MAY 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Paul Sullivan: Fergie Jenkins soaks up the adoration as Cubs unveil his statue outside Wrigley Field CHICAGO — When Fergie Jenkins attended the statue dedication ceremonies for his former Chicago Cubs teammates at Wrigley Field, the thought...
Rojas hits 3 home runs, Dbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6
Josh Rojas launched his first three longballs of the season and the Arizona Diamondbacks powered past the Chicago Cubs 10-6 in a game of home run derby at Wrigley FieldMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonathan Villar - Doubles, homers in loss Villar went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Villar's home run, his second of the season, was one of four solo home runs for Chicago. The utility player hasn't provided a ton of power so far this year, though he did blast 18 long balls in 142 games last season, so he may start to trend upward in that category as long as he continues to see regular playing time. He reached double figures in home runs in five of the last six seasons, with the shortened 2020 campaign the only exception.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Column: Fergie Jenkins soaks up the adoration as the Chicago Cubs unveil his statue outside Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs great Fergie Jenkins was honored during a statue dedication outside Wrigley Field. "Better late than never."
MAY 20, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Ildemaro Vargas - Hits first 2022 home run Vargas went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and two runs scored in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Vargas batted ninth but still provided an offensive spark in the 10-6 loss. The 30-year-old got the start at shortstop over Andrelton Simmons, though the latter seems likely to play more regularly moving forward as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Vargas won't have a ton of fantasy value in a utility role off the bench.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom - Blasts seventh home run Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Wisdom was one of four Cubs to hit a solo home run in the 10-6 defeat. The third baseman is batting just .207 this season, though he's offset that to some degree with seven home runs through 35 games. Wisdom hit a career-high 28 long balls across 106 games last year, and he seems set to make a run at that number in 2022 if he stays healthy.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher Morel - Hits another home run Morel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Impact Morel has gotten off to a fast start in his MLB career, as he now has two home runs, three RBI and a 1.371 OPS through four games (three starts). The 22-year-old got the call from Double-A Tennessee to provide some outfield depth with Jason Heyward hitting the COVID-19 injured list, but Morel is making a case for more extended playing time if he stays this hot at the plate.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Former Spartan makes history in MLB debut Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes, a Michigan State alum, made history in his major league debut
MAY 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Who's up next as Cubs continue building back? When might fans see Caleb Kilian and Brennen Davis in the major leagues?
MAY 20, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Andrelton Simmons - Out of Friday's lineup Simmons is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Arizona.
Impact Simmons started three of the past four games and is 2-for-10 with a walk, an RBI and a run since being activated from the injured list last weekend. Ildemaro Vargas will start at shortstop and bat ninth.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seiya Suzuki - Not in Friday's lineup Suzuki is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Suzuki started the past six games and will receive a day off after slashing .217/.280/.348 with a 40 percent strikeout rate during that stretch. Rafael Ortega will shift to right field while Christopher Morel starts in center.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Glenview home once owned by former Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg sells for $831,000 A five-bedroom, 3,200- square-foot house in Glenview that former Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg owned from 1985 until 1993 sold fo...
MAY 20, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 3-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks Photos from the Chicago Cubs' 3-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Thursday, May 19, 2022.
MAY 20, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs' trade deadline plans, prospect news and more Jed Hoyer isn't ready to talk trade deadline just yet, but it's clear which direction the Cubs are headed.
MAY 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Diamondbacks face the Cubs leading series 1-0
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series leadMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marcus Stroman's return to the Cubs bolsters suddenly stout starting staff Stroman worked a solid five innings, striking out six and walking none while giving up three runs, just two earned, on five hits.
MAY 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Marcus Stroman - Takes loss despite solid outing Stroman (1-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and no walks while striking out six across five innings to take the loss Thursday against Arizona.
Impact Stroman was activated from the COVID-19 injured list prior to his start, and he took the mound for the first time since May 1. He began the outing with a perfect three innings but coughed up three runs in the fourth. After allowing 13 earned runs across his first 13.1 innings of the campaign, Stroman has surrendered only four earned runs across his last 18 frames. Overall, he has a 4.88 ERA with a 28:7 K:BB across 31.1 innings.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer is confident his long-term game plan is working: 'We're on the right track' CHICAGO — The outcry over the trade of several star players has subsided over the last year, giving Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer a chanc...
MAY 20, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Zac Gallen, Daulton Varsho lead Diamondbacks past Cubs 3-1
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks stopped a six-game slide with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago CubsMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
While future remains uncertain, Cubs exec Hoyer says he has great relationship with Contreras Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer spoke to reporters before Thursday's game and had no news on a potential extension for Wills...
MAY 20, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Brailyn Márquez - Game action not imminent Marquez is still throwing from flat ground, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Marquez was not assigned to a minor-league level to begin the 2022 season, with the focus instead being on building up his arm strength. That's still a work in progress, as general manager Jed Hoyer said that the team is hoping Marquez will be able to throw off a mound soon. Until he is able to do so, he remains relatively far from game action.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Who's up next, as Cubs continue building back from trade deadline teardown? When could fans see Caleb Kilian and Brennen Davis in the major leagues?
MAY 20, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Diamondbacks place C Jose Herrera on injured list
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed catcher Jose Herrera on the injured list without a designation, indicating a potential COVID-19 issue with the teamMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs activate pitcher Marcus Stroman from COVID-19 list
The Chicago Cubs have activated right-hander Marcus Stroman from the COVID-19 injured listMAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ed Howard - Slated to undergo surgery Howard will undergo surgery to address his left hip injury, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Howard sustained a significant left hip injury in a game at High-A South Bend on May 10, and Cubs minor-league director Jared Banner said Tuesday that the 20-year-old will miss the remainder of the season. While president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer didn't officially say that Howard's surgery would be a season-ending procedure, the prospect will require a lengthy rehab process. Howard is expected to make a full recovery, but the injury is a significant blow for him after he hit .244 with a homer, a triple, a double, 10 RBI, eight runs and three stolen bases over 23 games in South Bend to begin the year.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
