NEWS
9:22 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (3-8) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk while retiring just one batter to take the loss in Saturday's 6-5, extra-inning defeat to the Rockies.
9:49 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. He allowed a hit and struck out one.
7:36 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals.
9:45 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) allowed a walk and a solo home run over two innings of relief in Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Angels. He struck out one.
8:10 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cardinals. He allowed two hits and struck out two.
9:02 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (2-3) allowed two runs on a hit and three walks across 1.1 innings of relief Friday against the Reds. He struck out three.
4:09 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) Cubs reinstated Smyly (hip) from the injured list Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
7:02 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Smyly (hip) is likely to be activated during the weekend series against the Cardinals, Elise Menaker reports.
5:00 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (hip) will make a rehab start Tuesday with High-A South Bend, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
12:41 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) Craig Counsell said Saturday that he expects Smyly (hip) to begin a rehab assignment with High-A South Bend sometime next week, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
5:07 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (hip) threw a bullpen session Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
3:55 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (hip) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
11:34 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (hip) has been cleared to begin playing catch, Tony Andracki 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.
5:49 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) four appearances (6.2 innings), Smyly has a 4.05 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and seven strikeouts.
1:07 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) manager Craig Counsell confirmed Thursday that Smyly will begin the season in the bullpen, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
9:01 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk across two innings of work in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rockies. He struck out one.
11:14 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) is likely competing with Hayden Wesneski, Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks for the fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation to begin the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
5:58 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (11-11) allowed three runs on two hits while retiring only a single batter to take the loss Sunday against the Brewers. He walked three.
6:33 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Thursday that Smyly will return to a bullpen role, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
11:26 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (9-9) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings in a 8-6 loss to the Tigers. He struck out four.
4:26 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
5:04 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) manager David Ross announced Wednesday that Smyly has been temporarily moved to the bullpen, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
3:20 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) tossed 4.2 innings against Cincinnati on Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven batters in a no-decision.
1:32 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Reds at Wrigley Field, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
6:35 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) is not certain to start Friday against the Cardinals, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
12:28 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) will be available out of the bullpen for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, with Michael Fulmer set to open, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
3:56 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (7-7) took the loss against Washington on Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings.
8:28 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (7-6) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks over four innings against the Yankees. He struck out three.
5:43 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against Milwaukee. He struck out five.
10:08 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (6-4) earned the victory in Wednesday's 10-6 win over Pittsburgh, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings.
6:47 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (5-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and three walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out four.
7:45 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (5-2) took the loss against the Reds on Sunday after allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.2 innings.
8:52 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (5-1) got the win over the Mets on Tuesday after allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings.
3:52 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (3-1) earned the win over Washington on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks while striking out two batters over seven innings.
8:45 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (1-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks through 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out three and earning a win over the Dodgers.
10:39 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) tossed four scoreless innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed four hits and struck out two.
9:04 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) has an 11.25 ERA across four innings in two Cactus League starts.
7:12 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
10:46 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on four hits over three innings against Cincinnati. He struck out two.
12:52 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (shoulder) is scheduled to start Saturday against the Reds, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
11:56 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
5:16 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) David Ross said Wednesday that he expects Smyly (shoulder) to make another start prior to the end of the regular season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
10:50 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (shoulder) will not start a game in next week's series against the Phillies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
6:41 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (shoulder) played catch Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
5:04 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (shoulder) will likely make his next start Tuesday or Wednesday against the Phillies, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
4:20 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) is experiencing with shoulder fatigue and will not start Wednesday against the Marlins, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
10:00 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (7-8) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Mets. He struck out five.
10:00 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (7-8) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Mets. He struck out five.
12:00 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (6-8) allowed one unearned run on one hit and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out eight and earning a win over San Francisco.
12:00 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (6-8) allowed one unearned run on one hit and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out eight and earning a win over San Francisco.
11:22 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (5-8) took the loss during Saturday's 8-4 defeat at the hands of the Cardinals, allowing seven on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts in 2.1 innings.
9:10 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) did not factor into the decision against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing no runs on five hits while striking out two and walking one over six innings.
11:07 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (5-7) allowed just one run on four hits across seven innings but took the loss Monday against the Cardinals. He walked two and struck out six.
8:57 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) allowed two runs on four hits across 5.1 innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Nationals. He had no walks and struck out four.
4:27 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (5-6) earned the win over Cincinnati in the Field of Dreams game on Thursday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out nine batters over five scoreless innings.
7:17 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (4-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing five hits and one walk over 6.2 scoreless innings against the Marlins. He struck out four.
7:17 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (4-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing five hits and one walk over 6.2 scoreless innings against the Marlins. He struck out four.
10:11 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (3-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out four in six innings to earn the win over the Phillies on Sunday.
9:30 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk with one strikeout in two-plus innings Sunday versus the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.
2:47 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) Cubs reinstated Smyly (oblique) from the 15-day injured list prior to his scheduled start Sunday against the Dodgers.
8:55 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) manager David Ross said Smyly (oblique) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
8:25 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list either Saturday or Sunday to make a start against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
7:48 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
11:56 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) rejoined the Cubs on Wednesday and is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next day or two before the team decides whether to activate him from the 15-day injured list or send him to the minors for a second rehab start, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
5:17 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at High-A South Bend or Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
11:27 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) will pitch another bullpen session Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
4:59 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) threw 32 pitches in Tuesday's live batting practice session, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
10:01 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
4:34 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) said he felt good after completing a bullpen session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
11:28 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) has resumed playing catch, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
5:30 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (oblique) said Thursday that he doesn't have a timetable for his return but could miss about a month, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
5:19 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain Wednesday, retroactive to May 31.
9:01 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) was removed from his start in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee due to right oblique soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
8:34 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) walked off the mound with the team trainer before the start of the fourth inning of Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. He struck out three and walked one in three scoreless innings prior to his departure.
11:45 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (1-5) took the loss during Wednesday's 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Pirates, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.
10:12 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (personal) was activated from the bereavement list prior to Saturday's start against the Dodgers, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
10:05 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (personal) and the Cubs won't play Friday against the Dodgers after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
4:16 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday and won't make his scheduled start against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
11:44 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (1-2) allowed two runs on five hits across 4.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against Atlanta. He walked one and struck out four.
10:20 AM - Drew Smyly (ChC) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Rockies after allowing four hits and a walk while striking out four across 4.2 scoreless innings.
7:44 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) (1-0) tossed five scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Pirates. He allowed three hits and struck out one.
3:18 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) manager David Ross confirmed Tuesday that Smyly will make his first start of the regular season Sunday against the Brewers in Chicago, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
1:08 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) has been told he'll be a starter for the Cubs to begin the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB,com reports.
1:16 PM - Drew Smyly (ChC) pitched two scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Padres. He allowed one hit and struck out two.
12:05 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) (1-0) allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two in 3.1 innings to earn the win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS on Wednesday.
12:22 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) (11-4) earned the win in relief Saturday against the Mets after tossing three scoreless innings, giving up one hit and two walks while fanning three.
8:47 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) won't start during the four-game series against the Rockies that begins Thursday, and manager Brian Snitker said he's unsure how the left-hander will be utilized going forward, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
5:18 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in four innings during Sunday's win over the Nationals. He didn't factor into the decision.
10:55 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) (8-3) allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across six innings, earning the win over the Reds on Tuesday.
4:01 AM - Drew Smyly (Atl) allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over six innings against the Cardinals on Wednesday. He did not factor in the decision.
8:12 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) underwent tests Sunday that revealed no structural damage to his left knee, and he's expected to make his next turn through the rotation Thursday against the Mets, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
10:05 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) will have his left knee examined Sunday after exiting Saturday's start after four innings, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
8:08 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) exited Saturday's start against the Phillies with left knee pain, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
6:30 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) (7-3) allowed three runs on nine hits and three walks in five innings of work. He struck out four and earned the win in Wednesday's 14-3 victory over the Pirates.
7:12 AM - Drew Smyly (Atl) (6-3) picked up the win Friday, allowing three hits and two walks over 5.2 scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over the Marlins. He struck out seven.
8:49 AM - Drew Smyly (Atl) (5-3) picked up the win in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Reds, allowing one run one six hits over six innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.
11:07 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) (4-3) won Sunday's 1-0 game against St. Louis, going 5.2 innings and allowing no runs on one hit and three walks with five strikeouts.
2:23 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) won't pitch Saturday against the Cardinals since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
5:31 PM - Drew Smyly (Atl) (3-3) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk with six strikeouts in five innings to earn the win over Miami on Sunday.
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