CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Rowan Wick - Earns fifth save Wick worked around a hit to fire a scoreless inning and earn the save in Monday's 6-3 win over the Nationals. He struck out two.

Impact With David Robertson, Scott Effross and Mychal Givens all getting moved before the trade deadline last week, Wick looks like the last man standing for saves in Chicago. The righty now has five of them for the season, which matches his career-best total from last year. Wick had closer steam heading into 2022 but ultimately saw Robertson take the lead in the team's bullpen, though the former could now be primed for increased fantasy value down the stretch due to decreased competition.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs are set to release Jason Heyward after the season: 'We're going to move in a different direction' The situation between the Chicago Cubs and veteran outfielder Jason Heyward felt untenable.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cubs Plan to Release Jason Heyward From Final Year of Deal The 32-year-old has played his last game as a Cub, according to team president Jed Hoyer.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cubs tell Jason Heyward they're moving on without him next season - The Boston Globe Heyward, who turns 33 on Tuesday, signed an eight-year, $184 million contract prior to the 2016 season but has batted only .245 with 62 home...

AUGUST 9, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

'Emotional leader' Heyward, Cubs to part ways CHICAGO -- The Cubs want Jason Heyward to remain around the ballclub over the season's final two months to continue to offer his veteran per...

AUGUST 9, 2022 • MLB.COM

Cubs to cut OF Jason Heyward after the season

The Chicago Cubs will cut ties with right fielder Jason Heyward after this season, ending one of baseball’s most expensive and unproductive free-agent signings with a year left on...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs to release Jason Heyward at end of season The Chicago Cubs are planning to release Jason Heyward from the final year of his $184 million contract, president of baseball operations Je...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kyle Hendricks - Undergoes MRI on Monday Hendricks underwent an MRI on his injured shoulder Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Hendricks has been shut down since landing on the injured list in early July, and he was sent for another check-up Monday. The results of the exam will determine whether or not Hendricks has any chance to return before the season comes to a close.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Heyward - Will no longer play for Cubs GM Jed Hoyer, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, said Monday that Heyward (knee) will not play again this season nor for the Cubs any longer.

Impact Heyward has one season left on the eight-year deal he signed with the Cubs back in December of 2015, but the veteran has had a tough couple years and does not fit into the Cubs' rebuilding plans, so the two sides will part ways at some point in the not-too-distant future. Heyward will turn 33 on Tuesday, and per Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com wants to continue playing, so he figures to get a shot with another club in 2023.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson Velazquez - Playing time on upswing Velazquez will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact Though he hasn't settled into a regular role at any one position, Velazquez's ability to fill in at all three outfield spots and DH has helped him earn more work of late. He'll stick in the lineup for the fifth time in six games, despite having gotten off to a 1-for-12 start to August. While the Cubs are in evaluation mode with their young prospects like Velazquez, he'll still likely need to show some improvement at the plate if he hopes to continue earning regular at-bats.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Madrigal - Taking on primary duties at 2B Madrigal will start at second base and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact With David Bote having been optioned to Triple-A Iowa, Christopher Morel having been deployed in more of a utility role of late and with Zach McKinstry getting off to an 0-for-14 start to his Cubs career, Madrigal has gained traction as the team's primary option of second base since coming off the injured list last Tuesday. He'll pick up his fourth start in five games Monday.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zach McKinstry - Remains on bench Monday McKinstry isn't starting Monday against the Nationals.

Impact McKinstry went 0-for-13 with five strikeouts over his first four games with the Cubs and will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Nick Madrigal is starting at second base and batting eighth.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Schwindel - Riding pine Monday Schwindel isn't in the lineup Monday against the Nationals.

Impact Schwindel started the last two games and went 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts. Patrick Wisdom is shifting to first base while Christopher Morel starts at the hot corner.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Morel - Returns to lineup Morel (hamstring) is starting Monday against Washington.

