MATT DUFFY NEWS

Retreats to bench Duffy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Duffy will take a seat after he started each of the past six games while going 8-for-24 with two home runs, a stolen base, six RBI and four runs. David Bote's recent return from the injured list could limit Duffy's opportunities at second base moving forward, but the 30-year-old ability to play all four infield spots should allow him to hold down at least a semi-regular spot in the Chicago lineup.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miley goes 7, Castellanos and India homer as Reds stop Cubs

Wade Miley pitched seven effective innings, Nick Castellanos homered and the Cincinnati Reds got a sorely needed victory, topping the Chicago Cubs 4-3

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in five runs Duffy went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a solo home run and a steal in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Pirates.

Impact Duffy hit both home runs in consecutive innings. He led off the second with a solo shot and then took Wil Crowe deep for a second time in the third for a grand slam. The 30-year-old later notched his third hit of the day in the eighth and stole second for his fifth steal of the year. Duffy now has multi-hit efforts in three of his last four games and is slashing .269/.346/.337 with three homers, 20 RBI, 34 runs scored and 20:48 BB:K over 234 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays riding high entering big series in New York

The Toronto Blue Jays have won four in a row entering their big series this week in New York against the Yankees

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwindel, Cubs suddenly can't stop winning Matt Duffy and Frank Schwindel hit grand slams, and the party continued at Wrigley Field as the Cubs beat Pittsbirgh 11-8 for their sixth st...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Schwindel's grand slam lifts Cubs over Pirates 11-8

Frank Schwindel hit a go-ahead grand slam, Matt Duffy homered twice, including a grand slam, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Pittsburgh Pirates for an 11-8 win

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Duffy (neck) is starting Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Duffy was removed from Wednesday's lineup due to neck stiffness, but he'll return to the starting nine a day later. Across his last four starts, the 30-year-old has gone 3-for-12 with five runs, two walks and four strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson expected to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh

The Cubs will roll out Keegan Thompson to the mound Thursday and the Pirates will give Mitch Keller the start

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schwindel homers, Cubs shut down Twins hitters in 3-0 win

Frank Schwindel hit a three-run homer and a pair of Chicago Cubs pitchers combined on a two-hitter in a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with neck stiffness Duffy was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Twins with right neck stiffness.

Impact Duffy was slated to start at second base and bat fifth, but he was instead removed from the lineup due to the injury. It's unclear if the 30-year-old will be available off the bench for manager David Ross.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwindel, Happ homer; Cubs hold on to beat Twins 3-1

Frank Schwindel homered for the second straight game, Ian Happ added a towering homer into the third deck, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting again Sunday Duffy will start at second base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Duffy is starting at the keystone for the third straight game and this figures to be the norm for a while, with David Bote (ankle) landing on the injured list Saturday. Duffy hasn't done a ton at the plate this year with a .640 OPS and one home run in 69 games, but the uptick in playing time at least gives him a little boost in fantasy value.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs scratch INF David Bote after he gets hurt during BP

Cubs infielder David Bote has been scratched after he sprained his right ankle during batting practice

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench for nightcap Duffy isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Duffy was in the lineup for Wednesday's matinee and went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop and bat eighth in the second game of the twin bill.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

McMahon goes deep in 10th, Rox split long twinbill with Cubs

Ryan McMahon lofted a two-run homer in the 10th inning, Brendan Rodgers followed with a two-run double that gave him five RBIs for the game, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to bea...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Monday's lineup Duffy isn't starting Monday against Colorado.

Impact Duffy drew starts in each of the last four contests but went just 1-for-10 with an RBI and four strikeouts across his last three appearances. Andrew Romine will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández strikes out eight; Royals batter Cubs 9-1

Andrew Benintendi drove in three runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 9-1 for a sweep of their weekend series

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting at second Sunday Duffy is starting at second base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact With David Bote getting a day off, Duffy will slide in at the keystone. Duffy is more or less occupying Bote's old role, as the former now gives the team depth at multiple spots across the infield with Bote settling into a steadier role at second. The uneven playing time puts a cap on Duffy's fantasy value, and he's only mustered one home run and 13 RBI in 63 games this year, so he hasn't been the most exciting option to date.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic takes no-hitter into 7th, Royals beat Cubs 4-2

Kris Bubic carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies two hits Monday Duffy went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Duffy moved up to the leadoff spot after batting cleanup Sunday, and he continued his steady production at the plate lately, as he's now batting 11-for-33 over his last 10 games. The 30-year-old should keep getting regular playing time with the likes of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez no longer filling the Chicago infield.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Handling near-everyday role Duffy is starting at third base and batting cleanup Sunday against the Marlins.

Impact After sitting out Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins, Duffy is back in the lineup at the hot corner for the fifth time in six games. Manager David Ross has shown a willingness to rotate Patrick Wisdom between the two corner-infield spots and left field of late, which should allow all of Wisdom, Duffy and Frank Schwindel to hold down near-everyday roles for the time being. Duffy is batting .196 with one stolen base, zero RBI and seven runs since being reinstated from the injured list July 23.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes fans 10 straight to tie record, Brewers rip Cubs 10-0

Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes struck out 10 consecutive batters, tying the major league record and leading the Brewers past the Chicago Cubs 10-0

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers' Burnes strikes out 10 in a row, ties MLB record

Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes struck out 10 straight batters, tying the major league record, against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits after three straight starts Duffy is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Brewers.

Impact Duffy had started each of the past three games at third base, going 3-for-12 with a walk, a run and a stolen base. The Cubs are deploying Frank Schwindel and Patrick Wisdom at first and third base, respectively, in the series opener with Milwaukee, and manager David Ross is expected to favor those two at the corner-infield spots for the time being. Duffy's ability to play second base and left field should create other pathways to playing time.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10

Brian Goodwin led off the 10th inning with a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox regrouped after Craig Kimbrel blew a three-run lead against his former team to beat the rebuil...

AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS