MAY 25, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
MATT DUFFY #9 - THIRD BASEMAN - TEXAS RANGERS
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Sahadev Sharma: Matt Duffy goes to 10-day IL retro to May 23... - The Athletic Matt Duffy goes to 10-day IL retro to May 23 with lower back tightness. Infielder Patrick Wisdom has his contract selected from Iowa and Jas...
Baez's HR in 10th leads Cubs to 2-1 win over Cardinals
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Out Sunday with tight back Cubs manager David Ross said Duffy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to "low back tightness," Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ross seemed to suggest Duffy's injury is a day-to-day concern, so the 30-year-old could be available off the bench and may be ready to rejoin the lineup following Monday's team off day. Duffy has been an unsung hero for the Cubs this season, batting .278 with a home run and three stolen bases across 106 plate appearances.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Duffy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Impact David Bote will step in at third base in place of Duffy, who has emerged as a regular at the position while Kris Bryant has taken on more work in the outfield over the past few weeks. Duffy had started in each of the Cubs' previous eight games, going 8-for-33 with a home run, a double, five RBI and five runs over that stretch.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
What's behind Matt Duffy’s reemergence with the Cubs? 'He is a pretty darn good player'' After bouncing around the last couple of years, Matt Duffy has found a home with the Cubs, who value his ability to make contact.
MAY 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pops first homer Duffy went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI in Saturday's 9-8 extra-inning loss to the Tigers.
Impact His first long ball of the season came off Alex Lange in the fifth inning, giving the Cubs a 7-6 lead -- the third of four leads on the day that would eventually slip through their fingers. Duffy continues to see consistent playing time in May, slashing .282/.310/.436 in 42 plate appearances on the month, but he'll need to keep hitting to avoid falling into a bench role now that the team's roster is mostly healthy.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Duffy drives in 5 runs, but the Chicago Cubs fall to the Detroit Tigers 9-8 in 10 innings for their 4th loss in 5 games Matt Duffy homered and drove in a career-high-tying five runs and Anthony Rizzo had three RBIs, but the Chicago Cubs lost to the Detroit Tig...
MAY 16, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs can't capitalize on Duffy's heroics The Cubs' offense did what it could to bail out its pitching counterparts on a tough day in Detroit. But the North Siders could not hold on...
MAY 16, 2021 • MLB.COM
Castro's hit in 10th gives Tigers 9-8 win over Cubs
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Bieber extends own MLB strikeout record, Indians beat Cubs
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Anderson solid, Pirates hold on, end Cubs' 5-game win string
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Batting leadoff Sunday Duffy is starting at third base and batting first in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Duffy delivered a go-ahead single off the bench Saturday, and he'll be rewarded with a start and leadoff duties in the series finale. The 30-year-old has seen more regular playing time at third with Kris Bryant shifting to the outfield to cover for Ian Happ (ribs). Duffy is slashing .309/.418/.364 through 55 at-bats, so he's making a case for continued playing time even after Happ returns from the injured list.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs defeat Pirates, 3-2, notching 5th consecutive win as Matt Duffy and Jayson Heyward lead late rally CHICAGO — Matt Duffy’s seventh inning RBI single sent the Cubs to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday before a crowd of 10,343 at...
MAY 9, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Duffy’s pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2 Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy had a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings for his first...
MAY 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Duffy's pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2
Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy had a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings for his first major league victory and the Chicago Cub...MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Davies, Pederson lead Cubs over Pirates 3-2, 4th win in row
Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2, extending...MAY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rizzo hits winning single in 11th, Cubs beat Dodgers 6-5
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Starting Sunday Duffy is starting at third base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Reds.
Impact Duffy will be making his second start of the weekend series, as the Cubs have been using Kris Bryant in the outfield more frequently with Joc Pederson (wrist) on the injured list. Pederson is traveling with the team but has yet to be activated, so Duffy should continue to have some short-term fantasy value with the elevated playing time. He's slashing .275/.408/.300 through 40 at-bats this season.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Duffy is finding success with the Chicago Cubs after injuries bounced him around MLB — and gave him a new perspective on being a big-leaguer. Matt Duffy has gone from seldom starter in a bench role to regular starter at third base for the Chicago Cubs. The injuries Duffy has endure...
APRIL 30, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs' Rizzo gets a good laugh after striking out Freeman
Freddie Freeman loved facing Anthony Rizzo in a lopsided gameAPRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Braves hit 5 homers, pound Hendricks, Cubs 10-0
Marcell Ozuna homered in a four-run first inning, Huascar Ynoa pitched 5 1/3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves went deep five times to beat the Chicago Cubs 10-0 for their thir...APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs beat Mets 4-3 on Heyward's single in 10th
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Records three hits in big win Duffy went 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 16-4 win over the Mets.
Impact Duffy was making just his second start of the season and made the most out of the opportunity in the easy win. The 30-year-old is still behind the likes of David Bote and Eric Sogard in the pecking order at second base, and Kris Bryant has third locked down most days, so Duffy will have to find ways to contribute with limited playing time.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez hits slam, Cubs get boost from Mets errors in 16-4 romp
Javier Báez hit a grand slam and the Chicago Cubs took advantage of a season-high four errors by the New York Mets in a 16-4 romp on a chilly night at Wrigley FieldAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs hit by 4 more pitches, Braves hold on in 9th to win 5-2
Kyle Wright plunked four Cubs batters but still left with the lead after a last-minute call-up, Will Smith stranded the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Atlan...APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
