ADRIAN SAMPSON NEWS

Limits damage in no-decision Sampson gave up two earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings in a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Sampson made his fifth start of the year for the middling Cubs rotation and managed to hold a high-powered Mets lineup to only a couple of runs scored. The 30-year-old isn't known for having dynamite stuff, but he has found a way to be serviceable by mixing his pitches well. Sampson sports a career 4.93 ERA to go along with a 6.40 K/9 so it remains to be seen how long he can keep taking his turn in the rotation before teams start to square him up. The winless pitcher is tentatively expected to start against the Pirates on Tuesday after the All-Star break.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoerner gets 3 hits as Cubs stop slide by topping Mets 3-2

Nico Hoerner hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs stopped a nine-game slide by topping the New York Mets 3-2

JULY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Mets visit the Cubs on 4-game road win streak

The New York Mets visit the Chicago Cubs looking to extend a four-game road winning streak

JULY 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Pete Alonso, New York Mets sweep lowly Cubs with 4-3 victory

Pete Alonso was hit by a bases-loaded pitch from Mychal Givens in the 10th inning, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to complete a doubleheader sweep

JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Urías stars as Orioles beat Cubs 4-2 for 9th straight win

Ramón Urías hit a two-run homer and made a big defensive play, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 for their ninth straight victory

JULY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes first loss Sampson (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits across 5.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Orioles. He walked two and struck out three.

Impact A two-run home run by Ramon Urias in the fourth inning was the most damaging blow, but Sampson otherwise pitched pretty well. This was the righty's fourth start of the season and his first decision. He's held his own with a 3.33 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 27 innings. With the Cubs dealing with a handful of injuries in the rotation at the moment, Sampson should stick in a starting role for now. He's lined up to face the Mets on Sunday in his next scheduled outing.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman gets 4 hits, Dodgers roar back to sweep Cubs 11-9

The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a pair of early five-run deficits and completed a stellar homestand with an 11-9 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JULY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Pitches well in no-decision Sampson allowed one run on four hits across 5.2 innings but did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Brewers. He had no walks and struck out five.

Impact Sampson allowed a solo home run to Keston Hiura in the fifth inning but otherwise cruised through the Milwaukee lineup and lowered his ERA to 2.91 in the process. However, the Cubs didn't score at all until the eighth inning, so the righty had to settle for the no-decision. This was a better performance for Sampson then his last start, when he allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits across 5.1 frames. He'll look to keep it rolling in his next scheduled appearance Tuesday against the Orioles.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs rally against Brewers' bullpen, win 2-1 at Milwaukee

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JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Brewers and Cubs meet in series rubber match

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Suzuki homers again, Hendricks hurt as Cubs top Brewers 8-3

Seiya Suzuki homered for the second straight night as the Chicago Cubs overcame Kyle Hendricks’ early exit and defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3

JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Gives up eight hits Sampson allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits across 5.1 frames Friday against Boston, striking out four while walking one. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact The Cubs would eventually come back to win, but Sampson's second start of the year wasn't one to write home about. He got off to the worst possible start, allowing a homer to Jarren Duran on the first pitch of the game. He then went on to allow a three-run double in the second inning and was pulled after allowing a one-out single in the sixth inning to Trevor Story, who would come around to score. Sampson will look to get back on track Wednesday against the Brewers.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox 6-5

Rookie Christopher Morel homered in his third consecutive game, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Boston Red Sox 6-5

JULY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds 15-7

Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam and a solo homer en route to a career-high six RBIs, rookie Christopher Morel had a career-high five hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati R...

JULY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Effective in first start Sampson gave up two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in a 5-3 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision...

Impact Sampson made his first start of the season after being designated for assignment twice earlier in 2022. He held his own against a tough Cardinals offense that boasts a .253 team average and gave up his only runs off the hot bat of rookie Brendan Donovan. Sampson has pitched less than 50 major-league innings since the end of 2019 and figures as the last man on the Cubs roster. He could continue to see spot starts if he remains effective while Marcus Stroman (shoulder), Drew Smyly (obique) and Wade Miley (shoulder) recover from injuries.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Adrian Sampson 'rewarded' for bounce back after being DFA'd twice Sampson held the Cardinals to two runs through five innings on Saturday, as the Cubs lost 5-3.

JUNE 25, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Herrera's 8th inning sac fly helps Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3

Iván Herrera hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning for his first career RBI and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Tabbed to start Saturday Sampson is listed as the Cubs' probable starter for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 30-year-old delivered 4.2 scoreless frames in relief Sunday and was demoted to Triple-A Iowa early in the week, but he was recalled Thursday and will make his first big-league start of 2022 on Saturday. Sampson has appeared in only two games for Chicago this year, but in 2021 he had 10 appearances (five starts) with a 2.80 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB over 35.1 innings.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs meet the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Hendricks carries shutout into 8th, Cubs blank Cardinals 3-0

Kyle Hendricks carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Nico Hoerner homered to help the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Chavis stars with bat, defense, Pirates edge Cubs in 10

Michael Chavis hit a tying home run in the eighth before pulling off a defensive gem and delivering a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicag...

JUNE 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled Thursday Sampson was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Sampson struck out five in 4.2 scoreless innings against Atlanta on Sunday but was sent down by the Cubs a day later. However, the right-hander will rejoin the major-league bullpen after Daniel Norris (finger) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Sampson should be available to serve as a long reliever out of the Cubs' bullpen if needed.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newly promoted Cruz, Madris spark Pirates, rout Cubs 12-1

Newly promoted Oneil Cruz drove in four runs and Bligh Madris got three hits in his major league debut, sparking the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 12-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Why the Chicago Cubs chose to option right-hander Adrian Sampson to Triple A after a stellar outing Right-hander Adrian Sampson did everything in his control to stick on the Chicago Cubs roster. Sampson impressed Sunday, shutting down the A...

JUNE 21, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Why the Chicago Cubs chose to option right-hander Adrian Sampson to Triple A after a stellar outing Chicago Cubs right-hander Adrian Sampson was the odd man out when the team needed to send out one pitcher to hit the new limit of 13.

JUNE 21, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM