MAY 6, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
How do 10 ex-Chicago Cubs stack up after 1 month of 2022? Here's a ranking, with Anthony Rizzo leading the way. The Chicago Cubs have floundered in the opening month of the 2022 season. Here's how some ex-Cubs have fared in the early going.
How do 10 ex-Chicago Cubs stack up after 1 month of 2022? Here's a ranking, with Anthony Rizzo leading the way. The Chicago Cubs’ decision to sell off their stars before last season’ s trade deadline signaled a new direction for the franchise in its po...
MAY 6, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Dodgers Friday Game Cancelled; Doubleheader Set for Saturday at Wrigley Field The Dodgers Friday game against the Cubs was cancelled due to inclement weather.
MAY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Justin Steele - Not starting this weekend Steele won't start during Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers and isn't listed as the probable pitcher for Sunday's series finale, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune...
Impact The 26-year-old was originally penciled in to start Saturday, but the Cubs have altered their pitching plans after the postponement of Friday's game, which is being made up via a twin bill Saturday. Drew Smyly and Daniel Norris will start in the doubleheader, while Marcus Stroman is scheduled to take the mound Sunday. Assuming Steele doesn't work out of the bullpen this weekend, he should pitch during the upcoming three-game series in San Diego, which begins Monday.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Norris - Starting Saturday's nightcap Norris will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The 28-year-old has given up four earned runs over six innings out of the bullpen this season, though he's allowed only five hits and has a strong 8:1 K:BB. The doubleheader is a result of a postponement Friday, and Norris will start a bullpen game in the nightcap while Drew Smyly (personal) starts Game 1.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers-Cubs postponed by rain, makeup on Saturday
The series opener between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field has been postponed by rainMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Today's Chicago Cubs series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers is postponed to Saturday because of rain The Cubs’ 1:20 p.m. game Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers was postponed because of inclement weather. The Cubs have not yet announced...
MAY 6, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
Drew Smyly - Friday's game postponed Smyly (personal) and the Cubs won't play Friday against the Dodgers after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Smyly was a potential starter for Friday's matchup after spending time on the bereavement list, but the game ultimately won't be played. The southpaw will take the mound in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, while Daniel Norris will start in the nightcap, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
ESPN facing temporary change to Sunday Night Baseball broadcast booth thanks to COVID-19 The first-place Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Chicago Cubs this week for Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN.
MAY 6, 2022 • NJ.COM
Mike Napoli is perfecting his coaching chops with the Chicago Cubs — and playing some cribbage in the process Chicago Cubs first base coach Mike Napoli continues to learn in a new role with the goal of becoming a big-league manager.
MAY 6, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs play the Dodgers in first of 3-game series
The Chicago Cubs host the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin a three-game seriesMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Brewers starting to bash, Scherzer's roll
Milwaukee’s Willy Adames is powering a Brewers surge with seven homers in his past 10 games, including two during a 10-5 trouncing of Cincinnati on ThursdayMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seiya's recent slump first sign of growing pains CHICAGO -- Seiya Suzuki's first two weeks in the Major Leagues were astonishing. The power and patience that made him a star in Japan were i...
MAY 5, 2022 • MLB.COM
Gonzales: The Dodgers are doing something the Cubs couldn't after 2017. Develop talent and win Since the Cubs won the World Series in 2016, the Los Angeles Dodgers have improved and the Cubs not so much. The teams meet in a three-game...
MAY 5, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Cubs, Kyle Hendricks wait for results as they try to avoid rebuild repeat The Cubs now have only three quality starts through 24 games as their starting rotation struggles to keep pace.
MAY 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nick Madrigal - Reaches twice, swipes base Madrigal went 2-for-3 with a stolen base Wednesday in a loss to the White Sox.
Impact The Cubs got most of their production Wednesday out of the bottom of the order, as No. 8 and No. 9 hitters Patrick Wisdom and Madrigal combined for four of the team's five hits. The latter also swiped his first base of the campaign in the second inning. Madrigal is batting just .235 on the season, but he may be heating up, as he's gone 6-for-18 (.333) over his past five games.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Hendricks - Suffers third loss Hendricks (1-3) allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk over 5.2 innings Wednesday to take the loss against the White Sox. He struck out two.
Impact Hendricks' outing got off to a rough start when Jose Abreu drilled a solo homer off him in the first inning, and he later gave up a single run in each of the third, fourth and sixth frames. This was an improvement over his previous appearance, when he gave up six runs over 4.1 frames versus Milwaukee, but it continued the inconsistency the veteran hurler has shown so far this season. Hendricks has given up four or more runs in three of his six starts while holding the opponent to two or fewer runs in the other three outings. He'll carry a disappointing 5.64 ERA into his next appearance, which is slated to come in San Diego early next week.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom - Blasts fifth home run Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact Wisdom is trying his best to prove his 2021 breakout wasn't a fluke, as he's now up to five home runs this season. The 30-year-old surprisingly popped 28 long balls across 106 games last year after coming into the season with just four career MLB home runs. At his current pace, Wisdom could surpass his 2021 total, especially if he ends up playing more games in 2022.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Hoerner - Goes deep Wednesday Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact Hoerner is now riding a modest three-game hitting streak and he's up to two home runs this season. The shortstop isn't a huge power threat, as he failed to hit any long balls across 92 games at the MLB level over the last two years. However, the 24-year-old does make consistent contact at the plate, and he's now batting a solid .276 this season.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giolito gets help in pitching White Sox past Cubs 4-3
Lucas Giolito struck out 10, Luis Robert made a game-saving catch and Matt Foster worked out of a major jam as the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Wrigley FieldMAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AJ Pollock's bloop single gives the White Sox a 4-3 win over the Cubs to sweep the City Series at Wrigley Field The White Sox bullpen came through against the Cubs in a 4-3 victory at Wrigley Field to win both City Series games on the North Side.
MAY 5, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
BC-BBO--This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
This Date in baseball for week-May 6 - May 12MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees' King, Cubs' Robertson among relievers to watch so far in 2022
One month into the 2022 MLB season, Jordan Shusterman highlights six arms who are proving to be difference-makers for their teams.MAY 4, 2022
Alec Mills - Resumes playing catch Mills (back/quadriceps) has resumed playing catch, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Mills sustained a setback in his recovery last week due to right quadriceps tightness, but he's now resumed a throwing program. However, it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the minors to continue his rehab assignment. The right-hander will likely need to complete at least one bullpen session before he's cleared for game action.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Bote - Expects to return in early June Bote (shoulder) expects to return from the 60-day injured list as soon as he's eligible June 6, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Bote has joined the Cubs to continue his recovery process, and he expects to begin a rehab assignment in about two weeks. While the 29-year-old isn't eligible to return for over a month, he seems to be trending toward a return to the field in early June. Once he's back to full health, he'll likely serve as a utility man for the Cubs.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
