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FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Alex Bregman isn't the first MLB All-Star whose free agency went to February

Eric Hosmer retires from MLB following 13-year career, World Series title

One-time All-Star Eric Hosmer, who won four Gold Gloves and helped lead Kansas City to victory in the 2015 World Series, has announced his r...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Eric Hosmer retires from MLB following 13-year career, World Series title

Cubs' Eric Hosmer smacks a two-run single to grab a 5-1 lead against the Rangers

JULY 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

The largest contracts in Padres franchise history Eric Hosmer's reported deal with the Padres dwarfs the biggest contracts in franchise history.

JUNE 27, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Eric Hosmer shocked by supposed rift with Andy Green, hint of Padres discord Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was stunned Wednesday when told of the furor caused by a social media post and ensuing discussion about the...

JUNE 9, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Released by Chicago The Cubs released Hosmer on Thursday.

Impact Hosmer's struggles paired with the arrival of Matt Mervis pushed Hosmer off the Cubs' roster Friday. The Padres are still responsible for paying most of the $32 million left on his contract, meaning Hosmer will likely have plenty of suitors to pick from.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down the Chicago Cubs' decisions to option Keegan Thompson to Triple A and designate Eric Hosmer for assignment Keegan Thompson admitted the news caught him a little bit by surprise. When the right-hander arrived to Citizens Bank Park Friday afternoon,...

MAY 20, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Chicago Cubs option Keegan Thompson to Triple A, DFA Eric Hosmer The Chicago Cubs optioned Keegan Thompson to Triple A and designated Eric Hosmer for assignment before snapping a five-game losing streak wi...

MAY 20, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Cubs shuffle deck with Bellinger to IL, Hosmer designated for assignment

The Chicago Cubs placed Cody Bellinger on the injured list and designated Eric Hosmer for assignment Friday.

MAY 20, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Cubs shuffle deck with Bellinger to IL, Hosmer designated for assignment

Designated for assignment Hosmer was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hosmer was batting just .234/.280/.330 through 31 games (100 plate appearances) this season with the Cubs and had barely seen the field since the promotion of Matt Mervis. The 33-year-old first baseman is still due about $32 million in future earnings, but the Padres are on the hook for the large majority of that. Chicago signed him to a MLB minimum deal in January.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Friday Hosmer is not in the Cubs' lineup for Friday's game versus the Marlins, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Matt Mervis is making his major-league debut at first base and Trey Mancini is in the designated hitter spot. Hosmer has retained his spot on the roster for now, but it's difficult to see him fitting with the Cubs over the long haul with Mervis now around.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time in trouble? With top prospect Matt Mervis expected to get called up from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com, Hosmer could be in danger of losing playing time.

Impact Mervis is expected to see everyday playing time between first base and designated hitter, which could squeeze Hosmer out of the lineup more regularly, The latter has an uninspiring .657 OPS and only two home runs over 26 games, so it makes sense that the Cubs want to promote the powerful Mervis, who has a .924 OPS at Triple-A. Hosmer's fantasy value could be in line to take a significant hit.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting against lefty Hosmer is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

Impact With a lefty (MacKenzie Gore) on the bump for Washington, the lefty-hitting Hosmer will hit the bench in the series opener. Trey Mancini will replace Hosmer at first base.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Hosmer is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Marlins.

Impact With left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the mound for the Marlins, Hosmer will take a seat. Trey Mancini will take over at first base while Nelson Velazquez enters the lineup at designated hitter and bats ninth in the series opener.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Thursday Hosmer went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Padres.

Impact Hosmer hit his second home run of the season in the second inning, which is a good sign in what's been an underwhelming start to his time with the Cubs. The first baseman has a .655 OPS, which would be a new career low. Hosmer simply isn't hitting for much power any more, as he recorded a career-worst eight home runs in 104 games last year and only has the two long balls so far this year.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Hosmer will take a seat Friday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Hosmer will get a breather after he went 2-for-10 with a solo homer and four runs scored over the last three contests. Trey Mancini will draw the start at first base and bat seventh against Los Angeles.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs hammer A's bullpen in 12-2 win for 3-game sweep

Dansby Swanson scored the tiebreaking run standing up on an infield grounder to spark a four-run sixth inning and the Chicago Cubs reached Oakland’s bullpen for 10 runs in a 12-2 v...

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Not starting Monday Hosmer is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hosmer will get a night off for the second time in four games against southpaw Kyle Muller. Trey Mancini will get the start at first base in his absence with Patrick Wisdom operating at designated hitter.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Hosmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Hosmer started the past six games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale with lefty Julio Urias pitching for Los Angeles. He went 4-for-19 with two walks, three RBI and two runs during that six-game span. Trey Mancini will work at first base while Luis Torrens serves as the designated hitter.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoerner's single in 10th inning lifts Cubs past Mariners 3-2

Nico Hoerner’s soft single off Matt Brash with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning scored pinch-runner Nick Madrigal and gave the Chicago Cubs a 3-2 win over the Seattle Marin...

APRIL 11, 2023 • Associated Press

On bench against southpaw Hosmer is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Hosmer will hit the bench for the second time this season with lefty Martin Perez pitching Saturday for Texas. Trey Mancini will cover first base while Luis Torrens serves as the designated hitter.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom's 3 hits, 6-run seventh, power Cubs over Reds 12-5

Patrick Wisdom doubled twice and had three hits and three RBIs, leading the Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 to even their three-game series

APRIL 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Vosler's three-run blast lifts Reds past Cubs 7-6

Jason Vosler, a non-roster invitee to spring training, hit a go-ahead three-run home run, his second of the season, as the Cincinnati Reds held off the Chicago Cubs 7-6

APRIL 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Takes seat Sunday Hosmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Brewers.

Impact Hosmer manned first base in the first two games of the season but will head to the bench Sunday after he went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts. Trey Mancini will move to first base while Luis Torrens serves as the designated hitter in the series finale.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contact hitter so far this spring Hosmer has gone 6-for-21 (.286) in Cactus League action so far, though five of those hits have been singles.

Impact Hosmer has one double and no home runs in spring training. The consistent contact has been encouraging, but the lack of power could last into the regular season, as the first baseman hit a career-low eight long balls last year in 104 games. Hosmer should see regular playing time for the Cubs, and he'll have some fantasy value if he maintains a high average, though fantasy managers will surely want to see an uptick in home runs.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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