Chicago Cubs

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Thu, Sep 19, 2024

5:11 PM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) will undergo surgery on his right knee Friday, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

5:03 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Wed, Sep 18, 2024

12:45 PM - Hayden Wesneski (CHC) (forearm) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Sept. 6 and has given up three earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings over his four appearances.

12:42 PM - Jorge Lopez (CHC) Cubs activated Lopez (groin) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:41 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) Cubs optioned Palencia to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:39 PM - Jack Neely (CHC) Cubs optioned Neely to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

12:39 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs activated Steele (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

11:02 AM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) (2-4) took the loss Tuesday, giving up four runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over five innings as the Cubs fell 4-3 to the A's. He struck out four.

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

5:36 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) manager Craig Counsell announced Tuesday that Steele (elbow) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Athletics, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.

4:30 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) Cubs recalled Palencia from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:26 PM - Trey Wingenter (CHC) Cubs optioned Wingenter to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

7:37 PM - Jorge Lopez (CHC) (groin) has rejoined the team and is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list within the new few days, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Sun, Sep 15, 2024

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.

Sat, Sep 14, 2024

7:46 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) (elbow) told reporters after his bullpen session Saturday that he expects to be activated off the 15-day injured list during the Cubs' upcoming homestand, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

6:22 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against Colorado.

6:18 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

11:28 AM - Javier Assad (CHC) came away with a no-decision in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies, giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.

9:36 AM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies.

9:31 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Rockies.

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

5:49 PM - Jimmy Herget (CHC) Cubs claimed Herget off waivers from Atlanta and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

5:48 PM - Brennen Davis (CHC) Cubs recalled Davis from Triple-A Iowa on Friday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a left ankle fracture, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

9:28 AM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) did not factor into the decision in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and four walks over three innings while striking out two.

Wed, Sep 11, 2024

6:50 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

10:38 AM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.

10:31 AM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers.

10:12 AM - Porter Hodge (CHC) picked up the save in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Dodgers, working around a walk to pitch a scoreless ninth inning.

9:52 AM - Shota Imanaga (CHC) (13-3) got the win over the Dodgers on Tuesday, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out four over seven innings.

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

3:25 AM - Cody Bellinger (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two total runs and three total RBI in a 10-4 win against the Dodgers on Monday.

3:20 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 4-for-5 with a home run, a double, three total runs and three total RBI in a 10-4 win against the Dodgers on Monday.

3:08 AM - Kyle Hendricks (CHC) allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out two batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Monday.

Mon, Sep 09, 2024

1:41 PM - Cam Smith (CHC) Cubs promoted Smith from High-A South Bend to Double-A Tennessee on Monday, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

9:30 AM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Yankees.

Sun, Sep 08, 2024

6:38 PM - Porter Hodge (CHC) walked one and struck out one in a scoreless and hitless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Yankees.

6:33 PM - Jameson Taillon (CHC) (10-8) gave up one run on six hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings to earn the win over the Yankees on Sunday.

1:52 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

1:48 PM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Sat, Sep 07, 2024

12:42 PM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

12:41 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against the Yankees.

Fri, Sep 06, 2024

12:59 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) (back) started for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday and Thursday and went 2-for-9 with an RBI between the two contests.

12:57 PM - Brennen Davis (CHC) (back) has gone 4-for-27 with a double, three walks, three runs and one RBI in seven games for Triple-A Iowa since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Aug. 27.

12:55 PM - BJ Murray (CHC) Iowa reinstated Murray (undisclosed) from its 7-day injured list Aug. 27 and assigned him to Double-A Tennessee.

Wed, Sep 04, 2024

6:36 PM - Jack Neely (CHC) Cubs recalled Neely from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:16 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) Cubs placed Steele on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left elbow tendinitis, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

4:28 PM - Trey Wingenter (CHC) Cubs recalled Wingenter from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

4:27 PM - Jorge Lopez (CHC) Cubs placed Lopez on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right groin strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Tue, Sep 03, 2024

5:21 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

4:34 PM - Justin Steele (CHC) has been diagnosed with left elbow inflammation following an MRI, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Mon, Sep 02, 2024

9:04 AM - Colten Brewer (CHC) (hand) began a rehab assignment Saturday at Triple-A Iowa and struck out one batter over a perfect inning.

9:01 AM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Sunday's 14-1 win over the Nationals.

8:55 AM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 14-1 win over the Nationals.

8:49 AM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's 14-1 win over the Nationals.

Sun, Sep 01, 2024

12:12 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

12:12 PM - Miles Mastrobuoni (CHC) Cubs recalled Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

12:09 PM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) Cubs reinstated Wicks (oblique) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Nationals in Washington.

12:05 PM - Nick Madrigal (CHC) Cubs Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune Madrigal (hand) from Triple-A Iowa and placed him on the 60-day injured list Sunday.

8:44 AM - Jorge Lopez (CHC) (groin) tossed a scoreless inning of relief to earn a hold in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Nationals. He allowed one walk and struck out one.

Sat, Aug 31, 2024

7:50 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (7-4) earned the win against the Nationals on Saturday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts over six innings.

7:09 PM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) (oblique) is expected to be reinstated off the 60-day injured list ahead of his start against the Nationals on Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

3:29 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) Cubs optioned Palencia to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

2:36 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

8:57 AM - Cody Bellinger (CHC) went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Friday's 7-6 win over the Nationals.

8:50 AM - Tyson Miller (CHC) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk while retiring only a single batter in relief during Friday's 7-6 win over the Nationals.

Fri, Aug 30, 2024

5:42 PM - Shawn Armstrong (CHC) Cubs claimed Armstrong off waivers Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

5:28 PM - Jorge Lopez (CHC) (groin) didn't experience any setbacks following his bullpen session Friday, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

5:20 PM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) Craig Counsell said that Wicks (oblique) could draw a start this weekend against the Nationals, and as a result, the 24-year-old southpaw was scratched from Friday's rehab start with Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

9:34 AM - Tomas Nido (CHC) (knee) went 1-for-2 with a run scored in his first rehab game with Triple-A Iowa on Thursday.

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

1:36 PM - Matt Shaw (CHC) strained his back making a play in the field Sunday for Triple-A Iowa and is considered day-to-day, MLB.com reports.

Wed, Aug 28, 2024

6:36 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, two RBI and two walks in Wednesday's comeback win over the Pirates.

6:18 PM - Christian Bethancourt (CHC) drove in seven runs in Wednesday's comeback win over the Pirates, going 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, a stolen base and three runs scored.

4:52 PM - Kyle Hendricks (CHC) escaped with a no-decision in Wednesday's win against the Pirates, allowing six earned runs on eight hits and three walks in 1.2 innings. He struck out two.

3:49 PM - Ethan Roberts (CHC) was lifted from Wednesday's appearance against the Pirates in the fourth inning due to right ankle soreness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

2:17 PM - Ethan Roberts (CHC) was removed from an appearance versus the Pirates on Wednesday in the fourth inning with an apparent injury, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

11:49 AM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh.

11:24 AM - Ben Brown (CHC) manager Craig Counsell acknowledged Wednesday that Brown (neck) is unlikely to return from the 60-day injured list this season, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

9:57 AM - Hayden Wesneski (CHC) (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Tue, Aug 27, 2024

6:06 PM - Michael Busch (CHC) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

4:18 PM - Daniel Palencia (CHC) Cubs recalled Palencia from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

4:15 PM - Jack Neely (CHC) Cubs optioned Neely to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

3:43 PM - Keegan Thompson (CHC) Cubs recalled Thompson from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

3:43 PM - Julian Merryweather (CHC) Cubs placed Merryweather on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right knee tendinitis, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Mon, Aug 26, 2024

5:17 PM - Jordan Wicks (CHC) (oblique) will make another rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Sun, Aug 25, 2024

6:43 PM - Ian Happ (CHC) went 3-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Marlins.

6:39 PM - Javier Assad (CHC) (6-4) allowed three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over seven innings, taking the loss versus the Marlins on Sunday.

5:34 PM - David Bote (CHC) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

12:57 PM - Isaac Paredes (CHC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

12:55 PM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

9:30 AM - Miguel Amaya (CHC) went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Saturday's 14-2 win over the Marlins.

9:23 AM - Mike Tauchman (CHC) who appeared as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, went 2-for-2 with two runs scored in Saturday's 14-2 win over the Marlins.

9:18 AM - Michael Busch (CHC) went 3-for-5 with a walk, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 14-2 win over the Marlins.

Sat, Aug 24, 2024

7:49 PM - Patrick Wisdom (CHC) hit a two-run home run, walked and scored another run in Saturday's 14-2 win against the Marlins.

7:17 PM - Shota Imanaga (CHC) (10-3) got the victory Saturday in the 14-2 win against the Marlins. He allowed two runs on four hits in six innings, with two walks and three strikeouts.

7:10 PM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a triple, four RBI and three runs in Saturday's 14-2 win against the Marlins.

7:04 PM - Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 14-2 win against the Marlins.

9:31 AM - Porter Hodge (CHC) (2-1) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Friday against the Marlins. He walked one and struck out three.

9:24 AM - Seiya Suzuki (CHC) went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Marlins.

Fri, Aug 23, 2024

5:55 PM - Luis Vazquez (CHC) Cubs recalled Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.

4:22 PM - Gavin Hollowell (CHC) Cubs claimed Hollowell off waivers from Arizona on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

4:18 PM - David Bote (CHC) Cubs designated Bote for assignment Friday, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

2:56 PM - Luis Vazquez (CHC) Cubs are expected to recall Vazquez from Triple-A Iowa, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

10:04 AM - Nico Hoerner (CHC) went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over the Tigers. He also stole a base.

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