WILLSON CONTRERAS NEWS

Sitting out Tuesday Contreras isn't starting Tuesday against the Reds.

Impact Contreras had started in each of the Cubs' first four games this year, but he'll take a seat Tuesday after putting together multi-hit performances in the past two games. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat second.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7

Anthony Rizzo homered for the third time, and the Chicago Cubs held on for an 8-7 victory over a Cincinnati Reds team coping with coronavirus uncertainty

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chatwood dominates, Cubs hit 3 HRs in 9-1 romp over Brewers

Tyler Chatwood pitched three-hit ball over six innings, Willson Contreras homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-1 to take two of three in their opening series

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras powers Cubs to series victory Willson Contreras hit four home runs off his own pitchers during intrasquad games in Summer Camp. The Cubs catcher belted two shots in Chica...

JULY 26, 2020 • MLB.COM

Hits first 2020 home run Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Brewers.

Impact Contreras was scorching hot in summer camp with six home runs, and now he has his first long ball that counts in 2020. The 28-year-old caught two of the Cubs' first three games, with an appearance at DH in between. That formula could be used the rest of the way to limit the wear and tear on Contreras behind the plate.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in left again Schwarber is starting in left field and batting fourth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact That's three straight starts in left field to begin the season for Schwarber. Manager David Ross talked before the year about how he didn't view Schwarber as the team's DH, and so far, he's sticking to that. Victor Caratini and Willson Contreras have alternated between catching and serving as DH so far in 2020.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will DH Sunday Caratini is the designated hitter and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact That makes two starts at DH for Caratini during the weekend series, with an appearance behind the plate as Yu Darvish's personal catcher in between. It looks like rookie manager David Ross is going to try to get both Caratini and Willson Contreras into the lineup most days, with one catching and the other serving as DH. The Cubs elected to keep Josh Phegley on the 30-man roster as a third catcher, so they can afford to deploy Contreras and Caratini at DH and still be covered behind the plate.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ozuna homers off Díaz, Braves beat Mets in new extras format

Marcell Ozuna hit a tying homer off shaky closer Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, Dansby Swanson scored automatic runner Adam Duvall with a leadoff single in the 10th...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yelich, Smoak homer, tempers flare as Brewers beat Cubs 8-3

Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicag...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In pandemic year, Wrigley Rooftops give rare opportunity

Little about this pandemic delayed season is routine, with the start pushed back four months because of the coronavirus, the schedule slashed from 162 games to 60 and teams playing...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yelich, Smoak homer, Brewers top Cubs 8-3 in testy matchup

Christian Yelich and Justin Smoak hit long home runs, umpires intervened before a shouting match between the teams got too serious and the Milwaukee Brewers powered past the Chicag...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willson Contreras’ comments about brother and stud prospect William will hype up Braves fans Willson Contreras had some high praise for his younger brother on the Braves. During last year's MLB season, the Atlanta Braves put togethe...

JULY 25, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Starting behind the plate Saturday Caratini is the starting catcher and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After serving as the designated hitter in Friday's opener, Caratini moves behind the plate to serve as Yu Darvish's personal catcher, while Willson Contreras flips spots with him. It's encouraging to see Caratini start on consecutive days to begin the season, and it seems that he and Contreras could alternate between catching and serving as DH throughout the 60-game season to keep both players fresh.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will DH Saturday Contreras is the designated hitter and batting fifth in Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Impact In Friday's season opener, Contreras started at catcher while Victor Caratini served as DH. The two are simply flipping roles Saturday, and the Cubs could do this regularly throughout the season to keep both players in the lineup while limiting their time behind the plate.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pops two more home runs Contreras went 3-for-3 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's scrimmage against the Twins.

Impact Contreras has been on fire in summer camp, Counting intrasquad games as well as scrimmages against other clubs, the catcher now has six home runs. If Contreras can carry this into the regular season, he should be very productive over the 60-game slate.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good start to camp Contreras homered in Tuesday's intrasquad game and now leads the Cubs with three home runs during summer camp, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Contreras is off to a strong start in camp and seems poised to post good numbers in the 60-game regular season if he stays healthy. The team has already announced that Victor Caratini will be the personal catcher for Yu Darvish, which should ease the burden on Contreras behind the plate.

JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs camp, including Willson Contreras’ support of Victor Caratini and his appreciation for White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal All-Star catcher Willson Contreras supports Cubs manager David Ross' plan to have backup Victor Caratini catch Yu Darvish's starts.

JULY 13, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Major league teams try to ramp up the competition in camp

Major league teams are working out in mostly empty ballparks, mindful the long-awaited start to the season is barely a week away and fans won’t be coming

JULY 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras on pitching staff, energy at Wrigley The Cubs went through some situational hitting drills as part of their morning workout on Monday. There was a pitching machine set up in fro...

JULY 13, 2020 • MLB.COM

Sharp in intrasquad debut Lester struck out four batters across 2.1 scoreless innings in an intrasquad game Sunday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Lester only allowed one hit and was "commanding all of his pitches," according to catcher Willson Contreras. The veteran lefty was only scheduled to throw two innings, but he kept his pitch count low enough to face another batter. Lester took a step backward in 2019 with a 4.46 ERA and 1.50 WHIP, and he'll look to turn in stronger numbers this season.

JULY 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Willson Contreras thinks Jon Lester has a lot more left in the tank Willson Contreras believes that 36-year-old ace Jon Lester is 'going for more' and still has a lot of baseball left in him.

MAY 7, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

MLBTS 30 Commentary? - Operation Sports Forums Will Willson Contreras still be a young catcher? Will DeRo continue to tell us how they pitched when he broke into the league? Will it still not

MARCH 30, 2020 • OPERATIONSPORTS.COM

Watch: Cubs' Willson Contreras finds unique way to take BP during quarantine Contreras has found a way to keep himself in shape and get his swing mechanics ready for the season.

MARCH 20, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM