CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Wade Miley - Earns win in relief Saturday Miley (2-2) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Miley hadn't pitched in a week due to oblique tightness, and he made his return in a relief role for the first time this season, working through two innings on just 12 pitches without allowing a hit or a walk. Injuries have limited the lefty to only 37 innings this year, though he's pitched well with a 3.16 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. Miley will likely stick in a relief role in the last few days of the season, then aim to get healthy for a bigger workload in 2023.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Smyly - Allows one run over three Smyly did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on four hits over three innings against Cincinnati. He struck out two.

Impact The only damage against Smyly came on a two-out Kyle Farmer single in the top of the third to score Spencer Steer. However, the left-hander needed 62 pitches to get through three innings and was relieved by Adbert Alzolay to begin the fourth. Smyly has now allowed one run or fewer in each of his last three starts, registering 15 strikeouts to only three walks over that stretch.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Pops 14th home run Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Reds.

Impact Suzuki's 14th home run of the season in the seventh inning was the difference maker in a 2-1 Chicago victory. The Japanese rookie has had a solid debut with a .785 OPS, though he also missed about a month with a finger injury earlier in the year, so his counting stats could have been better with more playing time. Suzuki could be primed for a big 2023 campaign if he stays healthy and gets more settled in at the MLB level.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Hughes - Locks down eighth save Hughes retired the final out of Saturday's win over the Reds via strikeout to earn the save.

Impact Manuel Rodriguez started the ninth inning for the Cubs, but the team turned to the lefty Hughes to face left-handed pinch hitter TJ Friedl, who he retired on three pitches to earn his eighth save of the year. Rodriguez has seemingly emerged as the team's preferred closing option with a few days left in the season. Both players could be in the mix for saves heading into 2023, depending on what Chicago does in the offseason.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds aim to end 5-game losing streak, play the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds look to end their five-game skid with a win against the Chicago Cubs

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Sullivan: As Wrigley Field prepares to close its doors for the season, Cubs look ahead to better days — again CHICAGO — After the end of the 2014 Chicago Cubs season, Theo Epstein spoke optimistically about the upcoming offseason.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cubs' 'changing of the guard' takes center stage CHICAGO -- Jason Heyward extended his right hand to the camera in front of him, showing off the World Series ring that he helped bring to th...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Cubs players can expect specifics during exit interviews Team wins sixth straight game, but Ross warns late-season success not a guarantee of 2023 success

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Jason Heyward gets another tribute from Cubs Heyward delivered the lineup card and was treated to a one-minute video in the middle of the fourth inning

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Seiya Suzuki homers as Chicago Cubs top Cincinnati Reds 2-1

Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 for their sixth straight win

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Esteban Quiroz - On bench against lefty Quiroz isn't starting Saturday against the Reds.

Impact Quiroz is on the bench for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Nick Lodolo is starting for Cincinnati. Christopher Morel will take over at the keystone and bat ninth.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Rivas - Riding pine Saturday Rivas isn't starting Saturday against Cincinnati.

Impact Rivas has started against just three left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll be on the bench for a third consecutive game with southpaw Nick Lodolo starting for the Reds. David Bote is taking over at first base and batting seventh.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry - Sits against southpaw McKinstry isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds.

Impact McKinstry is on the bench for a third consecutive game since left-hander Nick Lodolo is starting for the Reds. Patrick Wisdom will take over at the hot corner and bat cleanup.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds look to break their four-game skid with a victory over the Chicago Cubs

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adrian Sampson - Tosses seven innings Sampson (4-5) yielded one run on three hits and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win over the Reds.

Impact Aside from a solo shot by Jake Fraley in the second inning, Sampson had little issue cruising through seven frames against Cincinnati. The 30-year-old righty has given up two or fewer runs in seven straight starts, posting a terrific 1.60 ERA during that stretch. With his season likely finished, Sampson registered a 3.10 ERA and a 70:26 K:BB through 101.2 frames.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ - Tallies two hits, two run Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Reds.

Impact Happ has been solid all season for the Cubs, as he's now batting .272, and he leads the team with 72 runs scored. He also paces the squad with 71 RBI, and his 17 home runs are good for third. Happ has cut down on strikeouts this year, which has helped him produce fairly consistently since Opening Day, and the .272 average would be a new career best.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner - Drives in three Friday Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's win over the Reds.

Impact Hoerner made the most out of having only one hit. He drove in two on a second-inning double, then recorded another RBI an inning later on a groundout. The shortstop is batting a robust .284 this season, though he does have just three hits across his last 20 at-bats. Despite some recent struggles, Hoerner remains a solid fantasy asset, particularly when he's swiping bases, as he has 19 steals in 21 attempts this year.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Sullivan: Cubs have had strong second half, but are season ticket holders sold on 2023? CHICAGO — A Chicago Cubs employee bent down near third base an hour before the team’s 6-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday and careful...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Column: Chicago Cubs have had a strong second half, but are season ticket holders sold on 2023? Despite the Chicago Cubs' strong second half, season ticket holders might have to take a giant leap of faith to renew their seats for next s...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Suzuki plans to return as 'one of the best' in 2023 CHICAGO -- Seiya Suzuki returned from Japan earlier this week, following a trip home to attend the birth of his first child. The Cubs outfie...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • MLB.COM

Sampson strong again as Cubs beat Reds for 5th straight win

Adrian Sampson threw seven efficient innings, Nico Hoerner drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs won their fifth straight, 6-1 over the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Michael Hermosillo - Outrighted to Triple-A Hermosillo cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Hermosillo was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, but he'll remain in the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. The 27-year-old struggled in the majors this year, hitting just .115 with two doubles, seven runs, four RBI and a stolen base over 31 games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Smyly - Set to start Saturday Smyly (shoulder) is scheduled to start Saturday against the Reds, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Smyly threw his second bullpen session of the week Thursday and will start Saturday after being unavailable the past couple weeks with shoulder fatigue. It will be the final start of 2022 for the veteran lefty, who has a 3.48 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 89:26 K:BB across 103.1 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Smyly - Throws another bullpen Smyly (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Smyly also threw off a mound Tuesday, and he's felt good following each throwing session. Manager David Ross said Wednesday that he expects Smyly to make one more start prior to the end of the regular season, but it's not yet clear when that could occur.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wade Miley - Throws bullpen Wednesday Miley (oblique) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Miley has been dealing with left oblique tightness recently and was able to resume mound work Wednesday after playing catch Tuesday. He felt good after Wednesday's throwing session, but it's not yet clear whether the Cubs expect him to make another start prior to the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE