Chicago Cubs

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Thu, Apr 25, 2024

3:11 PM - Dan Straily (CHC) signed a split contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

1:09 PM - Matt Mervis (CHC) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

1:02 PM - Christopher Morel (CHC) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

12:59 PM - Yan Gomes (CHC) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros.

12:57 PM - Brennen Davis (CHC) Iowa reinstated Davis (undisclosed) from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

6:28 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

4:59 PM - Kyle Hendricks (CHC) (back) will throw a bullpen session this weekend in Boston, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

4:04 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) Cubs recalled Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

3:43 PM - Cody Bellinger (CHC) manager Craig Counsell confirmed that Bellinger has been placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right rib fracture, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Tue, Apr 23, 2024

5:16 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) (hamstring) is starting in left field and batting second Tuesday against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

5:11 PM - Matt Mervis (CHC) was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and is batting eighth as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

5:05 PM - Luke Little (CHC) Cubs recalled Little from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:02 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) Cubs placed Smyly on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 22, with a right hip impingement, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:00 PM - Kyle Hendricks (CHC) Cubs placed Hendricks on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 22, with a lower-back injury, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

3:31 PM - Garrett Cooper (CHC) was Robert Murray of FanSided.com by the Cubs on Tuesday, Robert Murray reports.

3:25 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) went through pitchers' fielding practice Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:22 PM - Hayden Wesneski (CHC) Cubs will recall Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa prior to Tuesday's game versus the Astros, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

12:18 PM - Matt Mervis (CHC) Cubs are expected to recall Mervis from Triple-A Iowa prior to Tuesday's game against the Astros, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

1:02 PM - Luke Little (CHC) Cubs returned Little to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

12:58 PM - Ben Brown (CHC) worked in relief in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday in the Cubs' 5-3 win over the Marlins, striking out three over two scoreless innings while allowing two hits and no walks.

Sun, Apr 21, 2024

3:45 PM - Mark Leiter Jr. (CHC) should be one of the Cubs' top options for saves after manager Craig Counsell indicated Sunday that Adbert Alzolay isn't currently considered the club's closer, Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

3:40 PM - Hector Neris (CHC) should be one of the top options for saves after manager Craig Counsell indicated Sunday that Adbert Alzolay isn't currently considered the closer, Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

3:32 PM - Adbert Alzolay (CHC) manager Craig Counsell indicated Sunday that Alzolay isn't currently the club's closer, and the skipper said he'll treat the role as a "day-to-day thing," Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

1:12 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) (oblique) is introducing light baseball activity Sunday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Networkz reports.

12:05 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

9:18 AM - Cody Bellinger (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

9:12 AM - Alexander Canario (CHC) went 2-for-6 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Marlins.

Sat, Apr 20, 2024

11:11 AM - Luke Little (CHC) will be the 27th man for the Cubs' doubleheader against the Marlins on Saturday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

10:30 AM - Mike Tauchman (CHC) went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 8-3 win over the Marlins.

10:25 AM - Keegan Thompson (CHC) tossed two scoreless innings of relief with four strikeouts in Friday's 8-3 win over the Marlins.

10:18 AM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Marlins.

10:15 AM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Marlins.

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

5:13 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) (1-0) earned the win Friday against the Marlins, allowing one run on three hits while striking out four over five innings.

5:10 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) was removed from Friday's game against the Marlins due to tightness in his right hamstring, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

12:23 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) will throw a live batting practice session Sunday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:58 AM - Patrick Wisdom (CHC) will start in right field and bat second in Friday's game against the Marlins.

11:45 AM - Yan Gomes (CHC) is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest against the Marlins.

11:44 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Marlins.

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

6:55 PM - Miles Mastrobuoni (CHC) Cubs optioned Mastrobuoni to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:48 PM - Hayden Wesneski (CHC) Cubs optioned Wesneski to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:46 PM - Patrick Wisdom (CHC) Cubs activated Wisdom (back) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:43 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) Cubs reinstated Taillon (back) from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:41 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) and the Cubs won't play the Marlins on Thursday due to inclement weather, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Apr 17, 2024

3:17 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) Cubs optioned Palencia to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

3:17 PM - Luke Little (CHC) Cubs optioned Little to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

3:15 PM - Hayden Wesneski (CHC) Cubs recalled Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

3:12 PM - Colten Brewer (CHC) Cubs selected Brewer's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

3:10 PM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) Cubs transferred Merryweather (ribs/back) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

2:21 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list Thursday and is listed as the Cubs' probable starting pitcher for Thursday's series opener versus the Marlins at Wrigley Field.

2:15 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

10:22 AM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and a run batted in during Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.

10:16 AM - Ian Happ (CHC) went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and two additional runs scored during Tuesday's 12-11 extra-inning loss to Arizona.

