JOC PEDERSON NEWS

Plates lone run Wednesday Pederson went 3-for-5 with an RBI double in Wednesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Cleveland.

Impact Pederson hit an RBI double in the fifth inning, but that was the extent of the Cubs' run-scoring Wednesday. The 29-year-old Pederson has been on a tear lately, going 12-for-25 (.480) with five RBI and three runs scored in his last six games. The surge has lifted his season slash line to .244/.337/.321 with one home run, nine RBI and eight runs scored in 92 plate appearances. Pederson entered Wednesday with a .319 BABIP, indicating he's had some poor luck at the plate so far.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Amed Rosario's hit in 10th gives Indians 2-1 win over Cubs

Amed Rosario’s bases-loaded single with two outs in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs

Shane Bieber pitched out of some early trouble before extending his strikeout record and César Hernández hit a two-run homer, sending the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 win over the Ch...

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three hits in loss Pederson went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in a 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Sunday.

Impact Pederson didn't even start Sunday but ended up playing the whole game almost the whole game after Jake Marisnick injured his hamstring in the first inning while chasing down a fly ball. The 29-year-old was slashing just .077/.143/.077 against lefties this season but got to Tyler Anderson for an RBI single in the second inning and another base hit in the fourth. He has now had three hits in two of his last three games and could be a regular fixture in the lineup with the Cubs' outfield depth suffering badly.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs' 5-game win string

Tyler Anderson pitched eight solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates held off the Cubs in ninth 6-5, ending Chicago’s five-game winning streak

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench versus lefty Pederson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

Impact Pederson will head to the bench in the series finale with southpaw Tyler Anderson starting for Pittsburgh. Kris Bryant will work in right field while Matt Duffy starts at the hot corner for Chicago on Sunday.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago hosts Pittsburgh, aims to build on Davies' solid showing

Chicago looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Zach Davies

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies three hits Friday Pederson went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run in Friday's 3-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact Pederson scored the Cubs' first run of the game on a fielding error in the bottom of the first inning, and he drove in a run with a single to right field in the second. Pederson has now appeared in three games since he returned from the 10-day injured list, and he's gone 4-for-9 with two RBI, two runs and two walks during that time.

MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row

Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2, extending...

MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch Joc Pederson pimp a sac fly he thought was a walk-off home run Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson thought he hit a walk-off vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers on this sacrifice fly. Nobody has pimped the hell...

MAY 6, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Joc Pederson and the walk-off that wasn’t — womp-womp Joc Pederson probably imagined this moment before. Down by one, two men on, extra innings at Wrigley against the old ballclub. The script wa...

MAY 6, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rizzo hits winning single in 11th, Cubs beat Dodgers 6-5

Anthony Rizzo capped a two-run 11th inning with an RBI single, and the Chicago Cubs beat the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits for afternoon game Pederson is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

Impact It's hardly a surprise that Pederson won't be asked to play two games in one day right after being activated off the injured list Monday. He'll sit against lefty Clayton Kershaw in the day's first game, with Matt Duffy moving out to left field, but he should be back in the lineup for the nightcap against righty Trevor Bauer.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs activate OF Joc Pederson in time to face Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs have activated Joc Pederson from the 10-day injured list, giving the slugger a chance to face his former team

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from injury Pederson (wrist) was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Pederson struggled significantly in his 16 games as a Cub, striking out 32.8 percent of the time while hitting just .137/.262/.235, before being sidelined with wrist tendinitis. He'll look to get things going Monday against his former team, the Dodgers. He clearly still has his manager's trust, as he'll lead off in the series opener.

MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sahadev Sharma: Joc Pederson has been activated from the 10-day... - The Athletic Joc Pederson has been activated from the 10-day IL and pitcher Keegan Thompson option to the alt site. Cubs go with the bigger bench and of...

MAY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers face Chicago, aim to build on Urias' solid showing

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Julio Urias

MAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Dodgers looming, Pederson nearly back There is undoubtedly a part of Joc Pederson that would love to be activated and back on the field to face the Dodgers in the upcoming series...

MAY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Taking live batting practice Pederson (wrist) is participating in live batting practice Sunday at the alternate training site, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was with the Cubs earlier in the road trip while rehabbing the injury, but he return to the alternate site to take part in live batting practice. Pederson appears to be in the final stages of his rehab program from left wrist tendinitis and could return from the injured list sometime this week.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Chicago

The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Sunday and the Reds are expected to counter with Tyler Mahle

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Castillo scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Chicago

The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Saturday while the Reds are expected to counter with Luis Castillo

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miley expected to start as Cincinnati hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Jake Arrieta on Friday and the Reds are expected to counter with Wade Miley

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joining team on road trip Pederson (wrist) will travel with the Cubs to Cincinnati for the start of its three-game series with the Reds that begins Friday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Though Pederson eligible to return from the 10-day injured list beginning Saturday, manager David Ross suggested that the outfielder was being included on the road trip so he could continue his rehab process. With that in mind, the Cubs may not necessarily be looking to activate Pederson ahead either of the final two games of the series with Cincinnati. Before getting shut down due to left wrist tendinitis, Pederson was slashing .137/.262/.235 with a 32.8 percent strikeout rate over 61 plate appearances.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago takes 5-game losing streak into matchup with Atlanta

Chicago is looking to break its five-game losing streak with a win over Atlanta

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves hit 5 homers, pound Hendricks, Cubs 10-0

Marcell Ozuna homered in a four-run first inning, Huascar Ynoa pitched 5 1/3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves went deep five times to beat the Chicago Cubs 10-0 for their thir...

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS