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CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Craig Counsell Jokingly Credits Taylor Swift Merchandise for Cubs' Hot Streak The Cubs apparently have a rather unique pregame ritual around a piece of Taylor Swift merchandise.
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Michael Busch - Not in Tuesday's lineup Busch is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Busch started the previous 14 games but will head to the bench Tuesday after he posted a .186/.271/.256 slash line during that span. Cody Bellinger will shift to first base while Mike Tauchman receives a start in right field.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Steele Gets the Nod for Game Two Against Pirates The Chicago Cubs will look for another strong performance from Justin Steele on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
AUGUST 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Daniel Palencia - Summoned to big leagues The Cubs recalled Palencia from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Palencia hasn't pitched well during his time with the big club this season, collecting a 6.55 ERA and 12:8 K:BB over 11 innings. Jack Neely was sent down in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Neely - Optioned to Triple-A The Cubs optioned Neely to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Neely was roughed up for six runs over four innings during his brief first stint in the majors. He'll be replaced on the roster and in the bullpen by Daniel Palencia.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Thompson - Recalled from Triple-A The Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact He'll absorb the roster spot vacated by Julian Merryweather (knee), who went on the 15-day injured list. Thompson, 29, has posted a 3.50 ERA and 26:10 K:BB over 18 innings during his time with the big club in 2024.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Merryweather - Out with knee injury The Cubs placed Merryweather on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right knee tendinitis, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact It's unclear when the injury first surfaced, but Merryweather surrendered four runs over one inning during his last appearance Sunday in Miami. The right-hander is without a clear timeline for his return but will be eligible to rejoin the active roster during the second week of September.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs play the Pirates after Suzuki's 4-hit game
The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Seiya Suzuki had four hits on Monday in an 18-8 win over the PiratesAUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jared Jones looks to cool off Cubs in Pirates return Paul Skenes won’t be the only star rookie to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their series this week against the visiting Chicag...
AUGUST 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions The Chicago Cubs (66-66) and Pittsburgh Pirates (62-69) meet Tuesday for the middle game of a 3-game series. First pitch from PNC Park is se...
AUGUST 27 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Chicago Cubs do something they hadn't since 1911 — steal 8 bases, knock 21 hits in an 18-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday’s eight stolen bases were the most for the Chicago Cubs since Sept. 17, 1911.
AUGUST 27 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Rough outing not enough to spoil 33-year-old Pirates reliever Brady Feigl's major-league debut
Rarely, if ever, has a pitcher been happier after giving up six runs in 1 2/3 inningsAUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Pete Crow-Armstrong - Swipes three bases Monday Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-5 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 18-8 win over the Pirates. He also stole three bases.
Impact Crow-Armstrong is now up to 26 stolen bases this season, which is one ahead of Nico Hoerner for the team lead despite playing in 30 fewer games than Hoerner. The young outfielder is showing off his full skill set lately, as he's batting .306 over his last 15 games with four home runs and four steals. Crow-Armstrong has a nice mix of power and speed in his profile, and if he can continue to make consistent contact, he could really take off as a fantasy asset.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Dansby Swanson - Blasts grand slam Monday Swanson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a grand slam and an additional run scored in Monday's 18-8 win over the Pirates.
Impact Swanson's grand slam in the sixth inning was part of an eight-run frame for the Cubs as the team broke things open. The shortstop is now up to 11 long balls this season, including two in his last seven contests. Swanson hit at least 20 homers in each of the last three years, so he'll need to really heat up down the stretch to reach that plateau once again.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Isaac Paredes - Goes deep in easy win Paredes went 2-for-5 with a walk, a home run, two additional runs scored and two total RBI in Monday's 18-8 win over the Pirates.
Impact Paredes helped pile on to the rout, launching his 19th home run of the season in the eighth inning. The 25-year-old has recorded three of those long balls in 24 games for the Cubs since coming over in a late July trade, and he's batting .161 for his new team. That's not exactly what fantasy managers had in mind, but Paredes should continue to see regular playing time, and he has the talent to turn things around in a hurry.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Speedy Cubs put up 18 runs, blow out Pirates Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam and Pete Crow-Armstrong headlined a historic night on the basepaths for the visiting Chicago Cubs, who pumme...
AUGUST 27 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Seiya Suzuki - Tallies four hits in rout Suzuki went 4-for-6 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 18-8 win over the Pirates.
Impact Suzuki was one of two Chicago players with four hits, joining Miguel Amaya, as the Cubs had 21 hits overall. Suzuki has been locked in lately with a .341 batting average and five extra-base hits over his last 10 games. The outfielder is a steady producer who should continue to excel from a prominent spot in Chicago's lineup.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ - Reaches double figures in steals Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Monday's 18-8 win over the Pirates.
Impact Happ somehow managed not to score despite serving as the leadoff man and reaching three times in the offensive explosion. Despite the lack of counting stats, it was still a productive night for the outfielder, as he reached 11 stolen bases on the season. Happ's career high in steals is 14, which he posted last year, and he may be able to surpass that figure yet in 2024.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Amaya - Continues hot streak Monday Amaya went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and four RBI in Monday's 18-8 win over the Pirates.
Impact Amaya has been on fire lately, and he kept rolling Monday. The catcher went 0-for-1 off the bench Sunday, but otherwise he's gone 12-for-17 over his last five games with five extra-base hits. Amaya had yet to really take off at the MLB level before this stretch of games, though the 25-year-old could be turning a corner. While he's unlikely to stay this hot, Amaya could be poised for a big finish as Chicago's top option behind the plate.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Dansby Swanson hits slam, Cubs steal eight bases and pound out 21 hits in an 18-8 win over Pirates
Dansby Swanson hit a grand slam to cap an eight-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs had eight stolen bases – their most in a game in more than 100 years -- on the way to an 18-8...AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Cubs vs. Pirates: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 27
Preview the August 27 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.AUGUST 27 • DATA SKRIVE
Cubs steal 8 bases in a game for the first time since 1913 as Pete Crow-Armstrong swipes 3 bags
For the first time in more than 100 years, the Chicago Cubs have stolen eight bases in a gameAUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Smyly - Placed on waivers The Cubs placed Smyly on outright waivers Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Smyly will now be available to be claimed off waivers by the 29 other teams in the league after producing a 2.84 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 43 strikeouts over 50.2 innings in 39 appearances out of the bullpen with Chicago. The left-hander will likely have no shortage of teams interested in him and a postseason contender could use his services to bolster their bullpen down the stretch.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