10:03 AM - Adbert Alzolay (CHC) blew the save Tuesday against Arizona, allowing one run on one hit and two walks across one inning. He didn't generate a strikeout.

9:48 AM - Kyle Hendricks (CHC) didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks across 4.1 innings against Arizona. He struck out three.

Tue, Apr 16, 2024

7:53 PM - Alexander Canario (CHC) is starting in right field and batting ninth Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks.

7:48 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) is expected to miss roughly four weeks due to a moderate strain in his right oblique, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

7:44 PM - Mike Tauchman (CHC) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks.

7:40 PM - Yan Gomes (CHC) is not in the Cubs' starting lineup Tuesday versus Arizona.

10:07 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) allowed one run on a hit and two walks over six innings in a no-decision Monday. He struck out four in the win over Arizona.

9:58 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks Monday in the Cubs' 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

5:59 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) Cubs placed Suzuki on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a right oblique strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

1:35 PM - Ben Brown (CHC) is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

11:17 AM - Alexander Canario (CHC) will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa prior to Monday's game in Arizona, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Sun, Apr 14, 2024

3:24 PM - David Peralta (CHC) (elbow) was activated from Triple-A Iowa's 7-day injured list Wednesday and has gone 1-for-9 with three walks and an RBI in his first three games with the club.

3:19 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) (elbow) returned to Triple-A Iowa's lineup Wednesday and has appeared in each of the club's last four games, going 2-for-19 with one stolen base and one run.

10:04 AM - Mark Leiter Jr. (CHC) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to record a hold in Saturday's 4-1 win against Seattle. He struck out one.

9:58 AM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win against Seattle.

9:55 AM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win against Seattle.

Sat, Apr 13, 2024

7:55 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (hamstring) will throw a bullpen session Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

7:53 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) manager Craig Counsell said Saturday that Taillon's (back) next start will be in the majors, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

7:28 PM - Kohl Franklin (CHC) had to leave his start with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday due to right forearm discomfort, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

9:51 AM - Keegan Thompson (CHC) tossed two scoreless innings of relief with three strikeouts in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Mariners.

Fri, Apr 12, 2024

5:58 PM - Keegan Thompson (CHC) Craig Counsell revealed on "The Parkins & Spiegal Show" on Friday that the Cubs called up Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, per 670 The Score.

5:49 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) four appearances (6.2 innings), Smyly has a 4.05 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and seven strikeouts.

5:42 PM - Hector Neris (CHC) four appearances (3.2 innings), Neris has a 7.36 ERA and 1.91 WHIP to go along with five strikeouts.

Wed, Apr 10, 2024

5:01 PM - Mike Tauchman (CHC) will start in left field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Padres.

4:59 PM - Nick Madrigal (CHC) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

4:24 PM - Yan Gomes (CHC) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

4:23 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego.

8:52 AM - Yan Gomes (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Padres.

8:39 AM - Christopher Morel (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a grand slam during Tuesday's 5-1 win over San Diego.

8:33 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) (0-0) didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three hits and one walk over 4.2 scoreless innings against San Diego. He struck out five.

Tue, Apr 09, 2024

10:45 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) Cubs are listing Brown as their probable starter for Tuesday's game in San Diego.

Mon, Apr 08, 2024

8:09 PM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) (ribs/back) underwent additional testing Monday and it was determined that he is dealing with a rib stress fracture in his back, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

6:42 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) had to leave Sunday's game with Triple-A Iowa due to right elbow soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

6:23 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) pitching with Double-A Tennessee on Sunday, Taillon (back) will join Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday to continue his rehab assignment, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

9:10 AM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) (back) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk over 2.2 innings in his first rehab start with Double-A Tennessee on Sunday.

Sun, Apr 07, 2024

5:06 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:04 PM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulders strain, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

2:12 PM - Yan Gomes (CHC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

1:35 PM - Nick Madrigal (CHC) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

9:38 AM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) (0-1) allowed two runs on six hits across 4.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Dodgers. He walked one and struck out seven.

Sat, Apr 06, 2024

1:42 PM - Mike Tauchman (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

12:35 PM - Patrick Wisdom (CHC) (back) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

9:15 AM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings to earn a hold in Friday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers. He allowed a hit and a walk, while striking out three.

9:12 AM - Ali Sanchez (CHC) Cubs signed Sanchez to a minor-league deal Friday, per the MLB transaction report.

9:11 AM - Ian Happ (CHC) went 1-for-4 with a walk, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers.

9:06 AM - Carl Edwards Jr. (CHC) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday, per the MLB transaction log.

9:04 AM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double and three RBI in Friday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers.

9:00 AM - Dansby Swanson (CHC) went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers.

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