Impact Contreras missed the last two games with an unspecified injury but will start behind the plate and bat fourth Wednesday. Over the three games prior to his absence, he went 2-for-9 with two walks and three strikeouts.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CHICAGO CUBS 83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 3RD IN NL CENTRAL
Willson Contreras - Back in lineup Contreras (undisclosed) is starting Wednesday against the White Sox.
Patrick Mooney: The Cubs named Low-A Myrtle Beach outfielder... - The Athletic The Cubs named Low-A Myrtle Beach outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong as their minor league player of the month for April after he hit .375 with...
MAY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Seiya Suzuki is playing the long game while the Cubs rebuild, following his routine and making new adjustments While he figures things out in MLB, Seiya Suzuki is staying diligent with his routine.
MAY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs host the White Sox to start 2-game series
The Chicago Cubs host the Chicago White Sox to begin a two-game seriesMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Not hitting the panic button:' Madrigal confident hits are coming CHICAGO -- Nick Madrigal had been looking forward to this series against the White Sox. Texts had been coming in over the last few days from...
MAY 4, 2022 • MLB.COM
Scott Effross - Spot start, loss Effross (0-1) earned the loss and allowed two unearned runs on two hits in 1.1 innings in a 3-1 defeat Tuesday against the White Sox.
Impact Effross was named the starter earlier in the day when Drew Smyly was placed on the bereavement list. He retired the side in order in the first but a throwing error led to two unearned runs in the second inning, putting him in line for the loss. The 28-year-old has demonstrated excellent control as a big-leaguer, walking just two batters in 26 innings over the past two seasons. The Cubs have utilized him primarily in middle-relief and he likely will stay in that role for the near term.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mr. 2,000: Baker becomes 12th manager to reach 2,000 wins
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker has won his 2,000th game, becoming the 12th skipper in major league history to reach the milestone and the first Black man to do itMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keegan Thompson - Allows one run Tuesday Thompson allowed one run on four hits across 3.2 innings of relief in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox. He didn't have any walks or strikeouts.
Impact With Scott Effross making the spot start as Drew Smyly hit the bereavement list before the game, the Cubs needed some length from their bullpen, and Thompson delivered. The righty has turned into a useful long-relief option, as he's pitched at least three innings in each of his last five appearances. For the season, Thompson has an impressive 0.89 ERA across 20.1 innings.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago White Sox pitchers shut down the Cubs 3-1 in frigid conditions in the City Series opener Rarely was the play entertaining in the Chicago White Sox's grind-it-out 3-1 win against the Cubs and their struggling offense.
MAY 4, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Nico Hoerner - Delivers offense Tuesday Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact Hoerner delivered the Cubs' only extra-base hit and only RBI in the 3-1 loss to their crosstown rivals. Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) recently began throwing again, and his eventual return could cut into Hoerner's playing time. For now, Hoerner should see most of the team's time at shortstop, and he's performed pretty well with a .278 average, though he only has one home run and eight RBI across 22 games.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Anderson homers as White Sox beat Cubs 3-1 at rainy Wrigley
Tim Anderson homered and José Abreu made two nice plays at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 at rainy, chilly Wrigley FieldMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ian Happ - Reaches twice, scores Tuesday Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact The Cubs struggled to get much going against Michael Kopech and a host of relievers, but Happ continued his strong start to the season. The outfielder is now batting .304 with an .859 OPS across 22 games, and he has 12 runs scored and 11 RBI. Happ looks primed for a solid year as a focal point of Chicago's attack, and his average is particularly promising after he hit just .226 in 2021 with a strikeout rate just under 30 percent. The 27-year-old has trimmed that to just under 19 percent so far this season.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
A banged-up Willson Contreras is day to day for the Cubs, while shoulder inflammation sidelines reliever Ethan Roberts The Chicago Cubs are being cautious with catcher Willson Contreras. After a day off Monday, Contreras was not in Tuesday’ s lineup against t...
MAY 4, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM
A banged-up Willson Contreras is day to day for the Cubs, while shoulder inflammation sidelines reliever Ethan Roberts The Chicago Cubs are being cautious with catcher Willson Contreras. After a day off Monday, Contreras was not in Tuesday’ s lineup against t...
MAY 4, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM
Derek King remains in running for Blackhawks coaching job
Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson says interim coach Derek King remains in the running for the full-time jobMAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smyly goes on bereavement list; Effross gets first MLB start Scheduled Cubs starter Drew Smyly was placed on the bereavement list before Tuesday's game against the White sox, summoning Scott Effross fr...
MAY 4, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
A banged-up Willson Contreras is day to day, while the Chicago Cubs put reliever Ethan Roberts on the injured list Willson Contreras was not in the Chicago Cubs lineup Tuesday against the White Sox. He is banged up but it’s “nothing serious,” manager Davi...
MAY 3, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Patrick Mooney: Cubs manager David Ross said Willson Contreras,... - The Athletic Cubs manager David Ross said Willson Contreras, who hasn’t handled catching duties since Friday, is dealing with an undisclosed issue: “Hope...
MAY 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs place LHP Drew Smyly on bereavement list
The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the bereavement list and brought up right-hander Robert Gsellman from Triple-A IowaMAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrelton Simmons - Throwing again Simmons (shoulder) has resumed throwing and taking batting practice at the Cubs' spring training facility in Arizona, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Cubs slowed down Simmons' throwing program early last week after his right shoulder was bothering him, but he appears to be in the process of ramping up again. Bastian specifically notes that Simmons was making throws across the diamond Tuesday, a positive sign that he'll soon be ready for full defensive drills. The 32-year-old doesn't provide much value with his bat at this stage of his career, so the Cubs aren't likely to activate Simmons from the 10-day injured list until they're confident he's able to comfortably make throws from the area of the field he'll be covering at shortstop. Since he has yet to begin a minor-league rehab assignment, Simmons is at probably at least a week away from making his 2022 debut.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wade Miley - Rehab start set for Thursday Miley (elbow) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Thursday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The Cubs have yet to announce which affiliate Miley will join, but he's been given the green light to pitch in a game after his left elbow checked out fine following Sunday's bullpen session and Tuesday's light catch session. Because he was sidelined for much of spring training with a neck issue before the elbow problem cropped up in early April, Miley will likely need at least two or three starts in the minors before he's deemed ready to return from the 10-day injured list.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Rivas - Seizing hold of everyday role Rivas will start at first base and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Rivas will be making his second straight start out of the leadoff spot after going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Brewers. He'll also be making his fourth start in the past five games, signaling that he's moved into a near-everyday role at first base. Frank Schwindel has seen more opportunities at designated hitter as a result, making Rafael Ortega the primary loser with Rivas' role increasing.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Willson Contreras - Day-to-day with undisclosed injury Contreras is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury but is available off the bench, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager David Ross mentioned Contreras' injury as the reason for his second consecutive absence Tuesday but declined to specify exactly what was wrong, citing "competitive" reasons. Yan Gomes will start behind the plate Tuesday, but the fact that Contreras is available off the bench suggests that he could be back in the lineup soon.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Locke St. John - Designated for assignment St. John was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact St. John was called up on Saturday but spent just one day on the active roster, giving up three runs in two innings. He was optioned on Sunday and will now exit the 40-man roster as well just two days later, clearing space for the Cubs to select Robert Gsellman's contract.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Robert Gsellman - Contract selected by Cubs Gsellman's contract was selected by the Cubs on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Gsellman will offer the Cubs a multi-inning relief option. He posted a 3.77 ERA in 28.2 innings of relief for the Mets last season but struck out just 14.3 percent of opposing batters. Locke St. John was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
