Cubs vs Pirates Odds

#1 RF

Seiya Suzuki: Reaches base twice in loss

Apr 13th

Suzuki went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates.

#1 1B

Willson Contreras: Goes deep in loss

Apr 13th

Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and two runs in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates.

#10 P

DJ Herz: Nice start at High-A

Apr 12th

Herz struck out five and walked one in three scoreless innings in his season debut for High-A South Bend.

#2 CF

Kevin Alcantara: Still in extended spring training

Apr 12th

Alcantara is spending a few extra days in extended spring training before moving to Low-A Myrtle Beach, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

#20 PROS

Christian Franklin: Out for season with knee injury

Apr 12th

Franklin will miss the 2022 season after suffering a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

#2 C

Miguel Amaya: Won't catch this season

Apr 12th

Amaya (elbow) won't catch this season, but he may be able to DH by midsummer, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

#10 BP

Keegan Thompson: Appealing suspension

Apr 12th

Thompson elected to appeal his three-game suspension Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

#1 LF

Ian Happ: Back in action

Apr 12th

Happ (knee) will bat eighth and play left field Tuesday against Pittsburgh.

#10 BP

Ethan Roberts: Finishes game in debut

Apr 9th

Roberts pitched one inning, walking one batter in a 9-0 win Saturday over the Brewers.

#7 P

Justin Steele: Shuts down Milwaukee

Apr 9th

Steele (1-0) pitched five scoreless innings, giving up four hits and one walk while striking out five in a 9-0 win Saturday over Milwaukee.

#1 2B

Nico Hoerner: Hits big home run

Apr 7th

Hoerner went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Brewers.

#8 BP

Manuel Rodriguez: Optioned to Triple-A

Apr 3rd

Rodriguez was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

#1 RF

Owen Caissie: Heading to High-A

Apr 2nd

Caissie will open the season at High-A South Bend, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

#2 BP

Chris Martin: May be option for saves

Mar 30th

Martin could be in the mix for saves with the Cubs this season as manager David Ross may use multiple pitchers in the closer role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.