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Bader's infield single lifts Cardinals past Giants 2-1

Harrison Bader put St. Louis ahead with a checked-swing single off the glove of Giants first basemen LaMonte Wade Jr. in the seventh inning, and the Cardinals went on to a 2-1 vict...

JULY 18, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frank Schwindel - PIcked up by North SidersThe Cubs claimed Schwindel off waivers from the Athletics on Sunday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactSchwindel owns a lowly .144 wOBA across 35 career plate appearances in the big leagues and isn't much of a developmental option after turning 29 years old last month, but his strong track record at the Triple-A level was enough to convince the Cubs to appoint him to the 40-man roster. Since he has three minor-league options remaining and the Cubs haven't announced a corresponding move, Schwindel will presumably begin his tenure with the organization at Triple-A Iowa. Schwindel slashed .317/.362/.630 with 16 home runs in 207 plate appearances for the Athletics' Triple-A affiliate in Las Vegas before getting a call-up to the big leagues in late June.

JULY 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ - On bench SundayHapp is not starting Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

ImpactHapp went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts Saturday and is now hitting .172 with 12 strikeouts in 29 at-bats this month. Jake Marisnick is playing center field and batting sixth in the series finale.

JULY 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Not starting SundayContreras is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

ImpactA 3-for-4 effort with a home run and two RBI on Saturday raised Contreras' average to .306 since the start of July. He's also drawn seven walks in that 10-game span. Robinson Chirinos will catch and bat eighth Sunday.

JULY 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Cubs vs Diamondbacks Prediction and Pick for MLB Game Today From FanDuel SportsbookToday's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks. Cubs vs Diamondbacks Prediction and Pick Toda...

JULY 18, 2021•FANDUEL.COM

Nick Ahmed - Breaks hitless skidAhmed went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

ImpactAhmed snapped an 0-for-21 skid with a run-producing single in the fifth. The 31-year-old shortstop started the season slowly and hasn't recovered. He has a .579 OPS with two home runs and 16 RBI over 81 games.

JULY 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Noé Ramirez - Sets up for closerRamirez struck out three over a scoreless eighth inning and recorded a hold in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

ImpactRamirez was manager Torey Lovullo's choice with Arizona up 2-1 after seven innings, but he had issues. Chicago's Javier Baez struck out on a wild pitch and reached first base with two outs. Ramirez then hit Kris Bryant before striking out Patrick Wisdom to end the threat. Closer Joakim Soria blew up in the ninth, turning a potential win into a loss. Ramirez has a 3.27 ERA, 13 strikeouts and four holds over 11 innings since Arizona selected his contract from Triple-A Reno.

JULY 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

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Bader's infield single lifts Cardinals past Giants 2-1