MATTHEW BOYD NEWS

Falls to Padres Boyd (1-2) took the loss Wednesday against San Diego, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact It was a solid outing overall for Boyd, though he ran into trouble in the third inning, where the Padres tallied two runs on three hits and a walk. While he's now dropped back-to-back decisions, the 34-year-old Boyd has gotten off to a strong start with the Cubs, pitching to a 2.01 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB through his first four outings (22.1 innings). The left-hander will look to get back in the win column in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next week against the Dodgers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tatis and Machado each drive in 2 runs as the Padres beat the Cubs 4-2

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado each drove in two runs and Nick Pivetta pitched six strong innings for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 to take two of three...

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres and Cubs meet with series tied 1-1

The San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs hand Padres 1st loss in 12 home games, 2-1 on Hoerner's triple in the 10th

Nico Hoerner’s triple leading off the 10th inning drove in automatic runner Dansby Swanson, and the Chicago Cubs beat San Diego 2-1

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2025 MLB power rankings: One surprise for all 30 teams

As we get to our second week of power rankings, which feature a bevy of National League teams at the top, here are more early surprises for...

6 DAYS AGO

Settles for quality start Friday Boyd (1-1) took the loss Friday as the Cubs fell 3-0 to the Dodgers, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out seven.

Impact The veteran lefty was locked in a scoreless pitchers' duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto through five innings, but a Tommy Edman three-run homer in the sixth accounted for all of the game's scoring and stuck Boyd with his first runs, and first loss, of 2025. He left the mound after 98 pitches (58 strikes), and Boyd's has an impressive beginning to his Cubs tenure, posting a 1.59 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 17:7 K:BB through 17 innings. He'll look for his third straight quality start in his next trip to the mound, which lines up to come on the road next week in San Diego.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Yamamoto tosses 2-hit ball over 6 innings and Edman hits 3-run homer as Dodgers beat Cubs 3-0

Yoshinobu Yamamoto scattered two hits over six innings, Tommy Edman snapped a scoreless tie with a three-run homer in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-...

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs offense stymied by Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto in 3-0 loss Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd held the Dodgers to three runs through six innings.

APRIL 12 • SUNTIMES.COM

Dodgers look to keep home win streak going, host the Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago Cubs looking to continue a six-game home winning streak

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd's slider and changeup are working in harmony after a yearslong push-and-pull Boyd has yet to allow a run through two starts as a Cub. He's set to pitch the series opener in LA on Friday.

APRIL 10 • SUNTIMES.COM

Blanks Friars for first win Boyd (1-0) picked up the win Saturday as the Cubs cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Padres, allowing five hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact Luis Arraez was the only San Diego hitter who was close to being a thorn in the southpaw's side, lacing a one-out double in the first inning and advancing to third base in the sixth on a double play after getting hit by a pitch to lead off the frame. Boyd left him stranded each time, however. He's now begun his Cubs tenure with 11 scoreless innings over two starts with a 10:4 K:BB, but Boyd will have a tough time keeping his ERA unblemished in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next weekend against the Dodgers.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Friars for first win Boyd (1-0) picked up the win Saturday as the Cubs cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Padres, allowing five hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact Luis Arraez was the only San Diego hitter who was close to being a thorn in the southpaw's side, lacing a one-out double in the first inning and advancing to third base in the sixth on a double play after getting hit by a pitch to lead off the frame. Boyd left him stranded each time, however. He's now begun his Cubs tenure with 11 scoreless innings over two starts with a 10:4 K:BB, but Boyd will have a tough time keeping his ERA unblemished in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next weekend against the Dodgers.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Kelly homers as the Cubs beat the Padres 7-1 for their 5th straight win

Carson Kelly homered and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-1 for their fifth consecutive win

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs turn to Matthew Boyd in bid for series win vs. Padres After handing the visiting San Diego Padres their first loss of the season on Friday, the Chicago Cubs will look to clinch the weekend serie...

APRIL 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

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APRIL 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

What Matthew Boyd Said After Cubs Bullpen Blows Lead to Diamondbacks Matthew Boyd shares his thoughts after the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen blows the lead to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MARCH 31 • SACBEE.COM

What Matthew Boyd Said After Cubs Bullpen Blows Lead to Diamondbacks Matthew Boyd shares his thoughts after the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen blows the lead to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MARCH 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Solid Cubs debut Boyd did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing four hits and three walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out five.

Impact Boyd managed to navigate his way through traffic but managed to post five scoreless innings in his Cubs debut. The left-hander would depart with a lead, but the Chicago bullpen proceeded to cough up 10 runs over the final three innings to leave Boyd with a no-decision. Boyd was solid in eight starts with Cleveland after returning from Tommy John surgery last season, posting a 2.72 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP and 46 strikeouts over 39.2 innings.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks rally for 8 runs in the eighth to beat the Cubs 10-6, split 4-game series

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a game-tying, two-run homer, Josh Naylor had the go-ahead RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks used an eight-run eighth inning to rally past the Chicago...

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs face the Diamondbacks with 2-1 series lead

The Chicago Cubs play the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 2-1 series lead

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

There's no easy answers for slowing down rising level of pitching injuries at all levels of baseball

Figuring out a cause for the skyrocketing number of arm injuries among pitchers is easy

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs Pitcher Named X-Factor for 2025 Pitcher Matthew Boyd is a potential X-factor for the Chicago Cubs, meaning he could be the deciding factor in the outcome of the 2025 season...

MARCH 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wraps up spring slate Boyd allowed three runs on six hits across 5.2 innings in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics. He walked one and struck out three.

Impact It was an uneven start for Boyd, who served up a pair of Oakland home runs. However, the veteran southpaw also had his longest outing of the spring, which is a positive step for a player who has dealt with numerous injuries the past few years. Boyd is in line to serve as the Cubs' No. 4 starter this season and projects to make his debut next Sunday against the Diamondbacks on the road. If healthy, he could be a sneaky fantasy option, though Chicago will likely monitor the 34-year-old's workload closely.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

NL Central Preview: Brewers looking to hold off Cubs and Reds at top of division

Christian Yelich and Milwaukee won the NL Central each of the past two seasons

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Go Cubs Go' plays at Tokyo Dome after Cubs' 4-2 win. Up next: Opening day vs. Dodgers. TOKYO - Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd stays focused on checking all the boxes. Keeping his d...

MARCH 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM