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Patrick Wisdom - Scores off bench Tuesday Wisdom, who entered the game when Kris Bryant (hand) left in the first inning, went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.

Impact Bryant took a pitch off his right hand in his first plate appearance and left the game, though X-rays later came back negative and he was diagnosed with a contusion. Wisdom has been a pleasant surprise for the Cubs and could see an uptick in playing time if Bryant misses a few games to nurse his injury, but it doesn't seem like a serious issue, so the former should remain in a reserve role moving forward.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Mills - Takes first loss Tuesday Mills (2-1) allowed three runs on five hits across 4.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Mets. He walked two and struck out six.

Impact Mills has primarily worked in relief for the Cubs this season, as this was just his second start in 14 appearances. The righty kept his team in the game through 57 pitches before getting the hook in the eventual 3-2 loss. His ERA sits at 6.11 after the outing, but with Adbert Alzolay (finger) and Trevor Williams (appendix) both currently on the injured list, Mills should stick in the rotation for the time being. He's currently slated to start again Sunday against the Marlins.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Báez - Cranks 15th homer Baez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's loss to the Mets.

Impact Baez got the scoring starting by taking Taijuan Walker deep in the third inning. Unfortunately he accounted for Chicago's only runs of the night and went down on strikes in his other three chances at the plate. The 28-year-old was returning to the starting lineup after sitting Sunday and Monday with thumb soreness. Although he has tallied 15 long balls on the season, Baez has seen a tough June so far, hitting 4-for-36 with 18 strikeouts.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Walker strikes out career-high 12 to lead Mets over Cubs 3-2 Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run...

JUNE 16, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Walker strikes out career-high 12 to lead Mets over Cubs 3-2

Taijuan Walker struck out a career-high 12, Pete Alonso drove in three runs and the surging New York Mets threw out the potential tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of a 3-...

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kris Bryant - X-rays return negative Bryant was diagnosed with a right hand contusion Tuesday after X-rays came back negative, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact The third baseman was struck on the right hand by a pitch during his first plate appearance Tuesday, though it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Bryant should be considered day-to-day, and it wouldn't be a major surprise to see him receive a day or two off to help avoid any further issues.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: MLB crackdown coming, deGrom up, Glasnow down

Now that Major League Baseball has detailed the coming crackdown on illegal substances, pitchers must get prepared to command their stuff without the same sort of tacky aides

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker stifles Cubs with career-high 12 K's NEW YORK -- As the last of Taijuan Walker’s 12 strikeouts zipped back across the inside corner of the strike zone, freezing Rafael Ortega in...

JUNE 16, 2021 • MLB.COM

Kris Bryant - Nursing bruised hand Bryant was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets with a right hand contusion, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact The 29-year-old was hit by a pitch on his right hand during the first inning and initially stayed in the game, though he exited the contest during the second inning. Bryant figures to undergo X-rays to confirm the severity of the injury.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant leaves game after being hit by pitch Kris Bryant has left the Chicago Cubs game after being hit by a pitch in the first inning. The Chicago Cubs will be without star third basem...

JUNE 16, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Former Herd star with Cubs bullish on women coaches HUNTINGTON -- Rachel Folden instructs women seeking a job in baseball a in a similar fashion to how she coaches hitting -- see what you want...

JUNE 16, 2021 • HERALD-DISPATCH.COM

Cubs' Kris Bryant hit on hand by Walker pitch, leaves game

Cubs star Kris Bryant by a pitch from Taijuan Walker in the first inning and left Chicago’s game against the New York Mets in the middle of the second with what the team said was a...

JUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kris Bryant - Exits after HBP Bryant exited Tuesday's game against the Mets in the second inning after being hit by a pitch on his right hand in his first first plate appearance, per the ESPN broadcast.

Impact Bryant initially stayed in the game for the bottom of the first inning, but was later replaced at third base by Patrick Wisdom. The 29-year-old will likely undergo X-rays and other tests before the full severity of the issue is known.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Francisco Lindor wants Cubs to pay Javier Baez the big bucks After becoming MLB's highest-paid shortstop, Francisco Lindor is rooting for his childhood friend Javier Baez to get the next big payday in...

JUNE 15, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Adbert Alzolay - Threw bullpen Monday Alzolay (finger) threw a bullpen Tuesday and may be ready for activation after one more session, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy said he wants to see how Alzolay's recovering finger blister reacts under "game mode" conditions. While Alzolay is eligible for activation from the injured list Friday, Zach Davies is scheduled to start that day and Jake Arrieta the next, so Sunday seems to be a likely target for his return.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Stock - Will join Cubs, start Wednesday Stock will be recalled to start Wednesday's game against the Mets, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The veteran and longtime minor leaguer posted a 4.73 ERA in 10 relief appearances with the Red Sox in 2020, and has pitched to a similar 4.12 in nine games with Triple-A Iowa this year. Stock will likely only be tasked with a couple innings for the Cubs on Wednesday.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

‘Handmaid’s Tale’ star Elisabeth Moss talks Wrigley Field return to full capacity: ‘It was awesome’ CHICAGO — “The Handmaid’s Tale” star Elisabeth Moss said she was one of the 39,000 people who watched the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals...

JUNE 15, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Javier Báez - Back in lineup Tuesday Baez (thumb) is batting third and playing shortstop Tuesday against the Mets.

Impact As anticipated, Baez returns to the starting lineup after sitting Sunday and Monday with thumb soreness. He did have one at-bat as a pinch hitter Monday, a sign that he was ready to rejoin the lineup. June has been rough so far for Baez, who's gone 3-for-32 with 15 strikeouts this month.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs announce Tuesday night lineup vs. NY Mets Alec Mills (2-0, 6.08) will start for the Cubs, while Taijuan Walker (5-2, 2.07) will go for the Mets.

JUNE 15, 2021 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Cubs vs Mets Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Betting Lines & Spread for MLB Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Cubs vs Mets Game Info Chicago Cubs (38-28, 14-18 Away) vs. New York Mets (33-25, 18-6 Home) Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Time: 7 p.m. EST V...

JUNE 15, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Patrick Wisdom - Clubs ninth homer Wisdom went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Mets.

Impact The 29-year-old continues to demonstrate that the power he showed in the minors can play in the majors as well. Wisdom has gone yard nine times in 20 games since being called up in late May, although his overall .333/.390/.870 slash line is unsustainable, considering his 35.6 percent strikeout rate and .375 BABIP.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Rizzo - Slugs eighth homer Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Mets.

Impact It's the third homer in the last six games for the first baseman, giving him eight long balls on the year. Rizzo has found his stroke at the plate in June, slashing .286/.327/.531 with 11 RBI in 13 games as he looks to erase a sluggish start to the season.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Arrieta - Shaky against Mets Arrieta (5-7) took the loss Monday against the Mets after allowing four runs on four hits and four walks over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact The veteran has now failed to pitch past five innings in six straight starts, posting a 6.66 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 22:14 K:BB through 25.2 innings over that stretch. Arrieta hasn't delivered useful fantasy numbers since 2018, and despite his solid April performance, it looks like the current campaign will be no different for the 35-year-old.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against Mets

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Tuesday while the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan Walker

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'I think we're tested nightly': Banged-up Cubs continue to try and push through a tough June A struggling Cubs offense will have to get through Taijuan Walker, Jacob deGrom and Marcus Stroman this week.

JUNE 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM