Jesse Chavez Earns Third Save Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jesse Chavez closed out the game Thursday versus Washington. After the Cubs took a two-run lead in the top of the 10th, Chavez came in and earned the save after a little trouble, though no runs scored. The save was his third of the season, after having earned three saves total... Read More

Pedro Strop Earns Win Thursday Versus Washington

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop earned a win Thursday versus the Nationals. He came into a tie game in the bottom of the ninth inning and held Washington scoreless to send it to extra innings. The Cubs would score in the next half-inning and win which earned Strop his fifth win of the season.... Read More

Kyle Hendricks Decent Thursday Versus Washington

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks did what he had to in order to keep the Cubs in the game Thursday versus the Nationals. He would last only five innings while giving up four runs (only one earned) and left with the team trailing 4-3. Hendricks did not have his best stuff but by keeping... Read More

Brandon Morrow's Fate Hinges On Sunday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (biceps) will face a key point on Sunday. He will throw off a mound for the first time since July 18. How he feels after that session will determine so much about the path forward. The Cub and Morrow both are targeting September 15 or 16 as a possible... Read More

Ben Zobrist With Three Hits Versus Milwaukee Wednesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist was one of the few hitters for the Cubs who recorded multiple hits Wednesday versus the Brewers. He would collect three hits and be involved in three straight Chicago runs. He drove in the third Cubs run, then came around to score the fourth, followed by driving in the... Read More

Daniel Murphy Ambushes Another Ace Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Daniel Murphy is making a habit of getting things started. Much like he did when the team needed him against Aaron Nola, Murphy would turn around a pitch for a homer to jumpstart his team when they were getting dominated by the other team's ace. It was his 10th HR overall this... Read More

Pedro Strop Earns 12th Save

Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop allowed some drama but finished the job Wednesday versus the Brewers. With a two-run lead, Strop would allow the first two batters to reach before coming back to close them out. The save was his 12th of the season. He is likely to be getting some more down the stretch... Read More

Jose Quintana Steps Up Wednesday Versus Milwaukee

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana came up big for his team Wednesday versus the Brewers. Facing a possible sweep by the team chasing them in the division, the Cubs sent Quintana out and he responded with 6 2/3 innings. He would allow two runs to help the team salvage the final game of the... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier Goes Deep Twice Wednesday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier regained some of his old magic Wednesday versus the Blue Jays. He would go deep twice in the game with both homers being solo shots. Kiermaier was having a down year in power with only four HR in 2018 coming into the game after hitting 15 in 98 games... Read More

Tyler Glasnow Destroyed Wednesday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow had a very rough outing Tuesday versus the Blue Jays. He would only record two outs while being credited with seven runs allowed. Glasnow was coming off the longest outing of his career where he went seven strong innings. He is an extremely talented pitcher so he could... Read More

Tommy Pham Misses Wednesday, Expected Back Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) was held out of Wednesday's game in hopes that the extra off day Thursday will allow him to be even more likely to be healthy on Friday. The Rays did say that Pham could have played Wednesday but it was by choice that he was held out. His... Read More

Cubs Bring Up Jaime Garcia Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs brought up pitcher Jaime Garcia on Tuesday. They bought his contract from the Triple-A club and he joins their bullpen. Garcia has struggled this season when he was with the Blue Jays. The lefty was 3-6 with a 5.93 ERA in 25 games (13 starts). However, the Cubs may have found a role... Read More

Mike Montgomery Lacks Control Tuesday In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery struggled with his command Tuesday versus Milwaukee. He would last only four innings where he allowed three (two earned) runs. Montgomery would walk three, hit a batter and throw a wild pitch that allowed a runner to score from third. It was his second straight short outing but unlike... Read More

Sergio Romo Saves His 19th Game Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Sergio Romo answered a few questions Tuesday versus Toronto. He would come in with 1 out in the ninth inning with two men on. It was his first save opportunity in several games which had lead to some questions about whether he might have quietly lost the job somehow. Romo would... Read More

Jake Faria Activated Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays activated starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) from the taxi squad Tuesday during a series of moves that included moving infielder Daniel Robertson (thumb) to the 60-day disabled list. Faria has a 4.84 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 46 K's in 57 2/3 innings over 13 outings (11 starts), but he was set back... Read More

