Acuña hits long HR as Anderson, Braves shut down Cubs 5-0
Ian Anderson allowed one hit in seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a long home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 5-0APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRANDON WORKMAN
Cubs take 3-game slide into matchup with Braves
Chicago heads into the matchup against Atlanta in a rut, losers of three straightAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers second loss Monday Workman (0-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk across an inning of work to take the loss Monday against Atlanta.
Impact Workman got the fifth inning in a 5-5 game and promptly put two runners on, then allowed a three-run home to Freddie Freeman. Workman has 10 strikeouts across 7.1 innings this season, but he's also allowed two home runs and five earned runs already. With Craig Kimbrel pitching well in the closer's role, Workman should stick in middle relief, which limits his fantasy appeal.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Power of Sage: Freeman 3-run homer, Braves beat Cubs 8-7
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves woke up offensively after a grim doubleheader, overcoming a grand slam by Kris Bryant to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-7APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arrieta pitches Cubs to 3-1 win over Mets on cool night
Jake Arrieta pitched five effective innings, Craig Kimbrel escaped a jam in the ninth and the Chicago Cubs used some aggressive baserunning to beat the New York Mets 3-1APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryant, Contreras lead Cubs over Braves in Kazmar's return
Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras each homered twice, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Braves 13-4 on an afternoon when Atlanta returned Sean Kazmar Jr. to the major leagues for the f...APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reinstated from COVID-19 IL Workman was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Workman had been away from the team since he was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday, but he'll be eligible to pitch in Saturday's matchup against Atlanta. The right-hander has posted a 4.91 ERA and 1.91 WHIP in 3.2 innings across four relief appearances to begin the year.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ynoa, Braves to take on Williams, Cubs
The Chicago Cubs face the Atlanta BravesAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davies expected to start as Cubs host the Braves
The Chicago Cubs host the Atlanta BravesAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arrieta scheduled to start for Cubs at Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Chicago CubsAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plunked again, Contreras hits back with HR, Cubs beat Brews
Willson Contreras struck back after getting plunked again by the Brewers, hitting a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs rallied past Milwaukee 3-2 on Tuesday nig...APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' Hendricks feeling ill, scratched amid team COVID scare
With the team facing a COVID-19 scare, Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday night after the right-hander indicated he wasn’t feeling w...APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Latest: Cubs manager says no player has tested positive
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross says none of his players has tested positive for COVID-19 as infielder Matt Duffy joined three teammates on the virus-related injured listAPRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urías drives in 3 on pinch-hit double, Brewers down Cubs 6-3
Pinch-hitter Luis Urías drove in three runs with a go-ahead double and the Milwaukee Brewers scored six times in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3APRIL 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs concerned about possible COVID-19 outbreak
The Chicago Cubs are concerned about a possible COVID-19 outbreak after two coaches tested positive for the virus and three relievers were placed on the COVID-19-related injured li...APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Workman was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Monday.
Impact The Cubs haven't specified whether Workman has contracted the virus himself or has merely been exposed to someone who did. He'll be eligible to return to the roster once he clears health and safety protocols.
APRIL 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stuck with loss Workman (0-1) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and struck out one over one inning to take the loss Wednesday versus the Brewers.
Impact Workman pitched the 10th inning, but he allowed a three-run homer to Lorenzo Cain. The Cubs couldn't cover the damage in the bottom half of the inning. The 32-year-old Workman hadn't allowed a run in his previous two outings. He's racked up three strikeouts, three hits, two walks and a hold over 2.2 innings this season. Workman will likely continue in setup role to closer Craig Kimbrel.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cain 2 HRs, Woodruff sharp, Brewers beat Cubs 4-2 in 10
Lorenzo Cain hit his second homer of the game, a three-run shot in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records hold Saturday Workman pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to record a hold in Saturday's win over the Pirates.
Impact Workman worked a clean and efficient seventh inning, needing just 10 pitches to retire the side in order. The righty figures to have a prominent role with the Cubs, and he should be able to rack up plenty of holds. He could also get a chance to save games if Craig Kimbrel struggles like he did the past few seasons.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arrieta makes triumphant return as Cubs beat Pirates 5-1
Jake Arrieta pitched six solid innings in a triumphant return to the Cubs, Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward homered, and Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Saturday afternoonAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Workman wants to put a miserable 2020 season behind him: ‘I feel like I’ve done the work to be where I need to be,’ the new Chicago Cubs reliever says Brandon Workman is coming off the worst season of his big-league career, marred by a disastrous post-trade deadline stint with the Philadelp...
MARCH 19, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Pitching well this spring Workman has not allowed a run across five Cactus League innings while striking out eight.
Impact Workman joined the Cubs on a one-year deal in mid-February and he's looked right at home so far. The righty reliever had a down 2020, posting a 5.95 ERA and 2.24 WHIP across 19.2 innings with the Red Sox and Phillies, but he was much better in 2019 (1.88 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 71.2 innings for Boston). Workman figures to slot into a setup role with Chicago, but he could end up getting save opportunities if Craig Kimbrel struggles.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks
New York Mets backup Luis Guillorme had quite an at-bat in spring training SundayMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs finalize 1-year contract with veteran reliever Workman The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $1 million, one-year contract with reliever Brandon Workman
FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Cubs finalize 1-year contract with veteran reliever Workman
The Chicago Cubs have finalized a $1 million, one-year contract with reliever Brandon WorkmanFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
