MARCUS STROMAN NEWS

Sharp in Friday's win Stroman (2-0) picked up the win in Friday's 2-0 victory over the Rangers, allowing two hits and three walks over six innings while striking out six.

Impact The right-hander fired 52 of 89 pitches for strikes in another strong performance, and after blanking the Brewers on Opening Day, Stroman is now the first Cubs pitcher to begin a season with two straight starts of at least six scoreless innings since Mike Bielecki in 1991. Stroman isn't known as a big strikeout pitcher, but he'll take a 14:6 K:BB through 12 innings into his next outing, likely to come at home next week against the Mariners.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

After sluggish start in 2022, Marcus Stroman has earned the right to lead this rotation Stroman had an 8.58 ERA after his first three starts last season. He's thrown 12 scoreless innings with 14 strikeouts to start this season.

APRIL 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stroman pitches 6 innings as Cubs blank Texas Rangers 2-0

Marcus Stroman pitched six sparkling innings and Cody Bellinger hit a go-ahead RBI single, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 2-0

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs play the Rangers in first of 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs start a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs-Reds postponed Stroman and the Cubs won't play Wednesday against the Reds after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cincinnati.

Impact The two teams will make up the postponed game as part of a split doubleheader Sept. 1. Assuming Stroman didn't go through too extensive of a warmup before Wednesday's game was ultimately postponed, he shouldn't have to be pushed back in the rotation and will likely start the Cubs' next contest Friday versus the Rangers at Wrigley Field.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds and Cubs play with series tied 1-1

The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs play on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marcus Stroman hit with first-ever pitch clock violation Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman made major league history Thursday, becoming the first player ever to be hit with a pitch clock vio...

MARCH 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Marcus Stroman, Rafael Devers commit MLB’s first pitch-clock violations

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman committed MLBs first pitch-clock violation in the third inning against the Brewers.

MARCH 30, 2023

Shines on Opening Day Stroman (1-0) struck out eight batters and allowed three hits over six scoreless innings while earning the win Thursday against the Brewers.

Impact Things looked a little dicey early on in the game for Stroman as he struggled with control issues and found himself in a bases-loaded scenario in the third inning. However, he was able to force a double-play to get out of it and cruised for another three innings. Stroman projected to be unspectacular in 2023, but a few more similar outings could put his name into fantasy relevancy.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson, Stroman help Cubs beat Brewers 4-0 on opening day

Dansby Swanson had three hits in his Chicago Cubs debut and Marcus Stroman worked six scoreless innings, breezing past baseball’s first pitch-clock violation on his way to a 4-0 vi...

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB opening day has 14 clock violations, stolen base spike

Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman committed Major League Baseball’s first pitch-clock violation in the third inning of an opening day game against the Milwaukee Brewers

MARCH 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs host the Brewers in the season opener

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers for the season opener

MARCH 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs' Marcus Stroman sharp in last start before Opening Day Stroman said his slider felt the best it has all spring.

MARCH 25, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Starting Opening Day Stroman announced via his Twitter account that he will start Opening Day for the Cubs against the Brewers next Thursday

Impact Stroman will get the ball against Corbin Burnes for the opener. The right-handed Stroman was limited to just 138.2 innings in 2022, but he pitched relatively well in his 25 starts with a 3.50 ERA and 119:36 K:BB ratio. Stroman will never be a fantasy ace because he doesn't miss enough bats, but he should again be a solid if unspectacular option in 2023.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How to bet on Team USA at 2023 World Baseball Classic

FOX Sports MLB betting analyst Edward Egros says there's a bet with a lower payout that may be more enticing for U.S. bettors at the WBC.

MARCH 5, 2023

In line for Opening Day start Stroman should be in line to start for the Cubs on Opening Day after pitching in the World Baseball Classic, though Chicago manager David Ross hasn't set his rotation in stone, Ton...

Impact With Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) on the shelf, Stroman is the natural candidate to lead Chicago's rotation to begin the season. The righty will pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic before returning to the Cubs. He registered a solid 3.50 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 2022, though he only struck out 119 batters across 138.2 innings. That's in line with his career norms, as Stroman has never been a huge source of strikeouts.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: Dominican Republic favorite to win it all

With a key player opting out for Team USA, the Dominican Republic is the new WBC pretournament betting favorite at FOX Bet.

MARCH 2, 2023

'Sanker gonna be sankin': The origin story of Marcus Stroman's defining pitch Stroman got the start in the Cubs’ spring training opener Satruday against the Giants.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Gets nod for Cactus League opener Stroman will start for the Cubs in their Cactus League opener Saturday against the Giants, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Stroman will probably also get the nod on Opening Day of the regular season with Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) ticketed for an early IL stint. Stroman signed a three-year, $71 million free-agent contract with Chicago in December 2021 and went on to register a solid 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 119:36 K:BB over 138.2 innings (25 starts) in the first year of that deal.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to lead rotation Stroman figures to begin the season as the Cubs' No. 1 starter with Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) likely opening the year on the injured list, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The...

Impact Stroman may have been the No. 1 starter even with Hendricks healthy, but the latter's shoulder injury should cement things. The Cubs did add Jameson Taillon in the offseason, but he figures to slot in as the No. 2 starter. Stroman finished 2022 with a 3.50 ERA and 119 strikeouts across 138.2 innings in his first season in Chicago.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: Three WBC futures bets to make now

FOX Bet has released World Baseball Classic odds, and MLB betting analyst Edward Egros offers up his three best futures bets to make now.

JANUARY 20, 2023

2024 MLB free agents: Who are the best non-Shohei Ohtani pitchers available?

Shohei Ohtani is arguably the best pitcher set to be in the 2024 MLB free-agent class. Which other notable hurlers could hit the market?

JANUARY 18, 2023

Cubs, LHP Smyly finalize $19 million, 2-year contract

The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly have finalized a $19 million, two-year contract

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS