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Keegan Thompson won't let his 1st bad outing of 2022 for the Chicago Cubs diminish his confidence: 'I know I'm still good enough' Thompson’ s start against the Baltimore Orioles was, remarkably, his first outing in 13 appearances this season in which he struggled. It wa...

JUNE 8, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Crushed in loss Thompson (6-1) took the loss Tuesday in Baltimore, allowing seven runs on five hits, two hit batsmen and a walk while striking out one in three innings.

Impact Thompson allowed home runs on two of his first three pitches and gave up a third blast in the second inning. His night ended after only 50 pitches as he allowed multiple runs in each of the three innings. Thompson allowed only three homers in his first 45.1 innings this season and was taken deep three times in his first time through the order Tuesday. His next start will likely come early next week against San Diego.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles host the Cubs in first of 2-game series

The Baltimore Orioles host the Chicago Cubs to begin a two-game series

JUNE 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Cards rally past Cubs 5-3 in 11 innings, take rubber game

Juan Yepez singled home automatic runner Nolan Gorman to lead off the 11th, Brendan Donovan doubled in an insurance run and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3

JUNE 6, 2022 • Associated Press

How Keegan Thompson's warmup routine has set up the Chicago Cubs pitcher's successful transition to the rotation Chicago Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson has found a warmup routine that has helped him succeed regardless of role.

JUNE 3, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Starter? Reliever? Just call Thompson a winner CHICAGO -- For most of this season, Keegan Thompson has remained in a multi-inning relief role. Cubs manager David Ross maintained that he w...

JUNE 3, 2022 • MLB.COM

Improves to 6-0 Thompson (6-0) allowed three runs on five hits across 5.1 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Cardinals. He walked three and struck out three.

Impact Thompson wasn't dominant, but he did enough to maintain his perfect record this year. It was only the righty's fourth start of the season, as two of his six wins so far came in relief. He should stick in the rotation for now, particularly with Wade Miley (shoulder) and Drew Smyly (oblique) both on the injured list. Thompson will carry a 1.99 ERA into his next scheduled start Wednesday against the Orioles.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Schwindel, Contreras and Happ homer as Cubs top Cards 7-5

Frank Schwindel launched a long solo homer and doubled among his three hits and the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 for their third straight victory

JUNE 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Cardinals look to continue win streak, take on the Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Morel hits sac fly in 10th as Cubs beat Brewers 4-3

Rookie Christopher Morel drove in Jason Heyward with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3

JUNE 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Runs record to 5-0 Thompson (5-0) earned the win over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over five innings. He struck out four.

Impact As has been the case throughout the season so far, Thompson was stingy on the mound against the Cubs' crosstown rivals, allowing only one run over five frames. The right-hander has started in only three of his 11 appearances, but he's logged at least 2.2 innings in every outing and has yet to allow more than two earned runs. In addition to a perfect 5-0 record, Thompson has posted a 1.58 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB over 40 innings.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson outpitches Cueto as Cubs beat White Sox 5-1

Keegan Thompson outpitched Johnny Cueto over five sharp innings in a spot start, Frank Schwindel drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 5-1

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs visit the White Sox to start 2-game series

The Chicago White Sox begin a two-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday

MAY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Set to start Saturday Thompson is scheduled to start Saturday's game against the White Sox, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson is poised to make his third start of the season Saturday as Chicago enters a week with a pair of doubleheaders. As a result of the twin bills, the right-hander may receive an additional turn through the rotation. He's been a force on the mound for the Cubs this season with a 1.54 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 31:10 K:BB over 35 innings.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns relief win Thompson (4-0) earned the win during Sunday's 5-4 victory over Arizona, allowing one run on two hits with four strikeouts in three relief innings.

Impact Thompson relieved starter Wade Miley in the seventh inning and let in the go-ahead run, but Chicago was able to rally in the bottom of the eighth to give the 27-year-old his fourth win. Thompson figures to keep a high-leverage bullpen role now that Chicago has five healthy starters and can still prove to be a valuable asset, though a 3.53 FIP suggests his 1.54 ERA will increase soon.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom, Schwindel homer as Cubs rally past Diamondbacks 5-4

Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel hit consecutive homers against Ian Kennedy in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 to avoid a four-game seri...

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Victorious in second start Thompson (3-0) registered the win during Tuesday's 7-0 victory over Pittsburgh, allowing four hits with five strikeouts in five scoreless innings.

Impact Making his second start of the season, Thompson shut down Pittsburgh's offense in allowing no more than one baserunner per inning. After exceeding expectations in a multi-inning role, the 27-year-old has seen that success carry over with a total of two runs allowed on nine hits and two walks with six strikeouts in nine innings. Thompson and his 1.41 ERA should have the inside track to get the nod for Sunday's game against Arizona, though Chicago is yet to tab a starter.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs shut out Pirates for 2nd straight night, 7-0

Keegan Thompson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs shut out he Pittsburgh Pirates for the second straight game, a 7-0 win that extended their winn...

MAY 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Confirmed as Tuesday's starter Thompson will start Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson made his first start of the season Wednesday against the Padres, allowing two runs on five hits and a pair of walks while fanning one over four innings. He also threw a season-high 61 pitches, so it seems likely that Chicago will hold him around that number if his outing goes well.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts four frames in start Thompson pitched four innings, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in Wednesday's win over the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Thompson was called upon to make his first start of the season Wednesday, surrendering one run in the first inning and then another one on an Eric Hosmer solo homer in the second frame. The 27-year-old has now allowed five runs over his last four appearances after tossing 13.2 scoreless innings to open the season. Thompson will likely return to his typical bullpen role following the start and he now holds a 1.67 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 22 strikeouts over 27 innings in 2022.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rivas' key hit vs hometown Padres lifts Cubs to 7-5 win

Alfonso Rivas hit a tiebreaking two-run single against his hometown team in the eighth inning, and the banged-up Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-5

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Thompson will draw the start Wednesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Chicago has elected to give Thompson his first start of the season Wednesday, allowing Drew Smyly to get two more days of rest before he's expected to go Friday against the Diamondbacks. The 27-year-old has appeared in seven games this year out of the bullpen, compiling an impressive 1.17 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 23 innings. Thompson hasn't worked more than four innings in any appearance this season and is pitching on three days' rest, so even if he fares well in Wednesday's start, he may struggle to work deep enough into the contest to qualify for a win.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw, Betts lead Dodgers to doubleheader sweep of Cubs

Clayton Kershaw dominated over seven innings in the opener, Mookie Betts drove in five runs in the nightcap, and the Los Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 and 6-2 to sweep a split...

MAY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Allows one run Tuesday Thompson allowed one run on four hits across 3.2 innings of relief in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox. He didn't have any walks or strikeouts.

Impact With Scott Effross making the spot start as Drew Smyly hit the bereavement list before the game, the Cubs needed some length from their bullpen, and Thompson delivered. The righty has turned into a useful long-relief option, as he's pitched at least three innings in each of his last five appearances. For the season, Thompson has an impressive 0.89 ERA across 20.1 innings.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson homers as White Sox beat Cubs 3-1 at rainy Wrigley

Tim Anderson homered and José Abreu made two nice plays at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 at rainy, chilly Wrigley Field

MAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

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