Tigers beat Cubs 7-6; Heyward sits out amid player protests
Niko Goodrum hit a two-run double to cap Detroit’s five-run sixth inning, and the Tigers rallied past the Chicago Cubs 7-6AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JASON HEYWARD #22 - RIGHT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
10 HR •
37 RBI •
.211 AVG
10 HR
37 RBI
.211 AVG
3 MLB games postponed, players decide after Kenosha shooting
Three Major League Baseball games were postponed Wednesday as players across the sports landscape reacted in the wake of the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man,...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jason Heyward opts out of the Cubs lineup vs. the Tigers Jason Heyward was scratched from the Chicago Cubs lineup about 30 minutes before their game Wednesday night against the Detroit Tigers. It o...
AUGUST 26, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Healthy scratch Wednesday Heyward was a healthy scratch from Wednesday's lineup against the Tigers, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 31-year-old was slated to start in right field and bat sixth Wednesday, but he won't start with the late change to the lineup. According to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, Heyward decided not to play after having a conversation with manager David Ross.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Darvish wins again as Cubs beat Cardinals 6-3
Yu Darvish pitched six effective innings in his fourth straight win, leading the banged-up Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting nightcap Heyward (back) is starting in right field and batting seventh for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Heyward missed Sunday's matchup and the first half of Monday's doubleheader due to back tightness, but he'll return to the starting nine for the second contest of the day. He's hitting .375 with two home runs, eight RBI and a stolen base over his last eight contests.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits for afternoon game Heyward (back) remains on the bench for the afternoon portion of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Impact Heyward was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a tight back. While there's a good chance his absence Monday is due to the same issue, it's also quite possible that the Cubs had no plans to start him twice on one day. It remains to be seen whether or not he'll return for the nightcap. Steven Souza Jr. starts in right field in his absence.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hendricks scheduled to start for Cubs against Cardinals
The Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis CardinalsAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arcia, Hiura power Brewers over Cubs 6-5
Keston Hiura and Orlando Arcia homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 for their third straight win against the NL Central leadersAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scratched with back tightness Heyward was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Brewers with mid-back tightness, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Kris Bryant moves to DH while Kyle Schwarber moves to the outfield and David Bote enters the lineup at third base. Heyward is 7-for-13 with seven runs and six RBI over his last five games.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Two hits in loss Heyward went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Brewers.
Impact The Cubs only managed six hits in total on the night, and Heyward was the only Chicago player with more than one. The veteran outfielder is enjoying a solid start to 2020, slashing .277/.340/.447 with two homers and 11 RBI in 15 games.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Heyward is not in Thursday's lineup against Milwaukee.
Impact Heyward will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale following a string of six consecutive starts. In his place, Steven Souza is starting in right field against lefty Brett Anderson.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Has big game Tuesday Heyward went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and four total RBI in Tuesday's 7-1 win over Cleveland.
Impact Heyward's second home run of the season with two outs in the sixth inning helped blow a close game open, as the Cubs scored five times in the frame. The veteran right fielder still has a middling .669 OPS, but both of his home runs have come in his last four games, so perhaps his bat is heating up.
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lester, Heyward (4 RBIs) power Cubs to 7-1 win over Indians
Jon Lester pitched six strong innings and Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-1 win over ClevelandAUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smacks first home run Heyward went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Royals.
Impact Heyward hit his first home run of 2020 in the second inning with a man aboard. The veteran has gotten off to a bit of a slow start this season with just a .615 OPS through nine games, though his strong defense in right field should afford him a decent amount of job security.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Darvish shines as Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3
Yu Darvish pitched six shutout innings and Jason Heyward drove in two runs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Judge homers again, Yankees roll past Red Sox 5-1
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Monday's lineup Heyward isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
Impact Heyward started in each of the Cubs' first three games, but he'll play a bench role for the team's first road game after going 1-for-10 with one RBI over three contests to begin the year. Steven Souza is starting in right field, batting sixth.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Chatwood dominates, Cubs hit 3 HRs in 9-1 romp over Brewers
Tyler Chatwood pitched three-hit ball over six innings, Willson Contreras homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 to take two of three in their opening seriesJULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'I wish I could stick to sports': Jason Heyward, Cubs make a... Whatever message the Cubs delivered Friday on TV and through social media and Zoom press conferences, they wanted it to be unified.
JULY 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Hendricks goes 9; Rizzo HRs, sanitizes; Cubs beat Brew 3-0
Kyle Hendricks finished a three-hitter after new manager David Ross gave him one more batter, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening dayJULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Option in center Chicago manager David Ross said Hoerner could be an option to play in center field this season if a need arises, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Albert Almora, Ian Happ and Jason Heyward are the most likely candidates for playing time in center, but Ross acknowledged that the team will need "to be prepared for anything this season." Hoerner saw a little action in center with Double-A Tennessee last season, though he did primarily play in the infield both for the Smokies and the Cubs. He's expected to split second base duties with Jason Kipnis in Chicago this season.
JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
