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Goldschmidt homers, runs hit streak to 25 as Cards beat Cubs

Paul Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Corey Dickerson went deep twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 14-5

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwindel, Contreras and Happ homer as Cubs top Cards 7-5

Frank Schwindel launched a long solo homer and doubled among his three hits and the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 for their third straight victory

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives home winning run Morel went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in a 4-3 win against Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Impact Morel led off the Cubs' half of the first inning with a walk, then took part in a double steal and came around to score on an errant throw. He made his presence felt again in the 10th frame, lofting a sacrifice fly to plate the winning run. Morel's 11-game hitting streak came to an end in the victory, but he showed that he can make an impact regardless. He's been particularly valuable on the basepaths of late, stealing five bases across his past seven games.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher Morel continues to be a highlight for the Chicago Cubs, coming up clutch in win vs. Milwaukee Brewers Willson Contreras’ message to rookie Christopher Morel was exactly what he needed in that moment after falling behind 0-2 in the bottom of t...

JUNE 2, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Christopher Morel continues to be a highlight for the Chicago Cubs, coming up clutch in win vs. Milwaukee Brewers Willson Contreras’ message to rookie Christopher Morel was exactly what he needed in that moment after falling behind 0-2 in the bottom of t...

JUNE 2, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Morel hits sac fly in 10th as Cubs beat Brewers 4-3

Rookie Christopher Morel drove in Jason Heyward with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3

JUNE 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisdom homers in 8th inning, Cubs beat Brewers 8-7

Patrick Wisdom hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the eighth inning, Willson Contreras and P

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Column: Rookie Christopher Morel is here to stay for the Chicago Cubs, so what does that mean for Jason Heyward? The emergence of Chicago Cubs rookie Christopher Morel has made the future of veteran outfielder Jason Heyward murky.

JUNE 1, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Contributes fifth steal Morel went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in a 3-1 loss to the Brewers in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader.

Impact Morel has picked up four of his five stolen bases in his last four games, showing no hesitation to run. He was only 3-for-6 in stolen base attempts with Double-A Tennessee before joining the major-league roster. The versatile 22-year-old has earned regular playing time by hitting .286/.386/.469 with two home runs, five RBI and eight runs scored through 13 contests.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leading off again in Game 2 Morel is starting at second base and batting first in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

Impact Morel led off the first game as well, giving him six straight starts atop the order, and he went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk. The rookie has gotten off to a nice start, batting .289 with an .885 OPS through his first 12 games in the majors, so the Cubs are rewarding him with regular playing time. As long as he's leading off games and hitting the ball consistently, Morel should be a fairly productive fantasy asset, particularly if he keeps racking up stolen bases. The 23-year-old has four steals in six attempts so far.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: Christopher Morel and Nelson Velázquez hit... - The Athletic Christopher Morel and Nelson Velázquez hit second and third in Double-A Tennessee’s lineup on May 5. Today they’re starting Game 1 of a Wrig...

MAY 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Burger gets game-winning hit as White Sox beat Cubs 5-4

Jake Burger atoned for a costly error with a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, and the banged-up Chicago White Sox topped the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in a wild finale to the seas...

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes another bag Morel went 1-for-3 with two walks, a run and a stolen base in a 5-1 win against the White Sox on Saturday.

Impact Morel slotted into the leadoff spot again for the Cubs and scored the game's first run following a first-inning single and stolen base. He attempted to steal again in the ninth frame but was nabbed at second base. Morel is slashing .314/.429/.543 through his first 42 big-league plate appearances, and he has recorded two homers, four RBI, eight runs and three thefts in five attempts.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Cubs' Christopher Morel became a big-league outfielder in one year Since Morel made his MLB debut last week, he’s played four different defensive positions: third base, second, shortstop and center field.

MAY 27, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Third straight leadoff nod Morel is leading off for the third straight game Thursday against the Reds.

Impact Morel is not a true pop-up prospect, as he has been on the periphery of Cubs top prospect lists for half a decade, but his performance at Double-A and the majors this year has represented a massive shift in quality of play. He is hitting .296/.406/.556 with two home runs and one steal in eight games since his call-up and his hard-hit metrics largely support this strong start. Now that Nico Hoerner is healthy, it appears Morel will get most of his work in center field. It's unclear if Morel will be able to stick up once Jason Heyward is activated from the COVID-19 injured list.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Morel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Morel started each of the past four games at three different positions, going a collective 4-for-14 with a home run, a stolen base, two walks, two runs and two RBI. Though the Cubs don't have a spot available for Morel in the everyday lineup, he should play regularly against left-handed pitching while he's up with the big club.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Varsho's double scores 3 in 10th in Dbacks' 7-6 win vs Cubs

Daulton Varsho drilled a two-out, three-RBI double in the 10th inning then scored on a thrhowing error by Andrelton Simmons to give the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-6 comeback win o...

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting again Saturday Morel is starting in center field and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Morel homered Saturday, so the Cubs will reward him with his fourth straight start. The 22-year-old is off to a hot start in his MLB career with two home runs and a 1.371 OPS through 11 at-bats. Those numbers are unsustainable, but fantasy managers may want to give Morel a look in the short term while he's this locked in at the plate.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rojas hits 3 home runs, Dbacks outslug Cubs in HR derby 10-6

Josh Rojas launched his first three longballs of the season and the Arizona Diamondbacks powered past the Chicago Cubs 10-6 in a game of home run derby at Wrigley Field

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits another home run Morel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Morel has gotten off to a fast start in his MLB career, as he now has two home runs, three RBI and a 1.371 OPS through four games (three starts). The 22-year-old got the call from Double-A Tennessee to provide some outfield depth with Jason Heyward hitting the COVID-19 injured list, but Morel is making a case for more extended playing time if he stays this hot at the plate.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zac Gallen, Daulton Varsho lead Diamondbacks past Cubs 3-1

Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks stopped a six-game slide with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookie Christopher Morel's special moment pumps life into the Chicago Cubs' rebuild plan: 'It's so cool' Christopher Morel's home run in his first major-league at-bat at Wrigley Field was a moment Chicago Cubs fans always will remember.

MAY 18, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Set for first career start Morel is starting at third base and batting eighth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact A day after hitting his first MLB home run as a pinch hitter in his first career at-bat, Morel will pick up his first start in the majors. The 22-year-old got the call from Double-A Tennessee to provide some outfield depth with Jason Heyward hitting the COVID-19 injured list, but Morel can also play some third base. Patrick Wisdom gets a rest day to make room at the hot corner.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'My moment': Cubs' Christopher Morel, Brandon Hughes make fairytale debuts Christopher Morel hit a home run, and Brandon Hughes struck out five Pirates in the Cubs’ 7-0 win Tuesday.

MAY 18, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Begins MLB career with home run Appearing as a pinch hitter, Morel delivered a solo home run in his only at-bat during Tuesday's win over the Pirates.

Impact Morel began his MLB career with a bang, delivering a home run in his first at-bat during the eighth inning of the 7-0 win. He is the first Cubs player to homer in his first career at-bat since Willson Contreras did so in 2016, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The 22-year-old was recalled from Double-A Tennessee on Tuesday to replace Jason Heyward, who landed on the COVID-19-related injured list. Morel should be on the short side of a platoon in center with Rafael Ortega, so he may not see enough playing time in the short term to have a ton of fantasy value.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE