Pirates play the Cubs after Suwinski's 3-home run game
The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs after Jack Suwinski hit three home runs on Sunday in a 4-3 win over the GiantsJUNE 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB moving forward with long-delayed 13-pitcher limit
Come Monday, there is going to be a little more room in big league bullpens, from Seattle to Tampa Bay, and plenty of places in betweenJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs aim to sweep series against the Braves
The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves looking to sweep their three-game seriesJUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' Contreras gets 3 hits and steal, beats brother, Braves
Willson Contreras had three hits and stole a base in his first game against younger brother William, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on 10-day IL Schwindel was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain Saturday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Schwindel sustained his injury while running to first base in the bottom of the second inning, and he'll be forced to miss at least a week and a half after being diagnosed with a strain. Alfonso Rivas was recalled by the Cubs on Saturday and should see playing time at first base in Schwindel's absence.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Braves' 14-game win streak, Cubs' 10-game skid, both end
The Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent’s winning streak of at least 10 games, beating the Braves 1-0...JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with low back tightness Schwindel exited Friday's game against Atlanta due to low back tightness, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Schwindel appeared to suffer his injury while running to first base in the bottom of the second inning, and he was replaced defensively to begin the third frame. It's not yet clear whether the 29-year-old's injury will force him to miss more time, but he'll presumably be monitored ahead of Saturday's game.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Schwindel was removed from Friday's game against Atlanta in the top of the third inning due to an apparent injury, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Schwindel pulled up while running out a grounder in the bottom of the second inning Friday, and he was replaced defensively in the top of the third after visiting with a trainer. The exact nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear, but P.J. Higgins and Jonathan Villar should see increased at-bats if Schwindel is forced to miss additional time.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Arcia leads Braves against the Cubs following 4-hit game
The Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs after Orlando Arcia had four hits against the Nationals on WednesdayJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heads to bench Schwindel will sit Thursday against the Padres, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Schwindel sits for the first time in over a month. He owns a .773 OPS in 33 games since his last time on the bench, a far better mark than his .535 OPS in 27 games up to that point. Patrick Wisdom shifts to first base for the first time this year in his absence, with Jonathan Villar starting at third.
JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs head into matchup against the Padres on losing streak
The Chicago Cubs look to break their nine-game skid when they take on the San Diego PadresJUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Machado homers in hit parade, Padres pelt Cubs 19-5.
Manny Machado lined a single for his 1,500th hit and hit a two-run homer in a four-RBI night to help the San Diego Padres beat the reeling Chicago Cubs 19-5JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Voit homers, drives in 5 as Padres rally past Cubs 12-5
Luke Voit hit a two-run homer and a three-run double as the San Diego Padres rallied from a five-run deficit to hand the Chicago Cubs their eighth straight loss, 12-5JUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schwindel's eephus pitch attracts Colbert's attention
Frank Schwindel’s eephus pitch last weekend attracted the attention of Stephen ColbertJUNE 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Royals 1B Frank Schwindel was part of a historic home run ... as a pitcher The former Royals’ Triple-A player of the year couldn’t have imagined he’d make history as a pitcher.
JUNE 13, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Higgy homers off Schwindy's historically slow pitch NEW YORK -- Kyle Higashioka called it his “beer league softball homer.” But this one counted in the big leagues, and it was good for a small...
JUNE 12, 2022 • MLB.COM
Carpenter hammers Cubs; 2 HRs, 7 RBIs in Yanks' 18-4 rout
Matt Carpenter homered twice and tied his career high with seven RBIs, powering the New York Yankees to complete a weekend sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 18-4 rout for their 11th...JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trevino ends stalemate, red-hot Yankees edge Cubs 2-1 in 13
Pinch-hitter Jose Trevino finally broke a stalemate in the 13th inning with a game-winning single that gave the New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Chicago CubsJUNE 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The story behind Frank Schwindel's bond with a 7-year-old Chicago Cubs fan — and the quest to raise awareness of an unnamed disease Sometimes, if you look closely, you can spot the blue band on Frank Schwindel’s wrist.
JUNE 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cards rally past Cubs 5-3 in 11 innings, take rubber game
Juan Yepez singled home automatic runner Nolan Gorman to lead off the 11th, Brendan Donovan doubled in an insurance run and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3JUNE 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep Saturday Schwindel went 3-for-9 with a walk, a solo home run and two RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Impact The home run, which came in Game 1, was the eighth of the season for Schwindel. After recording a .670 OPS in May, the first baseman is off to a better start in June with a 1.289 OPS across five games. He should continue to see regular playing time in the middle of the Cubs' order, making him a decent fantasy asset.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cards score 4 in 10th to beat Cubs 7-4, split doubleheader
Cardinals rookie Brendan Donovan hit a two-run double in the 10th inning and St. Louis overcame a baserunning mistake to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 and split a doubleheaderJUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldschmidt homers, runs hit streak to 25 as Cards beat Cubs
Paul Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Corey Dickerson went deep twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 14-5JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big game in win Schwindel went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact Schwindel delivered as the team's cleanup hitter, and he now has seven home runs and 26 RBI through 49 games. The three-hit effort also snapped a 1-for-15 slump that covered the previous four games. Schwindel is seeing regular playing time, and while he can be a bit streaky at times, he's still delivering decent fantasy value due to his ability to hit for power and drive in runs.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Schwindel, Contreras and Happ homer as Cubs top Cards 7-5
Frank Schwindel launched a long solo homer and doubled among his three hits and the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 for their third straight victoryJUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
