JUNE 18, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Keegan Thompson's career-best start the sets 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.
Saturday will be a special day for Cubs catcher Willson Contreras When he comes to bat, younger brother William will be behind the plate as the Braves’ catcher.
JUNE 18, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Cubs' 1-0 win ends 10-game skid, Braves' 14-game win streak The Chicago Cubs stopped the Atlanta Braves' 14-game winning streak and ended their own 10-game skid with a 1-0 victory Friday behind rookie...
JUNE 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Cubs halt Braves' winning streak at 14 games CHICAGO – At some point, the streak had to end.
JUNE 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Braves' 14-game win streak, Cubs' 10-game skid, both end
The Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent’s winning streak of at least 10 games, beating the Braves 1-0...JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs snap 2 streaks - 10-game skid, Braves' 14-game surge CHICAGO -- The Cubs badly needed what Keegan Thompson gave them on Friday afternoon. Facing a red-hot Atlanta squad, and with Chicago tryi...
JUNE 17, 2022 • MLB.COM
Clint Frazier - Remains with Cubs Frazier accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Initially it was reported that he was mulling his options, but Frazier opted to remain with the Cubs, as there likely wasn't a team willing to give him a 40-man roster slot and pay the rest of his $1.5 million contract for this season. Frazier will likely put up impressive numbers at Iowa, but he is not a key part the Cubs' long-term plans.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mooney: Clint Frazier cleared waivers and has been... - The Athletic Clint Frazier cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Iowa. He now has time to decide whether he wants to report there or explor...
JUNE 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Clint Frazier - Clears waivers, mulling options Frazier cleared waivers and has yet to decide whether he will accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa or elect free agency, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact It sounds like Frazier's representatives will try to find another home for him, but he may head to Iowa if the pickings are slim. Once a top prospect with Cleveland and New York, Frazier has been unable to recapture the form he showed from 2018 through 2020, when he hit .267/.351/.485 with 20 home runs in 123 games. He is hitting .216/.356/.297 in 45 plate appearances this year. Injuries have also played a part in his struggles.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Schwindel - Dealing with low back tightness Schwindel exited Friday's game against Atlanta due to low back tightness, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Schwindel appeared to suffer his injury while running to first base in the bottom of the second inning, and he was replaced defensively to begin the third frame. It's not yet clear whether the 29-year-old's injury will force him to miss more time, but he'll presumably be monitored ahead of Saturday's game.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Photos: Braves look to extend winning streak vs. Cubs The Braves put their 14-game winning streak on the line Friday, June 17, 2022 as they faced the Cubs in Chicago.
JUNE 17, 2022 • AJC.COM
Frank Schwindel - Exits with apparent injury Schwindel was removed from Friday's game against Atlanta in the top of the third inning due to an apparent injury, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Schwindel pulled up while running out a grounder in the bottom of the second inning Friday, and he was replaced defensively in the top of the third after visiting with a trainer. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear, but P.J. Higgins and Jonathan Villar should see increased at-bats if Schwindel is forced to miss additional time.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLB's Best Brothers: Willson, William Contreras top the list of duos
Willson and William Contreras top Jordan Shusterman's rankings of the best brother combos in MLB. Check out the full list!JUNE 17, 2022
Andrelton Simmons - Starting again Friday Simmons is starting at second base and batting ninth in Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Simmons will make his second consecutive start at second base, as the Cubs are missing Nick Madrigal (groin) at the moment. The veteran infielder hasn't done much with the bat this year, registering just a .167/.182/.167 slash line so far, so he probably can be avoided in most leagues.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yan Gomes - Enters lineup Friday Gomes is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Gomes got Thursday off but will return Friday, marking his fifth start in the last eight games. In his last four starts, the veteran has batted .294 with a solo home run and two runs scored. With Gomes catching, Willson Contreras will serve as the DH.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seiya Suzuki - Taking dry swings Friday Suzuki (finger) has felt better in recent days and will take dry swings Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Suzuki was shut down from hitting for five days, but he's felt better every day since being shut down. The 27-year-old has made slow progress in his recovery so far, but manager David Ross is optimistic that the outfielder's progress will speed up now that some of the pain and swelling in his finger have subsided.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ethan Roberts - Starting rehab stint Robets (shoulder) will report to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Roberts recently threw a session of live batting practice, which was the final hurdling before heading to the minors for game action. The 24-year-old has been sidelined by shoulder inflammation since late April, so he'll likely require at least a couple appearances with Iowa before being reinstated to the big-league roster.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Drew Smyly - Playing catch Smyly (oblique) has resumed playing catch, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Smyly sustained a right oblique strain in late May and is expected to spend about a month on the injured list. It's encouraging that the southpaw has been cleared to resume throwing, but he'll need to pitch off a mound and ramp up his intensity before he's in the mix to rejoin the major-league club.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Bote - Resuming rehab assignment Friday Bote (shoulder/head) will resume his rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Bote had a few days off after experiencing bouts of dizziness last week, but he was cleared to work out over the last few days and will return to game action in the minors Friday. The 29-year-old had lackluster results to begin his rehab assignment, as he posted a .497 OPS with two doubles, four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Villar - Takes seat Friday Villar is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Villar was returned from the injured list last week and started the past five games, but he'll head to the bench after going 2-for-19 with an RBI, two runs and a stolen base during that stretch. He should continue to see increased playing time at second base until Nick Madrigal (groin) rejoins the active roster, though it's Andrelton Simmons who starts at the keystone Friday.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Ortega - Riding pine Friday Ortega isn't starting Friday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Although right-hander Charlie Morton is on the mound for Atlanta on Friday, Ortega will get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts over the last two games. Willson Contreras is serving as the designated hitter while Yan Gomes starts behind the dish.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
StubHub site upgrade causes problems for Chicago Cubs and MLB fans looking to sell and buy tickets StubHub implemented an upgrade to their system June 6, triggering issues on the ticket resale site for Chicago Cubs fans.
JUNE 17, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Arcia leads Braves against the Cubs following 4-hit game
The Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs after Orlando Arcia had four hits against the Nationals on WednesdayJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christopher Morel - Homers once again Thursday Morel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two strikeouts during Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.
Impact Although the Cubs lost their 10th consecutive game Thursday, Morel hit a leadoff home run and stole a base in the defeat. The 22-year-old has crossed the plate in four of the last five games and has hit .238 with two homers, four runs, four RBI and a stolen base during that time.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Swarmer - Charged with another loss Swarmer (1-2) allowed four runs on four hits and five walks while striking out four in 3.2 innings to take the loss in Thursday's game against the Padres.
Impact After allowing just two earned runs in 12 innings over his first two major-league starts, Swarmer has struggled over his last two outings, giving up 10 runs in 8.2 innings to take back-to-back losses. The 28-year-old had command issues during Thursday's series finale against San Diego, as he threw just 42 of his 86 pitches for strikes. The right-hander will likely maintain his rotation spot for now since several of the team's starters are on the injured list, and he tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
