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.

#3 SS

Nick Madrigal: Gets first day off

Apr 13th

Madrigal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against 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.

#12 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.

#8 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.

#6 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.

#2 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.

#2 1B

Ildemaro Vargas: Sent to minor-league camp

Apr 4th

Vargas was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday.

#12 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 PROS

Owen Caissie: Heading to High-A

Apr 2nd

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

#9 BP

Scott Effross: Inside track on bullpen spot?

Mar 31st

Effross is likely to be a member of the Cubs' Opening Day bullpen, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.