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Keegan Thompson picks up the Chicago Cubs again with another stellar relief outing: 'He's dominant right now' For the Chicago Cubs, right-hander Keegan Thompson wielded the game-changing performance after manager David Ross went to the hard-throwing...

APRIL 19, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Suzuki extends hitting streak to 9, Cubs beat cold Rays 4-2

Rookie Seiya Suzuki extended his hitting streak to nine games, tying Akinori Iwamura for the longest by a Japanese-born player at the start of a major league career, and the Chicag...

APRIL 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs' Keegan Thompson plays 'extremely valuable' role in Cubs' bullpen, win vs. Rays Keegan Thompson hold a 0.00 ERA through three outings this season.

APRIL 19, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Suspension reduced Thompson's suspension has been reduced from three to two games, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thompson's punishment won't have much of an impact on his availability since he threw 45 pitches in Thursday's series opener in Colorado and will begin serving the suspension Friday. The right-hander has struck out five in six scoreless frames to begin the year, and he'll be eligible to rejoin the Cubs' bullpen for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Schwindel's rhythm and Keegan Thompson's versatility a boon for the Chicago Cubs vs. the Colorado Rockies The Chicago Cubs pulled out a 5-2 win Thursday thanks to big performances from Justin Steele, Keegan Thompson and Frank Schwindel.

APRIL 15, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Suzuki extends hit streak to 6, Cubs down Bryant, Rox 5-2

Seiya Suzuki stayed hot with an RBI double in a three-run first inning, Frank Schwindel homered and drove in two, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2

APRIL 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Seiya Suzuki's 2 homers lift Cubs to 2-1 win over Pirates

Seiya Suzuki homered twice, Drew Smyly pitched five scoreless innings and the Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh 2-1, spoiling the Pirates’ home opener

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Keegan Thompson and David Ross suspended for the Chicago Cubs pitcher intentionally hitting Andrew McCutchen The bad blood between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers might not dissipate anytime soon. Right-hander Keegan Thompson received a three...

APRIL 12, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Appealing suspension Thompson elected to appeal his three-game suspension Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Thompson was handed a three-game ban Monday for intentionally hitting Andrew McCutchen with a pitch Saturday. The appeal means he'll remain available for now, but it's still likely he's forced to miss up to three games sometime soon. If a resolution for his appeal doesn't come before the weekend, Thompson could pick up a start in Colorado on Friday, when the Cubs will require a fifth member of the rotation for the first time this season.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keegan Thompson and David Ross receive suspensions for the Chicago Cubs pitcher intentionally hitting Andrew McCutchen The bad blood between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers might not dissipate anytime soon. Right-hander Keegan Thompson received a three...

APRIL 11, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

APRIL 11, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Thompson suspended 3 games for hitting Cutch Chicago Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson has received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for intentionally hitting Andrew McCutchen...

APRIL 11, 2022 • MLB.COM

Cubs RHP Thompson suspended by MLB for hitting McCutchen

Chicago Cubs reliever Keegan Thompson has been suspended for three games for hitting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen with a pitch

APRIL 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Sahadev Sharma: MLB suspends Keegan Thompson three games and... - The Athletic MLB suspends Keegan Thompson three games and David Ross after they deem Thompson intentionally threw at Andrew McCutchen on Saturday. Ross a...

APRIL 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Handed three-game ban Thompson was hit with a three-game suspension Monday for intentionally throwing at Andrew McCutchen on Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact The incident cleared the benches and resulted in Thompson's ejection. He'll now be ineligible to pitch before Friday's game against the Rockies.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

5 HBPs, benches clear as Cubs top Brewers 9-0; Suzuki 3 RBIs

Seiya Suzuki drove in three runs for his first big league RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-0 for a testy win in which five batters were hit by pitches and the...

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Ejected Saturday Thompson was ejected from Saturday's game against the Brewers after hitting Andrew McCutchen in the top of the eighth inning, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Thompson threw inside on back-to-back pitches, with the second pitch hitting McCutchen. The incident caused the benches to clear, and Thompson was ejected from the game as a result. Prior to his departure, he allowed no hits and a walk while striking out four in 2.2 scoreless relief innings. While the right-hander was in the mix for a rotation spot this spring, he's taken on a bullpen role early in the year. It's not yet clear whether he'll face discipline from the league following Saturday's game.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets competition for No. 5 spot With the Cubs adding Steven Brault (lat) on Wednesday, per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Thompson may see added competition for the No. 5 spot in the rotation.

Impact Thompson and Justin Steele were identified as the likely candidates to replace Adbert Alzolay (lat) in the rotation to begin the season, but Brault gives the team a veteran option if he's recovered from his own lat strain. Thompson made six starts for the Cubs last season and had some good moments, recording a 3.38 ERA and 55 strikeouts across 53.1 innings. He could stake his claim to the No. 5 role with a strong spring performance.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angling for No. 5 rotation spot Manager David Ross said Tuesday that Thompson (shoulder) and Justin Steele will be the primary competitors for the fifth and final spot in the Cubs' Opening Day rotation, Gordon Wi...

Impact Heading into the spring, both Thompson and Steele looked like better bets to open the season in the Triple-A Iowa rotation or in the Cubs' bullpen, but the two will now get the chance to battle for a starting role with the big club after Adbert Alzolay was diagnosed with a lat strain that's expected to keep him out for at least two months. Thompson finished the 2021 season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, but he appears to be fully healthy for the spring, after he was spotted throwing on the field over the weekend, per Scott Changnon of Marquee Sports Network. Thompson spent much of his time in the majors last season working out of the bullpen, but over the six starts he received, the 27-year-old righty delivered a 5.51 ERA and 3.7 K-BB% in 16.1 innings.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation

The Chicago Cubs have landed one of the top remaining free agent starting pitchers

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

For Hoyer, pitching tops to-do list as Cubs try to regroup

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer says bolstering a starting rotation that ranked among the worst this season tops his to-do list

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs

The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Chicago to visit Pittsburgh Thursday

The Cubs will start Justin Steele on Thursday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will get the start

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Hendricks scheduled to start for Chicago against Pittsburgh

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Roansy Contreras

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games

Colin Moran hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • Associated Press

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