DAVID ROBERTSON NEWS

Chicago Cubs closer David Robertson, 37, fulfills dream by hitting in a major-league game for the 1st time Chicago Cubs closer David Robertson fulfilled his big-league dream, getting to hit for the first time in his professional baseball career We...

JUNE 23, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Yes, the Phillies need bullpen help. Here are a few trade options. By the time the trade deadline arrives, the Phils are likely to deal for a reliever. How about a trade for Mychal Givens, Michael Fulmer, or...

JUNE 19, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Escapes with save Robertson issued two walks and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning while earning a save over Atlanta on Friday.

Impact Robertson threw just 10 of 26 pitches for strikes and loaded the bases after a pair of walks and a hit batter. He escaped the threat with his eighth save of the year and first since May 31. The veteran righty lowered his season ERA to 1.82 with a 34:13 K:BB through 22 appearances.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh save Robertson pitched a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to record the save in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.

Impact After blowing a save in his last outing Sunday, Robertson bounced back nicely with his seventh save in nine chances this season. The two blown saves have been about the only blemish for the veteran righty, who has a stellar 1.96 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 24 strikeouts across 18.1 innings so far in 2022.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blown save Robertson blew a save opportunity in the ninth, allowing a run on two hits while striking out one in a 5-4 extra-innings loss Sunday against the White Sox.

Impact After striking out the first batter, Robertson allowed hits to the next two batters and threw a wild pitch to allow the tying run to score. It was his second blown save in his last three tries after converting his first five chances. The 14-year veteran started the season by tossing 11 scoreless innings but has allowed four runs over his last 6.1 innings. He still has a solid 2.08 ERA and 0.93 WHIP through 17.1 innings and should continue to receive the bulk of the save opportunities for the Cubs.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with save Monday Robertson pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Monday's win over the Reds.

Impact After blowing his first save of the season in Saturday's loss to the Diamondbacks, Robertson bounced back with another stellar effort. Outside of that blown save, the righty has allowed just one run in one of his 13 other appearances this year. Overall, the veteran has six saves to go with a sparkling 1.76 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 22 strikeouts across 15.1 innings. He remains the top relief option on the Cubs roster at this point.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with blown save Robertson was charged with a blown save after pitching 1.1 innings, giving up one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out one in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Diamon...

Impact Robertson was called on to replace Scott Effross in the top of the eighth inning with a runner on base and a 4-2 lead. He promptly gave up an RBI double to Jake McCarthy to bring it within one and then a game-tying single to Daulton Varsho before the inning's end. The 37-year-old returned for the ninth frame, giving up another hit and two walks before working his way out of the jam and producing a scoreless inning. The blown save was his first of the season -- he converted his first five opportunities before Saturday. Robertson now owns a 1.88 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 14.1 innings and remains the favorite for saves on the Cubs.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Marcus Stroman to start Thursday, reliever David Robertson activated In corresponding moves, the Cubs optioned right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. to Triple-A on and transferred outfielder Michael Hermosillo from the...

MAY 18, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Sahadev Sharma: David Robertson activated off the IL, Mark... - The Athletic David Robertson activated off the IL, Mark Leiter, Jr optioned to AAA. To make room on the 40-man roster, Michael Hermosillo moved from the...

MAY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated by Cubs Robertson (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Robertson spent a week and a half on the COVID-19 IL, but he played catch Saturday and rejoined the Cubs ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Pirates. He's converted all five of his save chances while posting a 1.50 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 12 innings over 11 appearances this year, and he should take over as the team's closer now that he's healthy.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Able to play catch Robertson (undisclosed) played catch Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Robertson has been on the COVID-19 injured list since Sunday. He remains without a clear return date, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits injured list Robertson was placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact In addition to not specifying why Robertson was out, the Cubs also didn't specify which injured list he'd landed on, which fits the pattern teams have used when a player lands on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unclear whether or not Robertson has tested positive for the virus himself. Rowan Wick and Mychal Givens look like the top option for saves in his absence.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' King, Cubs' Robertson among relievers to watch so far in 2022

One month into the 2022 MLB season, Jordan Shusterman highlights six arms who are proving to be difference-makers for their teams.

MAY 4, 2022

David Robertson has been lights out for the Chicago Cubs after coming back from a potentially career-ending injury Chicago Cubs reliever David Robertson has dominated in high-leverage spots after an up-and-down recovery from Tommy John surgery.

MAY 2, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Locks down fifth save Robertson pitched 1.1 scoreless innings to record the save in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Brewers. He walked one and struck out three.

Impact Marcus Stroman dazzled across seven scoreless innings for the Cubs, and then Rowan Wick and Robertson shut the door on Milwaukee. Wick has been good with a 1.23 ERA, but Robertson has been even better with a 0.00 ERA across 10 innings of work, and the veteran has emerged as the team's closer. He leads the team with five saves, while Wick and Mychal Givens have one apiece.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win Wednesday Robertson (1-0) pitched 1.1 scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts to earn the win Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact The Cubs used Robertson to record the final out in the bottom of the eighth inning, then let the veteran work the ninth as well. The righty continued to cruise, as his ERA is still at 0.00 to go with 11 strikeouts across 8.2 innings this season. Robertson left the game with the teams tied 3-3 but earned the win when Chicago scored three times in the top of the 10th. Rowan Wick picked up his first save of the season with Robertson pulled after retiring his four batters on 18 pitches.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs notes: David Robertson, closer; Sean Newcomb's post-trade fresh start and more Robertson and Happ have had early-season success; Newcomb is excited about a change of scenery and Frazier is on the IL after struggles.

APRIL 23, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mining saves: David Robertson distances himself, RP tier ranks and more Looking for saves in this ever-changing reliever landscape? Greg Jewett has answers in his weekly bullpen report

APRIL 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Secures fourth save Robertson worked around a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning and earn the save in Monday's win over the Rays. He struck out one.

Impact Robertson has been brilliant to begin the season, as he's now logged five scoreless innings to go along with four saves. The veteran entered camp seemingly behind Rowan Wick in the Chicago bullpen, but to this point, Robertson has been the clear-cut top option to close games. Mychal Givens has one save, and no one else on the roster has any through 10 contests.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki extends hitting streak to 9, Cubs beat cold Rays 4-2

Rookie Seiya Suzuki extended his hitting streak to nine games, tying Akinori Iwamura for the longest by a Japanese-born player at the start of a major league career, and the Chicag...

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records third save of season Robertson earned the save Sunday against Colorado after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, striking out one.

Impact Robertson has been excellent so far for Chicago and he's yet to give up a run through four appearances while going 3-for-3 in save chances. He's yet to give up a hit since Opening Day.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki homers to extend hot start, Cubs beat Rockies 6-4

Seiya Suzuki hit his fourth home run, extending an impressive start to his major league career, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-4

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns second save Robertson pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact Robertson has now recorded each of the Cubs' first two saves of the season, so it looks like he's ahead of Rowan Wick and others in the bullpen pecking order. Manager David Ross may still mix and match depending on matchups moving forward, but the veteran righty appears to be the preferred Chicago reliever from a fantasy perspective at the moment.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Should you spend big on C.J. Abrams, Tylor Megill and David Robertson? Al Melchior identifies the top hitters and pitchers to target on the fantasy baseball waiver wire for the opening week of the season.

APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Should you spend big on C.J. Abrams, Tylor Megill and David Robertson? Al Melchior identifies the top hitters and pitchers to target on the fantasy baseball waiver wire for the opening week of the season.

APRIL 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM