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40-Man Roster Info

40 players are on the MLB RESERVE LIST (roster is full), plus two players are on the 60-DAY IL   

26 players on MLB RESERVE LIST are ACTIVE, and eight players are on OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT to minors, four players are on the 15-DAY IL, and two players is on the 10-DAY IL

Last updated 4-28-2024
 
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# bats both

PITCHERS: 13
Yency Almonte
Adbert Alzolay 
Javier Assad
Colten Brewer
Ben Brown
* Shota Imanaga
Mark Leiter Jr
* Richard Lovelady
Hector Neris 
Daniel Palencia 
Jameson Taillon 
Keegan Thompson
Hayden Wesneski 

CATCHERS: 2
Miguel Amaya
Yan Gomes

INFIELDERS: 7
* Michael Busch 
Nico Hoerner
Nick Madrigal
Christopher Morel
* Matt Mervis
Dansby Swanson
Patrick Wisdom

OUTFIELDERS: 4
* Pete Crow-Armstrong 
# Ian Happ
Seiya Suzuki
* Mike Tauchman 

OPTIONED: 8 
Kevin Alcantara, OF 
Michael Arias, P 
Jose Cuas, P 
Brennen Davis, OF 
Porter Hodge, P 
* Luke Little, P 
* Miles Mastrobuoni, INF
Luis Vazquez, INF 

10-DAY IL: 2
* Cody Bellinger, OF  
Seiya Suzuki, OF

15-DAY IL: 4
Kyle Hendricks, P 
* Drew Smyly, P 
* Justin Steele, P
* Jordan Wicks, P    

60-DAY IL: 2 
Caleb Kilian, P 
Julian Merryweather, P
 





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Cubs @ Pirates: Haren vs. Locke (Game 106 Thread)

CHC (58-47): RHP Dan Haren (7-7, 3.42)

PIT (61-44): LHP Jeff Locke (6-6, 4.21)

First pitch: 6:05pmCT

Fowler# cf

Schwarber* c

Bryant 3b

Rizzo* 1b

Soler rf

Castro ss

Denorfia lf

Haren p

Russell 2b

 

Polanco* rf

Marte lf

McCutchen cf

Ramirez 3b

Kang ss

Walker# 2b

Alvarez* 1b

Cervelli c

Locke* p


Haren lost to the Nationals on Thursday (6 IP, 1 ER) in a game the Marlins lost 1-0. He is 0-1 with a 6.55 in 2 starts against Pittsburgh last year. The Pirates are 16-77 (.208) against him. McCutchen is 4-15 (.267) with 2 HR.

Locke won in Cinci his last time out (5 IP, 3 ER). He was 2-2 with a 3.26 in July. In his three starts against the Cubs this year, he is 0-1 with a 10.22 ERA. He pitches much better at home: 3-3, 2.90 ERA. The Cubs are 26-84 (.310) against him. Rizzo is 6-18 (.333) with a HR.

Go Cubs!

Comments

alright...it's time for the cubs new pitcher...a guy that makes k.hendricks look like a fireballer. hope this rental works out even if it doesn't matter from a talent-lost perspective whether he does work out.

Paging Clayton Richard! Clayton Richard please report IMMEDIATELY to the pitcher's mound!

Bryant really looks lost at the plate right now. Even against a lefty tonight can't seem to get a good hack. He's not getting the calls (called strike, three inches inside) but when he does take a cut he's just waving at the ball.

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In reply to by Carlito

Yep. Early in the year, teams pitched around him. Now, they go right after him, knowing he will likely swing and miss, eve fastballs over the plate. I know he's a rookie, and his OBP and WAR aren't bad for a rookie, but, given all the fuss over him and his service time, I'd have to say he's been a disappointment so far.

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In reply to by billybucks

His buddy Joey Gallo is hitting about a buck eighty for Round Rock right now. Len and JD said last night the league has adjusted to Bryant. No, they're doing what you just said... throwing to him. The one adjusting is Bryant, and he's just missing the ball. I personally think it is just what happens when a player is in a slump. Not seeing the ball well is their most common complaint when things are going sour. He doesn't have the tremendous bat speed of Schwarber, Baez, or Soler, but it's still a good swing, and he WAS hitting most of the stuff he's missing now. I think when Olt comes up he'll get an occasional day off, and that will help some. The other thing is, not all these prospects are gonna pan out. Hype means nothing once you get to the majors. And the Cubs are still stocked in the minors. Candelario is smoking the ball right now, and something is gonna need to be done about Wilson Contreras, the catcher in Tennessee. And there's still the Cult of Olt to be possibly be reckoned with (old habits die hard). And of course, Baez. A nice little puzzle for the Theo and Company.

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In reply to by Old and Blue

I wonder if they will work with him to try to flatten out his severe uppercut in the offseason. Since his swing plane is so different than the plane the pitch is on, making contact is difficult. I honestly think the Bryant myth began to deflate at the HR Derby -- all the announcers were so excited to see him hit, and he fell pretty flat. He has been really struggling since then. I still think he will be good, and possibly very good -- would love for him to go on a hot streak!

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In reply to by CTSteve

Not to be pedantic, but lefty starters don't see too many lefty hitters. They specialize in getting righties out, usually with great changeups that bend away from righties. That pitch doesn't bother Schwarber or Rizzo. It's lefty relievers with the curves and slurves that bother lefty hitters in the late innings. Schwarber has such a great eye (like Rizzo) that nobody is going to give him too much trouble. What a tandem. Imagine facing a team with two Vottoes. I could get used to this.

Jason Motte has been bad ever since Maddon said he has been FABULOUS. Hmmm. The Cardinals, Pirates and Giants have been Fabulous.

Boy, Haren was scary tonight. The defense screwed him over and cost him 2 runs, but there were a ton of rockets that were caught. Keep Clayton Richard's cell number handy.

The Cubs have the next 17 games I think In Chicago almost unheard of I guess I would take a 11-6 record.

Recent comments

  • crunch (view)

    morel in the lineup and playing 3rd.

  • Arizona Phil (view)

    Richard Lovelady one walk & 20 K, 22 hits but no HR, high ERA, and two-to-one GB to FB in 12.1 IP, so I would guess that's why he got the call. Sort of the exact opposite of Luke Little. 

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Definitely surprised about Dick Lovelady. He has a phenomenal name but that’s probably the best thing he’s got. I was kinda hoping for Wieck even though he’s apparently still tossing 86 as his heater 

  • crunch (view)

    wicks 15d DL...cubs select...get ready for this one...richard f'n lovelady.  lovelady's stregnths include being able to throw a ball left handed and that's about it.

    also little optioned, palencia up.

  • crunch (view)

    straily's a bit rusty...

    3ip 4h 5bb 4k, 2r/1er

  • Dolorous Jon Lester (view)

    Open 40 man spot might see the return of CJ. He’s been okay in Iowa. Teheran has been rocked in his starts this year. SSS of course.

    Wouldn’t be shocked seeing another 40 man spot open with Brewer losing his spot.

  • TarzanJoeWallis (view)

    Word is that Counsell thought Mervis and Wisdom got too much work in yesterday so it will be Wesneski.

  • crunch (view)

    no days off til may 9th.  moves may happen if the pen gets too worked tomorrow.

  • Cubster (view)

    On top of all that…Wicks scratched for Sunday due to “forearm soreness.” Bullpen day again starting with Mervis or Wisdom (or Wesn).

  • crunch (view)

    "Morel told reporters after the game that he felt alright, just a little banged up — specifically noting his right hip and both elbows. He did say that he was optimistic about his ability to play on Sunday, though manager Craig Counsell may have other plans."