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Nick Madrigal - Two hits, two RBI WednesdayMadrigal went 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Athletics. He was also caught stealing.

ImpactMadrigal batted eighth but was still able to put together a strong fantasy effort. He's now appeared in 12 of the team's 17 games, seeing time at both second and third base. Madrigal is batting a solid .345, though his ceiling will remain capped as long as he's in a utility role with the Cubs.

APRIL 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Justin Steele - Cruises to easy winSteele (3-0) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits across six innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Athletics. He walked two and struck out five.

ImpactSteele got plenty of run support as the Cubs scored 12 runs, and that was more than enough for the lefty, who now has a dazzling 1.44 ERA across four starts. Steele has also racked up 24 strikeouts versus only eight walks across 25 innings. If he continues to limit the free passes, the sky seems to be the limit for Steele. He's slated to take the hill again early next week against the Padres at Wrigley Field.

APRIL 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' 5-1 West Coast trip, including Ian Happ crushing right-handers and Justin Steele flying under the radarThe Chicago Cubs are developing a knack for pouring on runs. A tie game through five innings Wednesday at Oakland Coliseum quickly turned in...

APRIL 20, 2023•MERCURYNEWS.COM

Dansby Swanson - Patience pays off WednesdaySwanson went 0-for-2 but drew three walks and scored three runs in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Athletics.

ImpactSwanson showed a good eye at the plate and parlayed that into an effective day. He's been a good tablesetter for the Cubs, as he now has 15 runs scored in 16 games. Swanson scored a career-high 99 runs last season with Atlanta, and at this rate, he looks primed to surpass that figure if he stays healthy. The shortstop is also batting a career-best .333.

APRIL 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ - Strong effort in easy winHapp went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Athletics.

ImpactHapp was in the middle of Chicago's offensive outburst as the No. 3 hitter, and he boosted his OPS to a robust .961 with the strong performance. The 11-6 Cubs are clicking on offense right now, with newcomers Dansby Swanson and Cody Bellinger providing a nice jolt. This should benefit Happ, as there will be plenty of chances for the outfielder to score runs and drive in others moving forward given his prominent spot in the lineup.

APRIL 20, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Cubs sweep Athletics to complete successful California swingPatrick Wisdom capped a big West Coast trip with a two-run triple, Eric Hosmer hit his first home run of the season and the Chicago Cubs spo...

APRIL 19, 2023•KANSASCITY.COM

Cubs sweep Athletics to complete successful California swingPatrick Wisdom capped a big West Coast trip with a two-run triple, Eric Hosmer hit his first home run of the season and the Chicago Cubs spo...

APRIL 19, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM