CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

David Bote - Heads to bench Wednesday Bote is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Bote missed three straight games over the weekend while tending to a shoulder injury, but he was back in the starting nine for the first two contests of the series in Milwaukee, going 0-for-6 with four strikeouts. Until Nick Madrigal (groin) returns from the injured list, Bote could serve as the Cubs' primary second baseman, but he'll cede the starting gig to Andrelton Simmons for the day game after a night game.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Schwindel - Fielding grounders Wednesday Schwindel (back) will field grounders Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Schwindel participated in live batting practice Tuesday and will work in the field a day later. As long as he responds well to Wednesday's workout, the 30-year-old is slated to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Friday. It's not yet clear which day he'll be able to rejoin the Cubs, but he appears to be trending toward a return sometime next week.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Norris - Rehab assignment on tap Norris (finger) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Norris progressed to facing live hitters Tuesday, and he's been cleared to return to game action in the minors. He's been on the IL since June 23, so he'll likely be able to rejoin the Cubs following a brief stint in Iowa.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Madrigal - Slated to begin rehab assignment Madrigal (groin) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Madrigal has been on the injured list with a left groin strain since mid-June, but he's been ramping up his activity level recently. He's hit in live batting practice and participated in base running drills over the last week and will now return to game action in Iowa. The 25-year-old will likely be cleared to rejoin the Cubs after a relatively brief rehab assignment.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Gomes - Riding pine Wednesday Gomes isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Milwaukee.

Impact Gomes went 2-for-8 with a run and a strikeout over his last two games, but he'll get a breather Wednesday. P.J. Higgins is starting behind the plate and batting seventh.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Resting Wednesday Suzuki is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest with the Brewers.

Impact Suzuki will get a breather after he went 4-for-9 with two homers and four RBI in his first two games after being activated from the 10-day injured list Monday. Nelson Velazquez will take over in right field and bat fifth against Milwaukee.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Not in Wednesday's lineup Contreras (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday against Milwaukee.

Impact Contreras has been dealing with left hamstring tightness since Monday, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game while he continues to receive treatment. Ian Happ is serving as the designated hitter while P.J. Higgins starts behind the plate.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The optimist's guide to the Cubs' first half Between some surprises at the major-league level and the prospects on the way, the first half hasn't been all bad for the Cubs.

JULY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brewers and Cubs meet in series rubber match

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 key developments from Cubs' victory over Brewers MILWAUKEE -- The Cubs have struggled to field their full planned rotation group all season due to a variety of health setbacks. Another conc...

JULY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

Ian Happ - Steals base, scores twice Tuesday Happ went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Brewers. He also stole a base.

Impact Happ did a little bit of everything Tuesday, including notching his sixth stolen base of the season on eight attempts. He set a career high with nine steals last year and could top that number in 2022. As impressively, the outfielder is batting .283 after never hitting above .264 coming into the season. Happ has been a solid contributor for fantasy managers, as he also has eight home runs and 38 RBI across 79 games.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Swarmer - Earns win in relief Tuesday Swarmer (2-3) pitched two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Tuesday against the Brewers. He allowed a hit and three walks while striking out one.

Impact Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks departed after three innings with right shoulder soreness, so Swarmer got into the contest early. He wasn't dominant but was able to avoid trouble and pick up his first win since June 4. Swarmer had shifted into a bullpen role, but if Hendricks is forced to go on the injured list, the former could move back into the rotation. The 28-year-old had a 5.84 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across five starts earlier this season.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki homers again, Hendricks hurt as Cubs top Brewers 8-3

Seiya Suzuki homered for the second straight night as the Chicago Cubs overcame Kyle Hendricks’ early exit and defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seiya Suzuki - Goes deep again Tuesday Suzuki went 2-for-5 with a home run and three total RBI in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.

Impact A day after hitting an inside-the-park home run, Suzuki had a more conventional long ball Tuesday, taking Milwaukee starter Jason Alexander deep in the fifth inning with a runner on. The outfielder now has six home runs this season and is starting to look locked in like he did in the first few weeks of his rookie campaign. The talent is there for a big second half from Suzuki.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Ortega - On base thrice, swipes bag Ortega went 2-for-3 with a triple, walk, run, two RBI and a stolen base in an 8-3 win against the Brewers on Tuesday.

Impact Ortega singled in the first inning, walked in the third and tripled home two runs and stole home in the sixth. The 31-year-old broke out of a slump with the excellent performance -- he was 2-for-14 over his last six games -- and has now logged a steal in consecutive games.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Hendricks - Leaves with shoulder soreness Hendricks was removed from Tuesday's start at Milwaukee due to right shoulder soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander took some extra time between starts in early June due to shoulder fatigue, and it appears the issue resurfaced during Tuesday's outing. Hendricks lasted three innings before making his exit and gave up two runs on two hits with four strikeouts and two walks. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago, Hendricks is scheduled to undergo an MRI, though the injury isn't believed to be serious.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Hendricks leaves after 3 innings due to sore shoulder

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks exited a game against the Milwaukee Brewers after only three innings due to a sore throwing shoulder

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs will be 'very precautious' with Willson Contreras, who is day-to-day with left hamstring tightness Trade-deadline implications aside, Willson Contreras has been the Chicago Cubs’ most valuable player and they can’t afford to lose him for a...

JULY 6, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Live coverage: Brewers vs. Cubs at American Family Field The Milwaukee Brewers face the Chicago Cubs in the second of a three-game series. Get live updates here.

JULY 5, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Christopher Morel - On bench Tuesday Morel is not in the lineup Tuesday in Milwaukee, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It's a day off for Morel, who went 0-for-2 with a trio of walks and two strikeouts Monday. David Bote will step in as the second baseman and ninth hitter for the second game of the series in Milwaukee.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Not starting Tuesday Contreras (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Contreras exited Monday's loss with left hamstring tightness, and it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined. With Conteras out for at least one game, Yan Gomes will catch Tuesday while Rafael Ortega serves as the Cubs' designated hitter.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers host the Cubs on 3-game home win streak

The Milwaukee Brewers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

JULY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suzuki makes return with electric inside-the-parker MILWAUKEE -- The decibel level inside American Family Field began to rise as the crowd began to realize what could happen. With each stride...

JULY 5, 2022 • MLB.COM

Cubs' Steele just misses career-best performance Cubs starter Justin Steele was in complete control for most of Monday's contest. He allowed just 2 hits, but one was a game-tying double wit...

JULY 5, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Seiya Suzuki's inside-the-park homer highlights his return to the Chicago Cubs lineup, but they fall to the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings An inside-the-park home run in the ninth inning marked a thrilling return to the lineup for Seiya Suzuki, who was activated from the injured...

JULY 5, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM