Sampson scheduled to start for Chicago against St. Louis
The Cubs will send Adrian Sampson to the mound Saturday and the Cardinals plan to give Jon Lester the startSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JASON HEYWARD #22 - RIGHT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
10 HR •
37 RBI •
.211 AVG
10 HR
37 RBI
.211 AVG
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 5-4SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not expected back this season Manager David Ross said Wednesday it's "doubtful" Heyward (concussion) will return from the injured list before the end of the season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune repo...
Impact The 32-year-old landed on the shelf with a concussion Sept. 14 after taking a shot to the head, and Ross isn't optimistic about the outfielder's chances to be activated with less than two weeks left in the campaign. Heyward will continue doing everything he can to clear the necessary protocols to potentially retake the field, but he's likely to finish 2021 with a career-low .627 OPS in 104 games.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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 startSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Brave David Ross recounts Jason Heyward's World Series rain delay speech David Ross isn’t just a former catcher for the Atlanta Braves or a World Series champion, he also served as a mentor to Jason Heyward.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • AJC.COM
Sampson expected to start for the Cubs against Brewers
The Brewers will roll out Eric Lauer to the mound Sunday and the Cubs plan to give Adrian Sampson the startSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burnes expected to start for Milwaukee against Chicago
The Brewers will send Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the startSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Thursday while the Phillies have yet to announce who will take the moundSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start for the Cubs against Phillies
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Wednesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger SuarezSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisdom, Rivas homer as Cubs beat fading Phillies 6-3
Patrick Wisdom and Alfonso Rivas hit back-to-back homers for the Chicago Cubs in a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia PhilliesSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diagnosed with concussion Heyward was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sept. 12.
Impact Heyward missed Sunday's series finale against the Giants after he took a knee to the head while sliding into second base Saturday, and he'll miss at least a week after he was diagnosed with a concussion. Nick Martini and Alfonso Rivas should see increased time in the outfield while Heyward is sidelined.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gibson scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Chicago
The Phillies will send Kyle Gibson to the mound Tuesday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the startSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flores homers, Giants beat Cubs 6-5 for 7th straight win
Wilmer Flores homered and drove in three runs, Kris Bryant scored two against his former team, and the San Francisco Giants hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 for their season-hi...SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Sunday Heyward (head) will not start Sunday against the Giants.
Impact Per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Heyward is still being evaluated after he took a knee to the head during a slide into second base Saturday. Ian Happ slides to right field in his absence, with Alfonso Rivas starting in left.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Webb expected to start for the Giants against Cubs
The Cubs are expected to send Justin Steele to the mound Sunday and the Giants plan to give Logan Webb the startSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs will be cautious with Heyward after nasty collision Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward left Saturday's 15-4 loss to San Francisco in the fourth inning after taking the worst of a collision at third...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
La Stella, Belt lead Giants past Cubs 15-4 for 6th straight
Tommy La Stella and Brandon Belt each slugged three-run homers, and the San Francisco Giants pounded the Chicago Cubs 15-4 on Saturday for their sixth straight winSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes knee to head Heyward left Saturday's game against the Giants after Brandon Crawford's knee inadvertently hit the side of his face, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact He left the field with trainers but under his own power. Nick Martini entered the game in left field with Ian Happ sliding over to right field.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' Heyward kneed in head, leaves game against Giants
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward left Saturday’s 15-4 loss to San Francisco in fourth inning after sliding into third and getting kneed in the head by Giants shortstop Brandon...SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches walk-off blast Heyward went 1-for-4 with a walk-off three-run home run in Wednesday's victory over Cincinnati.
Impact The right fielder launched a Brad Brach slider over the fence for a walk-off homer in the tenth inning. It was the veteran's eighth long ball of the season. Overall, the 32-year-old has produced a disappointing slash line of .213/.279/.348, with the first two figures career lows.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Heyward's walk-off HR in 10th gives Cubs 4-1 win over Reds
Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds for their eighth victory in nine gamesSEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Heyward (hamstring) is starting Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Impact Heyward was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to right hamstring cramping, but he'll return to the lineup a day later. He'll start in right field and bat sixth.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Cincinnati
The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Wednesday and the Reds plan to give Vladimir Gutierrez the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miley goes 7, Castellanos and India homer as Reds stop Cubs
Wade Miley pitched seven effective innings, Nick Castellanos homered and the Cincinnati Reds got a sorely needed victory, topping the Chicago Cubs 4-3SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late scratch Tuesday Heyward was scratched from Tuesday's lineup versus the Reds due to right hamstring cramping.
Impact Heyward was slated to start in right field but was instead scratched shortly before game time due to the cramping. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, and the 32-year-old should be considered day-to-day. Alfonso Rivas will enter the lineup in his place.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
