ERIC SOGARD NEWS

Parts ways with Cubs The Cubs released Sogard on Wednesday.

Impact After going unclaimed off waivers when he was designated him for assignment last week, Sogard presumably wasn't keen on reporting to Triple-A Iowa, so the Cubs elected to grant him his release. The 34-year-old utility man slashed .249/.283/.314 across 180 plate appearances with the Cubs this season before being bumped off the 40-man roster.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Báez, Chirinos homer, Davies wins as Cubs pound D-backs 8-3

Javier Báez homered, Robinson Chirinos went deep twice, Zach Davies earned his first win since a combined no-hitter last month and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-...

JULY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Duffy returns, Sogard designated for assignment The Cubs activated third baseman Matt Duffy from the 60-day injured list and desginated Eric Sogard for assignment. Duffy, out with a bulgin...

JULY 23, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Eric Sogard is designated for assignment, ending his brief with the Chicago Cubs Eric Sogard, who arrived in Chicago Cubs camp last spring with an opportunity to be part of a second base platoon, was designated for assign...

JULY 23, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

DFA'd by Cubs Sogard was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The veteran infielder has a .249/.283/.314 slash line through 180 plate appearances this season, so it's not a major surprise to see Chicago jettison him from the 40-man roster with Matt Duffy (back) returning from the injured list. Sogard posted an .810 OPS in 110 games in 2019, but he's unlikely to garner much interest on the waiver wire with a paltry .582 OPS in 121 contests over the past two years.

JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hendricks wins 10th straight, Cubs beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Kyle Hendricks outpitched Madison Bumgarner in six effective innings for his 10th straight win and the Chicago Cubs opened the second half of the season with a 5-1 victory over Ari...

JULY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Reinstated from injured list Sogard (thumb) was reinstated from the injured list Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Sogard had been dealing with a left thumb contusion, but he'll return after spending the minimum amount of time on the injured list. He should serve as infield depth for the Cubs going forward.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner scheduled to start for Arizona against Chicago

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Friday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Madison Bumgarner

JULY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Wainwright, Cardinals to take on Williams, Cubs

The Cubs will roll out Trevor Williams to the mound Sunday and the Cardinals will give Adam Wainwright the start

JULY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Kim scheduled to start for Cardinals at Cubs

The Cubs will send Zach Davies to the mound Saturday and the Cardinals plan to give Kwang Hyun Kim the start

JULY 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Alzolay expected to start as Cubs host the Phillies

The Cubs will roll out Adbert Alzolay to the mound Thursday and the Phillies will give Zach Eflin the start

JULY 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Wheeler, Phillies to face Mills, Cubs

The Cubs will send Alec Mills to the mound Wednesday and the Phillies plan to give Zack Wheeler the start

JULY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Harper leads way as Phillies hand Cubs 11th straight loss

Bryce Harper homered and tied a career high with five hits, Andrew McCutchen smacked a grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies handed Chicago its 11th straight loss, beating the C...

JULY 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Lands on IL The Cubs placed Sogard on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left thumb contusion, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The infielder will be sidelined until after the All-Star break with the thumb injury. It's unclear whether Sogard is headed toward a more extended absence, or if he'll be activated in time for the second-half opener July 16. Though the 35-year-old has hit an unremarkable .250 in 160 at-bats this season, he's likely to stick with the Cubs this season due to his defensive versatility and, when things get ugly, mop-up pitching abilities.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies hand Cubs 10th straight loss with 13-3 romp

Odúbel Herrera hit a three-run homer, and the Philadelphia Phillies went deep five times while handing the Chicago Cubs their 10th straight loss with a 13-3 romp

JULY 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Bullpen strong again as Reds hand Cubs 9th straight loss

Amir Garrett escaped a jam in the ninth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds handed the Chicago Cubs their ninth straight loss with a 3-2 win

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Two hits, stolen base Wednesday Sogard went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.

Impact Making his fourth straight start, Sogard was productive in the 15-7 Cubs loss. Both Anthony Rizzo (back) and Kris Bryant (side) were out of the lineup Wednesday and are considered day-to-day with their injuries. Sogard should return to a bench role soon, but he has some limited fantasy value while the two Chicago stars are out.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Opportunities pick up Sogard will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Brewers.

Impact Sogard will stick in the starting nine for the fourth straight contest, but he appears to be the beneficiary of both Anthony Rizzo (back) and Kris Bryant (side) being day-to-day with injuries. The Cubs are holding out hope that both players will be able to avoid the injured list, in which case Sogard would fade back into a utility role. Sergio Alcantara still appears to be ahead of Sogard in the pecking order for playing time at second base while Nico Hoerner (hamstring) and David Bote (shoulder) are on the shelf.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers score 10 in 8th, beat Cubs 14-4 for 6th straight win

Willy Adames and Keston Hiura each hit a three-run homer during a 10-run outburst in the eighth inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers a 14-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Indians expect MLB wins leader Civale to be out with injury

Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale appears headed to the injured list because of soreness in the middle finger on his pitching hand, another major hit for a banged-up staf...

JUNE 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Indians beat Cubs 4-0, lose Civale to finger injury

Bobby Bradley and Josh Naylor homered, helping the Cleveland Indians overcome the loss of pitcher Aaron Civale during a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 22, 2021 • Associated Press