DREW SMYLY NEWS

Drew Smyly loves pitching for the Cubs, but can they utilize him long term? Smyly is just the latest veteran pitcher to come to Chicago and become enamored with the Cubs' staff and infrastructure.

AUGUST 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pitches well again but takes loss Smyly (5-7) allowed just one run on four hits across seven innings but took the loss Monday against the Cardinals. He walked two and struck out six.

Impact An Albert Pujols home run in the seventh inning was the only offense against Smyly, but it was enough to lead St. Louis to a 1-0 victory, as Jordan Montgomery outdueled Smyly with nine shutout innings. Despite the loss, Smyly still looked really good for the fourth game in a row. In those outings, the lefty has allowed just three earned runs across 24 innings, and he's struck out 23 against just five walks. The veteran has lowered his ERA to 3.47 in the process, and the good run has put Smyly back on the fantasy radar. He'll look to keep it rolling in his next scheduled start Saturday against the Brewers.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols homers as Montgomery, Cardinals blank Cubs 1-0

Albert Pujols hit career homer No. 693, Jordan Montgomery pitched a one-hitter and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 for their season-high eighth straight victory

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows two runs Wednesday Smyly allowed two runs on four hits across 5.1 innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Nationals. He had no walks and struck out four.

Impact Smyly pitched well, though he needed 100 pitches to retire 16 batters, so got the hook after allowing a one-out double in the sixth inning. The lefty has now allowed two runs or fewer in his last three outings, which has helped him lower his ERA to a solid 3.67. Smyly isn't the most exciting fantasy option and doesn't always go deep into games, but he's been useful lately. He's scheduled to start again as part of a doubleheader Tuesday against the Cardinals.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Has dreamy performance in victory Smyly (5-6) earned the win over Cincinnati in the Field of Dreams game on Thursday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out nine batters over five scoreless innings.

Impact Smyly's nine punchouts came out of nowhere -- he hadn't fanned more than five batters in any of his 14 appearances coming into Thursday. The veteran racked up 18 swinging strikes and didn't allow any extra-base hits in the dominant outing. This was Smyly's second consecutive scoreless appearance, and he's allowed one run or fewer in four of his past five starts. Over that stretch, the southpaw has posted a 2.42 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 26:6 K:BB over 26 innings while picking up three victories.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Field of Dreams' game: Smyly finds comfort zone amid the corn, leads Cubs past Reds There were no home runs, but the Cubs were able to beat Cincinnati 4-2 in the second "Field of Dreams" game in Dyersville, Iowa on Thursday....

AUGUST 12, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Smyly leads Cubs to win over Reds in "Field of Dreams" game Drew Smyly struck out nine in five scoreless innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Thursday night in Major League Ba...

AUGUST 12, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Field of Dreams Game 2022: Top moments from Cubs-Reds

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds met Thursday in the Field of Dreams Game. Here are the top moments from the big event.

AUGUST 12, 2022

MLB odds: How to Bet Cubs-Reds Field of Dreams Game

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds play in the Field of Dreams game Thursday on FOX. Check out the odds courtesy of FOX Bet.

AUGUST 11, 2022

McGraw: Cubs need to use caution before calling up more prospects Drew Smyly and Mark Leiter Jr. combined to throw a shutout as the Cubs won their second straight over the Miami Marlins 4-0 at Wrigley Field...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Shuts down Marlins Smyly (4-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing five hits and one walk over 6.2 scoreless innings against the Marlins. He struck out four.

Impact This was his best start of the season to date. While Smyly has fallen short of the five innings needed to qualify for the win several times this year, he's had a couple quality starts recently around a hiccup in San Francisco, his first two quality starts of the season. Smyly's ERA is back under 4.00 for the campaign. He lines up for a road start in Cincinnati next week.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No stranger to trade season, Smyly ready for anything SAN FRANCISCO -- Plenty of veterans inside the Cubs' clubhouse have been around long enough to know the drill by now. They have either been...

JULY 31, 2022 • MLB.COM

Yields five runs in loss Smyly (3-6) took the loss Saturday versus the Giants. He allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over four innings.

Impact Smyly got through the Giants' order once without giving up runs, but they got to him the second time around. In the fourth inning, he gave up back-to-back home runs to Luis Gonzalez and Joey Bart, and Smyly didn't come back out for the fifth. The southpaw has failed to complete five innings in three of his last four starts since returning from an oblique injury, though he threw 87 pitches (53 strikes) Saturday. He owns a 4.42 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:14 K:BB, which he'll carry into next week's projected home start versus the Marlins.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smyly joins chorus of players who don't want to leave After getting a victory in Philadelphia on Sunday, veteran pitcher Drew Smyly praised the atmosphere in the Cubs clubhouse and expressed a d...

