JULY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Could Twins shortstop Carlos Correa become the new face of the Cubs? Correa expects the Cubs will come calling once again if he’s available in the offseason. But for now, his focus is the Twins.
Justin Steele - Looks sharp in no-decision Steele allowed just one run on two hits across 6.2 innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's loss to the Brewers. He walked four and struck out nine.
Impact Steele was cruising with a 1-0 lead into the seventh inning, but after recording two quick outs, he allowed a walk and double that tied the game. After another walk, the lefty got the hook. It was a promising start nonetheless for Steele, who was one away from matching his season high in strikeouts. The walks are still holding him back a bit, as this was the seventh time in 16 starts that he's walked three or more batters. Steele will look to keep pitching well in his next scheduled start Saturday against the Dodgers.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nelson Velazquez - Hits first MLB home run Velazquez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's extra-innings loss to the Brewers.
Impact Velazquez started the scoring, taking Milwaukee lefty starter Eric Lauer deep in the third inning. Velazquez was later removed for Rafael Ortega when the Brewers brought in a righty from the bullpen. The return of Seiya Suzuki (finger) Monday makes the outfield even more crowded. Velazquez should still see some at-bats against southpaws, but it doesn't look like he'll have an everyday role moving forward, so his fantasy value will be limited.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Willson Contreras - Lifted due to hamstring issue Contreras was removed in the 10th inning of Monday's loss against the Brewers due to hamstring tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Contreras was curiously replaced in extra innings, but manager David Ross explained after the game that the backstop was pulled due to the injury. He'll be considered day-to-day and figures to be re-evaluated Tuesday morning.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seiya Suzuki - Records inside-the-park homer Suzuki (finger) went 2-for-4 with an inside-the-park home run in Monday's extra-inning loss to the Brewers.
Impact Suzuki provided a dramatic moment in the top of the ninth inning, hitting a ball that ricocheted off the outfield wall and rolled away from the center fielder, which allowed him to come all the way around and score. Suzuki's fifth homer of the season gave the Cubs a 2-1 lead, but the Brewers rallied for a 5-2 win in 10 innings. This was Suzuki's first game since May 26 due to a sprained left index finer. The 27-year-old from Japan looks ready to roll moving forward, and he should resume an everyday role for the Cubs.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caratini's HR in 10th gives Brewers 5-2 victory over Cubs
Victor Caratini hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-2 victory over the Chicago CubsJULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
David Robertson - Blows save Monday Robertson allowed a run on two hits and a walk over one inning to blow the save Monday against the Brewers. He struck out three.
Impact Robertson has been mostly outstanding this year with a 1.95 ERA and 44 strikeouts across 32.1 innings, but he does now have four blown saves in 15 opportunities. He loaded the bases Monday via a single, double and hit batter, then walked Christian Yelich to force in a run, which tied the game at 2-2. Robertson should still stick in the closer role for the Cubs, though he's a potential trade candidate before the deadline next month and could shift to a setup role on a new team.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs activate OF Seiya Suzuki from IL for Brewers series
Chicago Cubs rookie outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been activated from the injured list after missing about five weeks with a sprained left ring fingerJULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sahadev Sharma: Cubs activate Seiya Suzuki from the IL and... - The Athletic Cubs activate Seiya Suzuki from the IL and option outfielder Narciso Crook back down to AAA. Suzuki will start in right and bat fourth again...
JULY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rafael Ortega - Held out Monday Ortega is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Ortega started seven of the Cubs' last eight games, but he went just 4-for-23 (.174) over that span, so he will open Monday's game on the bench. Christopher Morel will be back atop the order for the North Siders.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Bote - Back in starting nine Bote (shoulder) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Bote sat for a couple days after injuring his shoulder last Thursday, but he pinch hit in Sunday's game and will occupy a starting spot one day later. Bote will man first base and hit ninth in Chicago's batting order.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Narciso Crook - Optioned to Triple-A Crook was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Crook was called up last week and started twice over the weekend against the Red Sox, but he will head back to Iowa for the etime being with Seiya Suzuki returning to action Monday.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seiya Suzuki - Activated from injured list Suzuki (finger) was activated from the injured list Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Suzuki hoped to return to action Monday, and he will indeed do just that. It's not yet clear what role he will fill in Monday's game against the Brewers, but he figures to occupy a prominent spot in the Cubs' batting order moving forward.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Boston's Xander Bogaerts out for Monday's game vs Rays
Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts will not be in the starting lineup for a game against Tampa Bay after leaving a day earlier with a cut on his left thigh that required seven stitc...JULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs vs Brewers Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Betting Lines & Spread for MLB Game (July 4) Cubs vs Brewers Game Info 2022 MLB Regular Season Game Chicago Cubs (32-47, 15-20 Away) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (46-35, 19-15 Home) Date: Mond...
JULY 4, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Brewers begin 3-game series against the Cubs
The Milwaukee Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on MondayJULY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Column: Boston Red Sox rookie's 1-star review of Wrigley Field hits a nerve with the Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field? Underwhelming? A run-of-the-mill, “stock standard” ballpark? That’s the worst insult one could hurl at the Ricketts family.
JULY 4, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Rafael Ortega - Reaches twice in loss Ortega went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Sunday's extra-innings loss to the Red Sox.
Impact Ortega snapped a four-game hitless streak and gave the Cubs a boost from the leadoff spot, though the team struggled offensively as a whole in the 4-2 loss. The outfielder still sits against most lefties, but he does have some fantasy value against righties, especially when he's atop the order. Ortega has an .843 OPS versus righties since 2020, while his OPS against southpaws is just .455.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom - Goes deep Sunday Wisdom went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's extra-innings loss to the Red Sox.
Impact Wisdom's solo home run, his 17th of the season, tied the game at 2-2 in the eighth inning, but Boston scored twice in the top of the 11th to get the win. The 17 long balls are the most on the team, with Willson Contreras second with 13 home runs. Wisdom is hitting only .232 this season, but his power production is giving him fantasy value.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs starter Keegan Thompson limited to four innings Sunday Cubs notes: Ross defends Wrigley Field
JULY 4, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Bats and brains: Wisdom's new process driving results CHICAGO -- Patrick Wisdom sat in the dirt in the right-handed batter's box, still gripping his bat with both hands, chewing gum and staring...
JULY 4, 2022 • MLB.COM
Paul Sullivan: Boston Red Sox rookie's 1-star review of Wrigley Field hits a nerve with the Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs owners have spent the last decade-plus trying to emulate the Boston Red Sox.
JULY 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs
Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs...JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keegan Thompson - Lasts four innings in no-decision Thompson registered a no-decision during Sunday's 4-2 loss to Boston, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks with three strikeouts in four innings.
Impact Thompson held Boston scoreless through three innings despite five baserunners with the help of two double plays but surrendered five more in the fourth along with two runs. The 27-year-old lasted fewer than five innings for the third time in six starts, and Thompson's ERA has spiked from 1.99 to 3.41 during the rough stretch. He's in for a tall test with a start against the Dodgers scheduled for next weekend.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Norris - Ready to face hitters Norris (finger) is scheduled to face rehabbing teammates Nick Madrigal (groin) and Frank Schwindel (back) in a live batting practice session Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com repo...
Impact If all goes well during the throwing session, Norris could be cleared to head to the minors for what would presumably be a brief rehab assignment. Norris has been on the 15-day injured list since June 23 with a left middle finger strain.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
