KYLE HENDRICKS NEWS

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks aims for first win of season in clash vs. Padres The Chicago Cubs shook off a brutal bullpen breakdown to even their three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.Next on their fix...

APRIL 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cubs host the Dodgers to start 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers meet the Cubs with 1-0 series lead

The Texas Rangers bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Chicago Cubs

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs' Kyle Hendricks is a rare breed and he's looking to build upon his bounce-back 2023 Hendricks wasn't exactly the same as he'd been pre-injury when he returned last year but he wasn't as close to done as it had felt before.

MARCH 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Healthy again, Hendricks enjoying normal Spring Training MESA, Ariz. -- It’s barely March but it’s already been a bright spring for Kyle Hendricks. The right-hander made his second Spring Training...

MARCH 4 • MLB.COM

Cubs exercise pitcher Kyle Hendricks' $16 million option and catcher Yan Gomes' $6 million option

Pitcher Kyle Hendricks’ $16 million option for 2024 was exercised Sunday by the Chicago Cubs, who also exercised a $6 million option on catcher Yan Gomes

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Cubs exercise $16.5 million option on Kyle Hendricks Sep 21, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (28) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates durin...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Club option picked up The Cubs exercised Hendricks' $16 million club option for 2024 on Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander posted a 4.78 ERA between the 2021 and 2022 campaigns, but he rebounded last season with a 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 93:27 K:BB in 137 innings. Hendricks will enter 2024 with a secure spot in the middle of Chicago's rotation, though his fantasy ceiling is capped by his low strikeout numbers.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What the options around Kyle Hendricks and Marcus Stroman mean for the Cubs The potential depth chart will allow the Cubs to focus on different areas, prioritizing Cody Bellinger as well as bullpen improvements.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Coughs up three runs Hendricks allowed three runs on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innings in Friday's loss to Milwaukee. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Hendricks turned in four shutout frames before stumbling in the fifth inning. He threw just 41 of 73 pitches for strikes and failed to complete at least five innings for the first time since Aug. 4. Hendricks registered a 4.39 ERA in five September starts and finished the 2023 season with a 3.74 ERA and a 93:27 K:BB through 137 frames.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As Kyle Hendricks prepares for a pivotal start tonight, weak contact is the basis of his success for the Chicago Cubs After a disastrous three-game sweep in Atlanta, the Cubs turn to Hendricks with their postseason hopes on life support Friday in Milwaukee,...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Chicago Cubs: RHP Kyle Hendricks faces pivotal start Friday Chicago Cubs veteran Kyle Hendricks' underlying numbers have been closer to his career norms after tough 2021 and 2022 seasons. He faces a b...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Takes loss Thursday Hendricks (6-8) allowed three runs (one earned) on seven hits across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Pirates. He walked two and struck out five.

Impact Hendricks pitched well enough, but the Cubs didn't score until the seventh inning and the veteran righty ended up with the loss. This was his first time covering at least six innings this month, and he lowered his season ERA to a solid 3.66. Hendricks has been his typical pitch-to-contact self this year with only 91 strikeouts across 132.2 innings, though he's still managed to be effective. He's in line to start again Wednesday against Atlanta on the road, which figures to be a challenging matchup.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in no-decision Hendricks allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

Impact Hendricks has pitched into the sixth inning without completing it in three straight starts. He's allowed 10 runs (nine earned) over 16.1 innings in that span, though he's also recorded a 12:2 K:BB in September. The right-hander has continued to provide decent but not outstanding work this year, posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 86:22 K:BB through 126.2 innings across 22 starts. He's lined up for a home start versus the Rockies in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Hendricks' comeback story with the Cubs is only just beginning Hendricks didn't just recover from an injury, he became the likely Game 2 starter in a postseason series for a much-improved Cubs team.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches sixth win Hendricks (6-7) allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk over 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Hendricks tossed four shutout frames before Arizona finally broke through with a run in the fifth inning. He coughed up five runs (four earned) against the Giants in his last start but had a streak of five straight appearances with three or fewer runs allowed prior to that. Over his last seven starts, Hendricks has registered a 3.15 ERA, dropping his season mark to 3.71 through 121.1 frames. His next outing is currently projected to be a rematch in Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs know they're good, what's at stake, embrace pressure of playoff race into October “We know who we have in this clubhouse. We’re going out there to win and make a late run in October,” Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks said.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kyle Hendricks, Cubs look to repeat magic against Giants Kyle Hendricks nearly tossed a no-hitter when he faced the San Francisco Giants earlier this season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kyle Hendricks, Cubs look to repeat magic against Giants Kyle Hendricks nearly tossed a no-hitter when he faced the San Francisco Giants earlier this season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sharp in no-decision Hendricks did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing one unearned run on four hits and two walks over six innings in a 3-2 win over the Brewers. He struck out six.

Impact Hendricks appeared poised for the win Wednesday, but a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch with two outs in the eighth inning tied the game 2-2, leaving the 33-year-old right-hander with a no-decision. Hendricks has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, though he's only been able to pick up one win in that span. He's 5-7 on the season with a 3.59 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 74:20 K:BB across 19 starts (110.1 innings). Hendricks is currently lined up for a home matchup with the Giants in his next outing.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns loss despite solid outing Hendricks (5-7) took the loss Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over 5.2 innings against the Pirates. He struck out four.

Impact Hendricks allowed a leadoff single by Ke'Bryan Hayes followed by a Bryan Reynolds double that eventually led to both Pirates runs but held the Bucs in check for the rest of his outing. The crafty vet now has a 3.13 ERA over his past four starts and holds a solid 3.80 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP and 68 strikeouts over 104.1 innings on the season. His next start is currently scheduled to take place in the friendly confines Wednesday against Milwaukee.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Hendricks reclaims classic form: 4 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs' 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals If ever the Cubs would need classic Kyle Hendricks it’ s now, in the thick of a playoff chase. Marcus Stroman’ s right rib cartilage fractur...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Looks sharp in fifth win Hendricks (5-6) allowed just one run on five hits across six innings to earn the win Sunday against the Royals. He walked one and struck out three.

Impact It was a pretty typical stat line for Hendricks, as the veteran did a good job of controlling the Kansas City lineup even without a ton of strikeouts. The righty now has a solid 3.83 ERA this season, though he has only 64 strikeouts in 98.1 innings of work. Fantasy managers can still use Hendricks in the right spots, but they'll just need to look elsewhere for strikeouts. He lines up to take the mound again Friday against Pittsburgh, which looks like a promising matchup.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs takeaways: No easy wins, Kyle Hendricks looks strong and Suzuki steps up Hendricks is pitching well but has areas for improvement and Suzuki is showing that a little time off for a mental reset can work wonders.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kyle Hendricks, Cubs do enough to edge Royals Kyle Hendricks allowed one run while pitching into the seventh, and Seiya Suzuki and Miguel Amaya each homered, then the Chicago Cubs held o...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM