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CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Cubs prospect notes: James Triantos' learning curve, DJ Herz's reset, AFL picks The Cubs are expected to feature seven prospects in the Arizona Fall League, giving the organization more information on the players.
Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies Box Score - September 16, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Chicago Cubs take on the Colorado Rockies at 6:20pm UTC on September 16, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and an...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs take on the Rockies in first of 3-game series
The Chicago Cubs host the Colorado Rockies to open a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindor, Carrasco shine on Clemente Day, Mets beat Bucs 7-1
On a Roberto Clemente Day particularly meaningful to both of them, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco propelled the New York Mets past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 to extend their...SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' Kyle Hendricks: Return to contention could 'happen a lot quicker' than expected Hendricks is the only current Cub who was on the roster in 2014, a turning point season.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Hayden Wesneski - Remains in bullpen Wesneski isn't scheduled to start any of the Cubs' three weekend games versus the Rockies and looks set to remain in the bullpen, Al Yellon of SBNation.com reports.
Impact The Cubs view the 24-year-old right-hander as a starter over the long haul, but he's made both of his first two big-league appearances as a reliever, piggybacking Wade Miley on both occasions. After striking out eight over five shutout innings against the Reds in his MLB debut Sept. 6, Wesneski took a step back this past Sunday, yielding three earned runs on four hits and one walk over 3.2 innings to take a loss against the Giants. Considering that Miley built up to five innings and 75 pitches in that same game against the Giants, the Cubs will likely have less of a need for Wesneski to piggyback the veteran southpaw in Miley's upcoming start Saturday versus Colorado. As a result, Wesneski's relief appearances could be shorter in length moving forward and won't necessarily come on days that Miley pitches.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Smyly - Records win with solid performance Smyly (7-8) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Mets. He struck out five.
Impact Smyly allowed his lone earned run in the form of a solo shot from catcher Tomas Nido with one out in the third inning. Excluding a terrible outing in St. Louis when he gave up seven runs in 2.1 innings, the lefty has been phenomenal since the start of August with just four earned runs allowed in 35 innings across seven starts. The 33-year-old has been far better at home with a 2.38 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 41.2 innings compared to a 4.23 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 61.2 innings away from Wrigley.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nelson Velázquez - Tallies RBI in win Velazquez went 2-for-4 with one RBI in Wednesday's win over the Mets.
Impact Velazquez tallied an RBI single with two outs in the first inning to extend the Cubs' lead to six. The outfielder has been dreadful in his last 18 games, slashing .122/.217/.146 over 46 plate appearances. The 23-year-old rookie has been significantly more productive on the road, recording an .814 OPS over 94 plate appearances compared to a .474 OPS over 74 plate appearances at Wrigley Field.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Francesa slams 'pathetic' Mets for shrinking NL East lead after sweep by Cubs The Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets on Wednesday, winning 6-3 at Citi Field.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • NJ.COM
Seiya Suzuki - X-rays on tap Suzuki is undergoing X-rays on his left hand/wrist after he was hit by a pitch during Wednesday's win over the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run before he was hit by a pitch in the top of the ninth inning. The 28-year-old remained in the game to run the bases and played the field in the bottom of the frame, but he's now heading for medical testing. The Cubs have a scheduled day off Thursday, and Suzuki should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Leiter Jr. - Earns second save Wednesday Leiter pitched a clean ninth inning to record the save in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.
Impact Brandon Hughes pitched the last two nights, while Rowan Wick worked the seventh inning Wednesday, so the Cubs turned to Leiter in the ninth. The righty responded with his second save in four chances this season. The lefty Hughes as emerged as the team's primary closer, with Wick offering a right-handed option, so Leiter likely won't see a ton more save opportunities the rest of the year.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Morel - Reaches twice, steals base Morel went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets. He also stole a base.
Impact Morel was busy despite not having any hits, walking and scoring in the first inning, then walking and stealing second base in the ninth. The rookie now has 10 stolen bases this season to go along with 13 home runs across 96 games. Provided he plays a full season in the majors in 2023, Morel could push toward the 15-to-20 range in each category, which would give him some definite fantasy appeal.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
P.J. Higgins - Leads offense Wednesday Higgins went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.
Impact Higgins came into the night batting just .190 this month across 21 at-bats, but he managed to have a productive game from the No. 7 spot in the order. The 29-year-old has been seeing time at first base, where he played Wednesday, as well as catcher with Willson Contreras (ankle) out. Despite the clearer path to playing time, Higgins still doesn't offer a ton of fantasy upside as a career .203 hitter.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs call up Jared Young, put Rafael Ortega on 60-day IL Cubs notes: Frank Schwindel said he’s “probably” out for the season.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Jared Young - Contract selected Young had his contract selected by the Cubs on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The 27-year-old will receive his first taste of the big leagues with Rafael Ortega (finger) headed to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. Young has been with Triple-A Iowa all season and has a .225/.308/.408 slash line with 16 home runs, 57 RBI and 60 runs in 450 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Ortega - Lands on 60-day IL Ortega (finger) was placed on the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Ortega was ruled out for the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a fractured left ring finger Tuesday, so the move to the 60-day IL was only a matter of time. The 31-year-old closes out 2022 with a .241/.331/.358 slash line, seven home runs, 35 RBI, 35 runs and 12 stolen bases in 370 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets Box Score - September 14, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Chicago Cubs take on the New York Mets at 11:10pm UTC on September 14, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and anal...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Adbert Alzolay - Set to return this weekend Alzolay (lat) is expected to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list this weekend, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Alzolay has been on the injured list all season due to a lat strain, but he began a rehab assignment Aug. 22. Over minor-league outings, he's posted a 5.84 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 12.1 innings. The 27-year-old hasn't tossed more than three innings in any of those appearances and will pitch out of the Cubs' bullpen once he's officially activated.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Rivas - Heads to bench versus lefty Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Impact Rivas went 5-for-20 with a triple, two walks and two stolen bases while starting each of the past six games at first base, but he'll give way to P.J. Higgins in the series finale while lefty David Peterson takes the hill for the Mets. Both Rivas and Higgins could lose out on playing time at the position in the near future if the Cubs decide to give Patrick Wisdom more work at first base following his recent return from the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zach McKinstry - Day off Wednesday McKinstry isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.
Impact McKinstry went 6-for-17 with a homer, a triple, a double, two runs and two RBI over the last four games but will head to the bench with left-hander David Peterson on the mound Wednesday. David Bote will start at the keystone and bat ninth.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ - Resting Wednesday Happ isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.
Impact Happ started the last four games and went 4-for-14 with a home run, two doubles, three runs, two RBI and a stolen base. Nelson Velazquez (illness) will return to the lineup and start in left field Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nelson Velázquez - Back in action Wednesday Velazquez (illness) is starting Wednesday against the Mets.
Impact Velazquez was out of the lineup for the last four games after being scratched with an illness Friday. However, he'll start in left field and bat eighth during Wednesday's series finale against the Mets.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Hoerner - On bench again Wednesday Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.
Impact Hoerner is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a triceps injury. It's not yet clear whether he's available off the bench, but he'll have an additional day to rest since the Cubs have a scheduled day off Thursday. Christopher Morel is starting at shortstop and leading off.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mets host the Cubs on home losing streak
The New York Mets aim to end their four-game home slide with a win against the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
