MAY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
DAVID BOTE #13 - THIRD BASEMAN - CHICAGO CUBS
0 HR •
6 RBI •
.304 AVG
0 HR
6 RBI
.304 AVG
Blustery day goes Bote's way in Cubs' win CHICAGO -- Though he’s not known as the “magician” in Chicago, leave it to David Bote to be the one to pull a rabbit out of his hat in the C...
Pirates take 5-game losing streak into matchup with Cubs
Pittsburgh will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Pirates take on ChicagoMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep in win Bote went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.
Impact Bote's second-inning blast, his fourth of the season, gave the Cubs all the offense they would need in the 4-1 win. Bote started at third base in this one, but with Nico Hoerner (hamstring) getting placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Bote figures to see some time at second as well in the near future.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Williams pitches Cubs past Pirates 4-1
Trevor Williams pitched six innings and singled twice against his former team, helping the streaking Chicago Cubs top the stumbling Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baez's HR in 10th leads Cubs to 2-1 win over Cardinals
Jávier Báez hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to break a scoreless tie and propel the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis CardinalsMAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pederson, Happ, lead Hendricks, Cubs over Cardinals 12-3
Joc Pederson homered on the first pitch of the game, Ian Happ got two hits during an eight-run burst in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-3MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scherzer scheduled to start for Washington against Chicago
The Cubs will roll out Jake Arrieta to the mound Wednesday and the Nationals plan to give Max Scherzer the startMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops third home run Tuesday Bote went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Nationals.
Impact Bote took Will Harris deep in the sixth inning with a runner on for his third home run of the season. It's mostly been a struggle for the utility player, who's batting just .193 even after Tuesday's two-hit performance, and he's lost playing time to Nico Hoerner at second base as a result. Bote should continue filling in at several positions for the Cubs, but his fantasy appeal is limited by his uneven playing time.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hendricks takes shutout into 9th, Cubs beat Tigers 5-1
Kyle Hendricks took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-1MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs' 5-game win string
Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Cubs in ninth 6-5, ending Chicago’s five-game winning streakMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duffy's pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2
Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy had a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings for his first major league victory and the Chicago Cub...MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects two hits, run in win Bote went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Friday's win over the Pirates.
Impact Bote scored the second of three Chicago runs in the one-run victory. The 28-year-old is still batting just .193 this season, but he should continue to see regular playing time at second base while Nico Hoerner (forearm) is on the injured list.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row
Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2, extending...MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rizzo hits winning single in 11th, Cubs beat Dodgers 6-5
Anthony Rizzo capped a two-run 11th inning with an RBI single, and the Chicago Cubs beat the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 to complete a three-game sweepMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in three in first game Bote went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.
Impact Bote had seen a dip in playing time due to the emergence of Nico Hoerner (forearm), but with the latter heading to the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Bote should see the field more frequently in the short term. However, he's largely been struggling offensively this season, so Hoerner should be able to reestablish himself at second base once he's healthy.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Sunday's lineup Bote is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.
Impact The 28-year-old will head to the bench after starting the past two games and going 3-for-9 with a double and a run scored. Nico Hoerner will start for the third time in the past four games at second base and has a 1.018 OPS since making his season debut April 22, but Bote should continue to see regular time around the infield while Kris Bryant fills in for Joc Pederson (wrist) in left field.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hoerner delivers key hit, Cubs 'pen stops Reds in 3-2 win
Nick Hoerner hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen shut down the Cincinnati Reds in a testy 3-2 winMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Thursday Bote isn't starting Thursday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Bote went 0-for-11 with a walk and six strikeouts in the first three games of the series against Atlanta, and he'll get a breather for the series finale. Nico Hoerner will start at second base and bat eighth.
APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Acuña hits long HR as Anderson, Braves shut down Cubs 5-0
Ian Anderson allowed one hit in seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a long home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 5-0APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Woodruff works 6 innings as Brewers blank Arrieta, Cubs 6-0
Brandon Woodruff outdueled Jake Arrieta with six dominant innings, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-0 victory over the Chicago CubsAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Saturday Bote isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Bote had started each of the last three games and went 3-for-11 with five RBI and three runs during that time. Eric Sogard will start at second base Saturday, batting seventh.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs beat Mets 4-3 on Heyward's single in 10th
Jason Heyward had a game-ending, pinch-hit single in the 10th after Dan Winkler stranded the bases loaded in the top of the inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-3...APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Padres-Dodgers back at it, Astros struggling
Los Angeles right-hander Walker Buehler starts the opener of a four-game series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on ThursdayAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in four in rout Bote went 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 16-4 win over the Mets.
Impact Bote had two of the Cubs' 13 hits and helped lead the offensive onslaught. The infielder has been struggling this season with a .205 batting average, but as long as he holds onto the starting job at second base, he should maintain some degree of fantasy value in a lineup that could start to click at any moment.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez hits slam, Cubs get boost from Mets errors in 16-4 romp
Javier Báez hit a grand slam and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of a season-high four errors by the New York Mets in a 16-4 romp on a chilly night at Wrigley FieldAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
