CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Dansby Swanson - Homers in win Tuesday Swanson went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Tigers.

Impact The Cubs only mustered five total hits, but Swanson provided the big jolt of the night as he popped his 10th home run of the season and first since July 11. The shortstop had at least 20 long balls in each of the last three years, though he's running out of time to reach that mark in 2024. On a more positive note, Swanson is at least batting .302 this month.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bellinger has 2-run double and Swanson homers to lift the Cubs over the Tigers 3-1

Cody Bellinger hit a two-run double and Dansby Swanson homered to lift the Cubs over the Tigers 3-1 on Tuesday night

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Porter Hodge - Records save Tuesday Hodge worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and record the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. He struck out two.

Impact On the same day that the Cubs released veteran reliever Hector Neris, Hodge stepped up to earn his second save of the season. The young righty could now be poised to serve as Chicago's primary closer, and he's looked the part this year with a 2.08 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 36 strikeouts across 30.1 innings. Jorge Lopez may also factor into the mix for saves, though Hodge seems to have the higher upside between the two pitchers.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs vs. Tigers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 21

Preview the August 21 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 21 • DATA SKRIVE

Tigers SS Javier Báez receives a warm reception in his return to Wrigley Field

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez has received a warm welcome in his return to Wrigley Field

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isaac Paredes - Back in action Tuesday Paredes (shoulder) will start at third base and bat fifth against the Tigers on Tuesday.

Impact Right shoulder discomfort caused Paredes to be scratched from Chicago's lineup ahead of Sunday's contest, though he was able to make a pinch hit appearance. After an extra day of rest Monday, the 25-year-old infielder now appears to be fine and will look to turn things around after going 0-for-12 across his last four games.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Cubs releasing reliever Hector Neris The Chicago Cubs are releasing reliever Hector Neris and plan to call up fellow right-hander Jack Neely, ESPN reported on Tuesday.Neris, who...

AUGUST 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kevin Padlo - Cut by Chicago The Cubs released Padlo on Aug. 13.

Impact Acquired from the Royals earlier this month, Padlo appeared in five games for Triple-A Iowa and went 2-for-17 with a home run, three walks and nine strikeouts before being cut loose. The 28-year-old had seen limited big-league action in each of the past three seasons but has played exclusively at the Double-A and Triple-A levels in 2024.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Cubs releasing Neris, calling up No. 18 prospect The Cubs are releasing right-handed reliever Héctor Neris, according to a report from ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Tuesday. The club has not confi...

AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM

Jack Neely - Added to roster The Cubs selected Neely's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Acquired from the Yankees in the Mark Leiter trade, Neely has collected a 2.42 ERA and 76:17 K:BB over 48.1 innings between the Double- and Triple-A levels in 2024. The 24-year-old will likely be used in low-leverage spots initially, but he could work his way into a more prominent role as part of an unsettled Cubs bullpen. Neely will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers visit the Cubs to open 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs start a three-game series at home against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Cubs vs. Tigers: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 20

Preview the August 20 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

AUGUST 20 • DATA SKRIVE

Cubs vs. Tigers Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 20

Preview the August 20 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 20 • DATA SKRIVE

Luis Vázquez - Returns to play Vazquez (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Vazquez hadn't since any action since July 6 due to an unspecified injury prior to be activated Tuesday. He's looked sharp at the dish in four games since, going 5-for-14 with three home runs and three RBI.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom gets helping hands for Players' Weekend gear This story was excerpted from Jordan Bastian’s Cubs Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regula...

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

AL Central-leading Guardians place RHP Alex Cobb on 15-day IL with broken nail

Alex Cobb has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a broken nail by the Cleveland Guardians, who can’t catch a break with their starting rotation

AUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers overcoming all sorts of adversity to build biggest division lead of any MLB team

This was expected to be the season the Milwaukee Brewers finally took a step back after making five playoff appearances over the last six years in Major League Baseball’s smallest...

AUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays vs. Cubs Highlights | 08/18/2024 Bowden Francis and the Blue Jays take on Shota Imanaga and the Cubs on Aug. 18, 2024

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido lift Jays over Cubs 1-0 Bowden Francis held the host Chicago Cubs to three hits over seven innings, and Joey Loperfido’s homer made the difference in the Toronto Bl...

AUGUST 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Bowden Francis leaves bases loaded in 4th | 08/18/2024 Bowden Francis strikes out Dansby Swanson to leave the bases loaded in the bottom of the 4th inning

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM

Shota Imanaga - Hard-luck loss Sunday Imanaga (9-3) allowed a run on four hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Imanaga was good aside from a Joey Loperfido solo home run in the second inning, but that ended up being the lone run of the game. Imanaga has allowed 14 runs (10 earned) over 23.2 innings across four starts in August, though his 26:3 K:BB in that same span paints a more encouraging picture. For the year, the southpaw has a 3.11 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 137:20 K:BB through 133.1 innings over 23 starts. He's lined up for a favorable road start in Miami his next time out.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Loperfido's HR makes the difference, Jays beat Cubs 1-0 Bowden Francis held the host Chicago Cubs to three hits over seven innings, and Joey Loperfido’s homer made the difference in the Toronto Bl...

AUGUST 18 • KANSASCITY.COM

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 1, Cubs 0 Final Score (08/18/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis whiffs seven Cubs | 08/18/2024 Bowden Francis strikes out seven Cubs over his seven scoreless innings of work in his start against Chicago

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM

MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 1, Cubs 0 Final Score (08/18/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM