JOC PEDERSON NEWS

Looks forward to playing daily Pederson said he is eager to take on an everyday role with the Cubs and face more left-handed pitching, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact While in Los Angeles, Pederson rarely faced lefties, registering an average of 54 plate appearances per season against southpaws between 2017 and 2019, and only 10 in the abbreviated 2020 campaign. However, Chicago manager David Ross has indicated that Pederson could play more frequently against lefties. This could help the 28-year-old approach the 151 games he played back in 2015, his second season in the majors.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson putting platoon label in past MESA, Ariz. -- Joc Pederson was on Field 1 at the Cubs' complex on Saturday morning, taking batting practice against one of Chicago's left-h...

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Might bat against lefties Chicago manager David Ross said he could use Pederson against both righties and lefties this year, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact "The conviction he had and the belief he had in being good against both sides of pitchers is something that he sold me on," Ross said. "And I thought we had a great opportunity for him." Pederson mainly avoided lefties when he was in Los Angeles, and he has a career .576 OPS against southpaws, compared to an .849 OPS against righties. It sounds like the 28-year-old might not start the year in a platoon situation, but if he struggles against lefties, he could lose some at-bats to Jake Marisnick.

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to lead off The Cubs are likely to use Ian Happ as their leadoff hitter to begin the season instead of Pederson, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Pederson batted first 249 times during his seven seasons with the Dodgers, but Chicago manager David Ross said he's likely going to stick with Happ, who was the team's primary leadoff hitter last season. Pederson should still play regularly in left field, essentially replacing the departed Kyle Schwarber, and get plenty of opportunities to produce at the plate.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Hoyer to discuss futures with Bryant, Baez, Rizzo

Jed Hoyer plans to chat with Kris Bryant about his future during spring training

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP sources: Cubs agree to 1-year deal with OF Marisnick

The Chicago Cubs have added another outfielder, agreeing to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with Jake Marisnick

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NL Central teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the National League Central entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catc...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 things to know about new Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson, including his grilling prowess and how he followed his father’s major-league footsteps The Chicago Cubs hope Joc Pederson can help jump-start a lineup that finished below the major-league average for home runs in 2020. Here are...

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs' Hoyer: Wrigley Field must be place for women to thrive

The Cubs might conduct more thorough background checks when deciding hires in the wake of sexual harassment accusations against former director of pro scouting Jared Porter

FEBRUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago Cubs announce deals with OF Pederson, 2 pitchers

Joc Pederson has joined the Chicago Cubs, finalizing a $7 million, one-year contract with the NL Central champions

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams want to join Lakers, Dodgers on LA's championship run

Los Angeles has become a city of champions again in an incredible October, and the Rams want to extend this winning feeling into February

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against lefty Pederson will be on the bench for Game 6 of the World Series against the Rays on Tuesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact As usual, Pederson hits the bench with a lefty (Blake Snell) starting for the opposition. A.J. Pollock will be the left fielder Tuesday, with Will Smith serving as the designated hitter and Austin Barnes catching.

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers: Champagne Tastes but a Joc Pederson Budget Budgeting appears to be the agenda to sign free agents. Does Joc Pederson fit into the Detroit Tigers' plans? The old saying of “champagne t...

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Dodgers 1 win from title after 32 years and more than $3.6B

Since Orel Hershiser struck out Oakland’s Tony Phillips for the final out of the 1988 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers have played 5,014 regular-season games and 113 more in t...

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers hope Gonsolin more than an opener in Game 6

The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning for rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin to be more than an opener in Game 6 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joc, Brusdar and the trades that weren't In one alternate universe, the hub of this particular Joctober is Joc Pederson’s living room couch.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • MLB.COM

Goes deep in Game 5 win Pederson went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Sunday in the Dodgers' 4-2 win over the Rays in Game 5 of the World Series.

Impact Pederson turned in a big weekend as the Dodgers pushed their series lead to 3-2, going 4-for-7 with three RBI and two runs between Games 3 and 5. He was nearly the hero of Saturday's Game 4 after providing a go-ahead, two-run single in the top of the seventh, but the lead changed two more times before the Rays walked off the Dodgers in the bottom of the ninth. Despite coming through Sunday with his second home run of the postseason, the lefty-hitting Pederson will likely head to the bench Tuesday in Game 6 with southpaw Blake Snell on the bump for Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Weekend Sports in Brief

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Here, there, everywhere: Pederson does it all for Dodgers Joc Pederson is the guy the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need or want — until October.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Here, there, everywhere: Pederson does it all for Dodgers Joc Pederson is the guy the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need or want - until October.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Here, there, everywhere: Pederson does it all for Dodgers Joc Pederson is the guy the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need or want — until...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • CHRON.COM

Kershaw stops steal of home, hands Dodgers 3-2 Series lead

Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rar...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Joctober, Pederson does it all for Dodgers

Joc Pederson is the guy the Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t need or want — until October

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joc Pederson’s NSFW celebration after crushing home run in Game 5 is awesome Dodgers slugger Joc Pederson was amped after hitting a home run in Game 5. The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened up a quick 3-0 lead over the...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • DODGERSWAY.COM

The Latest: Kershaw beats Rays again, gives LA Series lead

Clayton Kershaw beat the Tampa Bay Rays for the second time in six days, escaping a fourth-inning jam with a quick reaction throw to cut down a runner trying for a rare steal of ho...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS