RAFAEL ORTEGA NEWS

Estrada, Flores homer in late innings, Giants beat Cubs 4-2

Thairo Estrada homered in the seventh, Wilmer Flores connected in the eighth and the San Francisco Giants held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

India's hit in 9th gives Reds 4-3 win over Cubs

Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reyes, Hoerner help Cubs beat Blue Jays 7-5, avoid sweep

Franmil Reyes homered, Nico Hoerner drove in a pair of runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5 to avoid a three-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras hits 2 homers, Cubs outlast contending O's 3-2

Willson Contreras hit a pair of homers, Adrian Sampson pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Monday Ortega isn't starting Monday's game against Washington.

Impact Although right-hander Josiah Gray is starting for the Nationals on Monday, Ortega will retreat to the bench for the third time in the last four games. Christopher Morel is taking over in center field while Zach McKinstry starts at third base.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Ortega isn't starting Saturday's game against the Reds.

Impact Although right-hander Graham Ashcraft is on the mound Saturday, Ortega will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Nelson Velazquez is starting in center field and batting eighth.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Ortega is out of the lineup for Thursday's Field of Dreams Game versus the Reds.

Impact Ortega went 1-for-12 with two RBI, a run and a stolen base while starting the past three games, and he'll take a seat Thursday with southpaw Nick Lodolo pitching for Cincinnati. Christopher Morel will shift to center field and bat ninth.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals

Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a four-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over power-hitting rookie Joey Meneses and the Washington Nationals 4-2

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Meneses hits 2-run HR in 8th as Nationals beat Cubs 6-5

Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz went deep twice and the Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Chic...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Sunday Ortega is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Ortega is 5-for-15 with a double, two walks and a run through four games in August and will take a seat for the series finale. He started the past two games in center field, but Nelson Velazquez will receive the nod Sunday.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 Ortega isn't starting the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Ortega went 3-for-5 with a double during the first game of Thursday's doubleheader but will head to the bench since left-hander Jose Quintana is on the mound for the nightcap. Willson Contreras is serving as the designated hitter while P.J. Higgins starts behind the plate.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright, reunited with Molina, hurls Cards past Cubs 6-0

Adam Wainwright pitched seven spotless innings with longtime catcher Yadier Molina back behind the plate, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Ortega is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at San Francisco.

Impact Lefty Carlos Rodon is pitching for the Giants, so Ortega will hit the bench for the second straight game. Nelson Velazquez will start in center field for Chicago.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Ortega isn't starting Thursday against the Giants.

Impact Left-hander Alex Wood is starting for the Giants on Thursday, so Ortega is getting a day off after he went 3-for-8 with a solo home run and a stolen base over the last two games. Nelson Velazquez will start in center field and bat ninth.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs eighth steal Ortega went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact The 31-year-old has three hits in the last two games, including a solo homer Monday, as he shows small signs of emerging from a deep slump. Ortega has only eight hits in total in July, slashing .154/.262/.269 through 19 games on the month, and what little fantasy value he's supplied has come from his legs as he's stolen three of his eight bags on the year.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Ortega went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. He was also caught stealing.

Impact Ortega led off in this one and managed his fifth home run of the season in the third inning. The left-handed hitting outfielder is still sitting regularly against southpaws, with the likes of Christopher Morel and Nelson Velazquez gobbling up more starts on those occasions. Ortega can still deliver some fantasy value versus righties, however, as he has an .802 OPS against them since 2020.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner's double sends streaking Cubs past Pirates 3-2

Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 for their fifth straight win

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting versus lefty Ortega will sit Sunday against the Phillies.

Impact Ortega will get a day off as the Cubs take on left-hander Bailey Falter and the Phillies. Christopher Morel will slide into center field while David Bote takes over at second base and bats eighth versus Philadelphia.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Velázquez hits 2 HRs, drives in 5 as Cubs rout Phillies 15-2

Nelson Velázquez hit two late homers and drove in five runs, Seiya Suzuki and Willson Contreras also went deep and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 15-2

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against southpaw Ortega will sit Sunday versus the Mets.

Impact Ortega will take a seat as the Cubs take on left-hander David Peterson and the Mets on Sunday. Christopher Morel will slide over to center field while Davide Bote takes over at second base and will bat eighth in the final game before the All-Star break.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carrasco, Mets hand Cubs 7th straight loss, 8-0

Carlos Carrasco pitched six sharp innings, Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso homered, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games

Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning str...

JULY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against lefty once again Ortega is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Ortega will end up sitting for each of the final three games of the series in Los Angeles with the Dodgers bringing a left-hander to the hill on each occasion. Christopher Morel will replace Ortega in center field and as the Cubs' leadoff man Sunday.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Friday Ortega isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Ortega has started mainly against right-handed pitchers this season, and he'll take a seat with southpaw Tyler Anderson on the mound for the Dodgers. Nelson Velazquez is starting in center field and batting eighth.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs rally against Brewers' bullpen, win 2-1 at Milwaukee

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JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS