CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Steven Brault - Aggravates lat strain Brault recently aggravated his left lat strain and has returned to Arizona to start a rehab process, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Brault has been dealing with a shoulder strain since late August, but he began a rehab assignment last week and allowed eight runs while failing to record an out over two appearances. It wouldn't be surprising to see him remain out for the remainder of the year, and it's not yet clear how his setback will impact his offseason program.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Rivas - Out of lineup Friday Rivas will sit Friday versus the Reds.

Impact Rivas will remain on the bench for a second game in a row Friday. P.J. Higgins will replace him at first base and bat eighth against Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry - Still on bench Friday McKinstry isn't in the lineup Friday against Cincinnati.

Impact Although right-hander Graham Ashcraft is on the mound for the Reds on Friday, McKinstry will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Patrick Wisdom will take over at the hot corner and bat third.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Sitting Friday Contreras is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Reds.

Impact Contreras will take a seat after he went 2-for-12 with a double and four strikeouts over the three-game series with the Phillies. Yan Gomes will take over behind the plate and bat seventh in the series opener.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Tallies triple in return Suzuki went 2-for-3 with a triple and two runs scored in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact Suzuki recorded a triple off lefty starter Ranger Suarez in his return from the restricted list. In the 18 games prior to his time out of the lineup, the outfielder enjoyed a .338 average and .538 slugging percentage over 65 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NLCS at a glance: Cubs vs. Dodgers CHICAGO CUBSvs.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Paul Sullivan: Jason Heyward reflects on his Cubs career and Game 7 speech that lives on in history: 'We still got a ring' CHICAGO — Jason Heyward’s career with the Chicago Cubs is coming to a close, ending with one year and $22 million remaining on his eight-yea...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Reds aim to break 3-game losing streak, take on the Cubs

The Cincinnati Reds are looking to end their three-game skid with a win over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Photos: Cubs 2, Phillies 0 Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 2-0 victory against the Philadelphia Philles on Sept. 29, 2022, at Wrigley Field.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

García hits grand slam in Marlins' 4-2 win over Brewers

Avisaíl García came off the injured list and hit a grand slam in the eighth inning in the Miami Marlins’ 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keegan Thompson - Earns first 2022 save Thompson pitched three scoreless innings of relief to earn the save Thursday against the Phillies. He allowed one hit and two walks, while striking out three.

Impact Since returning from the injured list Sept. 21, Thompson has pitched eight scoreless innings out of the bullpen, and he earned his first save of the season Thursday. The righty made 17 starts for the Cubs this year, though the team doesn't want to push him too much down the stretch it appears. Thompson figures to compete for a rotation spot again in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Assad - Looks sharp in win Assad (2-2) tossed five scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Phillies. He allowed five hits and two walks, while striking out three.

Impact Assad entered the night with a 6.23 ERA across his last four starts, but he looked sharper against Philadelphia and picked up his second win of the season. The rookie was limited to just 80 pitches, as the Cubs seem focused on not pushing the 25-year-old too much in his debut campaign. Assad is lined up to start the season finale Wednesday against the Reds, and he could be in the mix for a rotation spot to begin 2023, depending on what Chicago does in the offseason.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wisdom - Doubles twice Thursday Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and an RBI in Thursday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Wisdom had two of his team's seven hits, leading the Cubs to a 2-0 victory. The infielder is batting just .212 this season with a strikeout rate of 33.7 percent, though he's provided decent fantasy value with 25 home runs, 27 doubles and 66 RBI across 130 games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Are Left Searching For Answers as Postseason Hopes Slip Away The Philadelphia Phillies lost again on Thursday to the Chicago Cubs. Their postseason future is even further in doubt.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies Are Left Searching For Answers as Postseason Hopes Slip Away The Philadelphia Phillies lost again on Thursday to the Chicago Cubs. Their postseason future is even further in doubt.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0

The Phillies lost their fifth straight game and dropped into a tie for the National League’s final wild card berth as the Chicago Cubs swept the season series from Philadelphia wit...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: Jason Heyward reflects on his Chicago Cubs career and the Game 7 speech that lives on in history: 'We still got a ring' Numbers don’t define a player as much as his character, and Jason Heyward’s Chicago Cubs legacy was sealed on a rainy Wednesday night in Cle...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Ex-Yankees, Phillies manager: 'I definitely want to manage again' The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 8-3, on Wednesday. The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Chicago Cubs, 4-2.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NJ.COM

Heyward plans to keep on playing, even if not with Cubs

Jason Heyward plans to play next season, even if won’t be with the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies vs. Cubs prediction, betting odds for MLB on Thursday The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB on Thursday. This preview includes our best bet of the game.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Esteban Quiroz - Not part of Thursday's lineup Quiroz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Quiroz went 8-for-19 (.421) over his last five games, but he will be held out Thursday with the Cubs starting nine right-handed hitters against Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Christopher Morel will man the keystone for the Cubs on Thursday afternoon.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Rivas - Resting Thursday Rivas is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Rivas has been the Cubs' primary first baseman in September, but he will be held out Thursday with manager David Ross loading up on right-handed hitters against Phillies southpaw Ranger Suarez. David Bote will cover first base in Rivas' place.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry - Left out against lefty McKinstry is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact McKinstry started the last 12 games and hit leadoff in all but one of them, but he will head to the bench Thursday with the Cubs employing an all-righty lineup against Philadelphia starter Ranger Suarez. David Bote will join the lineup in McKinstry's place, and Willson Contreras will take his spot at the top of the batting order.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Back behind plate Contreras will start at catcher in Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Contreras served as the designated hitter in the first two games he appeared in after being activated from the injured list Tuesday, but he will be back behind the plate Thursday afternoon. The Cubs' regular leadoff hitter of late, Zach McKinstry, is not in Thursday's lineup, and Contreras will replace him atop the order.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Snags spot in Thursday's lineup Suzuki is in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Suzuki has not taken the field since being activated from the restricted list Tuesday, but he will be back in his customary spot in right field Thursday afternoon and will hit second in the Cubs' batting order.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE