CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Seiya Suzuki - Keeps producing Saturday Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Since returning from the injured list on July 4, Suzuki has been locked in, slashing .333/.364/.667 across six games. The rookie showed a lot of promise early in the season before cooling down a bit, so perhaps he's getting back into a groove. Suzuki has the talent to make a fantasy impact down the stretch, and the Cubs will certainly give him plenty of playing time as long as he stays healthy.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rowan Wick - Tagged with second straight loss Wick (1-5) allowed three runs on five hits while retiring just two batters to take the loss Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact Wick was tagged with the loss for the second straight day, and Saturday's performance was particularly discouraging. It was the third time this season the righty allowed three runs in an outing. Wick is now sitting with an ugly 5.30 ERA, which would be his worst mark since his 2018 rookie season, when he posted a 6.48 ERA across 10 games with the Padres. He's not a fantasy asset at this point.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs vs. Dodgers prediction, betting odds for MLB on Sunday The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Chicago Cubs in MLB on Sunday. This preview is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.

JULY 10, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Drew Smyly - Getting start Sunday Cubs manager David Ross said Smyly (oblique) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune rep...

Impact Chicago will end up welcoming two starters back from the injured list to close out the weekend series in Los Angeles, as Marcus Stroman (shoulder) was activated Saturday and worked four innings in the Cubs' 4-2 loss. Smyly will be making his first appearance for the Cubs since May 30 after he was on the shelf for the past five and a half weeks with a right oblique strain. The southpaw covered four innings and tossed 52 pitches in his lone minor-league rehab start back on Monday, so he expects to be capped at around 85 pitches in his return from the IL.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Column: Uncertain futures of Patrick Kane and Willson Contreras are just the way of the world in the age of the rebuild Patrick Kane and Willson Contreras may have little in common. But they are facing the possibility their time in Chicago may soon end.

JULY 10, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Stroman's return from IL gives Cubs reason for optimism LOS ANGELES -- Marcus Stroman found success early in his brief return from the injured list, nodding his head in the affirmative from the mo...

JULY 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Dodgers play the Cubs on home winning streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs looking to extend a six-game home winning streak

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Wisdom - Double, steal in loss Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Wisdom has six stolen bases this year, and four of them have come in his last 10 games. The 30-year-old isn't much of a speedster -- the most steals he's had in a year was 13 between Triple-A Memphis and the Cardinals in 2018. Still, it's an added bonus for his fantasy managers. Wisdom's added 17 home runs, 45 RBI, 46 runs scored and 17 doubles despite a .231 batting average through 81 contests as a near-everyday presence in the Cubs' lineup this year.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Comes up empty Saturday Contreras (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Contreras missed four games with a tight left hamstring, and it appears his timing was a bit off in his return. The 30-year-old could continue to see some time as the designated hitter as he works back to full strength. He hit .333 with a home run, four doubles, seven RBI and six runs scored in 10 games prior to his injury, so it shouldn't take the catcher long to regain his momentum at the plate.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Stroman - Goes four innings in return Stroman (shoulder) threw four scoreless innings Saturday versus the Dodgers. He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three, and he didn't factor in the decision.

Impact Stroman missed a month with right shoulder inflammation. He was limited in this appearance, throwing 59 pitches (37 strikes), though he was effective after his stint on the injured list. It's an encouraging return for the right-hander, who still owns a mediocre 4.91 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB through 51.1 innings in 10 starts this year. He's projected for a home start versus the Mets next weekend, though it's likely he'll still be working on a pitch count for that outing as he continues to stretch out to a full workload.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw looks like an All-Star in Dodgers' 4-2 win over Cubs

Clayton Kershaw polished his All-Star credentials with 7 2/3 strong innings of five-hit ball, and Freddie Freeman delivered the tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh inning of...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justin Steele - Officially placed on paternity list Steele (personal) was placed on the paternity list Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Steele did not travel with the Cubs to Los Angeles for the team's weekend series against the Dodgers. He was officially placed on the paternity list to make room for Marcus Stroman (shoulder) -- Saturday's starter -- on the active roster. Steele will have to return by Tuesday's game against the Orioles, though it's unclear when he may make his next start.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Stroman - Officially activated Stroman (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list prior to his start Saturday against the Dodgers,Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Stroman had previously been announced as the Cubs' starter for Saturday's game, though he is now officially back after a month-long absence. He has a 5.32 ERA across 47.1 innings on the season, but his 45:12 K:BB indicates better results may be on the way.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Bote - Sitting Saturday Bote is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers.

Impact Bote is forced to the bench with Willson Contreras (hamstring) returning to the lineup as the designated hitter while P.J. Higgins will start at first base. Bote will be out of the lineup for the third time in Chicago's last six games.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Back as DH Contreras (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and hitting second Saturday against the Dodgers.

Impact Contreras has missed the team's last four games due to a tight left hamstring. Yan Gomes will remain behind the dish, with David Bote heading to the bench.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rowan Wick - Takes loss Friday Wick (1-4) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in the 10th inning of Friday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers. He didn't retire any batters.

Impact Wick got the unenviable task of entering in the bottom of the 10th inning with the game tied and an automatic runner on second. He intentionally walked Freddie Freeman but then allowed a single to Will Smith, which brought home the speedy Trea Turner to end the contest. Wick has struggled this year with a 4.63 ERA and 1.74 WHIP across 35 innings, and he's firmly behind David Robertson in the bullpen hierarchy. Wick has allowed 12 runs (nine earned) in his last 10 innings.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs vs. Dodgers prediction, betting odds for MLB on Saturday The Los Angeles Dodgers square off with the Chicago Cubs in MLB on Saturday. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game.

JULY 9, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Dodgers host the Cubs on 5-game home win streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs aiming to extend a five-game home winning streak

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nico Hoerner - Launches homer Friday Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Hoerner hadn't homered since June 24, but he ended that two-week drought with a fifth-inning solo shot off Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson. In his last 18 games, Hoerner has gone 26-for-68 (.382) with two long balls, eight RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base. The hot hitting has earned him a near-everyday role at shortstop, and he's now batting .300/.337/.420 with five homers, 25 RBI, 25 runs scored and seven steals through 258 plate appearances.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Robertson - Can't protect lead Friday Robertson allowed a run on one hit and two walks in one inning, taking a blown save in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Robertson loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, and Mookie Betts delivered a game-tying sacrifice fly. This was the third time in eight outings Robertson has taken a blown save, though he's given up only three runs in 8.2 innings in that span. The veteran right-hander is 12-for-17 in save chances with a 2.10 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 45:17 K:BB through 34.1 innings this year. He'll likely remain in the closer role as long as he's wearing a Cubs uniform.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Thompson - Steady in no-decision Thompson allowed an unearned run on two hits, one walk and a hit batter with eight strikeouts in 5.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers on Friday.

Impact Thompson kept a tough opponent in check until the sixth inning, when a Seiya Suzuki error allowed the Dodgers to get on the board. All things considered, this was a good outing for Thompson since he lasted only four innings in his previous start. The 27-year-old right-hander has maintained a 3.16 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 74:25 K:BB across 77 innings in 19 appearances (11 starts) this year. He's limited opponents to two or fewer runs in four of his last five outings, a run of success he'll look to keep going in a projected home start versus the Orioles next week.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers beat Cubs for fifth straight win as Will Smith's single in 10th caps rally LOS ANGELES — On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ late-game rally against the Chicago Cubs began after their starting pitcher blocked...

JULY 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fabian Ardaya: Tyler Anderson on the collision with Ian Happ:... - The Athletic Tyler Anderson on the collision with Ian Happ: "It seemed like he kind of thought he was out and I don’t know if it was intentional or not b...

JULY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers rally late to win 8th straight vs Cubs, 4-3

Mookie Betts hit a tying sacrifice fly in the ninth inning, just missing a grand slam, and Will Smith hit a winning single in the 10th to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cubs...

JULY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After All-Star Game honor, Willson Contreras makes it clear: 'I would love nothing more than play for the Chicago Cubs the rest of my life' Willson Contreras hopes the upcoming All-Star Game isn't his last in a Chicago Cubs uniform.

JULY 9, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM