This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
This Date in Baseball for week: August 13-19AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DAVID BOTE #13 - THIRD BASEMAN - CHICAGO CUBS
0 HR •
6 RBI •
.304 AVG
0 HR
6 RBI
.304 AVG
Burnes fans 10 straight to tie record, Brewers rip Cubs 10-0
Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes struck out 10 consecutive batters, tying the major league record and leading the Brewers past the Chicago Cubs 10-0AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits for afternoon game Bote will sit for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
Impact Bote sits for just the third time in the Cubs' last 15 games, as the team has plenty of at-bats to go around after trading several key players at the deadline. Sergio Alcantara will be the second baseman in his absence, though Bote will likely return for the nightcap.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Bote is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Impact There's less competition for playing time at Wrigley Field following the Cubs' deadline-day teardown, but the team will likely spend the remainder of the season auditioning a variety of potential futures, so Bote won't be in the lineup every day. The Cubs presumably know what they have in the 28-year-old infielder, who owns a .232/.325/.399 slash line in 309 career games at the highest level. Sergio Alcantara will get the nod at second base in his absence.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodón strikes out 11, White Sox blank Cubs 4-0
Carlos Rodón struck out 11 in five stellar innings, Cesar Hernandez and José Abreu hit back-to-back home runs and the Chicago White Sox blanked the Chicago Cubs 4-0AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10
Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Friday Bote is out of the lineup Friday against the White Sox.
Impact Bote will head to the bench Friday after starting the past seven games. He's 4-for-27 overall during that stretch, though he has hits in each of the past three contests. Serio Alcantara will cover the keystone while Andrew Romine starts at shortstop.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Still here: Story homers twice, Rockies beat Cubs 6-5
Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Captures everyday role Bote will start at second base and bat second Sunday against the Nationals.
Impact Bote has been one of the beneficiaries of the Cubs shipping off Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and Jake Marisnick ahead of Friday's trade deadline, along with Nico Hoerner's (oblique) recent move to the injured list. The 28-year-old will pick up his fourth straight start Sunday, with three of those assignments coming at second base.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2
Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in return to lineup Bote (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Playing in his first game since dislocating his shoulder on May 29, Bote wasted no time making an impact. He connected for his sixth home run of the season in the fourth inning against Arizona starter Caleb Smith. The Cubs are expected to be busy leading up to Friday's trade deadline, and Bote could end up with more playing time depending on who gets dealt. For now, he'll stick in a utility infielder role, which caps his fantasy value.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bote homers in return from IL David Bote was activated from the injured list before Sunday's game, started at third base and hit a home run. Bote missed nearly two months...
JULY 25, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Bryant, Rizzo, Bote homer as Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1
Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and David Bote homered, Trevor Williams pitched effectively into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning to lineup Sunday Bote (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Bote has been out since late May with a dislocated left shoulder. The team announced in a corresponding move that Trevor Megill will be optioned to Triple-A Iowa to make room on the roster. Bote should return to his usual utility role moving forward, primarily playing at second and third. His fantasy value will be capped unless the Cubs trade some regulars and more consistent playing time becomes available.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Smith scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Cubs
The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Sunday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Trevor WilliamsJULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Merrill Kelly on Saturday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec MillsJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davies scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen on Friday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kim expected to start for the Cardinals against the Cubs
The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Thursday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Kwang Hyun KimJULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks, Cubs to face Wainwright, Cardinals
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Adam WainwrightJULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs to visit the St. Louis Cardinals
The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Tuesday while the Cardinals have yet to decide who will get the startJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills scheduled to start for Cubs at Cardinals
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Monday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Jake WoodfordJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelly expected to start for the Diamondbacks against the Cubs
The Diamondbacks are expected to send Merrill Kelly to the mound Sunday and the Cubs plan to give Zach Davies the startJULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gallen scheduled to start as Arizona hosts Chicago
The Diamondbacks will send Zac Gallen to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the startJULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bumgarner scheduled to start for Arizona against Chicago
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Friday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison BumgarnerJULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals-Cubs postponed by rain, to be made up in September
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs got an extended All-Star break when their game was postponed because of inclement weatherJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
