MAY 22, 2022 • MLB.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
'Pen's uncharacteristic struggles waste Steele's strong start CHICAGO -- Winning a baseball game is rarely easy, and it’s usually a collective effort of pitching, defense, and timely hitting. Sometimes...
David Robertson - Charged with blown save Robertson was charged with a blown save after pitching 1.1 innings, giving up one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out one in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Diamon...
Impact Robertson was called on to replace Scott Effross in the top of the eighth inning with a runner on base and a 4-2 lead. He promptly gave up an RBI double to Jake McCarthy to bring it within one and then a game-tying single to Daulton Varsho before the inning's end. The 37-year-old returned for the ninth frame, giving up another hit and two walks before working his way out of the jam and producing a scoreless inning. The blown save was his first of the season -- he converted his first five opportunities before Saturday. Robertson now owns a 1.88 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 14.1 innings and remains the favorite for saves on the Cubs.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Steele - Electric in no-decision Steele pitched scoreless five innings, surrendering one hit and two walks while striking out nine in the loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Steele, tasked with facing the Diamondbacks for a second straight start Saturday, once again dominating the opponent. He limited them to just three baserunners while allowing a season-low one hit. After having 19 total punchouts over his first six starts, the left-hander registered 19 combined in his two starts versus Arizona. Additionally, he only surrendered one run over those two outings, and now sits with a 3.82 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 38 strikeouts over 33 innings.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks rally in late innings, beat Cubs in 10 Daulton Varsho drilled a two-out, two-RBI double in the 10th inning then scored on a throwing error give the Diamondbacks to a 7-6 comeback...
MAY 22, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Chicago Cubs waste Justin Steele's strong start in a 7-6, 10-inning loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks Justin Steele allowed only 1 hit and struck out 9 in 5 innings, but the Chicago Cubs lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 in 10 innings.
MAY 22, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Patrick Mooney: Postgame update on Willson Contreras (right... - The Athletic Postgame update on Willson Contreras (right hamstring tightness) from Cubs manager David Ross: “The doctors are checking him out. There’s de...
MAY 22, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Varsho's double scores 3 in 10th in Dbacks' 7-6 win vs Cubs
Daulton Varsho drilled a two-out, three-RBI double in the 10th inning then scored on a thrhowing error by Andrelton Simmons to give the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-6 comeback win o...MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs farm teams are rolling, but Hoyer not ready to judge last year's trades The Cubs minor league teams are all faring well, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer isn't ready to declare any meaningful achiev...
MAY 21, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Patrick Mooney: Cubs catcher Willson Contreras exited today's... - The Athletic Cubs catcher Willson Contreras exited today’s game at Wrigley Field with right hamstring tightness, according to a team spokesman.
MAY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Willson Contreras - Managing right hamstring tightness Contreras was removed from Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks due to right hamstring tightness, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
Impact Contreras started Saturday's game as the designated hitter and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base. While he singled and swiped a bag in the bottom of the third inning, he apparently tweaked something since Rafael Ortega took over as a pinch runner. The severity of the 30-year-old's injury isn't yet clear, but Yan Gomes should see increased work behind the dish if Contreras misses additional time.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom - Starting in left Saturday Wisdom is starting in left field and batting sixth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Wisdom has primarily played at third base this season, though this will be his third start of the year in left field. The Cubs are likely wanting to capitalize on the matchup against lefty starter Madison Bumgarner, as Wisdom owns an .875 OPS against southpaws this season, versus only a .618 mark against righties. He is 0-for-3 in his career against Bumgarner with two strikeouts, however.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Willson Contreras - Leading off Saturday Contreras is serving as the DH and batting first in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact After catching and batting second Friday, Contreras gets a break behind the plate Saturday, though the Cubs will keep his bat in the lineup. He's 2-for-7 in his career against Arizona starter Madison Bumgarner and has pounded lefties so far this season to the tune of a .618 slugging percentage, so it could be an advantageous matchup. Contreras has also been solid this month with a .913 OPS.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Morel - Starting again Saturday Morel is starting in center field and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Morel homered Saturday, so the Cubs will reward him with his fourth straight start. The 22-year-old is off to a hot start in his MLB career with two home runs and a 1.371 OPS through 11 at-bats. Those numbers are unsustainable, but fantasy managers may want to give Morel a look in the short term while he's this locked in at the plate.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yan Gomes - Enters lineup Saturday Gomes is starting at catcher and batting fourth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Meanwhile, Willson Contreras will serve as the DH as the Cubs load up on right-handed hitters against lefty Madison Bumgarner. Gomes is 0-for-2 in his career against Bumgarner, though he does own a career .818 OPS against southpaws, while his mark against righties dips to .677.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seiya Suzuki - Back in lineup Saturday Suzuki is starting in right field and batting third in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact After a day off Friday, Suzuki slots back into the heart of Chicago's order. The outfielder has been mostly solid so far in his MLB debut with an .803 OPS across 35 games, though he has just a .611 OPS in May along with a nearly 36 percent strikeout rate this month.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andrelton Simmons - Returns to lineup Saturday Simmons is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact After a day off Friday, Simmons will return Saturday as the Cubs shuffle their infield a bit. Ildemaro Vargas shifts from short to second, while Jonathan Villar goes from second to third and Patrick Wisdom slides over to left field. This will be the fourth start in the last six games for Simmons, who is ramping up after missing all of April and half of May with shoulder inflammation.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Newcomb - Throws bullpen session Newcomb (ankle) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Newcomb resumed playing catch last weekend, and he handled a fairly significant workload while throwing off a mound Saturday. The team will wait to see how he responds to Saturday's throwing session prior to determining the next steps in the southpaw's recovery, but he seems to be trending toward a relatively minimal absence.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Hoerner - Running bases Saturday Hoerner (ankle) will run the bases Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Hoerner was cleared for baseball activities this week, but Saturday's workout will mark the first time he's run the bases since sustaining his ankle injury. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list for nearly a week, and it's possible he'll require a minor-league rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Cubs.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Ortega - Not in Saturday's lineup Ortega isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Ortega started in the last six games and went 4-for-19 with a homer, two runs, two RBI, four walks and eight strikeouts. However, he'll get a breather while Christopher Morel starts in center field and bats seventh.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Rivas - Takes seat Saturday Rivas isn't starting Saturday against Arizona.
Impact Rivas has gone 0-for-11 with a run, two walks and six strikeouts over the last four games, and he'll get a breather with left-hander Madison Bumgarner starting for the Diamondbacks on Saturday. Frank Schwindel will start at first base while Willson Contreras serves as the designated hitter.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ian Happ - Not starting Saturday Happ isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Happ drew starts in the last 13 games, but he'll get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two matchups. Patrick Wisdom will shift to left field while Ildemaro Vargas starts at second base.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks play the Cubs after Rojas' 3-home run game
The Arizona Diamondbacks meet the Chicago Cubs after Josh Rojas hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-6 win over the CubsMAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Hendricks - Gives up seven runs Friday Hendricks (2-4) allowed seven runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three in five innings to take the loss Sunday against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Hendricks gave up just one run in 14.1 innings over his last two starts, but he had one of his worst outings of the season Friday. Josh Rojas and David Peralta each hit two home runs off him as the right-hander gave up a season-high seven runs. Hendricks has been quite inconsistent early in the season, as he's held the opposition to two or fewer runs in five of his nine starts while giving up at least six runs in three of his outings. He'll attempt to get back on track when he tentatively lines up to face the Reds on the road Wednesday.
MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fergie's warning can't help Hendricks limit HRs CHICAGO -- On Fergie Jenkins Day, the longtime great Cubs pitcher warned Chicago’s players of the hefty wind blowing out on Friday. And that...
MAY 21, 2022 • MLB.COM
Josh Rojas, Diamondbacks have home run parade in win over Cubs Josh Rojas launched his first three longballs of the season and the Arizona Diamondbacks powered past the Chicago Cubs 10-6 Friday in a game...
MAY 20, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
