JASON HEYWARD NEWS

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

Homers Sunday Heyward went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Pirates.

Impact Heyward went back-to-back with Matt Duffy to lead off the second for his first home run since July 16. The 31-year-old has swung a much better bat lately, as he's hitting .353/.389/.500 with three extra-base hits, four RBI, five runs scored and 2:4 BB:K over his last 11 games. Overall, Heyward is slashing just .212/.279/.333 with 23 extra-base hits, 27 RBI, 34 runs scored, five steals and 27:66 BB:K over 341 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwindel's grand slam lifts Cubs over Pirates 11-8

Frank Schwindel hit a go-ahead grand slam, Matt Duffy homered twice, including a grand slam, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Pittsburgh Pirates for an 11-8 win

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Heyward is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact An 0-for-4 effort Thursday lowered Heyward's average to a still-impressive .303 with two doubles in his last 10 games. Ian Happ moves to right field Friday, with Alfonso Rivas getting the start in left.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches base three times Saturday Heyward went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Heyward has struggled at the plate for most of the season but has now recorded three straight two-hit games, raising his batting average from .197 to .210. Despite the recent hot streak, the veteran outfielder doesn't offer enough in the way of counting stats to have a ton of fantasy value, even if he keeps reaching base via singles and walks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects two hits in Game 2 Heyward went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Heyward has been slumping lately, as he came into Wednesday having gone just 1-for-9 across his last nine appearances. The veteran outfielder didn't start Game 1 but was able to produce his first multi-hit effort since July 21 in the nightcap. Heyward is a fine defensive player, though his .590 OPS isn't moving the needle for fantasy owners. He may continue to find himself out of the lineup if the 56-73 Cubs decide to take a longer look at younger players.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 1 Heyward isn't starting Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Heyward has gone just 1-for-9 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Michael Hermosillo will start in right field and lead off.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs top Rockies to end 13-game Wrigley Field losing streak

Rafael Ortega hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs ended their longest home losing streak with a 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Mond...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Monday Heyward isn't starting Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Heyward started the last three games but went 0-for-8 with a walk and two strikeouts. Michael Hermosillo will take over in right field and bat sixth.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Heyward isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Heyward returned from the injured list Sunday and went 3-for-12 with a double, a run, an RBI and two strikeouts in three games since then. Michael Hermosillo will start in right field and bat sixth.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricks keeps Reds in check as Cubs end 12-game skid, 2-1

Kyle Hendricks became the first 14-game winner in the majors, Ian Happ homered and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Votto gets 2,000th hit, Reds hand Cubs 12th straight loss

Jonathan India slammed a two-run homer and had five RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 14-5

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chisholm homers as Marlins beat reeling Cubs 4-1

Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jesús Aguilar homered, and the Miami Marlins handed the Chicago Cubs their 11th straight loss with a 4-1 victory

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated, starting Sunday The Cubs reinstated Heyward (finger) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports. He'll start in right field and bat sixth in the Cubs' series fin...

Impact Chicago sent down outfield prospect Greg Deichmann in a corresponding move, so Heyward looks poised to recapture a near-everyday role in the outfield versus right-handed pitching even while the rebuilding Cubs are expected to make some of their younger players more of a priority in the final month and a half of the season. The massive eight-year, $184 million contract Heyward signed in December 2015 is likely the main reason he's still holding down an everyday role for Chicago at this point. He's slashing a woeful .198/.271/.322 on the season, good for a 63 wRC+.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Why Cubs' Jason Heyward has embraced Chicago, even when it hasn't always embraced him back: 'It's home' "It’s been a born-again moment for me," Jason Heyward said of playing in Chicago.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago Cubs to visit the Miami Marlins

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to announce who will take the mound

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thompson expected to start as Marlins host the Cubs

The Marlins will roll out Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the start

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luzardo scheduled to start as Miami hosts Chicago

The Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound Friday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the start

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Woodruff scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

The Brewers will start Brandon Woodruff on Thursday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle Hendricks

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burnes scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Jake Arrieta to the mound Wednesday and the Brewers will give Corbin Burnes the start

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against the Brewers

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Brewers will give Aaron Ashby the start

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Milwaukee

The Brewers will start Freddy Peralta on Monday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec Mills

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davies expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against the White Sox

The Cubs will send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Saturday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the start

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against the White Sox

The Cubs will send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Saturday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the start

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS