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Nico Hoerner - Exits with apparent injuryHoerner was pulled from Friday's game against the Brewers with an apparent knee injury, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

ImpactHoerner fouled a ball off his left knee in the top of the sixth inning and was replaced at second base by Miles Mastrobuoni to begin the bottom of the seventh. Hoerner, who's probably headed for tests, finished the night 0-for-3.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alzolay returns from injured list as slumping Cubs seek bullpen boost for final weekend

Adbert Alzolay returned from the the injured list in hopes of providing a boost for the struggling Chicago Cubs bullpen during their playoff push

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Despite sweep, Cubs still feeling positive about their chances to make playoffsCubs taking half-glass-full approach into critical final series at Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023•DAILYHERALD.COM

Ronald Acuña Jr. ties modern-era Braves record for most stolen bases in a seasonAcuña tied Otis Nixon for the most stolen bases in a single season in modern Braves history (since 1900). Nixon did it in 1991.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023•AJC.COM

David O'Brien: Matt Olson enters Friday leading the majors... - The AthleticMatt Olson enters Friday leading the majors with 54 homers and 136 RBIs, and the last time any player had at least as many of each was Alex...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM

Keegan Thompson - Sent to rookie ballThe Cubs optioned Thompson to the Arizona Complex League on Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

ImpactFollowing Adbert Alzolay's (forearm) activation from the 15-day IL, Thompson will be pushed off the active roster and continue working at the Cubs' facility in Arizona. Thompson holds a 4.71 ERA and 1.36 WHIP through 28.2 innings on the year, and he could end up being a bullpen depth option should the Cubs secure a spot in the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Braves changing the way they handle layoff before Division SeriesThe Braves are altering how they handle the five-day layoff between their regular-season finale and Game 1 of the National League Division S...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023•AJC.COM