Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - News - August 27, 2023

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Luis L. Ortiz - Staying in rotation this weekGeneral manager Ben Cherington confirmed that Ortiz will receive another start with the Pirates either Tuesday or Wednesday in Kansas City, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gaze...

ImpactThe Pirates are condensing their rotation from six men to five this week, and Ortiz will end up sticking around over Osvaldo Bido, who was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. Ortiz likely doesn't have a long leash in the Pittsburgh rotation, however, as he was roughed up for five earned runs on seven hits and five walks over 3.1 innings this past Wednesday against St. Louis in what marked his first outing with the Pirates since July 4. Through 12 outings (11 starts) with the big club this season, Ortiz owns a 5.37 ERA and 1.84 WHIP.

AUGUST 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Pirates Pipeline: Shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng utilizing speed in breakout campaignPirates Pipeline: The 22-year-old switch-hitting shortstop from Pingtung County, Taiwan, is having a breakout season

AUGUST 28, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM

MLB Betting Guide for Monday 8/29/23: A Crucial NL Central Bout on the North SideThe Cubs have a key NL Central matchup with the Brewers tonight at Wrigley. Will Chicago get the win, and which other bets should you be on...

AUGUST 28, 2023•FANDUEL.COM

Seiya Suzuki - Stays hot with two doublesSuzuki went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's victory over the Pirates.

ImpactSuzuki's now recorded two hits in each of his last three games while extending his overall hit streak to 10 contests -- he's gone 16-for-37 (.432) with eight extra-base hits and a 1.260 OPS in that span. Suzuki's hot streak has boosted his slash line to .270/.342/.443 this season with 13 homers, 56 runs scored, 48 RBI and five steals across 450 plate appearances.

AUGUST 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jeimer Candelario - Homers SundayCandelario went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's victory over the Pirates.

ImpactCandelario put the Cubs ahead 3-1 with a two-run homer off Bailey Falter in the fourth inning, his 19th long ball of the year (matching a career high) and third since joining Chicago. The 20-year-old Candelario has two homers and eight RBI over his last six games, though he's gone just 5-for-23 (.217) in that span. Overall, he's slashing .267/.347/.489 with 71 runs scored, 65 RBI and eight steals across 510 plate appearances between the Cubs and Nationals this season.

AUGUST 28, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Joe Starkey: Pirates could benefit greatly from one more mini-tank jobThe dream is still alive. Playoffs? No, I’m not talking about that. (Cue the Jim Mora rant here.) The Pirates were unofficially eliminated m...

AUGUST 28, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM

MLB Playoff Watch: Which contenders look the most stable at closer?

It was a rough weekend for closers. With five weeks left in the season, we rank all 17 contenders in terms of ninth-inning stability.

AUGUST 28, 2023

MLB Playoff Watch: Which contenders look the most stable at closer?

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