JULY 10, 2021•FANSIDED.COM
Tim Anderson, Yadier Molina highlight All-Star Game replacementsBoth Tim Anderson and Yadier Molina were named as replacements for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. Major League Baseball has announced on Saturd...
Joc Pederson - Sits against southpawPederson will be on the bench against lefty Kwang Hyun Kim and the Cardinals on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ImpactPederson has had far more than a platoon role this season, as he started against four of the last five lefties the Cubs faced prior to Saturday's off day. He's shown effectively no platoon split, posting a 96 wRC+ against lefties and a 95 wRC+ against righties. Patrick Wisdom starts in left field in his absence.
JULY 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE
A day after dealing with vexing Cubs starter Hendricks, Cardinals draw Davies (and possible downpour) to avoid losing seriesCubs righthander was perfect through five, teased a no-hitter, when last he faced the Cardinals at Wrigley. Rain is expected around game tim...
JULY 10, 2021•STLTODAY.COM
Jason Heyward - Not starting SaturdayHeyward is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactA 2-for-3 afternoon Friday improved Heyward's average to .267 in his last ten games. The outfielder has drawn three walks and driven home three runs in that span. Kris Bryant will play right field Saturday, with Sergio Alcantara getting a start at third base.
JULY 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kris Bryant - Back in lineupBryant (hamstring) is batting second and playing right field Saturday against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThe 29-year-old was out of the lineup for consecutive games, but did enter Friday's contest to deliver a three-run double. Bryant is hitting .375 with a home run and five RBI since the start of July.
JULY 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Tommy Edman - On bench SaturdayEdman will be on the bench Saturday against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ImpactEdman finds himself on the bench after going hitless in three straight games. Matt Carpenter will be the second baseman in his absence.
JULY 10, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Column: Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel would look great in a Chicago White Sox uniformIn Craig Kimbrel, the Chicago Cubs have one of the best closers of his era. The Chicago White Sox need relievers. Let's make a deal.
JULY 10, 2021•CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
