New father Reynolds homers as Pirates top Cubs 6-2
First-time father Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run homer in his return from paternity leave to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 6-2SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JASON KIPNIS SECOND BASEMAN - NO TEAM
SECOND BASEMAN - NO TEAM
Not starting Wednesday Kipnis is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates.
Impact Kipnis' role has been increasing in Chicago lately, as he'd started seven straight games heading into Wednesday's contest. It wouldn't be a surprise to see his playing time start to slip again soon, however, as he has just four hits in his last 14 games. Nico Hoerner starts at second base in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Kipnis is starting at second base and batting ninth in Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Kipnis was out of the lineup Monday in favor of Nico Hoerner, but the veteran infielder returns to the mix Tuesday. He's slashing a strong .289/.421/.556 this season and he's had some success against Detroit starter Spencer Turnbull from his time in the AL Central with Cleveland, going 4-for-12 with two home runs.
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Monday's lineup Kipnis is not in Monday's lineup against the Tigers.
Impact Kipnis typically sits against southpaws, but he will head to the bench in this one even with righty Casey Mize starting for Detroit. Nico Hoerner will start at second base and bat ninth.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Friday Kipnis is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Kipnis has been good so far for the Cubs, posting a .972 OPS and earning regular playing time at second base, though he sits in favor of Hernan Perez Friday with lefty Dallas Keuchel on the mound for the White Sox.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits in first game of doubleheader Kipnis is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
Impact Kipnis entered the lineup in five of the past six games, recording a hit in each of those contests to keep his average at a robust .355 for the season. Unless the Cardinals start a left-handed pitching in the second game of the twin bill, Kipnis should check back into the starting nine, but the 33-year-old still looks like a part-time player for the Cubs in spite of his early success at the plate.
AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals
AUGUST 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
Garcia doubles in 10th, Brewers hand Cubs 1st 2-game skid
Avisail Garcia doubled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cubs 6-5, handing Chicago its first two-game losing streak this seasonAUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yelich three-run homer lifts Brewers past Cubs, 4-3
Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the major league-leading Chicago Cubs 4-3AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole wins 20th straight regular-season game, Yanks top BoSox
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jason Kipnis victorious in return to Cleveland It wasn’t a great night for anyone else with ties to the city
AUGUST 12, 2020 • LETSGOTRIBE.COM
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
Jason Kipnis has to ‘keep it safe’ in his return to Cleveland with the Cubs, especially after 2 Indians pitchers broke COVID-19 protocols Jason Kipnis and David Ross reminisced Tuesday about their returns to Cleveland's Progressive Field, despite reminders of the coronavirus lu...
AUGUST 11, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Starting Tuesday Kipnis is starting at second base and batting ninth in Tuesday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Kipnis returns to the field he called home for the first nine years of his career. During that time, the 33-year-old slashed .261/.333/.417. So far this season, Kipnis is slashing .375/.444/.938, and his production has earned him at least semi-regular playing time along with Nico Hoerner, who is out of the lineup Tuesday.
AUGUST 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jason Kipnis gets trolled by Anthony Rizzo in return to Cleveland Jason Kipnis has crossed over to enemy lines, but Anthony Rizzo won't let him forget about the 2016 World Series Kipnis signed with the Chic...
AUGUST 11, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
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
Goes deep Tuesday Kipnis went went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Royals.
Impact Kipnis has been potent so far for the Cubs, posting two home runs and a 1.571 OPS through five games. He's not quite playing every day due to the presence of Nico Hoerner, but the veteran Kipnis is making his case for increased playing time while his bat is hot, either at second base or as the DH.
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
Goes deep against Pittsburgh Kipnis went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk during Friday's 6-3 win over the Pirates.
Impact Small-sample size applies here, but Kipnis has gone 5-for-11 with three extra-base hits and two RBI to start the season. He seems to be doing enough to earn more playing time moving forward, although it remains to be seen if that will be at second base or as a designated hitter. Either way, the veteran infielder has gotten to an impressive start to the season.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Benches clear in testy rematch as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2
JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over Reds
Javier Báez homered twice, doubled and scored on a deft dive to the plate, Alec Mills went six solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs extended their strong opening surge, beating the...JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collects two hits as DH Kipnis went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds.
Impact Kipnis started as the designated hitter while Nico Hoerner played second. It seems that Hoerner has the slight edge for playing time at the keystone, but manager David Ross showed Tuesday that he's willing to deploy both players. Kipnis has a 1.125 OPS so far in the early going, and he should continue to earn fairly regular playing time if he stays hot at the plate.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
