JUNE 22, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Why the Chicago Cubs optioned Caleb Kilian to Triple A instead of letting him work through his struggles The Chicago Cubs optioned Caleb Kilian to Triple-A Iowa, hoping the rookie right-hander can reset.
Mark Leiter Jr. - Back with big-league club Leiter was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Leiter will join the Cubs on Tuesday for his fourth stint in the majors this season. The 31-year-old has appeared in seven games (three starts) and has a 6.23 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB over 17.1 innings.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Kilian - Returns to Triple-A Kilian was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact The 25-year-old surrendered seven runs (five earned) over 2.1 innings Monday and will now make his way back to the minors. Kilian is Chicago's top pitching prospect, but he struggled across his first three starts in the majors with a 10.32 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 9:12 K:BB in 11.1 innings.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mooney: After watching Caleb Kilian struggle through... - The Athletic After watching Caleb Kilian struggle through two recent starts – 10 walks and 12 runs allowed in 6-plus innings combined – the Cubs optioned...
JUNE 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rafael Ortega - Picks up second straight start Ortega will start in left field and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Ortega will earn a second start in a row after he was one of the Cubs' few bright spots in a 12-1 loss in the series opener Monday, when he went 2-for-4 with a walk. Though he's the Cubs' nominal top option at designated hitter, Ortega may fade into a reserve role as soon as Chicago gets Seiya Suzuki (finger) back from the injured list.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Villar - Takes seat Tuesday Villar is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Villar will take a seat after he picked up starts in the infield in eight of the Cubs' last nine contests. Andrelton Simmons will get a look at second base in his stead, but Villar is projected to serve as the primary option at that position until Nick Madrigal (groin) is ready to return from the 10-day injured list.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yan Gomes - On bench for second straight Gomes is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.
Impact Gomes will sit for the second game in a row and looks like he'll be more of a part-time player after he received more work behind the plate last week while manager David Ross showed more of a willingness to deploy Willson Contreras as a designated hitter. Contreras should still pick up starts as a DH every now and then, but Ross appears content to rotate a number of players at that spot in the lineup rather than reserving it strictly for Contreras or Gomes. Ian Happ will handle the non-defensive role Tuesday while Contreras starts behind the plate.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Sullivan: Cubs are once again fair game for late-night talk show jokes — just like the 1990s CHICAGO — When Stephen Colbert watched Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel pitch in relief during an 18-4 loss to the New York Yankee...
JUNE 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pirates acquire LHP Eric Stout from Cubs It’s been a relatively quiet year for the Pirates with regards to waiver claims and low-stakes trades. For the most part, the team has inste...
JUNE 21, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Column: Chicago Cubs are once again fair game for late-night talk show jokes — just like the 1990s When Stephen Colbert watched Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel pitch in relief during an 18-4 loss to the New York Yankees a few we...
JUNE 21, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Column: Chicago Cubs are once again fair game for late-night talk show jokes — just like the 1990s When Stephen Colbert watched Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel pitch in relief during an 18-4 loss to the New York Yankees a few we...
JUNE 21, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Cubs vs. Pirates prediction, betting odds for MLB on Tuesday The Pittsburgh Pirates lock horns with the Chicago Cubs in MLB on Tuesday. This preview includes our best bet of the game.
JUNE 21, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Sean Newcomb - Clears waivers The Cubs outrighted Newcomb to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Newcomb will have until Wednesday to decide whether to accept the assignment to Iowa or elect free agency. Between stops with Atlanta and Chicago this season, Newcomb was charged with 12 earned runs on 16 hits and six walks while striking out eight over 9.1 innings.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs look to end 6-game road skid, play the Pirates
The Chicago Cubs travel to the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to end a six-game road slideJUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walks again hurt Chicago Cubs rookie Caleb Kilian in a blowout loss: 'It's super frustrating' Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Caleb Kilian struggled again, walking five in 2⅓ innings in a 12-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Pirates' gush over Oneil Cruz's incredible throw to first base during victory over Cubs The Pirates on Monday gushed over a throw Oneil Cruz made in the third inning of a 12-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park.
JUNE 21, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
'Frustrating' control issues sink Kilian again PITTSBURGH -- After Caleb Kilian exited his start on June 15 against the Padres, in which he allowed five runs in four innings, the Cubs’...
JUNE 21, 2022 • MLB.COM
Alec Mills - Gets pounded Monday Mills allowed five runs on eight hits across 4.1 innings of relief during Monday's loss to the Pirates. He had no walks and struck out two.
Impact Chicago starter Caleb Kilian allowed seven runs (five earned) across 2.1 innings to take the loss, but Mills didn't fare much better. The veteran righty now has an unsightly 8.59 ERA this season, and he won't have much fantasy value as long as he's out of the rotation and pitching poorly. Mills started 20 games for the Cubs in 2021 but all five of his appearances so far this year have come in relief.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Kilian - Struggles with command Monday Kilian (0-2) allowed seven runs (five earned) on three hits across 2.1 innings to take the loss Monday against the Pirates. He walked five and struck out three.
Impact Kilian couldn't find the plate Monday, as he walked five of the 15 batters he faced and also uncorked a wild pitch. Through 11.1 innings so far this season, the 25-year-old now has 11 walks. Kilian is considered the Cubs' top pitching prospect, though it seems like he still needs some refinement before taking off at the MLB level. For now, he's slated to start again Saturday against the Cardinals, but he may return to Triple-A Iowa at some point.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ - Bright spot in blowout Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Monday's loss to the Pirates.
Impact Happ recorded Chicago's only extra-base hit and RBI in the 12-1 loss. While his team struggles, the outfielder is enjoying a solid season at the plate so far with a .290 batting average and .855 OPS. The batting average would be a new career high for Happ, who hit just .226 last year. A key factor has been more consistent contact, as he's lowered his strikeout rate from 29.2 percent in 2021 down to 19.8 percent so far in 2022.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1
Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-1 romp over the Chicago CubsJUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Squirrel chase briefly interrupts Cubs-Pirates game at PNC
The game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates was delayed for a few minutes in the bottom of the second inning when a squirrel ran on to the field at PNC ParkJUNE 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Team of the Week: Paul Goldschmidt making NL MVP case
Led by MLB candidate Paul Goldschmidt, the St. Louis Cardinals are well-represented in Ben Verlander's Team of the Week.JUNE 21, 2022
Why the Chicago Cubs chose to option right-hander Adrian Sampson to Triple A after a stellar outing Right-hander Adrian Sampson did everything in his control to stick on the Chicago Cubs roster. Sampson impressed Sunday, shutting down the A...
JUNE 21, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Why the Chicago Cubs chose to option right-hander Adrian Sampson to Triple A after a stellar outing Chicago Cubs right-hander Adrian Sampson was the odd man out when the team needed to send out one pitcher to hit the new limit of 13.
JUNE 21, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
