OCTOBER 3, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
WILLSON CONTRERAS #40 - CATCHER - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
15 HR •
36 RBI •
.262 AVG
15 HR
36 RBI
.262 AVG
Cubs say 'we're going to get better' while Willson Contreras says goodbye again Contreras, the only remaining active Cubs player from the 2016 World Series roster, received multiple standing ovations Sunday.
As Chicago Cubs fans again say goodbye to Willson Contreras at Wrigley Field, Marcus Stroman finishes the season on a high note Chicago Cubs fans showed Willson Contreras lots of love during Sunday's home finale, which may have been the catcher's final home game at Wr...
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Contreras gets ovations, Stroman goes 6, Cubs beat Reds 8-1
Willson Contreras got several standing ovations in what could be his final home game at Wrigley Field, Marcus Stroman threw six scoreless innings and the surging Chicago Cubs won t...OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds aim to end 5-game losing streak, play the Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds look to end their five-game skid with a win against the Chicago CubsOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Friday Contreras is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Reds.
Impact Contreras will take a seat after he went 2-for-12 with a double and four strikeouts over the three-game series with the Phillies. Yan Gomes will take over behind the plate and bat seventh in the series opener.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0
The Phillies lost their fifth straight game and dropped into a tie for the National League’s final wild card berth as the Chicago Cubs swept the season series from Philadelphia wit...SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back behind plate Contreras will start at catcher in Thursday's game against the Phillies.
Impact Contreras served as the designated hitter in the first two games he appeared in after being activated from the injured list Tuesday, but he will be back behind the plate Thursday afternoon. The Cubs' regular leadoff hitter of late, Zach McKinstry, is not in Thursday's lineup, and Contreras will replace him atop the order.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs' Willson Contreras gets one more possible final farewell at Wrigley After the Cubs failed to trade Contreras this season, the most common belief is the impending free agent will find another home this winter.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Stroman, Gomes power Cubs past struggling Phillies 2-1
Marcus Stroman pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, and Yan Gomes hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia...SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Willson Contreras — back with Cubs for what might be his final homestand — says goal in free agency is 'to be somewhere that I'm wanted' CHICAGO — Willson Contreras already went through his Wrigley Field goodbyes two months ago when a trade felt imminent.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Willson Contreras — back with the Chicago Cubs for what might be his final homestand — says his goal in free agency is 'to be somewhere that I'm wanted' Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras already is thinking about his priorities in free agency ahead of his potentially final games with the...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Patrick Mooney: "I want to be somewhere that I'm wanted," Cubs... - The Athletic “I want to be somewhere that I’m wanted,” Cubs catcher Willson Contreras said at the beginning of his final Wrigley Field homestand before r...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Patrick Mooney: Would Willson Contreras accept a qualifying... - The Athletic Would Willson Contreras accept a qualifying offer and return for his 15th year in the Cubs organization? “At this point, I’m not going to ev...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Activated from injured list Contreras (ankle) was activated from the injured list Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Contreras just resumed full baseball activities Friday, and the Cubs did not have a target date for his return at that point. However, they did not need to see much before adding him back to the active roster. It's unclear if Contreras will handle an everyday role right away, but fantasy players can plan on having him available for the homestretch.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs mailbag: Wrigley prospect camp, Kyle Hendricks, Willson Contreras and more We answer your questions on the 40-man roster, Willson Contreras and the qualifying offer, and much more.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cubs face the Pirates leading series 2-1
The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Pittsburgh PiratesSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oviedo cruises through 7, Pirates top Cubs 6-0 to end skid
Johan Oviedo tied his career high with seven strikeouts in seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 to snap an eight-game losing streakSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates to break slide in game against the Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break their eight-game slide when they take on the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiroz hits go-ahead single in 8th, Cubs beat Pirates 6-5
Esteban Quiroz hit a go-ahead single in the eighth, his second in three innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 for their fourth straight winSEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still no timeline for return Contreras (ankle) resumed full activities Friday but there is still no return date in mind for him, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Contreras has been held out of action since the end of August due to issues with his left ankle. It sounds like he's beginning to feel better, but with the end of the season fast approaching and the Cubs sitting well outside the postseason race, there doesn't seem to be much urgency to rush the star catcher back into the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates aim to stop skid in matchup with the Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop their seven-game slide when they take on the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pirates aim to end skid in game against the Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to stop a six-game skid when they play the Chicago CubsSEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs visit the Marlins on 3-game road win streak
The Chicago Cubs hit the road against the Miami Marlins trying to continue a three-game road winning streakSEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs and Rockies meet to decide series winner
The Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies meet in game 2 of series
The Chicago Cubs face the Colorado Rockies, leading the series 1-0SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
