Cubs aim to sweep series against the Braves
The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves looking to sweep their three-game seriesJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Willson Contreras - Three hits plus theft Contreras went 3-for-5 with a double, a steal, a run and an RBI Saturday against Atlanta.
Impact This was Contreras' third steal of the season, which ties him with Keibert Ruiz for fourth among all catchers -- J.T. Realmuto has eight while Daulton Varsho and Christian Bethancourt have four apiece. Contreras is in the midst of a six-game hitting streak.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Steele - Gets second win Steele (2-5) gave up two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in five innings en route to the win Saturday against Atlanta.
Impact He did the bare minimum from an innings standpoint and wasn't overly dominant, generating just six whiffs all game, but Steele registered his second win of the season. As things stand, he lines up to bring his four-seamer/slider combination to the mound next week in Pittsburgh.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Ross rewarded for allowing Justin Steele to work out of fifth-inning jam Steele loaded the bases before Austin Riley’s sacrifice fly with reliever Scott Effross warming. But Jason Heyward’s catch of Marcell Ozuna’...
JUNE 19, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
14-game winning streak fading quickly as Braves drop second straight to Cubs The Cubs could become the first team to sweep the Braves this season, a surprising twist considering how these two teams entered the series.
JUNE 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
How early struggles can help young pitchers as Cubs search for pieces to their next winning team "We have to give them the runway to experience that," manager David Ross said of letting young pitchers work through struggles.
JUNE 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Willson Contreras gets the better of his younger brother in the Chicago Cubs' 6-3 win over the Atlanta Braves Willson Contreras had 3 hits in his 1st game against younger brother William, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3.
JUNE 19, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Yes, the Phillies need bullpen help. Here are a few trade options. By the time the trade deadline arrives, the Phils are likely to deal for a reliever. How about a trade for Mychal Givens, Michael Fulmer, or...
JUNE 19, 2022 • MCALL.COM
Cubs' Contreras gets 3 hits and steal, beats brother, Braves
Willson Contreras had three hits and stole a base in his first game against younger brother William, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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JUNE 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jonathan Villar - Enters lineup Saturday Villar will start at third base and bat fifth in Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Villar got Friday off but will enter the lineup with Patrick Wisdom getting a breather. The versatile 31-year-old got off to a hot start this season, though he's batting just .100 this month with a .382 OPS across eight games. Villar's last multi-hit performance came back on May 21.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Ortega - Starting Saturday Ortega is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Ortega got Friday off but will get the chance to face Atlanta righty Kyle Wright on Saturday. Over the last three seasons, the 31-year-old has an .831 OPS against righties compared to just a .475 mark versus southpaws, and he's mostly served in a platoon role this year for the Cubs.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yan Gomes - Takes seat Saturday Gomes isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Gomes started in five of the last seven games and hit .238 with a solo homer, two runs and five strikeouts. Willson Contreras will start behind the dish while Rafael Ortega serves as the designated hitter Saturday.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom - Not starting Saturday Wisdom isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wisdom started every game over the last month but will get a breather after he went 4-for-16 with a walk and five strikeouts over the last five games. Jonathan Villar is starting at third base while Andrelton Simmons starts at the keystone.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Rivas - Recalled by Cubs Rivas was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Rivas was sent to the minors last week but will rejoin the Cubs after Frank Schwindel (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Although Rivas' playing time in the majors dropped before being sent to Iowa, he's starting at first base and batting eighth Saturday and should have a chance to carve out at-bats in Schwindel's absence.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Schwindel - Placed on 10-day IL Schwindel was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Schwindel sustained his injury while running to first base in the bottom of the second inning, and he'll be forced to miss at least a week and a half after being diagnosed with a strain. Alfonso Rivas was recalled by the Cubs on Saturday and should see playing time at first base in Schwindel's absence.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs trade rumors are on deck, now that they no longer have to talk about losing streak Willson Contreras and David Robertson will be an inevitable part of the Cubs' exodus of major-league talent at the trade deadline.
JUNE 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Yankees castoff Clint Frazier decides future after clearing waivers following DFA by Cubs Clint Frazier cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Cubs on June 10.
JUNE 18, 2022 • NJ.COM
Cubs meet the Braves with 1-0 series lead
The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves, leading the series 1-0JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Why D-Rob is the comeback closer to watch David Robertson 's comeback is cool enough by itself -- 37 years old, coming off Tommy John surgery in 2019, pitching in the Olympics for Te...
JUNE 18, 2022 • MLB.COM
Keegan Thompson - Twirls six scoreless frames Thompson allowed two hits and two walks over six shutout innings in Friday's win over Atlanta. He stuck out nine and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Thompson found himself in a duel with Charlie Morton and the Cubs' offense wasn't able to break the scoreless tie until the eighth inning. The 27-year-old never faced much of a threat and, at one point, retired 10 straight batters. Friday was his second scoreless outing as a starter this year, lowering his season ERA to 3.27 through 55 frames. Thompson had allowed 15 runs (13 earned) over just nine innings in his previous three starts. He's lined up to start in Pittsburgh next week.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Robertson - Escapes with save Robertson issued two walks and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning while earning a save over Atlanta on Friday.
Impact Robertson threw just 10 of 26 pitches for strikes and loaded the bases after a pair of walks and a hit batter. He escaped the threat with his eighth save of the year and first since May 31. The veteran righty lowered his season ERA to 1.82 with a 34:13 K:BB through 22 appearances.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Keegan Thompson's career-best start sets the tone as the Chicago Cubs end a 10-game losing streak Right-hander Keegan Thompson struck out a career-high nine as the Chicago Cubs snapped a season-high 10-game losing streak.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Padres ace Musgrove placed on COVID-19 list
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list, interrupting his stellar seasonJUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Right-hander Keegan Thompson dominates Braves as Cubs end 10-game losing streak The Cubs’ 1-0 victory was their first since June 4 and also ended the Braves’ 14-game winning streak.
JUNE 18, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
