Cubs try to sweep 2-game series against the White Sox
The Chicago Cubs will look to sweep a two-game series against the Chicago White Sox on SundayMAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICHAEL RUCKER
Cubs visit the White Sox to start 2-game series
The Chicago White Sox begin a two-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on SaturdayMAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs face the Reds with 2-1 series lead
The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Cincinnati RedsMAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Reds
The Chicago Cubs visit the Cincinnati Reds trying to extend a four-game road winning streakMAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Advancing through throwing program Cubs manager David Ross said Tuesday that Rucker (toe) is progressing through a throwing program, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Rucker was placed on the 15-day injured list last Thursday after he was diagnosed with turf toe, but his ability to resume throwing a few days after being deactivated suggests that he'll be inactive for only a brief period of time. Prior to landing on the shelf, the 28-year-old righty worked 15 innings out of the Cubs bullpen and submitted a 4.20 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs visit the Reds on 3-game road win streak
The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Cincinnati Reds looking to continue a three-game road winning streakMAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds take on the Cubs in first of 4-game series
The Cincinnati Reds begin a four-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on MondayMAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks visit the Cubs on 3-game road win streak
The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the road against the Chicago Cubs looking to prolong a three-game road winning streakMAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks play the Cubs after Rojas' 3-home run game
The Arizona Diamondbacks meet the Chicago Cubs after Josh Rojas hit three home runs on Friday in a 10-6 win over the CubsMAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks face the Cubs leading series 1-0
The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Chicago Cubs with a 1-0 series leadMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zac Gallen, Daulton Varsho lead Diamondbacks past Cubs 3-1
Zac Gallen pitched five effective innings, Daulton Varsho homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks stopped a six-game slide with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago CubsMAY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs activate pitcher Marcus Stroman from COVID-19 list
The Chicago Cubs have activated right-hander Marcus Stroman from the COVID-19 injured listMAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Placed on injured list Rucker was placed on the 15-day injured list due to turf toe Thursday, retroactive to May 17, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Rucker has made eight relief appearances for the Cubs this year, and he's posted a 4.20 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 15 innings. The right-hander will be sidelined until at least early June due to his toe injury, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return once he's first eligible.
MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0
Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirat...MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buehler stars in 100th career start as Dodgers sweep Cubs
Walker Buehler pitched seven sparkling innings in his 100th career start, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 7-1 for their sixth consecutive victoryMAY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes out six Saturday Rucker allowed two runs on two hits across two innings of relief in Saturday's loss to the Brewers. He walked two and struck out six.
Impact A two-run home run by Rowdy Tellez in the fifth inning put a damper on Rucker's day, but he was otherwise fantastic in recording all six of his outs via strikeout. The righty has 10 strikeouts across eight innings this season and had 30 punchouts in 28.1 innings last year, so he has shown the ability to miss bats at the MLB level.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suzuki homers to extend hot start, Cubs beat Rockies 6-4
Seiya Suzuki hit his fourth home run, extending an impressive start to his major league career, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 6-4APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs notes: Michael Rucker's delayed debut and how Willson Contreras 'fell in love' with back-picking Michael Rucker gave the Chicago Cubs what they needed to help save a bullpen that will likely will be challenged at Coors Field.
APRIL 14, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs place RHP Alec Mills on 10-day IL with back injury
The Chicago Cubs have placed right-hander Alec Mills, left-hander Wade Miley and shortstop Andrelton Simmons on the 10-day injured listAPRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely to make roster Rucker seems likely to secure an Opening Day bullpen spot with the Cubs, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rucker appeared in 20 games with the Cubs last season, and although he posted an inflated 6.99 ERA and 1.52 WHIP, his 30 strikeouts across 28.1 innings does show some promise. The righty is unlikely to be a high-leverage arm, but he can give Chicago multiple innings out of the bullpen and may snag a few cheap wins here and there.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up first MLB save Rucker retired the final batter of the game to earn the save in Sunday's win over the Brewers.
Impact Rucker only needed to throw two pitches to record his first career MLB save, though it certainly wasn't stress free, as he entered the game with the bases loaded and the Cubs holding a 6-4 lead. Rucker got the nod due to the struggles of Rowan Wick, who allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while retiring just two batters. Wick should still be the Chicago's primary closer moving forward, though it's encouraging that Rucker was trusted in a high-pressure situation.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers
Patrick Wisdom set a Cubs rookie record with his 27th homer, hitting a three-run drive that capped a five-run comeback in the eighth inning and sent Chicago over the Milwaukee Brew...SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper homers, rallies Phils from 7 down in 17-8 win vs Cubs
Bryce Harper had three hits, drove a three-run homer and had four RBIs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 17-8 win over the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bryant cheered in Wrigley return, Giants win 5th in row
Kris Bryant drew a pair of standing ovations in his return to Wrigley Field, then Evan Longoria and Brandon Belt homered in the seventh inning to send the San Francisco Giants over...SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows six runs Monday Rucker allowed six runs on four hits across two innings of relief in Monday's loss to the Reds. He walked two and struck out four.
Impact The four strikeouts are about the only silver lining for Rucker, who was otherwise hit hard by Cincinnati in a 14-5 romp for the Reds. The 27-year-old has struggled with a 9.26 ERA across 11.2 innings of work since getting the call to the majors at the end of July, and he's only a low-leverage option for the Cubs at this point.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