Cole Hamels Strong Monday Versus Milwaukee

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels continued his amazing run of outings with the Cubs Monday versus the Brewers. He would last six innings and allowed two runs. The two runs allowed is actually the most Hamels has allowed in seven starts with Chicago. His ERA since joining the team is now 1.00. Hamels had... Read More

Anthony Rizzo With Homer Monday Versus Milwaukee

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo looked to be a hero Monday versus the Brewers for a short time. Rizzo caught up to a pitch by elite reliever Josh Hader and hit it into the stands to give the Cubs a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning. It was the first homer Hader had allowed... Read More

Tyler Chatwood Activated Monday

The Chicago Cubs activated pitcher Tyler Chatwood (hip) on Monday. They also activated Brian Duensing (shoulder) to add to their bullpen. Chatwood has struggled mightily with his control which led to an unsustainable amount of walks while he was in the starting lineup. Manager Joe Maddon suggested that they will try to get him some... Read More

Ji-Man Choi Homers Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi showed off his biggest asset for fantasy Monday versus the Blue Jays. He would blast a 451-feet homer to finish off the scoring in the game. It was only his sixth HR of the season but if he kept up his pace over what is often considered a... Read More

Tommy Pham Opens Scoring Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham struck the first blow of the game Monday versus the Blue Jays. His first-inning single drove in the first run of the game and the Rays were never caught. Pham would score later in the game off of a wild pitch. His batting average could use work but he... Read More

Matt Duffy Drives in Two Runs Monday Versus Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy had his second multi-RBI game in three days Monday versus the Blue Jays. He would go 2-for-4 which brought him to .299 for the season. He also drove in two runs, like he did Saturday. Duffy could become the first qualifying batter to hit .300 for the Rays... Read More

Kevin Kiermaier Produces In Return To Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) returned to the lineup Monday versus the Blue Jays. He would go 3-for-4 which actually raised his seasonal batting average over .200. He would score a run and drive one in during the 7-1 victory. Kiermaier has teased fans for years with plenty of raw talent but an... Read More

Mallex Smith Has Good Game In Return Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) was activated and started in the leadoff spot Monday. He would reach on an infield single that drove in the eventual game-winner and then came around to score later that inning. Before the illness, Smith had been batting .385 since August 5 when he was moved to the... Read More

Yonny Chirinos Throws Seven Strong Innings Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Yonny Chirinos bounced back from a slow start to dominate Monday versus the Blue Jays. He came into the game after the opener to start the second inning and immediately got into trouble. The Rays even got up another reliever. Chirinos got out of the inning with only one run... Read More

Nick Ciuffo Called Up And Starts Monday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Nick Ciuffo was called up from the minors Monday and started versus Toronto. His ascension was partially created by a bad break for Adam Moore who was detained at the border due to a passport issue. Manager Kevin Cash says he plans to play Ciuffo "a lot". He is considered the... Read More

Albert Almora Jr. Faces Playing-Time Battle

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. will face some difficulties in September when it comes to opportunities. Almora was already splitting time in centerfield with Ian Happ. Kyle Schwarber is just too powerful and good at getting on-base to not get significant playing time as long as the platoon matchup is not too brutal. Now... Read More

Javier Baez Reaches Multiple Milestones Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez reached multiple milestone numbers Sunday versus Philadelphia. He would line a solo homer off ace Aaron Nola to increase the Cubs lead to 3-0. The blast would take him to 30-HR and was also his 100th RBI of the season. The 100 RBI would help him retain at least a... Read More

Daniel Murphy Gets To An Ace Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Daniel Murphy continued to impress Sunday versus the Phillies. With the game tied at 0-0, Murphy was behind in the count to a Cy Young hopeful Aaron Nola who threw a high inside fastball. Somehow, Murphy got up there quick enough to get solid wood on the ball and drive it... Read More

Anthony Rizzo With A Big Game Sunday Versus Phillies

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo reached base four times as he filled up his stat line Sunday versus Philadelphia. The highlight moment was his solo homer leading off the fourth inning that would eventually be the winning run. The drive was his 23rd of the season which gives him an outside chance at 30.... Read More

Jon Lester Holds The Phillies Down Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester faced a tough assignment Sunday versus Philadelphia as he was facing one of the leading candidates for the National League Cy Young. Early on, Lester faced a few jams while Nola cruised. Ultimately, Lester kept putting up zeros while the Cubs hitters managed to drive a few balls into... Read More