FRANK SCHWINDEL NEWS

5 HBPs, benches clear as Cubs top Brewers 9-0; Suzuki 3 RBIs

Seiya Suzuki drove in three runs for his first big league RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-0 for a testy win in which five batters were hit by pitches and the...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to bench Schwindel will sit Friday against the Brewers.

Impact Schwindel started at first base on Opening Day and went 0-for-4. He'll hit the bench in favor of Alfonso Rivas this time around. Rivas bats left-handed and Schwindel bats right-handed, but it's too early to call this a platoon situation, as the Brewers started right-handers (Corbin Burnes and Brandon Woodruff) in each of the first two games. When Schwindel sits, it will come against a right-hander, but the percentage of righties against whom he'll hit the bench won't become clear until a week or two into the season.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Wisdom, Schwindel looking to build on 2021 season

Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel were two pleasant surprises for the Chicago Cubs during a tough 2021 season

MARCH 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning to action Sunday Schwindel (back) is starting at first base and batting third in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Royals, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Schwindel has been held out of the lineup since Wednesday due to back tightness, but he'll return to Cactus League action Sunday. The 29-year-old should be ready to go for Opening Day, barring a flare up of the back issue.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Schwindel (back) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League game against San Diego, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schwindel has been dealing with back tightness but resumed hitting in the cage recently. While he was hopeful that he'd be back in game action by Saturday, the 29-year-old will remain out of the lineup for at least one additional matchup.

MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes hitting in cage Schwindel (back) said Thursday that he's feeling good and has resumed hitting in the cage, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schwindel wasn't in Wednesday's Cactus League lineup due to back tightness, but he said that his absence was a precautionary measure. The 29-year-old is hopeful that he'll be back in action by Saturday but also said that the team will likely exercise caution to prevent a more serious issue.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Managing back tightness Schwindel is out of the lineup for Wednesday's Cactus League game due to back tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Schwindel is 2-for-3 with a double, a run, an RBI and a walk through two spring games, but he's now dealing with a back issue. The severity of the injury is unclear, and the 29-year-old should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Who hit the most irrelevant home run of the 2021 MLB season?

Using a highly scientific criteria, Jake Mintz determines which MLB player hit the home run that mattered least in 2021.

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Indians exercise option on 3B Ramírez, hire hitting coach

The Cleveland Indians have picked up José Ramírez’s $12 million contract option for 2022 after the All-Star third baseman had another MVP-caliber season

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ends season with two more hits Schwindel went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Schwindel wrapped up a strong campaign on a high note, recording his third multi-hit effort over the last six games. The first baseman finishes the year with a .326/.371/.591 slash line, 14 home runs and 20 doubles across 64 games. Schwindel has likely earned an opportunity heading into next season and could be the Cubs' Opening Day starter at first.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steele cruises, Cubs send Pirates to 100th loss in 9-0 rout

Justin Steele breezed through seven shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs scored six runs in the second inning Thursday night, beating Pittsburgh 9-0 and sending the Pirates to thei...

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects two more hits Wednesday Schwindel went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Pirates. He also stole a base.

Impact Schwindel registered his second two-hit performance in as many days, bumping his batting average this month to a robust .374. For the season, he now has 18 doubles and 40 runs scored in 60 games. The 29-year-old first baseman is continuing his surprise breakout campaign and should keep delivering fantasy value in the final few days of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid

Willson Contreras drove in all of the Cubs’ run as Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to end a seven-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games

Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Umpire provides explanation for wild play in Cardinals-Cubs

Umpire Bill Miller has provided an explanation for a wild sequence during St. Louis’ 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs that added another layer of drama to the Cardinals’ 16th stra...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cards match record with 14th straight win, rip Cubs 12-4

The surging St. Louis Cardinals emphatically matched a team record with their 14th straight win, pounding the Chicago Cubs 12-4 in the second game of a doubleheader behind Tyler O’...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends hitting streak Schwindel went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Twins.

Impact Schwindel has been locked in lately, as he now has hits in 11 straight games. The first baseman is batting .388 during the streak with three home runs, seven RBI and 10 runs scored. Schwindel has come out of nowhere this season for the Cubs, but fantasy managers should keep him in their lineups as long as he's this productive at the plate.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler homers twice, Ryan's 11 Ks lead Twins over Cubs 5-4

Max Kepler homered twice, rookie Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gordon homers, 4 Twins get 3 hits, Minnesota tops Cubs 9-5

Nick Gordon hit a two-run homer and two singles, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs' Schwindel trying to dodge pressure of sustaining his gaudy stats The only player to get off to a hotter start in his Cubs career than Frank Schwindel was Hall-of-Famer Hack Wilson. Whatever the future hold...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Jax expected to start for the Twins against Cubs

The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Twins will give Griffin Jax the start

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers

Patrick Wisdom set a Cubs rookie record with his 27th homer, hitting a three-run drive that capped a five-run comeback in the eighth inning and sent Chicago over the Milwaukee Brew...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers again Friday Schwindel went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Schwindel sent a solo blast off Adrian Houser over the left-field wall to open up the fifth inning. It was his second home run over his last three games and his 14th overall of the year. The 29-year-old is slashing a remarkable .343/.387/.652 with 27 extra-base hits, 39 RBI, 31 runs scored and 13:30 BB:K over 194 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title

Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Cubs 8-5

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frank Schwindel continues his torrid hitting pace for the Chicago Cubs — and opposing teams are taking notice The “Frank the Tank” chants rang out as Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel crossed home plate and headed toward the visitors dugout...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM