Rodón wins in return from injury, White Sox beat Jays 10-7
Luis Robert hit a two-run home run, Carlos Rodón won in his return from the injured list and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-7AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEEGAN THOMPSON #71 - PITCHER - CHICAGO CUBS
2-1 W-L •
1.22 WHIP •
2.67 ERA
2-1 W-L
1.22 WHIP
2.67 ERA
McMahon goes deep in 10th, Rox split long twinbill with Cubs
Ryan McMahon lofted a two-run homer in the 10th inning, Brendan Rodgers followed with a two-run double that gave him five RBIs for the game, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to bea...AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hernandez scheduled to start for Kansas City against Chicago
The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Sunday and the Royals plan to give Carlos Hernandez the startAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson's return to Cubs filled with frustration Keegan Thompson returned to the Cubs after spending some time in Iowa getting stretched into a starter's role. His start on Saturday wasn't...
AUGUST 22, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Solid in Saturday's start Thompson (3-3) took the loss Saturday as the Cubs fell 4-2 to the Royals, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over four innings. He struck out one.
Impact Called up earlier in the day, the 26-year-old turned in a workmanlike effort, tossing 46 of 73 pitches for strikes before leaving the game with Chicago in a 2-0 hole. Thompson has pitched well in the majors overall this season with a 2.42 ERA and 44:24 K:BB through 44.2 innings, but he could shift back to the bullpen when Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) is ready to return.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs get another glimpse at a potential future rotation piece as Keegan Thompson returns to Wrigley Thompson tossed 31 pitches in the first inning, but just 42 over the next three. He worked four in total, allowing two runs on five hits.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bubic takes no-hitter into 7th, Royals beat Cubs 4-2
Kris Bubic carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially recalled ahead of start Thompson was recalled from Triple-A Iowa ahead of Saturday's start against the Royals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Thompson had been stretching out as a starter at Triple-A Iowa recently, and he posted a 0.68 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB in 14.2 scoreless innings across his last four outings. The right-hander will make his second major-league start at home against the Royals on Saturday, and he should have the chance to claim a long-term spot in the rotation if his success from the minors carries over to the big leagues. Right-hander Jake Jewell was sent down to make room for Thompson on the active roster.
AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Kansas City
The Cubs will send Keegan Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Royals plan to give Kris Bubic the startAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez hits 2 of Royals' 5 homers in 6-2 victory over Cubs
Salvador Perez hit two of Kansas City’s five home runs in the Royals’ 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on FridayAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Confirmed for Saturday's start Manager Dave Ross said Thompson will start Saturday's game versus the Royals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Thompson was reported as Saturday's expected starter earlier in the week, and the skipper has now confirmed the right-hander will be promoted from Triple-A Iowa to pitch. The 26-year-old posted a 2.21 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 43:22 K:BB over 40.2 innings as a reliever for the Cubs earlier this season, but he's been stretching out as a starter at Triple-A since being demoted in late July. The right-hander didn't surrender a run and allowed only five hits over four outings during his brief time in the minors, and he'll attempt to carry over that success to the majors as the rebuilding Cubs give him a look in the starting rotation.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
May make second MLB start Saturday The Cubs are expected to call up Thompson from Triple-A Iowa to start Saturday's game against the Royals, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Though he has worked out of the bullpen in all but one of his 27 appearances with the Cubs this season, Thompson has been pitching exclusively as a starter since being optioned to Iowa in late July. He built up to 62 pitches in his most recent start for Iowa on Sunday, spinning 4.1 no-hit innings while striking out seven. Expect the Cubs to cap Thompson around 70-to-80 pitches in Saturday's start, assuming he does in fact get the call back to the big leagues. So long as Thompson doesn't completely implode in that outing, he could have a spot in the Chicago rotation for the rest of the season as the rebuilding club auditions the 26-year-old for a full-time starting role in 2022.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs send Keegan Thompson to Triple-A Iowa to prepare to start The Cubs recalled right-hander Cory Abbott and left-hander Kyle Ryan from Iowa
JULY 28, 2021 • SUNTIMES.COM
Thompson, Steele starting at Iowa; Javy sits CHICAGO -- Part of the decision to introduce Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson to the big leagues this year as relievers was based on need....
JULY 28, 2021 • MLB.COM
Optioned to minors The Cubs optioned Thompson to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Meghan Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Thompson struck out two in a scoreless inning Monday. The righty has appeared in 27 games for the Cubs this season, posting a 2.21 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 40.2 innings of work. Kyle Ryan was recalled from Iowa in a corresponding move Tuesday.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns three-inning save Thompson allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two in three innings to earn the save against the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Impact Thompson entered Friday's game in the seventh inning with the Cubs leading 8-2. Although he gave up a solo home run to Daulton Varsho in the top of the ninth, he held the Diamondbacks in check to earn his first career save. The right-hander has now posted a 2.27 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 39.2 innings this season, but he likely won't be a consistent source of saves going forward.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez, Chirinos homer, Davies wins as Cubs pound D-backs 8-3
Javier Báez homered, Robinson Chirinos went deep twice, Zach Davies earned his first win since a combined no-hitter last month and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-...JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amid Cubs' trade deadline uncertainty, here are 3 young pitchers to watch the rest of the way Adbert Alzolay, Alec Mills and Keegan Thompson could all be key to the Cubs rotation in 2022 and beyond.
JULY 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Phillies hand Cubs 10th straight loss with 13-3 romp
Odúbel Herrera hit a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies went deep five times while handing the Chicago Cubs their 10th straight loss with a 13-3 rompJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' best options to fix rotation, now and in the future, may just be in-house Could Keegan Thompson or Justin Steele get starts soon? Discussions are "ongoing," Hoyer says.
JULY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Allows walkoff home run Thompson (3-2) allowed a walkoff home run to take the loss Saturday against the Dodgers.
Impact Thompson got the bottom of the ninth inning in a 2-2 game and started the frame on a positive note, retiring the first two batters. But the righty then served up a solo home run to Cody Bellinger to take his second loss of the season. Thompson has still been good for the Cubs with a 1.95 ERA and 30 strikeouts across 27.2 innings, so he should remain in a high-leverage role despite the hiccup.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Chicago
The Dodgers are expected to send Clayton Kershaw to the mound Sunday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the startJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cody Bellinger blasts game-ending HR, Dodgers beat Cubs 3-2
Cody Bellinger homered with two out in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in their first walk-off victory of the seasonJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Civale scheduled to start for Cleveland against Chicago
The Cubs are expected to send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Monday and the Indians plan to give Aaron Civale the startJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants hit 4 home runs, thump Arrieta, Cubs 8-5
Steven Duggar and Alex Dickerson homered off Jake Arrieta as part of a six-run second inning, and the San Francisco Giants thumped the Chicago Cubs 8-5JUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
