Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds - News - July 27, 2020 | FOX Sports

Allows homer in loss Jones joined the list of Reds relievers to allow a homer this season on Tuesday night, giving up a round-tripper to David Bote.

Impact Jones, Amir Garrett and Michael Lorenzen all allowed homers as the Reds' bullpen once again proved leaky. A unit that was thought to be a strength for the Reds has been come up short on multiple occasions this season.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains productive Casali went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Casali homered in the eighth inning off Casey Sadler, his second home run of the campaign. He's gotten consistent playing time early this season, but Tucker Barnhart was activated from the paternity list Tuesday. As a result, Casali will likely see his playing time decrease significantly.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Slow starts by Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel aren’t worrying Cubs manager David Ross yet The Chicago Cubs hope closer Craig Kimbrel and third baseman Kris Bryant will snap out of their early ruts.

JULY 29, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Records second homer Galvis went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Galvis took Ryan Tepera deep in the ninth inning, his second homer of the season. He's gotten off to a quick start this campaign, recording three total extra-base hits and collecting at least one hit in four of his five contests.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Bryant sits with left elbow soreness Given the importance of each game in this abbreviated regular season, Cubs manager David Ross did not want to take any chances with star thi...

JULY 28, 2020 • MLB.COM

Collects two hits as DH Kipnis went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Impact Kipnis started as the designated hitter while Nico Hoerner played second. It seems that Hoerner has the slight edge for playing time at the keystone, but manager David Ross showed Tuesday that he's willing to deploy both players. Kipnis has a 1.125 OPS so far in the early going, and he should continue to earn fairly regular playing time if he stays hot at the plate.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Tuesday Bote went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Impact Bote made his second consecutive start and hit his first home run of the season. The 27-year-old doesn't have an everyday role, but he's versatile enough to start at second or third, and he should find his way into the lineup a few times per week. That keeps Bote's fantasy upside capped for the moment, though an injury to a Chicago regular could boost his stock.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE