AUGUST 2, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
KRIS BRYANT #23 - RIGHT FIELDER - COLORADO ROCKIES
2 HR •
15 RBI •
.218 AVG
2 HR
15 RBI
.218 AVG
Kris Bryant, protocols and how much the Cubs don’t want this to be for nothing With the rest of baseball possibly crumbling around them, the Cubs just keep on rolling.
Cubs star Bryant sits out again with stomach ailment
Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant is out of the lineup for a second straight day with an illnessAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kris Bryant is out of the Cubs lineup for a 2nd straight game Kris Bryant will miss his second consecutive start Sunday when the Chicago Cubs try to earn a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates at...
AUGUST 2, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Lester expected to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh
The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chatwood fans 11, Cubs hit 3 homers to beat Pirates 4-3
Tyler Chatwood matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in another terrific performance, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs 3B Bryant scratched with gastrointestinal issues
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been scratched because of gastrointestinal issuesAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with gastrointestinal issues Bryant was removed from Saturday's starting lineup against the Pirates due to gastrointestinal issues, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Bryant was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup, but he's apparently not dealing with a physical injury. It's unclear if the ailment will impact his availability for Sunday's series finale, though it seems unlikely to be a long-term concern.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Late scratch Saturday Bryant was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Pirates for undisclosed reasons, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact The 28-year-old was scheduled to bat leadoff and start at third base, but the lineup change was announced shortly before first pitch. No reason was given for his removal, though Bryant was dealing with a minor elbow issue earlier in the week. David Bote will take over at the hot corner for the Cubs.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Darvish shines as Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3
Yu Darvish pitched six shutout innings and Jason Heyward drove in two runs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh PiratesAUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs: The Kris Bryant triple play that wasn’t Why Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant's catch wasn't subject to review. When is a non-triple play a triple play? When an umpire says so...
JULY 31, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Final game of Cubs at Reds postponed because of rain
The final game of a four-game series between the Chicago Cubs and Reds in Cincinnati has been postponed because of rainJULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kris Bryant, Cubs Defeated by Sonny Gray, Reds as Mike Moustakas Homers The Chicago Cubs' three-game win streak is over. So is the Cincinnati Reds' four-game losing streak. The two National League Central rivals...
JULY 30, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Moustakas, Senzel homer in return, Reds beat Cubs 12-7
Mike Moustakas and Nick Senzel homered in their returns from a COVID-19 scare, Nick Castellanos added a grand slam, and the Cincinnati Reds ended a four-game losing streak by beati...JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray expected to start for the Reds against the Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds play the Chicago CubsJULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over Reds
Javier Báez homered twice, doubled and scored on a deft dive to the plate, Alec Mills went six solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs extended their strong opening surge, beating the...JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slow starts by Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel aren’t worrying Cubs manager David Ross yet The Chicago Cubs hope closer Craig Kimbrel and third baseman Kris Bryant will snap out of their early ruts.
JULY 29, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Dealing with minor elbow issue Bryant is dealing with a minor left elbow bruise that is keeping him out of Tuesday's lineup, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager David Ross revealed the reason for Bryant's absence from Tuesday's lineup, saying that Bryant just needed a day off as a precautionary measure. Ross and Bryant aren't concerned about the issue, and the third baseman isn't scheduled to undergo further testing at this time.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7
Anthony Rizzo homered for the third time, and the Chicago Cubs held on for an 8-7 victory over a Cincinnati Reds team coping with coronavirus uncertaintyJULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Trade Deadline 2020: Latest from Experts On J.D. Martinez, Kris Bryant, More Bats are cracking, balls are leaving the yard and pitchers are bringing the heat. Major League Baseball is back, and so is it's always enter...
JULY 27, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
Yelich, Smoak homer, tempers flare as Brewers beat Cubs 8-3
Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicag...JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yelich, Smoak homer, Brewers top Cubs 8-3 in testy matchup
Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicag...JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks goes 9; Rizzo HRs, sanitizes; Cubs beat Brew 3-0
Kyle Hendricks finished a three-hitter after new manager David Ross gave him one more batter, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on opening dayJULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With no crowds, Wrigleyville has different feel for Cubs
The Chicago Cubs were about to open their season at long last against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, and it sure sounded like a packed house at Wrigley FieldJULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
This Date in Baseball
This Date In Baseball for July 25, 2020JULY 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
4 takeaways from the Cubs’ 4-3 exhibition win over the Twins, including Kris Bryant coping with back stiffness and Anthony Rizzo returning with a home run On the same day Anthony Rizzo returned from lower back stiffness and homered in the first inning, Kris Bryant reported to Wrigley Field with...
JULY 23, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
