MAY 5, 2021 • FRIARSONBASE.COM
KRIS BRYANT #23 - RIGHT FIELDER - COLORADO ROCKIES
2 HR •
15 RBI •
.218 AVG
2 HR
15 RBI
.218 AVG
Padres: Why a Kris Bryant trade could jump start the offense We're not even through the first week of May. Talking about trades this early is rare and probably seems like a drastic overreaction fo the...
Alzolay scheduled to start for Chicago against Los Angeles
The Cubs are expected to send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Wednesday and the Dodgers will give Walker Buehler the startMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryant, Kluber named Players of the Week All-Star third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs has been chosen the National League Player of the Week presented by Chevro...
MAY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Kris Bryant vs Ronald Acuña Jr.: Who is NL MVP so far? Kris Bryant and Ronald Acuña Jr. are the earliest of leaders for 2021 NL MVP. Though neither of their teams are playing winning baseball in...
MAY 3, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Inside Kris Bryant's Early-Season Resurgence After remaking his iconic Launch Angle swing, Kris Bryant is back in MVP form.
MAY 3, 2021 • SI.COM
Note to Dodgers: Kris Bryant is performing like an MVP again while the Cubs are sinking Elite talent is hard to come by, and most impactful in October. Potential buyers at the deadline should take note of Bryant's performance.
MAY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LEADING OFF: Luzardo hurt playing video game, Ohtani OK?
Athletics left-hander Jesús Luzardo will be off the mound for a whileMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers face Chicago, aim to build on Urias' solid showing
Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Julio UriasMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pops two more home runs Bryant went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Reds.
Impact Bryant has been rolling lately with four home runs in his last six games, giving him a team-high nine long balls for the season. The 29-year-old started this game in left field with Joc Pederson (wrist) on the injured list and ended up shifting to center when Ian Happ (head) left the contest following an outfield collision. Bryant is of course usually stationed at third base, but it looks like he could play more in the outfield in the short term due to Chicago's injury situation.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Castellanos, Reds top Cubs 13-12 in 10 innings
Nick Castellanos hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a wild 13-12 victory over the Chicago CubsMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' 5 HRs not enough in thriller vs. Reds Kris Bryant continued to look like the MVP version of himself on Sunday afternoon, launching a pair of home runs against the Reds. Anthony R...
MAY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM
Kris Bryant smashes 2 dingers against Reds Kris Bryant is on absolute fire for the Chicago Cubs right now. Can anyone slow this guy down? It doesn't look likely. Entering Sunday's sho...
MAY 2, 2021 • 12UP.COM
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 MahleMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hoerner delivers key hit, Cubs 'pen stops Reds in 3-2 win
Nick Hoerner hit a go-ahead single in the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen shut down the Cincinnati Reds in a testy 3-2 winMAY 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 CastilloMAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slugs seventh homer Bryant went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Reds.
Impact He took Wade Miley deep in the first inning, but things quickly went downhill for Chicago after that despite Bryant's efforts. The 29-year-old's performance capped a huge April that saw him hit .322 with seven homers and 19 RBI in 24 games.
MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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 MileyAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two hits in Thursday win Bryant went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over Atlanta.
Impact Bryant is rolling right now, as he's now batting .310 with a superb 1.011 OPS and 17 RBI through 23 games. After a down 2020 campaign, it looks like Bryant is back to his old form, and fantasy managers should enjoy the ride.
APRIL 30, 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 AtlantaAPRIL 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
Back in action Wednesday Bryant (biceps) is starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Bryant sat out Tuesday's game due to a right biceps injury that he had apparently dealt with for about a week. However, he'll start in left field and bat fourth Wednesday.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
The Cubs already know it could be a lot worse. What would happen without Kris Bryant and Javier Báez? With Bryant and Báez ailing, the Cubs lost their fourth straight: "Obviously, I don’t think any of us feel like we’ve hit our strides."
APRIL 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Atlanta hosts Chicago, looks to build on Anderson's solid outing
Atlanta looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Ian AndersonAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Acuña hits long HR as Anderson, Braves shut down Cubs 5-0
Ian Anderson allowed one hit in seven innings, Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a long home run and the Atlanta Braves beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 5-0APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with biceps issue Bryant's absence from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta is due to a right biceps injury, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Per Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago, Bryant has been dealing with the issue for about a week and is available off the bench, so the Cubs don't appear to be overly concerned about it. Whether he'll return for Wednesday's game remains to be seen.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
