Riley homers twice, Braves win 14th straight, 8-2 over Nats
Austin Riley homered twice and the Atlanta Braves won their 14th straight game, beating the Washington Nationals 8-2JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
LEADING OFF: Unbeaten Musgrove starts for Padres at Wrigley
Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove takes a 47-47 career record over seven seasons into this start at Wrigley FieldJUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Column: Chicago Cubs rookie Christopher Morel is taking a page out of Alfonso Soriano's playbook Rookies Christopher Morel and Caleb Kilian could be the Chicago Cubs' most important players for the remaining 100 games of the season.
JUNE 16, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs notebook: P.J. Higgins shows infield versatility, Nick Madrigal to 10-day IL Cubs manager David Ross described Madrigal’s groin strain as “pretty significant.”
JUNE 16, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Aaron Judge headlines MLB free-agency stocks on the rise
In this way-too-early look at the 2023 MLB free-agent class, Jake Mintz lists four players who have raised their prices already this season.JUNE 15, 2022
Marcus Stroman - Not yet throwing Stroman (shoulder) hasn't yet resumed throwing, Joey Pollizze of MLB.com reports.
Impact Stroman has been sidelined for a week due to right shoulder inflammation, and he's been shut down over the last few days while resting his injury. A timetable for the right-hander's return is unlikely to be revealed until he resumes throwing, but it seems possible that he'll require more than the minimum of 15 days on the injured list.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Ortega - Sits against lefty again Ortega is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
Impact The lefty-hitting Ortega will take a seat with southpaw Ryan Weathers on the hill for San Diego, allowing Yan Gomes to pick up a start while No. 1 catcher Willson Contreras handles designated-hitter duties. Ortega still should play semi-regularly against right-handed pitching, but he could move into a full-time reserve role once Seiya Suzuki (finger) returns from the injured list.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Villar - Starts at 2B with Madrigal on IL Villar will start at second base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Padres.
Impact With Nick Madrigal (groin) landing on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Villar looks like he'll get the first chance at replacing him in the everyday lineup. Villar had already started the past three games at the keystone in place of Madrigal, going 0-for-11 with a stolen base.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Heyward - Takes seat Wednesday Heyward isn't starting Wednesday against the Padres.
Impact Heyward started in the last eight games, including two matchups against left-handed pitchers. During that time, he hit .250 with a homer, two doubles, five RBI and two runs. However, he'll get a breather Wednesday while Patrick Wisdom shifts to right field with P.J. Higgins starting at third base.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Caleb Kilian - Officially called up Wednesday Kilian was recalled from Triple-A Iowa ahead of Wednesday's start against the Padres, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Kilian will make his second career major-league start Wednesday after he gave up three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings against the Cardinals on June 4. The Cubs are dealing with several injuries in their rotation, so the 25-year-old will likely have a chance to earn an extended stay in the rotation if he performs well against San Diego on Wednesday.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mooney: The Cubs placed infielder Nick Madrigal on the... - The Athletic The Cubs placed infielder Nick Madrigal on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain.
JUNE 15, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nick Madrigal - Forced to IL with groin strain The Cubs placed Madrigal on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left groin strain, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Madrigal will head to the injured list for the second time this season after previously missing time in May due to back tightness. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 first-year player draft missed the entire second half of the 2021 campaign while recovering from hamstring surgery, so the Cubs have received just 115 plate appearances since he was acquired from the White Sox at last year's trade deadline. While Madrigal is on the shelf, Jonathan Villar looks to be first in line for reps at second base.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Long rest and a changeup pays off for Kyle Hendricks — but Chicago Cubs waste his effort in an 8th straight loss Right-hander Kyle Hendricks’ changeup has been a staple of his big-league success. So it’ s not a coincidence that the pitch was at the root...
JUNE 15, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Kyle Hendricks - Strikes out six in no-decision Hendricks gave up one earned run on four hits and no walks while striking out six over five innings in a 12-5 loss to the Padres on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Hendricks found some success against the Padres on extra rest Tuesday, holding them to only one earned run and issuing no free passes. However, Hendricks threw a mere 78 pitches and has pitched six-plus innings on only two occasions this season. His 4.95 ERA is the highest of his nine-year career, and after a rough 2021 campaign, the once-reliable 32-year-old appears to be on a downward trajectory while battling shoulder fatigue. Look for him to start Sunday versus Atlanta.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs vs Padres Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for June 15 The MLB's Wednesday schedule includes the Chicago Cubs facing the San Diego Padres. Here's what you need to know before checking out today's...
JUNE 15, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
MLB insider pumps the brakes on Cubs-Yankees Willson Contreras trade rumors Will the Yankees make a deal for a better-hitting catcher? Maybe not.
JUNE 15, 2022 • NJ.COM
Padres try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Cubs
The San Diego Padres hit the road against the Chicago Cubs looking to continue a five-game road winning streakJUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kilian on tap after vets' sharp efforts go for naught CHICAGO -- The Cubs showed their vintage ways of relying on the duo of Kyle Hendricks and Willson Contreras to carry the load, two key playe...
JUNE 15, 2022 • MLB.COM
Caleb Kilian - Set to start Wednesday Kilian will be called up from Triple-A Iowa to start Wednesday against the Padres, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Kilian made his big-league debut June 5 and allowed three runs across five innings, and he'll rejoin Chicago on Wednesday for his second outing. The right-hander may receive a longer look in the rotation this time around since the Cubs currently have veterans Marcus Stroman (shoulder), Wade Miley (shoulder) and Drew Smyly (oblique) on the injured list. The 25-year-old has made 10 starts at Triple-A this season and has a 2.51 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 47:16 K:BB over 43 innings.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Willson Contreras - Goes deep twice Tuesday Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Padres.
Impact Contreras started the game with a bang, taking San Diego starter Sean Manaea deep in the first inning with the bases empty. The Chicago catcher then went deep again off Manaea two innings later with a runner on. Contreras now has 12 home runs this season, which is tied for the team lead with Patrick Wisdom. He also has a superb .949 OPS, and he should remain a top fantasy option behind the plate, though he could get moved to a new team before the trade deadline.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mychal Givens - Walks three in rough outing Givens allowed four runs without recording an out during Tuesday's loss to the Padres. He gave up one hit and three walks.
Impact Givens replaced Scott Effross after the latter allowed consecutive singles to start the seventh inning. Givens promptly allowed a walk, a double and two more walks before getting the hook. It was easily the worst outing of the season for the righty, who saw his ERA climb from 3.09 to 4.63 in the process. Givens' track record suggests he'll bounce back, though it may take a little while for his ERA to come back down below 4.00.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Voit homers, drives in 5 as Padres rally past Cubs 12-5
Luke Voit hit a two-run homer and a three-run double as the San Diego Padres rallied from a five-run deficit to hand the Chicago Cubs their eighth straight loss, 12-5JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chris Martin - Struggles Tuesday Martin retired just two batters in relief and allowed three runs on three hits during Tuesday's loss to the Padres.
Impact Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks allowed just one run across five innings, but then the bullpen gave up 11 runs in four innings. Martin was the first reliever to enter, and he saw his ERA climb from 3.71 to 5.09 with the rough outing. The veteran is a potential trade candidate given that he's on a one-year deal with the struggling Cubs, but he'll likely need to pitch better before the deadline to attract interest.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Schwindel's eephus pitch attracts Colbert's attention
Frank Schwindel’s eephus pitch last weekend attracted the attention of Stephen ColbertJUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patrick Mooney: Signs are pointing toward the Cubs starting... - The Athletic Signs are pointing toward the Cubs starting Caleb Kilian, their top pitching prospect, in Wednesday’s game against the Padres at Wrigley Fie...
JUNE 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