Impact Morel didn't play Sunday against the Marlins due to a hamstring injury but is starting at the hot corner and batting ninth a day later. He's gone 1-for-9 with a run and three strikeouts over his last three games.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs claim former Guards DH Franmil Reyes; what about his bobblehead? Franmil Reyes was optioned to Class AAA Columbus on Tuesday, designated for assignment on Saturday and claimed on waivers on Monday.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Field of Dreams Game: Cubs, Reds unveil throwback uniforms

The Cubs and Reds revealed their throwback uniforms ahead of Thursday's Field of Dreams game.

AUGUST 8, 2022

Franmil Reyes - Claimed by Cubs Reyes was claimed off waivers by the Cubs on Monday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being designated for assignment by the Guardians on Saturday, Reyes has found a new home in Chicago. The 27-year-old has struggled to a .213/.254/.350 slash line this year over 263 at-bats in 70 games this year, all of which are the lowest marks of his five-year career. It's unclear whether he will report to Triple-A Iowa with his new organization or join the big-league roster, as he still has two minor-league options remaining. With 101 career homers over 481 games, Reyes possesses superb power and could be a mainstay in the Cubs lineup if he can return to form down the stretch and into next season.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLB at Field of Dreams: Where to buy Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs throwback jerseys and more online All new hats, t-shirts, jerseys and more for the MLB at Field of Dreams game with the Chicago Cubs vs. the Cincinnati Reds are now available...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Sahadev Sharma: According to multiple sources Cubs are adding... - The Athletic According to multiple sources Cubs are adding outfielder Franmil Reyes. Reyes was designated for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians last...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Field of Dreams game throwback uniforms unveiled for Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are wearing throwback uniforms for this year's MLB Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, on Thursda...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Field of Dreams: How to get Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds vintage jerseys, shirts, hats Field of Dreams gear is available now at Fanatics. Fans can buy throwback jerseys, hats and shirts.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Sean Newcomb - Shifts to bullpen Newcomb struck out two and worked around a hit and a walk to deliver a scoreless inning in relief in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Newcomb's previous appearance with the Cubs had come as a starter in the second game of the team's doubleheader with the Cardinals on Thursday, when the southpaw took a no-decision after giving up two earned runs across three innings. Since the Cubs transitioned back into a five-man rotation following the doubleheader, Newcomb looks set to operate as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen for the duration of his stay on the active roster.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Hughes - Thriving since July 1 Hughes has collected one win while providing an 0.69 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB in 13 innings over his 14 appearances out of the Cubs bullpen since July 1.

Impact Though Hughes hasn't yet been asked to handle a high-leverage role out of the bullpen, that could be in the forecast for the left-hander in the aftermath of Tuesday's trade deadline, which saw the Cubs ship out closer David Robertson and key setup men Scott Effross, Mychal Givens and Chris Martin. Manager David Ross hasn't outlined his plans for the bullpen since the deadline, and no save chances have opened up over the Cubs' last six games, but Hughes' recent form makes him a candidate to at least factor into the late-inning mix. Rowan Wick, who has recorded 15 career saves and has turned in eight straight scoreless appearances, is the likely the Cubs' top choice to handle closing duties if Ross doesn't choose to take a committee approach.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Dermody - Returns to minors The Cubs optioned Dermody to Triple-A Iowa on Friday.

Impact Dermody was up with the Cubs for just one day, as the left-hander was deployed as the team's 27th man for Thursday's doubleheader with the Cardinals. The 32-year-old appeared out of the bullpen in the Cubs' 7-2 loss in the second game of the twin bill, working one inning and striking out one while allowing two earned runs on two hits and two walks. Dermody had been serving in a starting role at Iowa, but his time with the affiliate -- and the Cubs organization -- could soon be coming to an end. Dermody is rumored to be nearing an agreement with the NC Dinos of the Korea Baseball Organization, but no contract has been finalized at this time.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Want to watch baseball at Field of Dreams? The MiLB game is cheapest ticket option The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will play in the MLB’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 11, but tickets are v...

AUGUST 8, 2022 • NJ.COM