Wheeler, Phillies to face Mills, Cubs
The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Zack Wheeler the startJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arrieta expected to start as Chicago hosts Philadelphia
The Cubs will roll out Jake Arrieta to the mound Tuesday and the Phillies will give Aaron Nola the startJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davies scheduled to start for Chicago against Philadelphia
The Phillies will start Matt Moore on Monday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Cincinnati
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Sunday and the Reds are expected to counter with Wade MileyJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mahle expected to start as Reds host the Cubs
The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Saturday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler MahleJULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs take 6-game skid into matchup with Reds
Chicago will try to break its six-game losing streak when the Cubs take on CincinnatiJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago takes 4-game slide into matchup with Milwaukee
Chicago heads into the matchup against Milwaukee in a rut, losers of four straightJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Cubs look to end 3-game losing streak against Brewers
Chicago is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over MilwaukeeJUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kershaw scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Chicago
The Dodgers are expected to send Clayton Kershaw to the mound Sunday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the startJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' Hoerner set to begin rehab assignment Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is set to begin a rehab assignment in Iowa on Sunday, manager David Ross said Saturday. Hoerner, out with a...
JUNE 27, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Urias expected to start for the Dodgers against the Cubs
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Saturday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Julio UriasJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated to begin rehab assignment Maples (triceps) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Maples has been on the injured list with a right triceps strain since June 16, but his rehab assignment could be the final step in his recovery. Since he hasn't had a lengthy absence and pitches in short stints, the right-hander could return to the big leagues after a brief rehab assignment.
JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers take 4-game losing streak into matchup with Cubs
Los Angeles will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Dodgers take on ChicagoJUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Cubs
Los Angeles is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over ChicagoJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Civale scheduled to start for Cleveland against Chicago
The Cubs are expected to send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Monday and the Indians plan to give Aaron Civale the startJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggling Marlins look to stop 4-game losing streak against Cubs
Miami is looking to break its four-game losing streak with a win over ChicagoJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago takes 3-game skid into matchup with New York
Chicago is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over New YorkJUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeGrom pulled with shoulder issue from Mets' 6-3 win vs Cubs
Jacob deGrom was pulled from a second straight start with an arm injury, this time leaving after three perfect innings with right shoulder soreness, but the New York Mets bullpen s...JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to IL Maples was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right triceps strain, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact The righty must have suffered the injury during his scoreless inning of relief Monday against the Mets, in which he struck out one and allowed no baserunners. Maples has been one of the Cubs' more dependable bullpen options this season, posting a 1.99 ERA in 22.2 innings of work. It's unclear exactly how long he'll be sidelined with the triceps injury.
JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs can't pick up Arrieta in finale vs. Reds CHICAGO -- The Cubs’ bullpen looked as dominant as ever on Sunday thanks to 5 1/3 combined scoreless innings from Brad Wieck, Rex Brothers,...
MAY 30, 2021 • MLB.COM
Continues strong play Maples, who logged a scoreless inning of relief in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals, now has a 1.72 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 25 strikeouts across 15.2 innings this season.
Impact The most important part of Maples' success has been his ability to limit walks. He currently has a 5.7 BB/9, which would be a new career low. The righty has always struggled with his command, and that's kept him from really breaking through at the MLB level. If Maples can continue pounding the strike zone, he has the stuff to be an effective reliever for the Cubs the rest of the season, as evidenced by his 14.4 K/9.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps racking up strikeouts Maples struck out four batters Wednesday against the Brewers and now has 11 through six innings this season.
Impact Maples also has six walks across those six innings of work, and free passes have always been a concern with the righty. The Cubs seem to like using him for multiple innings, as he's pitched exactly two innings on three occasions, and he's done well to allow just a single earned run. However, Maples is unlikely to take on a more prominent bullpen role if he keeps struggling with walks.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out four in 2021 debut Maples pitched two scoreless innings with four strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers. He walked two and did not allow a hit.
Impact Maples looked good in his 2021 debut, though walking a batter per inning is slightly concerning for a pitcher who has dealt with control issues. Because the 28-year-old can be volatile, he'll likely stick in a lower-leverage role for now, though he could work his way up the bullpen pecking order if he keeps racking up the strikeouts.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will make team Manager David Ross said Maples will be in the Cubs' Opening Day bullpen, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact This looked likely when Brad Wieck, Shelby Miller, Pedro Strop and Trevor Megill were all reassigned to the minors Saturday, and now the manager has provided confirmation. Maples probably won't be a high-leverage option for the Cubs, so his fantasy appeal remains limited, though he does offer some strikeout potential.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Looks likely to make team Maples will likely be on the Cubs' Opening Day roster following a handful of moves by the team Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Brad Wieck, Shelby Miller, Pedro Strop and Trevor Megill were all reassigned to the minors, which should leave Maples with a bullpen role in the majors to begin the season. He pitched just one inning for the Cubs in 2020 but logged 11.2 innings across 14 appearances in 2019, registering a 5.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 18 strikeouts. Maples also walked 10 batters in those 11.2 innings, and he'll need to exhibit better control if he wants to be effective at the MLB level.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
