LEADING OFF: Cabrera's 500 watch, Turner starts for Dodgers
Miguel Cabrera’s 500th career homer could be just a few swings awayAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANDREW CHAFIN #59 - PITCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
4-3 W-L •
1.47 WHIP •
3.52 ERA
4-3 W-L
1.47 WHIP
3.52 ERA
LEADING OFF: Cabrera's 500 watch, Laureano suspended
Miguel Cabrera’s 500th career homer could be just a few swings awayAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10
Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs place Heyward on IL because of finger inflammation
The Chicago Cubs have placed five-time Gold Glove outfielder Jason Heyward on the 10-day injured list because of inflammation in his left index fingerAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Off to strong start in Oakland Chafin has posted 2.2 scoreless innings across his first three appearances with the Athletics since his trade from the Cubs last Monday.
Impact The 31-year-old southpaw was considered an excellent trade-deadline addition to an already strong bullpen, and Chafin has wasted no time in validating that sentiment. The fact Chafin has also been immediately put to work by manager Bob Melvin certainly bodes well for his chances of continuing to add to his already impressive tally of 17 holds.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals trade Gomes, Harrison to A's amid big overhaul
The Washington Nationals kept wheeling and dealing, trading catcher Yan Gomes and utilityman Josh Harrison to the Oakland AthleticsJULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Manaea 9 Ks, Chapman homers for A's in 10-4 win over Padres
Sean Manaea took a perfect game into the sixth inning and Matt Chapman hit a three-run homer to carry the Oakland Athletics to a 10-4 win against the San Diego PadresJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlins trade OF Marte to A's and RHP García to Astros
Buried in last place in the NL East, the Miami Marlins have made an impact on the AL West race with two tradesJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Turner, Yelich out with COVID-19, Judge returns
COVID-19 continues to impact major league rosters more than 16 months after spring training was shut down in 2020 because of the coronavirusJULY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A's trade 2 prospects to Cubs for lefty reliever Andrew Chafin Now that Oakland has added a left-handed reliever, the question ahead of the trade deadline is whether the A's are done shopping.
JULY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
A's get lefty reliever Chafin from Cubs for 2 minor leaguers
The Oakland Athletics fortified their bullpen by acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin from the Chicago Cubs for two minor leaguersJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs walk-off Reds; deal Chafin to Oakland There have been plenty of potential Cubs distractions this week with the trade deadline approaching. On Monday, a deal sending left-handed p...
JULY 27, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Báez hits bases-loaded single in 9th as Cubs top Reds 6-5
Pinch-hitter Javier Báez hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday nightJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs reportedly trade Chafin to Oakland CHICAGO -- The Cubs had the makings of an October-ready trio with setup men Andrew Chafin and Ryan Tepera providing the bridge to closer Cra...
JULY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM
A's near deal for Cubs lefty Chafin (source) The Cubs agreed to a deal to trade left-hander Andrew Chafin on Monday, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand has learned. MLB Network insider Ken Rosenth...
JULY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM
Headed to Oakland Chafin was traded from the Cubs to the Athletics on Monday in exchange for Greg Deichmann and Daniel Palencia, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact One of the top relief arms for the Cubs this season, Chafin has pitched his way to a 2.06 ERA and 0.84 WHIP with a 37:12 K:BB and 17 holds across 39.1 frames in 2021. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, the deal won't become official until both teams review the medical records of all players involved, but all signs point to the trade getting done. He'll join Lou Trivino and Sergio Romo at the back of Oakland's bullpen.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scoreless streak ends Chafin (0-2) allowed three runs on two hits and two walks while not recording an out to take the loss Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Before Saturday, Chafin hadn't allowed a run since May 7, a streak of 24.1 innings. However, he was touched up by his former team, and the lefty's ERA climbed from 1.37 to 2.06 in the process. Chafin has still been solid for the Cubs and should remain a dependable bullpen arm despite the rough outing.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smith scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Cubs
The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Sunday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Trevor WilliamsJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Varsho HRs in 3rd straight, D-backs beat reeling Cubs 7-3
Daulton Varsho homered in his third straight game and hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the struggling Chicago Cubs 7-3JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bullpen strong again as Reds hand Cubs 9th straight loss
Amir Garrett escaped a jam in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their ninth straight loss with a 3-2 winJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs throw first combined no-hitter in franchise history against Dodgers Zach Davies, Ryan Tepera, Andrew Chafin and Craig Kimbrel allowed eight walks but zero hits in the Cubs’ 4-0 win over the Dodgers.
JUNE 25, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM
Cubs relievers were oblivious to the fact they were preserving a no-hitter Craig Kimbrel and Andrew Chafin both said they were unaware the Dodgers were hitless when they came into the game.
JUNE 25, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
9 amazing facts about Cubs' combined no-no It’s not easy for the Cubs to make franchise history -- after all, they’ve been around for nearly 150 years. But that’s exactly what happene...
JUNE 25, 2021 • MLB.COM
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
Secures 17th hold Chafin pitched a scoreless inning of relief with a strikeout to record a hold in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Marlins.
Impact Chafin followed starter Alec Mills and reliever Ryan Tepera to work a clean eighth inning, then Craig Kimbrel secured the save. Chafin has been excellent for the Cubs with a 1.78 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and team-high 17 holds this season. The lefty should remain in a high-leverage role in front of Kimbrel.
JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
