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Cubs News
#1 DH
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.
#4 P
Kyle Hendricks: Struggles against Pirates
Apr 13th
Hendricks (0-1) tossed 3.2 innings, surrendering six runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four on his way to a loss versus the Pirates on Wednesday.
#3 SS
Nick Madrigal: Gets first day off
Apr 13th
Madrigal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
#6 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.
#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.
#2 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
Jason Heyward: Sits against southpaw
Apr 12th
Heyward will be on the bench Tuesday against the Pirates.
#1 LF
Ian Happ: Back in action
Apr 12th
Happ (knee) will bat eighth and play left field Tuesday against Pittsburgh.
#6 P
Marcus Stroman: Fans three in Cubs debut
Apr 10th
Stroman allowed a run on two hits and three walks while striking out three in five innings during Sunday's loss to the Brewers. He didn't factor into the decision.
#11 P
Wade Miley: Playing catch
Apr 10th
Miley (elbow) was spotted playing catch Sunday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
#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.
#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.
#3 SS
Ildemaro Vargas: Sent to minor-league camp
Apr 4th
Vargas was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday.
#3 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.
#8 BP
Jesse Chavez: Secures roster spot
Apr 2nd
Chavez's contract was selected by the Cubs on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
#2 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.
#11 BP
Caleb Kilian: Opening at Triple-A
Apr 1st
Kilian, the Cubs' top pitching prospect, will open the year at Triple-A Iowa, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register 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.
#1 CL
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.
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#3 BP
Kyle Nicolas: Strong debut for Altoona
Apr 14th
Nicolas allowed two hits and three walks while striking out five over 3.2 innings in his debut for Double-A Altoona.
#1 RF
Bryan Reynolds: Reaches deal with Bucs
Apr 14th
Reynolds and the Pirates agreed Thursday on a two-year, $13.5 million contract to avoid arbitration, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
#2 SS
Kevin Newman: Knocks in two
Apr 13th
Newman went 1-for-3 with a triple, a walk and two RBI on Wednesday against the Cubs.
#2 LF
Ben Gamel: Homers in victory
Apr 13th
Gamel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a walk and two runs in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.
#1 3B
Ke'Bryan Hayes: Four knocks in win
Apr 13th
Hayes went 4-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.
#9 P
Quinn Priester: Set to miss more weeks
Apr 13th
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Priester (oblique) won't return to game action for approximately two weeks, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
#10 BP
Max Kranick: Starts up rehab assignment
Apr 12th
Kranick (forearm) is scheduled to make a rehab start Tuesday for Low-A Bradenton.
#6 P
Bryse Wilson: Settles in after early trouble
Apr 11th
Wilson allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out two across four innings in Sunday's win over the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision.
#1 CF
Oneil Cruz: Getting work in outfield
Apr 10th
Cruz started in left field for Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
#6 CF
Jake Marisnick: Set for first start
Apr 10th
Marisnick is starting in right field and hitting seventh Sunday against the Cardinals, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
#3 P
Mitch Keller: Struggles in loss
Apr 9th
Keller (0-1) gave up four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four in four innings in Saturday's 6-2 loss in St. Louis.
#9 BP
Roansy Contreras: Will stretch out in bullpen
Apr 9th
While Contreras will be used out of the bullpen initially, the team will keep him on close to a starter's schedule and try to use him for multiple innings as he gets stretched out, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
#7 P
JT Brubaker: Forgettable Opening Day
Apr 7th
Brubaker allowed four runs on four hits across three innings and earned the loss Thursday against the Cardinals. He struck out two and walked three.
#2 CF
Jack Suwinski: Heads to Double-A affiliate
Apr 6th
The Pirates optioned Suwinski to Double-A Altoona on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
#1 2B
Nick Gonzales: Looks good in spring action
Apr 6th
Gonzales went 5-for-11 with a pair of doubles, a steal and a 1:2 BB:K during the Pirates' spring-training slate.
#2 BP
Nick Mears: Should throw next week
Apr 5th
Mears (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing program next week, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.