Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs
The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the startOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago to visit Pittsburgh Thursday
The Cubs will start Justin Steele on Thursday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will get the startSEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 ContrerasSEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 KellerSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson scheduled to start as Chicago hosts St. Louis
The Cubs will roll out Keegan Thompson to the mound Sunday and the Cardinals will give Jake Woodford the startSEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sampson scheduled to start for Chicago against St. Louis
The Cubs will send Adrian Sampson to the mound Saturday and the Cardinals plan to give Jon Lester the startSEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Lands on IL Chirinos was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left oblique strain, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Impact Chirinos exited Wednesday's game with the injury. Considering he'll be eligible to return from the IL with only a couple games remaining in the regular season, it's very possible the veteran catcher has seen his last action of 2021. If so, Chirinos finishes the season with a .227/.324/.454 slash line and five home runs in 112 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves with injury Chirinos was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Twins with an apparent left side injury, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Chirinos went 0-for-2 before suffering the injury during the seventh inning while at the plate, and he was forced to exit during the middle of his at-bat. The 37-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kepler homers twice, Ryan's 11 Ks lead Twins over Cubs 5-4
Max Kepler homered twice, rookie Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes deep Wednesday Chirinos went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.
Impact Chirinos connected in the eighth inning with a runner on for his fifth home run of the season, which tied the game at 4-4. The veteran catcher has been relegated to a backup role with Willson Contreras back healthy, so Contreras can probably be avoided in most fantasy leagues due to the lack of playing time, though he could be a budget option in daily formats on days when he's in the starting lineup.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies win wild one on passed ball in 9th; top Cubs 6-5
Andrew Knapp scored on a passed ball in the ninth inning to bolster the Philadelphia Phillies’ tenuous playoff push with a 6-5 win over the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 16, 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
Losing work to Contreras Chirinos remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Impact Chirinos had been splitting work behind the dish with Austin Romine for about three weeks, but both players will see their opportunities take a hit after Willson Contreras was reinstated from the injured list Saturday. Since Contreras returned, Chirinos has picked up only one start in five games.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Friday afternoon Chirinos is on the bench for Friday's game against the Pirates, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Impact Chirinos struck out three times in a 1-for-5 effort Thursday. He's now hitting .206 with two extra-base hits and seven RBI in his last 10 games. Austin Romine starts behind the dish and bats sixth Friday afternoon.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Chirinos isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Twins.
Impact Chirinos went 1-for-3 with a triple, an RBI and a strikeout in Tuesday's matchup, but he'll head to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Austin Romine will start behind the dish and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup Sunday Chirinos is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Impact Chirinos will take a seat after making three straight starts behind the plate. Austin Romine enters the lineup in his place, batting seventh. Chirinos has been serviceable for the Cubs and fantasy managers with Willson Contreras (knee) out, as the former has slashed .250/.357/.486 across 34 games.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Wisdom, Alec Mills lead Cubs past White Sox 7-0
Patrick Wisdom backed Alec Mills with two more homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox for the first time this season, winning 7-0AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat for Game 1 Chirinos isn't starting Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.
Impact Chirinos has gone 1-for-12 with a run and six strikeouts in his last four appearances, and he continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Austin Romine will start at catcher and bat seventh.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday Chirinos is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The veteran went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's win, lowering his average to .286 in the last 10 games. Austin Romine is catching and batting seventh Tuesday.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Sunday Chirinos is not starting Sunday's game against the Royals.
Impact Chirinos has hit .257 with a home run, three doubles and three RBI in 15 games since the beginning of August. Austin Romine is catching and batting seventh Sunday.
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 4-2AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Friday's lineup Chirinos is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals.
Impact Chirinos has a modest four-game hit streak in which he is 8-for-15 with a homer, three doubles, three RBI and four runs, but he'll take a seat for Friday's contest. Austin Romine will work behind the plate in his place.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in lineup Sunday Chirinos is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Chirinos got a breather Saturday but will return to the lineup Sunday, bumping Austin Romine to the bench. With Willson Contreras (knee) on the injured list, Chirinos should continue serving as the team's top catcher with Romine as the backup. Chirinos has done well offensively with a .956 OPS and four home runs in 25 games.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Saturday Chirinos is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Impact The veteran gets a day off after going 4-for-6 with three extra-base hits, including a home run, in Friday's contest. Austin Romine is catching and batting sixth Saturday.
AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
