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Urías drives in 3 on pinch-hit double, Brewers down Cubs 6-3

Pinch-hitter Luis Urías drove in three runs with a go-ahead double and the Milwaukee Brewers scored six times in the sixth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3

APRIL 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Arrieta makes triumphant return as Cubs beat Pirates 5-1

Jake Arrieta pitched six solid innings in a triumphant return to the Cubs, Kris Bryant and Jason Heyward homered, and Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Saturday afternoon

APRIL 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Hit hard Wednesday Chafin allowed three runs on three hits across an inning of work in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants.

Impact A Wilmer Flores two-run home run was the key blow against Chafin. The southpaw won't be counted on to face too many righties like Flores during the regular season, though Chafin actually held righties to a .228 batting average the past three seasons, compared to .261 for lefties. Chafin could see an expanded role in 2021 if he continues to have some success against opposite-handed batters, but he still figures to primarily be used against lefties.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets celebrate World Series title -- in their minds

Michael Conforto and his New York Mets sprinted to celebrate the World Series title

MARCH 10, 2021 • Associated Press

AP sources: Cubs agree to 1-year deal with OF Marisnick

The Chicago Cubs have added another outfielder, agreeing to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with Jake Marisnick

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs announce deals with OF Pederson, 2 pitchers

Joc Pederson has joined the Chicago Cubs, finalizing a $7 million, one-year contract with the NL Central champions

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Back with Cubs Chafin signed a major-league deal with the Cubs on Tuesday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was traded from Arizona to Chicago in August but covered only three innings after being acquired. Chafin appeared in 77 games for Arizona during 2019 and had a 3.76 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 68:18 K:BB across 52.2 innings, but the three-batter minimum will continue to limit his usage as a specialist.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in relief Chafin (1-2) recorded two outs prior to giving up a walk-off solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates.

Impact Making his first appearance since August 20 after dealing with a sprained finger, Chafin was a strike away from a scoreless ninth before Jacob Stallings pulled a game-winning home run into the stands. Chafin carries a 7.56 ERA into the final days of the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers top NL seed; Braves claim East; Indians in playoffs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Cubs clinch playoff spot, Pirates win on Stallings HR in 9th

The Chicago Cubs clinched a playoff spot under rookie manager David Ross, returning to the postseason after a one-year absence despite losing to the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on a wal...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Makes team debut Chafin worked around a hit and a walk to pitch a scoreless inning in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Twins.

Impact It was Chafin's first appearance since Aug. 17, as he missed time due to a sprained left index finger, and it also happened to be his first appearance for the Cubs, who acquired him as part of an Aug. 31 trade. With Rowan Wick (oblique) possibly out for the rest of the season, Chafin could quickly earn an important role in the Chicago bullpen if he pitches well.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1

Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Notes: Chafin to IL; Bumgarner to throw D-backs left-hander Andrew Chafin was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left finger sprain prior to Wednesday night’s game against th...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Out with finger sprain Chafin was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left finger sprain.

Impact Chafin has surrendered six runs on nine hits through 6.2 innings this season, though it's unclear how long he's been battling the finger injury. Matt Grace had his contract selected from the alternate training site in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Dbacks bop Rockies 13-7; Blackmon hitless, drops under .500

Starling Marte homered and drove in four runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks battered the Colorado Rockies 13-7 in a Coors Field slugfest featuring 34 hits, but none by blistering Cha...

AUGUST 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Has trouble against lefties Chafin (0-1) was credited with the loss to the Rangers on Wednesday when he gave up three runs on two hits and a walk without retiring a batter.

Impact After racking up two holds in his first three appearances, the left-handed Chafin was brought in to protect another lead with dangerous lefties due up. However, he walked the first batter, Rougned Odor, then served up a game-tying home run to Joey Gallo. Under new rules, the reliever had to stay in the game to face a third batter, and Chafin gave up a double to Todd Frazier, who later came around to score.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 16, 2020 • Associated Press

D-backs, Chafin agree at $1,945,000

Arizona Diamondbacks avoid arbitration with 9 of their 10 arbitration-eligible players, leaving only reliever T.J. McFarland without a deal

JANUARY 12, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

D-backs reach 1-year deals with 10 players to avoid arbitration

The only arbitration-eligible players who was unsigned as of Friday's deadline is righty Shelby Miller.

JANUARY 13, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Godley dominates, Lamb comes through as D-backs drop Cubs

Zack Godley pitched three-hit ball over six scoreless innings.

AUGUST 3, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

D-backs announce rotation, final roster still not set

J.J. Hoover to make Opening Day roster.

MARCH 31, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

D-backs sifting through multiple options in crowded bullpen

27 pitchers remain in camp

MARCH 15, 2017 • FOX SPORTS

Dickerson's 3-run double lifts Padres past Diamondbacks, 9-8

The rebuilding San Diego Padres got a glimpse of the future on Thursday night.

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Dickerson's 3-run double lifts Padres past Diamondbacks, 9-8

Pollock homers, goes 3 for 3 in 1st game for Visalia

All-star center field has so far been limited to DH duties on rehab assignment