JULY 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Willson Contreras tops list of soon-to-be-ex-Cubs heading into Aug. 2 trade deadline The bear hug in the dugout between Willson Contreras and Ian Happ on Tuesday afternoon sure felt symbolically like watching Cubs fans prepar...
Rafael Ortega - Nabs eighth steal Ortega went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Pirates.
Impact The 31-year-old has three hits in the last two games, including a solo homer Monday, as he shows small signs of emerging from a deep slump. Ortega has only eight hits in total in July, slashing .154/.262/.269 through 19 games on the month, and what little fantasy value he's supplied has come from his legs as he's stolen three of his eight bags on the year.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mychal Givens - Notches second save Givens struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his second save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Pirates.
Impact Closer David Robertson pitched Saturday and Sunday, but his absence from this game will undoubtedly spur more trade rumors around the 37-year-old. Instead it was Givens who got the call in a save situation -- perhaps to showcase him for a deal to a contender, or perhaps as an audition for the closer role if Robertson does get moved -- and he breezed through the middle of Pittsburgh's batting order. The right-hander has six wins and six holds this season in addition to his saves, and he hasn't allowed an earned run in 15 straight appearances, posting a 0.98 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB through 16.1 innings over that impressive stretch.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Thompson - Sharp in eighth win Thompson (8-4) picked up the win in Tuesday's 4-2 victory over the Pirates, allowing two unearned runs on four hits over seven innings. He struck out seven without walking a batter...
Impact The right-hander was cruising toward a potential shutout until an error by Nico Hoerner extended the seventh inning and set the stage for a two-run blast by Oneil Cruz. Thompson exited after 97 pitches (69 strikes) and had to settle for his first win, and first quality start, since June 22. On the season, the 27-year-old sports a 3.16 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 82:29 K:BB through 88.1 innings.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mets insider imagines trade for Cubs' Willson Contreras The New York Mets are looking to add some power bats to their lineup ahead of the Aug. 2nd trade deadline. Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Cont...
JULY 27, 2022 • NJ.COM
Report: Blue Jays Connected to Cubs OF Ian Happ The Padres and Blue Jays have been connected to Cubs trade candidate Ian Happ, per Robert Murray.
JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Abolish the minor leagues Owners need to pay stars like Willson Contreras instead of swapping them for prospects with promise
JULY 27, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Yankees, Mets trade targets say emotional goodbye to Cubs fans as deadline approaches The Chicago Cubs (40-57) are in third place in the National League Central, 13.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers (54-44).
JULY 27, 2022 • NJ.COM
Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras gets last look at Cubs fans on emotional day: 'I'm always going to keep them in my heart' CHICAGO — Players come and go at Wrigley Field, and some of the lucky ones get the send-off they deserve.
JULY 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Before trade deadline, Cubs catcher Willson Contreras says goodbye to the fans at Wrigley Field: 'I wish this day never came' It's officially Hug Watch Season as the Cubs embark on a road trip to San Francisco and St. Louis.
JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs sweep Pirates, extend winning streak to six as rotation shines Right-hander Keegan Thompson threw a career-high seven innings on Tuesday in the Cubs’ 4-2 victory.
JULY 27, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
If this is goodbye, Contreras leaves Wrigley 'with my head up high' CHICAGO -- Willson Contreras waited before he stepped into the batter's box in the first inning on Tuesday afternoon. The Cubs' longtime cat...
JULY 26, 2022 • MLB.COM
Column: Willson Contreras gets last look at Chicago Cubs fans on an emotional day: 'I'm always going to keep them in my heart' Willson Contreras was showered with love on what might be his final day as a Chicago Cub at Wrigley Field.
JULY 26, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Could the Phillies be Eyeing an Ian Happ Trade? The Philadelphia Phillies will be active at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. Could they strike a deal with the Chicago Cubs for Ian Happ?
JULY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Patrick Mooney: Willson Contreras after what was likely his... - The Athletic Willson Contreras after what was likely his last home game at Wrigley Field: “If the Cubs get a good package for me to make this team better...
JULY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Patrick Mooney: Yes, Willson Contreras would consider coming... - The Athletic Yes, Willson Contreras would consider coming back to the Cubs as a free agent. No, that’s usually not how it works after a player gets trade...
JULY 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs
Willson Contreras drew a standing ovation in perhaps his last home game at Wrigley Field, then keyed an early burst as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for their se...JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Photos: Last game at Wrigley Field for Willson Contreras and Ian Happ with Chicago Cubs? Photos from the Chicago Cubs-Pittsburgh Pirates game at Wrigley Field on July 26, 2022 — which could be the last home game for Willson Contr...
JULY 26, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Sources: New York Mets Discussing Willson Contreras, David Robertson Package With Cubs Sources: New York Mets have been discussing a potential trade package with the Cubs for Willson Contreras and David Robertson.
JULY 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Willson Contreras landing spots: Mets, Astros among best fits for Cubs catcher at trade deadline Contreras is one of the last remaining pieces of the 2016 championship squad.
JULY 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Pirates vs. Cubs prediction, betting odds for MLB on Tuesday The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB on Tuesday. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game.
JULY 26, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Frank Schwindel - Gets breather Tuesday Schwindel is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Schwindel will get a breather after going 1-for-2 with a walk in Monday's victory. Willson Contreras will slide over to the designated hitter spot while Yan Gomes enters the lineup behind the plate.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'I wish this day never came': An emotional Willson Contreras tries to soak in his likely last games at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs Tears started to fill Willson Contreras’ red-rimmed eyes. ”down the left-field line greeted Contreras as he stepped into the batter’ s box f...
JULY 26, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Cubs play the Pirates with 1-0 series lead
The Chicago Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates, leading the series 1-0JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' Willson Contreras emotional contemplating possible last home stand at Wrigley Contreras said the past couple days have been “tough,” as the trade deadline nears.
JULY 26, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
