JUNE 25, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
JOC PEDERSON #3 - DESIGNATED HITTER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
23 HR •
64 RBI •
.275 AVG
23 HR
64 RBI
.275 AVG
Dodgers surprise Joc Pederson's brother Champ with World Series ring Champ Pederson had been an unofficial member of the Dodgers during Joc's time in L.A., and they gifted him his own World Series Championship...
Hendricks dominates, Bryant homers as Cubs beat Indians 7-1
Kyle Hendricks dominated over six scoreless innings to win his eighth straight start, Kris Bryant homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 7-1 to avoid a two-game sw...JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills, bullpen help Cubs bounce back, blank Marlins 2-0
Alec Mills and three relievers combined on a shutout and the Chicago Cubs bounced back from two lopsided losses to beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 and avoid a three-game sweepJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slugs two homers Friday Pederson went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 10-2 loss to Miami.
Impact Pederson took Miami starter Cody Poteet deep in the first and third innings. Friday's performance continues to a strong June for the 29-year-old outfielder, who is batting .254 with seven homers, 12 RBI and 11 runs scored in his last 15 games. He's up to a .250/.313/.474 slash line with 11 homers, 29 RBI and 26 runs scored across 214 plate appearances overall. He's also been caught stealing in all three of his stolen base attempts.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall hits slam, 2-run shot, Marlins clobber Cubs 10-2
Adam Duvall hit a grand slam and a two-run drive, and the Miami Marlins snapped a four-game slide by pounding the Chicago Cubs 10-2 in a rare Friday night game at Wrigley FieldJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slow poke: Hendricks wins 7th start in row, Cubs blank Mets
Kyle Hendricks flummoxed the Mets for six innings to win his career-best seventh straight start, Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the first off Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cub...JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits against southpaw Pederson will sit Monday against lefty David Pederson and the Mets.
Impact There were suggestions before the season that Pederson would have a true everyday role rather than merely being a platoon player, but that hasn't really happened. He's started against just seven out of the 19 lefties the Cubs have faced, including just two of the last seven. Kris Bryant will move to left field in his absence.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Weekly Roundup: Joc Pederson heats up to spark Cubs' surge
Joc Pederson's swagger – not to mention his home run power – has the Cubs on a big-time surge, Ben Verlander writes.JUNE 14, 2021
Goes yard again Saturday Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact Pederson went deep in the fourth inning for his third home run in as many games and ninth of the season. The 29-year-old has been known to be a streaky performer in the past, so fantasy managers should enjoy the current surge while it lasts. He's bumped his OPS up to .779 with the strong stretch of games.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pederson homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Cards 7-2
Joc Pederson homered for the third straight game, Sergio Alcántara and Ian Happ also went deep, and the Chicago Cubs used a five-run second inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7...JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks expected to start as Cubs host the Cardinals
The Cardinals will start John Gant on Saturday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle HendricksJUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits eighth HR Pederson went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI Friday against the Cardinals.
Impact He took right-hander Johan Oviedo deep on a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth inning and also hit a double. Pederson was thrown out on a stolen base attempt for the third time in three tries this season, so he probably can't be counted on to attempt many more steals going forward. He has four home runs over his last seven games and all eight of his home runs on the year have come against righties.
JUNE 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pederson, Rizzo, Contreras homer as Cubs beat Cardinals 8-5
Joc Pederson homered and drove in three runs, Anthony Rizzo and Willson Contreras went deep and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 on Friday afternoonJUNE 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fernando Tatis Jr. reacts to Joc Pederson trolling him with stutter step move at third base Fernando Tatis Jr. was asked about Joc Pederson doing the stutter-step after his homer off Yu Darvish, and had a classic response. Fernando...
JUNE 11, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Homers in Wednesday win Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Padres.
Impact Pederson took former Chicago starter Yu Darvish deep in the fourth inning, one of two long balls for the Cubs on the day. Pederson now has seven home runs this season to go with a .238 batting average and .726 OPS. As has been the case throughout his career, the outfielder doesn't help much with the average and can be a streaky performer, though he supplies decent pop when he's locked in.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pederson, Arrieta lead Cubs to 3-1 win over Darvish, Padres
Joc Pederson and Sergio Alcantara homered, and Jake Arrieta threw five strong innings for the Chicago Cubs, who beat former teammate Yu Darvish and the San Diego Padres 3-1 to take...JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davies strong, Rizzo, Wisdom homer in Cubs' 7-1 win vs Pads
Zach Davies allowed just one hit in six scoreless innings, Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in four runs, and Patrick Wisdom went deep again for the Chicago Cubs as they defeated th...JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Tuesday Pederson (back) is starting in left field and batting leadoff Tuesday at San Diego.
Impact The 29-year-old has been held out of the lineup since exiting Saturday's contest with back tightness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine Tuesday. Pederson is mired in a 2-for-22 slump over his past seven games, though both hits were home runs.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Machado, O’Grady power Padres past Cubs 9-4 in series opener
Manny Machado and Brian O’Grady each homered and had three RBIs to lead the San Diego Padres over the Chicago Cubs 9-4 in the opener of a three-game series between National League...JUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits again Monday Pederson (back) remains on the bench Monday against the Padres.
Impact Pederson exited Saturday's game against the Giants and didn't take part in Sunday's contest. He's reportedly feeling better but will sit for at least one more game. Ian Happ slides to left field in his absence, with Jake Marisnick starting in center.
JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Padres
The Padres will send Ryan Weathers to the mound Monday and the Cubs plan to give Adbert Alzolay the startJUNE 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shows improvement in recovery Manager David Ross said prior to Sunday's 4-3 win over the Giants that Pederson is feeling "much better" after exiting Saturday's loss due to back tightness, Maddie Lee of NBC Spor...
Impact Pederson didn't start or appear off the bench in Sunday's series finale, but Ross' comments suggest the outfielder isn't at major risk of heading to the 10-day injured list. He'll continue to receive treatment heading into Monday's series opener in San Diego before the Cubs decide in the hours leading up to the 10:10 p.m. ET opening pitch whether Pederson is fit to return to the lineup.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wisdom homers twice for Cubs, who avoid sweep with 4-3 win
Patrick Wisdom hit a pair of home runs and drove in three runs in helping the Chicago Cubs avoid a four-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the San Francisco GiantsJUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Sunday Pederson (back) is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Giants after leaving Saturday's game with back tightness.
Impact Per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, manager David Ross said Kris Bryant was originally scheduled to return to third base for the series finale, but will instead need to fill Pederson's void in the outfield. Pederson remains day-to-day for the time being and it's unknown if he'll be available off the bench Sunday.
JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
