PATRICK WISDOM NEWS

Lands on IL The Cubs placed Wisdom (wrist) on the injured list Wednesday without a designation, an indication that he's been deactivated from reasons related to COVID-19, Meghan Montemurro of...

Impact Wisdom had missed the Cubs' last two games with a sore right wrist, but that doesn't seem to be the reason behind his shutdown. Since the Cubs selected Trent Giambrone's contract from Triple-A Iowa, Wisdom was most likely placed on the COVID-19-related IL, which would open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Giambrone. While Wisdom could have an outside chance to be reinstated at some point before the Cubs' final four games of the campaign if his placement on the IL was precautionary rather than the result of a positive test, his 2021 campaign is most likely over. The 30-year-old should earn some National League Rookie of the Year votes after he hit .231 with 28 home runs, 61 RBI, 54 runs and four stolen bases across 374 plate appearances for Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Roansy Contreras

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Tuesday Wisdom (wrist) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Wisdom was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to right wrist soreness, and he'll be out of the starting nine for a second straight game. Matt Duffy will shift to third base while David Bote starts at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Keller expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts Chicago

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Mitch Keller

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sweet! Cardinals win 16th in row, go ahead in 9th, top Cubs

Make it a very sweet 16 for the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched with wrist soreness Wisdom was scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Cardinals due to right wrist soreness.

Impact Wisdom was slated to start at third base but was pulled from the lineup due to the wrist issue. It's unclear if he'll be available off the bench, and he'll have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing additional time. Matt Duffy was set to sit Sunday but will instead start at the hot corner.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Launches home run Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Wisdom went hitless in the first game of Friday' twin bill but connected on a two-strike fastball in the first inning of the second game, sending it 453 feet to center field. The long ball was his 28th of the year as he's making a late push for the National League Rookie of the Year award. The 29-year-old is slashing .233/.304/.522 with 28 home runs, 61 RBI, 54 runs scored, four steals and 30:151 BB:K over 369 plate appearances. His power is clear as day, although his 40.9 strikeout rate is limiting his potential at the plate.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cards match record with 14th straight win, rip Cubs 12-4

The surging St. Louis Cardinals emphatically matched a team record with their 14th straight win, pounding the Chicago Cubs 12-4 in the second game of a doubleheader behind Tyler O’...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in two, hit by two pitches Wisdom went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base Tuesday in the Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Twins. He was also struck by two pitches.

Impact Wisdom's sky-high strikeout rate (40.3 percent) and modest walk rate (8.2 percent) have limited him to an unimpressive .308 on-base percentage on the season, but he did his part to raise that mark by reaching base three times. He'll remain in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, batting third and starting at third base.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gordon homers, 4 Twins get 3 hits, Minnesota tops Cubs 9-5

Nick Gordon hit a two-run homer and two singles, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets new team rookie homer record Wisdom went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's win over the Brewers.

Impact It was a game of highs and lows for Wisdom, as the 30-year-old struck out four times, but he also connected for his 27th home run of the season with two runners on in the eighth inning. In doing so, Wisdom set a new team rookie home run record, surpassing the 26 long balls hit by Kris Bryant back in 2015. Considering Wisdom came into the year with four career home runs in 43 games at the MLB level, the power surge has been quite the pleasant surprise.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'We needed that' -- Wisdom breaks record MILWAUKEE -- The baseball launched by Patrick Wisdom rolled to a stop on a ledge in the black backdrop in center field at American Family Fi...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

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

Brewers clinch 4th straight playoff berth with win vs Cubs

Manny Piña homered twice, Eduardo Escobar and Jace Peterson also connected, and the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their fourth straight postseason berth with a 6-4 victory over the Ch...

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 Cubs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Wisdom ties Kris Bryant's rookie home run record with the Chicago Cubs: 'Pretty good company for a guy that wasn't even on the radar' Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom never thought a late-May call up would culminate in tying a notable franchise record.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against Phillies

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Wednesday while the Phillies are expected to counter with Ranger Suarez

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ties team rookie homer record Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Wisdom hadn't gone deep yet this month but snapped that streak Tuesday with his 26th home run of the season. In doing so, the 30-year-old tied Kris Bryant's team rookie record set in 2015. Wisdom isn't your typical rookie after mostly toiling in the minors the past nine years, but he's made the most of his opportunity with the Cubs. He should continue to see regular playing time and has a shot to reach the 30-homer plateau, which seemed unthinkable before the season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom, Rivas homer as Cubs beat fading Phillies 6-3

Patrick Wisdom and Alfonso Rivas hit back-to-back homers for the Chicago Cubs in a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Flores homers, Giants beat Cubs 6-5 for 7th straight win

Wilmer Flores homered and drove in three runs, Kris Bryant scored two against his former team, and the San Francisco Giants hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 for their season-hi...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Sunday Wisdom will sit Sunday against San Francisco.

Impact Wisdom has fallen into a slump recently, going 2-for-28 at the plate over his last eight games. Matt Duffy will take over at third base.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giants to take on Cubs on the road

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Friday while the Giants have yet to decide who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heyward's walk-off HR in 10th gives Cubs 4-1 win over Reds

Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds for their eighth victory in nine games

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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

Gray, Reds to face Steele, Cubs

The Cubs are expected to send Justin Steele to the mound Monday and the Reds plan to give Sonny Gray the start

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS