1 DAY AGO • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Marcus Stroman hit with first-ever pitch clock violation Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman made major league history Thursday, becoming the first player ever to be hit with a pitch clock vio...
Marcus Stroman, Rafael Devers commit MLB’s first pitch-clock violations
Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman committed MLBs first pitch-clock violation in the third inning against the Brewers.1 DAY AGO
Shines on Opening Day Stroman (1-0) struck out eight batters and allowed three hits over six scoreless innings while earning the win Thursday against the Brewers.
Impact Things looked a little dicey early on in the game for Stroman as he struggled with control issues and found himself in a bases-loaded scenario in the third inning. However, he was able to force a double-play to get out of it and cruised for another three innings. Stroman projected to be unspectacular in 2023, but a few more similar outings could put his name into fantasy relevancy.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Swanson, Stroman help Cubs beat Brewers 4-0 on opening day
Dansby Swanson had three hits in his Chicago Cubs debut and Marcus Stroman worked six scoreless innings, breezing past baseball’s first pitch-clock violation on his way to a 4-0 vi...1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB opening day has 14 clock violations, stolen base spike
Chicago Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman committed Major League Baseball’s first pitch-clock violation in the third inning of an opening day game against the Milwaukee Brewers1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs host the Brewers in the season opener
The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers for the season opener2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs' Marcus Stroman sharp in last start before Opening Day Stroman said his slider felt the best it has all spring.
6 DAYS AGO • SUNTIMES.COM
Starting Opening Day Stroman announced via his Twitter account that he will start Opening Day for the Cubs against the Brewers next Thursday
Impact Stroman will get the ball against Corbin Burnes for the opener. The right-handed Stroman was limited to just 138.2 innings in 2022, but he pitched relatively well in his 25 starts with a 3.50 ERA and 119:36 K:BB ratio. Stroman will never be a fantasy ace because he doesn't miss enough bats, but he should again be a solid if unspectacular option in 2023.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
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In line for Opening Day start Stroman should be in line to start for the Cubs on Opening Day after pitching in the World Baseball Classic, though Chicago manager David Ross hasn't set his rotation in stone, Ton...
Impact With Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) on the shelf, Stroman is the natural candidate to lead Chicago's rotation to begin the season. The righty will pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic before returning to the Cubs. He registered a solid 3.50 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 2022, though he only struck out 119 batters across 138.2 innings. That's in line with his career norms, as Stroman has never been a huge source of strikeouts.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
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'Sanker gonna be sankin': The origin story of Marcus Stroman's defining pitch Stroman got the start in the Cubs’ spring training opener Satruday against the Giants.
FEBRUARY 25 • SUNTIMES.COM
Gets nod for Cactus League opener Stroman will start for the Cubs in their Cactus League opener Saturday against the Giants, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Stroman will probably also get the nod on Opening Day of the regular season with Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) ticketed for an early IL stint. Stroman signed a three-year, $71 million free-agent contract with Chicago in December 2021 and went on to register a solid 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 119:36 K:BB over 138.2 innings (25 starts) in the first year of that deal.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Set to lead rotation Stroman figures to begin the season as the Cubs' No. 1 starter with Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) likely opening the year on the injured list, Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The...
Impact Stroman may have been the No. 1 starter even with Hendricks healthy, but the latter's shoulder injury should cement things. The Cubs did add Jameson Taillon in the offseason, but he figures to slot in as the No. 2 starter. Stroman finished 2022 with a 3.50 ERA and 119 strikeouts across 138.2 innings in his first season in Chicago.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
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The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly have finalized a $19 million, two-year contractDECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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OCTOBER 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fans seven in scoreless outing Stroman (6-7) earned the win Sunday, allowing no runs on five hits and two walks over six innings against the Reds. He struck out seven.
Impact Stroman finished the season on a high note with his second scoreless outing since the beginning of September and fourth straight quality start. Additionally, his seven punchouts on the day were tied for his second highest of the season. In 25 starts this season, Stroman maintained a 3.50 ERA with six wins over 138.2 innings.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Reds aim to end 5-game losing streak, play the Cubs
The Cincinnati Reds look to end their five-game skid with a win against the Chicago CubsOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seiya Suzuki homers as Chicago Cubs top Cincinnati Reds 2-1
Seiya Suzuki hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 for their sixth straight winOCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stroman, Gomes power Cubs past struggling Phillies 2-1
Marcus Stroman pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, and Yan Gomes hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia...SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seven innings in win Stroman (5-7) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk with six strikeouts over seven innings in a 2-1 victory over the Phillies.
Impact Stroman held the Phillies in check most of the night as the only damage came via an RBI double off the bat of Bryce Harper in the sixth inning. The veteran has thrown seven innings in two of his last three starts and recorded a quality start in all three of those. Over his last 10 starts, Stroman owns a healthy 3.25 ERA but only two wins. He next tentatively lines up to face Cincinnati this weekend.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
