CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Nico Hoerner - Swipes 19th bag Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Hoerner kicked off the Cubs' four-run rally in the fifth with a leadoff single before stealing second. He later came around to score Chicago's first run of the game after Yan Gomes grounded into a fielder's choice play at shortstop. Hoerner is just 2-for-12 (.167) since returning from the injured list (triceps) with a stolen base and a run scored while striking out four times.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Phillies at Cubs Game Three: TV Channel, Streaming Links The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to avoid the sweep and keep their postseason hopes alive as they take on the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How to Watch Phillies at Cubs Game Three: TV Channel, Streaming Links The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to avoid the sweep and keep their postseason hopes alive as they take on the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

After Another Loss to the Cubs, Phillies Postseason Hopes Look Grim The Philadelphia Phillies dropped another game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, making their pursuit of the postseason that much tougher...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

After Another Loss to the Cubs, Phillies Postseason Hopes Look Grim The Philadelphia Phillies dropped another game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, making their pursuit of the postseason that much tougher...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies play the Cubs looking to break road slide

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Chicago Cubs looking to stop a six-game road losing streak

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wesneski turning heads in bid for '23 rotation spot CHICAGO -- Every time Cubs manager David Ross has seen Hayden Wesneski around the clubhouse, the rookie pitcher always seems to be moving. T...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Cubs' Hayden Wesneski provides hope with impressive results, veteran's poise While no decisions will be made on his role for 2023 yet, the way Wesneski's closing out his season has many believing his future is bright.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hayden Wesneski - Earns third win Wesneski (3-1) earned the win against the Phillies on Wednesday, allowing one run on six hits with two walks over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact Wesneski ran into trouble in the third inning after hitting Kyle Schwarber with a pitch and giving up a single to Rhys Hoskins in the following at-bat. Schwarber would then come in to score on a sacrifice fly from Bryce Harper. Wesneski also gave up back-to-back singles to lead off the fourth and eventually loaded the bases, but was able to pitch his way out of the jam. The 24-year-old right-hander now has three wins in September to only one loss and has allowed two runs or fewer in each of his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nola gives up key homer as Phillies lose 3-1 to Cubs

Aaron Nola surrendered Christopher Morel’s three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies lost 4-2 to the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manuel Rodríguez - Tallies fourth save Rodriguez retired the final two batters in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies to record the save.

Impact Rodriguez now has four saves since getting activated from the injured list on Aug. 26. He's seemingly moved ahead of Rowan Wick in the closer pecking order, though Brandon Hughes is also in the mix from the left side. With seven games left in the season, Rodriguez could squeeze out a little more fantasy value if he sees a few more save chances.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Morel - Leads offense with home run Morel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Phillies.

Impact Morel's fifth inning blast against Aaron Nola, his 16th of the season, sparked a four-run inning that led the Cubs to victory. The rookie has now gone deep in consecutive contests, and with seven games left this year, he has an outside shot at getting to 20 home runs. Morel looks primed for a big 2023 campaign as he figures to be a regular from Opening Day onward.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Bote - Moves into utility role Bote is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Bote is on the bench for the third game in a row and looks like he'll be on the outside looking in for a spot in the Cubs' regular lineup now that Willson Contreras and Seiya Suzuki have returned from the 10-day injured list and restricted list, respectively. The 29-year-old is slashing .245/.283/.408 over 16 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Smyly - Expected to make another start Manager David Ross said Wednesday that he expects Smyly (shoulder) to make another start prior to the end of the regular season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Smyly was scratched from last Wednesday's start due to shoulder fatigue but threw a bullpen session Tuesday. While Ross didn't indicate which day Smyly will return to game action, the southpaw should have another chance to take the mound for the Cubs over the final week of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Steele - Not expected to return this season Manager David Ross said Wednesday that Steele (back) isn't expected to be reinstated from the injured list prior to the end of the regular season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago...

Impact Steele threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to throw another high-intensity session soon. While the left-hander might have been in the mix for a late-season return if the Cubs were in playoff contention, the team will elect not to rush him back for a short appearance prior to the end of the regular season. Steele had a career-best season in 2022, posting a 3.18 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 119 innings over 24 starts, and he should be able to have a fairly normal offseason program now that he's ramping up his workload.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Remains out of lineup Suzuki isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Although Suzuki was reinstated from the restricted list Tuesday, he'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Patrick Wisdom will take his place in right field and bat sixth Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Franmil Reyes - On bench Wednesday Reyes isn't starting Wednesday against the Phillies.

Impact Reyes is taking a seat for a second consecutive game after he went 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over his last two matchups. Willson Contreras will serve as the designated hitter while Yan Gomes starts at catcher.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newman's single in 10th gives Pirates win and sweep of Reds

Kevin Newman hit a winning single in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rebounded from a blown three-run lead in the ninth to beat Cincinnati 4-3 and send the Reds to thei...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

How to Watch Phillies at Cubs Game Two: TV Channel, Streaming Links The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Chicago Cubs for game two of a three game series on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies vs. Cubs prediction: Should bettors pay the 'must-win' premium on Philadelphia? Check out our betting preview for Wednesday's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • INQUIRER.COM

Phillies Tarnish Golden Opportunity, Drop Opener to Cubs With their playoff hopes at risk, the Philadelphia Phillies missed out on a perfect opportunity to gain some ground on the Milwaukee Brewers...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Phillies look to end 5-game road losing streak, play the Cubs

The Philadelphia Phillies will aim to break their five-game road slide in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras 'living the present' while Cubs future stays cloudy CHICAGO -- Willson Contreras has already been through one round of farewells. Back in July, when the Cubs catcher was convinced he was about...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • MLB.COM

Manuel Rodríguez - Records third save Rodriguez picked up the save in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Phillies with a clean inning. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact In his first appearance since blowing the save and earning the win against Pittsburgh on Sept. 23, Rodriguez was called upon to pick up the save with a runner on first base in the ninth inning. He delivered by getting JT Realmuto to ground into a fielder's choice and Alec Bohm to bounce into the double play to end the game and record his third save of the season. In 12 innings this season, Rodriguez has a 3.00 ERA and is 3-for-5 in save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE