Sampson expected to start for the Cubs against Brewers
The Brewers will roll out Eric Lauer to the mound Sunday and the Cubs plan to give Adrian Sampson the startSEPTEMBER 19, 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
Burnes expected to start for Milwaukee against Chicago
The Brewers will send Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the startSEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs to visit the Philadelphia Phillies
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Thursday while the Phillies have yet to announce who will take the moundSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start for the Cubs against Phillies
The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Wednesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger SuarezSEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Completes simulated game Thompson (shoulder) completed a two-inning simulated game Tuesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Thompson landed on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation Sept. 4, but it appears to have been a minor issue given the lack of a significant shutdown period. The 26-year-old will be reevaluated Wednesday and could return sometime in the next week if he has no further issues.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gibson scheduled to start as Philadelphia hosts Chicago
The Phillies will send Kyle Gibson to the mound Tuesday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the startSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Webb expected to start for the Giants against Cubs
The Cubs are expected to send Justin Steele to the mound Sunday and the Giants plan to give Logan Webb the startSEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
La Stella, Belt lead Giants past Cubs 15-4 for 6th straight
Tommy La Stella and Brandon Belt each slugged three-run homers, and the San Francisco Giants pounded the Chicago Cubs 15-4 on Saturday for their sixth straight winSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gausman expected to start for the Giants against Cubs
The Giants will start Kevin Gausman on Saturday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryant cheered in Wrigley return, Giants win 5th in row
Kris Bryant drew a pair of standing ovations in his return to Wrigley Field, then Evan Longoria and Brandon Belt homered in the seventh inning to send the San Francisco Giants over...SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants to take on Cubs on the road
The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Friday while the Giants have yet to decide who will get the startSEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Cincinnati
The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Wednesday and the Reds plan to give Vladimir Gutierrez the startSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sampson expected to start for the Cubs against the Reds
The Reds will start Wade Miley on Tuesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Adrian SampsonSEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray, Reds to face Steele, Cubs
The Cubs are expected to send Justin Steele to the mound Monday and the Reds plan to give Sonny Gray the startSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowe scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago
The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach DaviesSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row
Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pir...SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on IL Thompson was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to Sept. 3.
Impact Thompson has been knocked around lately to the tune of nine earned runs in his last 7.2 innings. It's not entirely clear how serious this injury is, but Thompson will be eligible to return as soon as Sept. 14 with the backdated stint. Adbert Alzolay is a logical candidate to step into the rotation next week.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in start Thompson (3-3) did not factor into the decision Thursday surrendering three runs across 1.2 innings on four hits with two walks and three strikeouts in a win over the Pirates.
Impact The rookie right-hander drew only his fourth start of the season Thursday surrendering three runs via a first inning home run from Colin Moran. Working primarily as a reliever, Thompson holds a 3.54 ERA across 48.1 innings this season with 48:28 K:BB. Should he draw another start, it is scheduled to come next week against the Reds.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Thompson expected to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh
The Cubs will roll out Keegan Thompson to the mound Thursday and the Pirates will give Mitch Keller the startSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schwindel homers, Cubs shut down Twins hitters in 3-0 win
Frank Schwindel hit a three-run homer and a pair of Chicago Cubs pitchers combined on a two-hitter in a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota TwinsSEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falls apart in third inning Thompson allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks with one strikeout in two-plus innings versus the White Sox on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact The Cubs took a 6-0 lead in the top of the first, but Thompson was unable to maintain the lead. He wasn't responsible for the White Sox's go-ahead run in the third inning, but the right-hander can still shoulder a share of the blame for the team's defeat. It was by far the worst appearance of the season for Thompson, who saw his ERA tick up to 3.09 with a 1.41 WHIP and 45:26 K:BB through 46.2 innings. He's mainly worked as a reliever at the major-league level, but he could get a more favorable matchup versus the Pirates next week if he gets another turn in the rotation after Friday's disaster.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In a lost season, Cubs can afford to be patient with struggling Keegan Thompson Keegan Thompson had another rough start, but with the Cubs staring at a losing season, it's worth their time to see this through.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Grandal 8 RBIs in return from IL, White Sox beat Cubs 17-13
Yasmani Grandal homered twice and drove in eight runs in his return from the injured list, and the Chicago White Sox beat the sloppy Chicago Cubs 17-13AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: ChiSox seek 1st Windy City series win since '14
The White Sox open a three-game home series against the crosstown rival Cubs three weeks after sweeping a set at Wrigley FieldAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson scheduled to start for Cubs at White Sox
The Cubs will start Keegan Thompson on Friday and the White Sox are expected to counter with Dallas KeuchelAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
