Clay Holmes - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

No-decision in final start of regular season Holmes didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks over 4.1 innin...

Impact The right-hander took a 3-1 lead into the fifth inning before stumbling and getting lifted after 78 pitches (50 strikes). Holmes wasn't able to repeat his early-season success for the Mets following a trade to the Cubs, and over nine starts for his new team he produced a 4.25 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 33:24 K:BB in 48.2 innings. Whether he has a spot in Chicago's wild-card round rotation could depend on the health of Kevin Gausman (shoulder).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Control wavers in Cincy Holmes (6-8) took the loss Friday, coughing up six runs on three hits and five walks over 5.1 innings as the Cubs fell 6-4 to the Reds. He struck out four.

Impact The veteran righty threw 57 of 97 pitches for strikes en route to a new season high in free passes. Holmes hasn't been able to replicate his early-season success with the Mets since being acquired by Chicago, and over eight starts for his new team he's gone 2-4 with a 4.26 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 30:21 K:BB in 44.1 innings. He'll get one more chance to build some momentum ahead of the playoffs, with Holmes' final start of the regular season lined up to come at home next week against the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Trevino's 2-run single in 6th inning propels Reds to 6-4 win over Cubs

Jose Trevino lined a two-run single to right field with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Wheels fall off in 6th frame for Holmes, Cubs CINCINNATI -- Right-hander Clay Holmes was on a roll until the sixth inning on Friday night, when the Cubs lost a one-run lead and the game,...

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Cubs vs. Reds Lineup: Dansby Swanson Returns! Clay Holmes On the Mound, More The Chicago Cubs spent their day off at the historic Churchill Downs watching Alex Bregman's horse take home the crown. Luck has to be on th...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Cubs take road slide into matchup with the Reds

The Chicago Cubs will aim to break their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Narrowly misses quality start Holmes allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and four walks while striking out six batters over 5.2 innings versus Pittsburgh in a no-decision Saturday.

Impact Holmes cruised through five scoreless frames but ran into trouble in the sixth. In that inning, the right-hander allowed three runs on three hits and two walks, with the big blow being a three-run blast off the bat of Ryan O'Hearn. The rough frame not only ended Holmes' bid for a win, it also spoiled his chance at a quality start, as he was pulled with two outs. Holmes was dominant over his final four starts in August, allowing just one run over 25 innings, but he's begun September by allowing 11 runs (10 earned) across 10 frames in his first two appearances. He's lined up to next take the mound in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs rally with 2 runs in 8th on walk, hit batter with bases loaded, top Pirates 4-3

Alex Bregman scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Cubs face the Pirates leading series 1-0

The Chicago Cubs lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

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Torched for eight runs in loss Holmes (6-7) took the loss against the Marlins on Sunday, allowing eight runs on six hits and three walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact It was perhaps a season-worst outing by Holmes, who surrendered a season-high eight runs Sunday. The right-hander has given up one run or zero in four of his six starts for the Cubs, but he's tallied two strikeouts or fewer three times since coming over from the Mets. He'll carry a 3.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB over 33.1 innings for Chicago into his next scheduled appearance versus Pittsburgh.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hernández, Sanoja HRs lead Marlins past Cubs 10-3; Chicago's Crow-Armstrong hits 40th homer

Javier Sanoja hit a two-run homer and Heriberto Hernández added a solo shot as the Miami Marlins beat the Chicago Cubs 10-3 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Cubs vs. Marlins Lineup: Going for the Sweep, Clay Holmes is Up, More The Miami Marlins gave the Chicago Cubs a true fight on Saturday. Following the Cubs' 6-1 triumph in the opener, they nearly saw their bullp...

SEPTEMBER 6 • SI.COM

Cubs take win streak into game against the Marlins

The Chicago Cubs will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Miami Marlins

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Stellar in sixth win Holmes (6-6) earned the win Monday, allowing five hits and two walks over six scoreless innings against the Brewers. He struck out eight.

Impact Provided with ample run support, Holmes was locked in on the mound, putting together a scoreless outing for the second straight start. Since joining the Cubs at the trade deadline, the right-hander has posted a 1.55 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB across 29 innings (five starts). Overall, he owns a 2.09 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 63:27 K:BB over 81.2 innings (14 starts) and is tentatively scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bregman hits 3 home runs and Cubs set team record with 9 in 17-3 rout of Brewers

Alex Bregman hit three of Chicago’s franchise-record nine home runs and the Cubs punctuated their August power display with a 17-3 blowout of the Milwaukee Brewers

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Cubs host the Brewers in first of 4-game series

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a four-game series

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Strong start wasted by bullpen Holmes allowed two hits and two walks while striking out five over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact Holmes was far better than opposing starter Brandon Pfaadt, but the Cubs' late-inning duo of Daniel Palencia and Jacob Webb gave away the lead. Over four starts with the Cubs, Holmes has allowed just five runs across 23 innings, adding a 10:7 K:BB in that span. He's now at a 2.26 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 55:25 K:BB through 13 starts between the Cubs and the Mets. Holmes is lined up to make his next start at home versus the Brewers.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Holmes' best start as a Cub spoiled by D-backs' walk-off PHOENIX – Ian Happ homered and Clay Holmes allowed two hits over seven scoreless innings, but the Cubs fell, 5-4, to the Diamondbacks at Cha...

AUGUST 26 • MLB.COM

Ryan Waldschmidt hits game-winning 2-run HR with 2 outs in 9th to send D-backs past Cubs 5-4

Pinch hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks Reveal New Lineup to Take on Clay Holmes and the Cubs The Arizona Diamondbacks are aiming to stay alive in the playoff chase, and they'll have to stave off a series loss with a win on Tuesday ni...

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Diamondbacks ready for up-close look at Cubs' Clay Holmes Deadspin | Diamondbacks ready for up-close look at Cubs' Clay Holmes

AUGUST 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs bring 1-0 series lead over Diamondbacks into game 2

The Chicago Cubs take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Falls to White Sox Holmes (5-6) took the loss Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing a run on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out one.

Impact It was a strong outing overall for Holmes, who's now given up just one run over 12 innings in his last two starts. However, he'd wind up with the loss Wednesday, as the Cubs failed to provide any support offensively in a 3-0 defeat. Overall, Holmes sports a 2.49 ERA across 12 starts (68.2 innings) between the Cubs and Mets this season with a 1.11 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB. He's currently lined up to face the Mariners on the road his next time out.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

José Urquidy sharp in long relief, Braden Montgomery has 2 RBIs as the White Sox beat the Cubs 3-0

José Urquidy pitched six innings of crisp, two-hit relief, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox topped the crosstown Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday to salvag...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

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