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CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Francis, Loperfido look like building blocks in win vs. Cubs CHICAGO -- Tucked inside Sunday’s 1-0 win over the Cubs, which won’t do much to change this season’s path, the Blue Jays picked up a couple...
Bowden Francis throws 7 scoreless innings as Blue Jays shut out Cubs 1-0
Rookie Joey Loperfido homered, Bowden Francis threw seven scoreless innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on SundayAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isaac Paredes - Scratched with shoulder issue Paredes was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays due to right shoulder discomfort, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact It's unclear when Paredes suffered the injury, but he struggled over the past few games and went 0-for-11 with two strikeouts. The 25-year-old will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Tuesday's series opener versus Detroit. Patrick Wisdom has replaced Paredes at third base for Sunday's contest.
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Jordan Wicks - Needs two more rehab starts Wicks (oblique) struck out three and allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks in his second rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Iowa. "He's got a minimum of two [rehab st...
Impact Wicks has been on the IL since mid-June with a Grade 2 right oblique strain, but he's been able to steadily ramp up his workload over his first two rehab starts, tossing 43 pitches Aug. 10 and 59 pitches Thursday. The results haven't been impressive, however, as Wicks has covered just 3.2 innings between those outings while giving up 10 earned runs on nine hits -- including four home runs -- and four walks. Counsell expressed confidence that Wicks will be able to knock off the rust in his subsequent rehab outings, and the fact that the skipper notes that the lefty will make at least two more starts in the minors suggests that Wicks probably won't be activated until the final weekend of August, at the earliest. Kyle Hendricks should continue to hold down a spot at the back end of the Chicago rotation while Wicks is on the farm.
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MLB Gameday: Blue Jays 2, Cubs 3 Final Score (08/17/2024) Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field
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Nate Pearson - Earns win in relief Saturday Pearson (2-1) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and two walks while striking out one.
Impact Pearson beat his former team to earn his second win of the season, both of which have come since he got traded to the Cubs on July 27. The righty has also posted a strong 2.89 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 9.1 innings for Chicago. By contrast, he had a 5.63 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 40 innings for Toronto. It remains to be seen if Pearson can keep this level of play up, but so far he's been a solid addition for the Cubs.
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Porter Hodge - Picks up hold Saturday Hodge pitched 1.2 scoreless innings to record a hold in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. He walked two and struck out two.
Impact Hodge worked in front of Jorge Lopez, who picked up the save with regular closer Hector Neris unavailable after throwing 33 pitches in a blown save Friday. It remains to be seen if Neris will return to the role moving forward, but if the Cubs decide to make a change, both Hodge and Lopez could see save opportunities. Tyson Miller would likely be in the mix as well based on his strong play this season. For now, Hodge remains a strong setup option with a 2.15 ERA and 34 strikeouts across 29.1 innings this year, to go along with a team-high nine holds.
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Cubs, in pursuit of playoffs, look to sweep Blue Jays The Chicago Cubs have had an impressive weekend against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.It started with Seiya Suzuki delivering a game-winnin...
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Cubs try to keep home win streak alive, host the Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Toronto Blue JaysAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ian Happ - Homers again in win Happ went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays
Impact Happ launched a 413-foot leadoff home run to give the Cubs the early lead. After going just 1-for-18 to open August, the 30-year-old has gone deep five times while registering a hit in eight consecutive contests. On the season, he is hitting .233 with 22 homers, 69 RBI, 70 runs scored and nine steals across 490 plate appearances.
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Jorge López - Earns third save Lopez earned the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, allowing a solo home run and striking out three in the ninth inning.
Impact Cubs' closer Hector Neris threw 33 pitches in a blown save Friday, so Lopez was summoned to protect a 3-1 lead in the ninth inning. He allowed a leadoff home run to Addison Barger but responded by striking out the next three batters he faced. On the season, the 31-year-old owns a 2.44 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 42:18 K:B across 48 innings.
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Justin Steele - Start shortened by rain Steele did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays, walking one and striking out three across two scoreless innings.
Impact Steele was pulled with a 1-0 lead after the game was delayed twice due to rain. He entered Saturday having logged two consecutive quality starts and looked strong in his only two innings of work, throwing 23 of 36 pitches for strikes and generating five whiffs. On the season, the southpaw owns a 3.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 115:32 K:BB across 116 innings and lines up for a favorable matchup with the Marlins next week.
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Paul Sullivan: Beer snakes, bunts, 'Ryno' and rain delays highlight the Cubs' 3-2 win against the Blue Jays CHICAGO - Head groundskeeper Dan Kiermaier was the busiest man at Wrigley Field on Saturday, maneuve...
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How to Watch Cubs vs. Blue Jays: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 18
Preview the August 18 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.AUGUST 18 • DATA SKRIVE
Chris Bassitt's outing against the Cubs | 08/17/2024 The data behind Chris Bassitt's outing
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Michael Busch's clutch triple helps Cubs edge Blue Jays Michael Busch hit a two-run triple to lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.The contest went throug...
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Ian Happ's homer and Michael Busch's 2-run triple power Cubs past Blue Jays 3-2
Ian Happ homered in the first inning and Michael Busch added a two-run triple as the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2AUGUST 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' bullpen steps up as rain delays cut Steele's start short CHICAGO -- Following a pair of rain delays that disrupted the second inning on Saturday afternoon, Cubs lefty Justin Steele was pulled from...
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Chris Bassitt strikes out Michael Busch | 08/17/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball
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Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Salutes Newly Cancer-Free Ryne Sandberg With Special Cleats Chicago paid tribute to a legend Saturday.
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Cubs vs. Blue Jays Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 18
Preview the August 18 matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.AUGUST 17 • DATA SKRIVE
Tyson Miller - Picks up win Friday Miller (4-1) tossed a scoreless 10th inning to earn the win out of the bullpen Friday against the Blue Jays.
Impact After Hector Neris blew the save by allowing three runs in the ninth inning, Miller picked Chicago up with a much better 10th, needing just five pitches to shut the door on Toronto. The righty has been solid this season, as he now has a 1.83 ERA and 0.77 WHIP across 44.1 innings for the Cubs and Mariners. If Neris gets pulled from the closer role due to his middling performance, Miller could be a candidate to see save opportunities, though Porter Hodge is probably ahead of him right now in the bullpen pecking order.
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Miguel Amaya - Hits fifth home run Friday Amaya went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-6, 10-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Amaya has only five home runs this season in 86 games, though he's gone deep twice in 10 contests so far this month. The catcher is batting .258 in August with a .797 OPS, which are both ahead of his season-long rates. Amaya will see his fantasy value increase if he can maintain his recent level of performance.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong - Homers in Friday's win Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 7-6, 10-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Crow-Armstrong got the start in center field and blasted his fifth home run of the season in the fifth inning. Two of those long balls have come in the past four games. Crow-Armstrong was ultimately lifted for a pinch hitter in the ninth, and Cody Bellinger finished the game in center as he saw his first outfield action since returning from the injured list in late July. If Bellinger sees more time in center moving forward, Crow-Armstrong could see his playing time decrease, though he's at least a strong candidate to serve as a pinch runner or defensive replacement on days he doesn't start.
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Cody Bellinger - Pops 13th home run Bellinger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-6, 10-inning win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Bellinger got the scoring started for the Cubs, launching his 13th home run of the season in the first inning with a runner on to make it 2-0. The 29-year-old also played in the outfield for the first time since returning in late July from a fractured middle finger on his left hand. Bellinger started in right but later shifted over to center, and if he starts seeing more regular time in center moving forward, Pete Crow-Armstrong could see his role shrink.
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