CHICAGO CUBS NEWS

Clint Frazier - Activated from injured list Frazier (appendectomy) was activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, though he won't be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports C...

Impact Frazier has dealt with an unfair amount of uncommon ailments throughout his career, and he hasn't been any luckier thus far this season. He wound up missing more than a month due to appendicitis but is ready to go after appearing in eight rehab games. He struggled to a .525 OPS over that stretch and had a .488 OPS in 10 major-league games prior to his absence, but he should still have the shot to carve out a role going forward, particularly against left-handers.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers: Watch Former LA Catcher Make History for the Wrong Reasons Andrelton Simmons threw a pitch that resulted in a MLB first.

MAY 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jason Heyward - Cleared for baseball activities Heyward (illness) was cleared for baseball activities Saturday but was not activated off the COVID-19 injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Heyward hasn't played in nearly two weeks due to the illness, but it looks as though he's nearly ready to return. Whether that return will come Sunday or after is not yet clear.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seiya Suzuki - Not in Saturday's lineup Suzuki (finger) isn't starting Saturday against the White Sox, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Suzuki sustained a left right finger sprain Thursday against the Reds, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. Manager David Ross is hopeful that the right fielder will avoid a trip to the injured list, but Rafael Ortega will take over in right field and bat eighth Saturday.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox designate LHP Dallas Keuchel for assignment

The Chicago White Sox have designated left-hander Dallas Keuchel for assignment

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: 10 things to watch for this weekend during Round 2 of the City Series between the Cubs and White Sox Ten things to watch for this weekend on the South Side when the White Sox host the Cubs in the City Series.

MAY 28, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Paul Sullivan: Grading Jed Hoyer's Cubs rebuild that can't be referred to as a rebuild (sorry, Marquee) CHICAGO — In a rare media appearance last week, Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer said it would be impossible to fully evaluate last year’s s...

MAY 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cubs visit the White Sox to start 2-game series

The Chicago White Sox begin a two-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Cubs' Christopher Morel became a big-league outfielder in one year Since Morel made his MLB debut last week, he’s played four different defensive positions: third base, second, shortstop and center field.

MAY 27, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

William Contreras on historic run for Braves

William Contreras has combined baseball and family during his recent historic run for the Atlanta Braves.

MAY 27, 2022

Cubs prospect updates on Caleb Kilian, Jordan Wick, Brailyn Marquez Cubs fans should not expect to see Kilian at Wrigley Field in the coming weeks.

MAY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Column: Grading Jed Hoyer's Chicago Cubs rebuild that can't be referred to as a rebuild (sorry, Marquee) Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer said last year’s trades can’t be evaluated until 2027. Since we can’t wait so long, we graded him now.

MAY 27, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Ian Happ - Goes deep in lopsided loss Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Happ had a nice game but it was overshadowed by the Reds rolling to a 20-5 victory. The outfielder is still playing well lately, as he's blasted three home runs over his past nine games to get to five long balls for the season. It looks like the power is finally coming around for Happ, who blasted 25 home runs last season, so his fantasy value could trend upward in a hurry if he stays hot.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Hits sixth home run Contreras went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Reds.

Impact The Cubs lost 20-5, and Contreras was replaced by P.J. Higgins in the eighth inning of the blowout, but he was still able to do a little damage. The Chicago backstop is up to six home runs on the season, with half of those coming in his past 12 games. Contreras also has a solid .869 OPS, as he's been a good fantasy contributor despite some of Chicago's struggles as a team.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner - Goes deep in blowout loss Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Chicago fell 20-5, so Hoerner's third home run of the season was of little consequence. It's still good to see the shortstop go deep in his second game back from the injured list after missing two weeks with a right ankle sprain. The 25-year-old is expected to be the primary shortstop moving forward for the 18-26 Cubs, with the veteran Andrelton Simmons working in more of a reserve role.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Farmer discusses Reds' 20-5 win over Cubs after two-homer game Kyle Farmer hit two homers and drove in five runs during the Reds' 20-5 victory over the Cubs on Thursday.

MAY 27, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Justin Steele - Allows seven runs in ugly loss Steele (1-5) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over two innings against the Reds. He struck out two.

Impact Steele gave up a two-run homer to Kyle Farmer in the bottom of the second inning and allowed the first five hitters to reach in the third, which all ended up coming around to score, before being taken out of the game for Scott Effross. After back-to-back stellar outings against the Diamondback, Steele posted his worst outing of the season, causing his ERA to jump from 3.82 to 5.40.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Steele bitten by 'falling behind' in bumpy 3rd CINCINNATI -- For the second consecutive night at Great American Ball Park, it was a long, frustrating third inning that ultimately doomed t...

MAY 26, 2022 • MLB.COM

Seiya Suzuki - Considered day-to-day Manager David Ross is optimistic that Suzuki (finger) will avoid a trip to the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Suzuki was diagnosed with a left ring finger sprain after exiting Thursday's loss to the Reds, and he underwent X-rays that came back negative. The 27-year-old will be reevaluated during Friday's scheduled off day, and he said that he wants to take the injury day by day prior to Saturday's series opener against the White Sox.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bad blood. A 20-5 defeat. 3 takeaways from Cubs' 4-game series split with Reds. CINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs might be wondering what could have been this week against the Cincinnati Reds.

MAY 26, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Watch: Reds Player Swings, Misses on 44-MPH Pitch There’s high heat, and then there’s whatever Andrelton Simmons was throwing against the Reds on Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Watch: Reds Player Swings, Misses on 44-MPH Pitch There’s high heat, and then there’s whatever Andrelton Simmons was throwing against the Reds on Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Farmer's 5 RBIs, 4 hits keys Reds' 20-5 rout of Cubs Kyle Farmer homered twice, had four hits and tied his career high with five RBIs in a 20-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.

MAY 26, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Keegan Thompson - Set to start Saturday Thompson is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the White Sox, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson is poised to make his third start of the season Saturday as Chicago enters a week with a pair of doubleheaders. As a result of the twin bills, the right-hander may receive an additional turn through the rotation. He's been a force on the mound for the Cubs this season with a 1.54 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB over 35 innings.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds wallop Cubs 20-5 for their biggest win in 23 years Cincinnati dominated the Chicago Cubs 20-5, the most runs the Reds have scored in 23 years.

MAY 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM