong, Rizzo, Wisdom homer in Cubs' 7-1 win vs Pads
Zach Davies allowed just one hit in six scoreless innings, Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in four runs, and Patrick Wisdom went deep again for the Chicago Cubs as they defeated th...JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns from injured list Mills (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact The 29-year-old covered six scoreless frames his last rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on June 2, and he'll rejoin the active roster Tuesday after missing a little over three weeks with a lower-back strain. Mills was working in long relief prior to the injury, but he should be in the mix for a rotation spot with Trevor Williams (abdomen) and Adbert Alzolay (finger) on the injured list.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lamet expected to start as San Diego hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Tuesday while the Padres are expected to counter with Dinelson LametJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Padres
The Padres will send Ryan Weathers to the mound Monday and the Cubs plan to give Adbert Alzolay the startJUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Excels in latest rehab start Mills (back) worked six scoreless innings for Triple-A Iowa in his most recent rehab start June 2, scattering two hits and one walk while striking out four in the 60-pitch outing.
Impact Mills worked in long relief for Chicago before landing on the injured list May 16 with a strained lower back, but he's been building up for starting duty through his first three rehab outings with Iowa. The Cubs could view Mills as a candidate to step into the big-league rotation in the near future while Trevor Williams (abdomen) remains on the shelf. Kohl Stewart has received the last two spot starts in Williams' stead, giving up four runs (three earned) over 8.2 innings between the two outings.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gausman scheduled to start as San Francisco hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Kohl Stewart on Saturday while the Giants are expected to counter with Kevin GausmanJUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs to take on Giants on the road
The Cubs will start Jake Arrieta on Friday while the Giants have yet to announce who will take the moundJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeSclafani expected to start for San Francisco against Chicago
The Giants will send Anthony DeSclafani to the mound Thursday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the startJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres take 3-game slide into matchup with Cubs
San Diego heads into the matchup against Chicago in a rut, losers of three straightJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
