Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation
The Chicago Cubs have landed one of the top remaining free agent starting pitchersDECEMBER 2, 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
Lasts four innings in final start Mills allowed two runs across four innings and did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Cardinals. He gave up four hits and two walks while striking out one.
Impact Mills allowed a solo home run to Tommy Edman to lead off the game, but then settled in and pitched better across four innings. He gave way to Joe Biagini in the fifth inning, who pitched three innings and earned the win in a game that was called after the top of the eighth due to rain. Mills finishes his season with a 5.07 ERA and 87 strikeouts across 116 innings. He'll likely be in Chicago's plans for the rotation next year, though his lack of strikeouts limits his fantasy appeal, and he's likely best used as matchup-dependent streamer.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blitzed for six runs Tuesday Mills allowed six runs on seven hits across five innings but did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Pirates. He walked two and struck out four.
Impact Mills could have easily picked up his eighth loss of the year, but Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller also allowed six runs, taking the former off the hook. Mills has struggled lately, allowing 16 earned runs across his last three starts (13.2 innings). The righty has seen his ERA climb to 5.09 in the process. Mills will try to at least end his campaign on a high note in his next and final scheduled start, which lines up for the season finale against the Cardinals on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games
Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday nightSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Chicago
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch KellerSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knocked around by Minnesota Mills (6-7) took the loss against the Twins on Tuesday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four across four-plus innings.
Impact The right-hander fell behind early, surrendering two runs in the first frame. He got through the next two innings without being scored upon, but Minnesota tacked on three more runs in the fourth, the final two coming by way of a Nick Gordon home run. Mills was allowed to go back to the mound on the fifth, but he was pulled after allowing the first two batters of the frame to reach base, and both eventually came around to score. The 29-year-old has now given up 11 runs (10 earned) over his past 8.2 frames to inflate his season ERA to 4.83. Mills is tentatively scheduled to next pitch at home against the red-hot Cardinals on Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gordon homers, 4 Twins get 3 hits, Minnesota tops Cubs 9-5
Nick Gordon hit a two-run homer and two singles, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jax expected to start for the Twins against Cubs
The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the startSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers
Patrick Wisdom set a Cubs rookie record with his 27th homer, hitting a three-run drive that capped a five-run comeback in the eighth inning and sent Chicago over the Milwaukee Brew...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berríos tops old team, Blue Jays increase lead, beat Twins
José Berríos pitched into the seventh inning to beat his former team, Bo Bichette homered in a five-run first inning and the Toronto Blue Jays increased their lead in the playoff r...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uneven in no-decision Wednesday Mills allowed four runs on six hits across 4.2 innings but did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Phillies. He walked two and struck out four.
Impact Mills wasn't particularly effective, but the Cubs took him off the hook for a loss with two runs in the eighth to tie the game before eventually losing 6-5. The righty has alternated good and middling starts his last five times out, and his 4.50 ERA points to a pitcher who has been pretty middle of the road most of the year, capable of solid performances but also plenty of blowups. Mills will look to get back on track in his next scheduled appearance Tuesday against the Twins.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies win wild one on passed ball in 9th; top Cubs 6-5
Andrew Knapp scored on a passed ball in the ninth inning to bolster the Philadelphia Phillies’ tenuous playoff push with a 6-5 win over the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start for the Cubs against Phillies
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Wednesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger SuarezSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisdom, Rivas homer as Cubs beat fading Phillies 6-3
Patrick Wisdom and Alfonso Rivas hit back-to-back homers for the Chicago Cubs in a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia PhilliesSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fires quality start Mills gave up one run on four hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings in Wednesday's victory over the Reds. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact The only blemish for the right-hander in this start was a solo home run by Joey Votto in the fourth inning. The long ball was the final hit he gave up in the outing, as he allowed just one walk to the last eight batters he faced. Since a seven-run blow-up against the Royals on Aug. 22, he has rebounded nicely with three straight strong starts while registering a 1.35 ERA and 0.90 WHIP over 20 innings.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heyward's walk-off HR in 10th gives Cubs 4-1 win over Reds
Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds for their eighth victory in nine gamesSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Cincinnati
The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Wednesday and the Reds plan to give Vladimir Gutierrez the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miley goes 7, Castellanos and India homer as Reds stop Cubs
Wade Miley pitched seven effective innings, Nick Castellanos homered and the Cincinnati Reds got a sorely needed victory, topping the Chicago Cubs 4-3SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes no-decision Friday Mills allowed five runs (two earned) on seven hits and struck out six in 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus Pittsburgh on Friday.
Impact The right-hander allowed just three hits through four innings before giving up back-to-back home runs to Anthony Alford and Hoy Park in the fifth. Mills then ran into more trouble in the sixth, and he was removed after Alford hit a game-tying two-run homer. Despite the sluggish end to his start, Mills still had a solid showing, although he allowed multiple homers for the first time since April 28. He has a 4.25 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 71:25 K:BB across 95.1 innings. The 29-year-old projects to make his next start versus Cincinnati next week.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs manager Ross positive for virus, Chicago tops Pirates
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer missed the team’s 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after they tested positive for COVID-19SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' Ross, Hoyer test positive for COVID-19; Green ejected
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer have tested positive for COVID-19SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brault scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago
The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Friday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec MillsSEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis Robert homers twice as White Sox pound Cubs 13-1
Luis Robert homered twice, Dylan Cease tied a career high with 11 strikeouts and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Chicago Cubs 13-1AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Chicago
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Sunday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dylan CeaseAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominates White Sox on Saturday Mills (6-6) picked up the win against the White Sox on Saturday, pitching 8.1 scoreless innings during which he allowed four hits and two walks while striking out three.
Impact The right-hander challenged for the second complete game and shutout of his career, but he was pulled at 103 pitches after allowing back-to-back baserunners in the ninth inning. It was nonetheless a superb outing for Mills, who allowed only one extra-base hit and had little trouble with the White Sox's lineup despite inducing only six swinging strikes. He'll look to build upon the standout performance in a favorable matchup against the Pirates late next week.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