JULY 26, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Cubs clubhouse still optimistic while Jed Hoyer prepares for trade deadline reality "I love it here, I love being a Cub," Drew Smyly said. "This clubhouse is awesome."

JULY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Picks up third win Smyly (3-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out four in six innings to earn the win over the Phillies on Sunday.

Impact Smyly settled for no-decisions in his two starts after returning from the injured list, but he earned his first win in over two months while posting his first quality start of the season Sunday. The left-hander has had mixed results since returning to the mound, posting a 4.38 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 12.1 innings over his last three outings. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against San Francisco on Saturday.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gomes, Smyly help lift Cubs to three-game sweep of Phillies

Yan Gomes hit two home runs, Drew Smyly tossed six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoerner gets 3 hits as Cubs stop slide by topping Mets 3-2

Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a nine-game slide by topping the New York Mets 3-2

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes no-decision Saturday Smyly allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out four in 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Mets in the second game of Saturday's...

Impact Smyly's previous start was cut short after two innings due to performance, which didn't allow him to stretch out much after a nearly six-week absence with an oblique injury. He was much better Saturday, allowing a run to score on a third-inning groundout and another on an Eduardo Escobar solo shot in the fourth. Smyly threw 57 of 83 pitches for strikes, so he's almost up to a full starter's workload and shouldn't face much of a restriction, if any, after the All-Star break. He has a 4.22 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB across 49 innings in 11 starts this season.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso, New York Mets sweep lowly Cubs with 4-3 victory

Pete Alonso was hit by a bases-loaded pitch from Mychal Givens in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to complete a doubleheader sweep

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lasts only two innings in return Smyly (oblique) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk with one strikeout in two-plus innings Sunday versus the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Smyly was expected to see a slight workload restriction, but his removal Sunday was instead based on poor performance. He was spotted a five-run lead before he took the mound, but he gave up three runs in the first inning and put traffic on the bases again in the third before his exit. The 33-year-old southpaw missed over a month with the right oblique strain. He has a 4.43 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB through 44.2 innings in 10 starts this year. The Cubs could have as many as seven pitchers stretched out as starters for the upcoming week, so it's uncertain if Smyly will get another start before the All-Star break -- if he does, it'll likely be in a home game versus the Mets next weekend.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IL for start The Cubs reinstated Smyly (oblique) from the 15-day injured list prior to his scheduled start Sunday against the Dodgers.

Impact Right-handed reliever Michael Rucker was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to clear room on the active roster for Smyly, who is slated to make his first start for the big club since May 30. Smyly said he expects to be limited to around 85 pitches Sunday after tossing four innings and 52 pitches in his lone minor-league rehab start Monday with High-A South Bend.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting start Sunday Cubs manager David Ross said Smyly (oblique) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune rep...

Impact Chicago will end up welcoming two starters back from the injured list to close out the weekend series in Los Angeles, as Marcus Stroman (shoulder) was activated Saturday and worked four innings in the Cubs' 4-2 loss. Smyly will be making his first appearance for the Cubs since May 30 after he was on the shelf for the past five and a half weeks with a right oblique strain. The southpaw covered four innings and tossed 52 pitches in his lone minor-league rehab start back on Monday, so he expects to be capped at around 85 pitches in his return from the IL.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected for weekend start Smyly (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list either Saturday or Sunday to make a start against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Smyly threw a bullpen session Thursday and apparently felt well coming off the activity. Though he made only one rehab start, Smyly told reporters he anticipates being able to throw roughly 85 pitches. Smyly is a candidate to replace Justin Steele -- who is awaiting the birth of his child -- on Saturday, or the team could opt to shift its rotation and start Smyly on Sunday.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes bullpen session Smyly (oblique) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Smyly is following a similar plan to Marcus Stroman (shoulder) and the duo threw bullpen sessions in front of the Cubs' training and coaching staffs Thursday. Smyly has already made one rehab start with High-A South Bend, so the team could opt to activate him and limit his pitch count. Alternatively, he could be sent back to the minors to complete at least one additional outing prior to rejoining the big-league rotation. Clarification on Smyly's status should come in the next couple days.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE