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Cubs snap 10-game losing streak as Ian Happ has 3-run homer, 5 RBIs in 10-4 win over Pirates

Ian Happ hit a tiebreaking three-run home run and drove in five runs on Wednesday night while playing in his hometown as the Chicago Cubs ended their 10-game losing streak with a 1...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sitting against righty again Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Conforto finds himself on the bench for a second straight matchup versus a right-handed starter (Bubba Chandler) after going 0-for-16 with seven strikeouts over his previous six games. The 33-year-old appeared to briefly overtake Moises Ballesteros as the Cubs' preferred designated hitter against right-handed pitching earlier this month, but the ongoing dry spell at the plate looks to have resulted in Conforto sliding back down the depth chart.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sitting amid slump Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact After going 0-for-12 with five strikeouts while starting in the past four games, the slumping Conforto will head to the bench. Moises Ballesteros will receive the nod at designated hitter Tuesday in place of Conforto.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker's 3-run home run leads Astros to 8-5 win over Cubs

Christian Walker hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run fifth inning and the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with an 8-5 victory on Sunday

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Walker Homers Twice, Astros Beat Cubs 3-0 For Chicago's 7th-Straight Loss

Christian Walker homered twice with three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat Chicago 3-0 to extend the Cubs’ losing streak to seven, their long...

MAY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Walker Homers Twice, Astros Beat Cubs 3-0 For Chicago's 7th-Straight Loss

Slumping Cubs call up slugger Kevin Alcantara, leave 4-time Gold Glover Ian Happ out of lineup

The scuffling Chicago Cubs recalled outfielder Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa before their game Saturday against Houston and designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Cubs enter matchup against the Astros on losing streak

The Chicago Cubs aim to stop their six-game losing streak when they play the Houston Astros

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Cubs take 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Chicago Cubs aim to break their five-game losing streak when they play the Houston Astros

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Heading to bench Wednesday Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact After a seven-game stretch in which he produced six extra-base hits and drew five walks, Conforto's bat has cooled down during the Cubs' series with Milwaukee. He's gone 0-for-4 with two strikeouts over the first two contests against the Brewers and will take a seat for the second day in a row Wednesday. Conforto may still be the Cubs' favored option at designated hitter versus right-handed pitching, but Miguel Amaya will start at DH on Wednesday against Brewers lefty Kyle Harrison.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Misiorowski dominant again, Brice Turang homers as Brewers top Cubs 5-2 to move into 1st

Jacob Misiorowski pitched six scoreless innings, Brice Turang was 3 for 4 with a two-run homer, and the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 to move into first place in th...

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Cubs aim to stop 3-game skid, play the Brewers

The Chicago Cubs look to end a three-game slide when they play the Milwaukee Brewers

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Overtaking Ballesteros at DH Conforto will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The Cubs are including Conforto in the starting nine for a third consecutive game, with the struggling Moises Ballesteros having hit the bench for all of those contests. At this point, Conforto appears to have emerged as the Cubs' preferred option at DH while he's maintained a magnificent .345/.456/.655 slash line to go with three home runs, 11 RBI and 11 runs in 68 plate appearances on the season. The Cubs are still likely to shield the left-handed-hitting Conforto from lefty pitching, but that arrangement could help prop up his batting average.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs look to keep home win streak alive, host the Brewers

The Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers trying to extend a 15-game home winning streak

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Quero hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox beat the Cubs 9-8 in 10 innings

Edgar Quero hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 in the rubber game of their first crosstown series this season

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Lifts off Sunday Conforto went 2-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run in Sunday's 9-8, 10-inning loss to the White Sox.

Impact Conforto's third home run of the season was a critical one, as it tied the game at 7-7 before the Cubs ultimately fell in extra innings. The veteran outfielder has been good when given playing time this season, as he's now sporting a 1.111 OPS across 27 games. However, Conforto would likely need an injury to one of Chicago's regulars for his role to grow significantly.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox play the Cubs in series rubber match

Both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Cubs bring 1-0 series advantage over White Sox into game 2

The Chicago Cubs lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox

MAY 16 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Cubs on 5-game home win streak

The Chicago White Sox, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Heading back to bench Wednesday Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Conforto will hit the bench after he had started at designated hitter in four of the Cubs' past five games while going 6-for-14 with a home run, three doubles, three walks, three runs and two RBI during that stretch. Though he's been magnificent in a part-time role this season with a 1.065 OPS over 58 plate appearances, Conforto will likely find consistent reps hard to come by while Moises Ballesteros (.804 OPS) has been productive enough as the Cubs' primary DH and has more long-term investment from the organization.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot with two hits, walk Conforto went 2-for-4 with a double, one walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact After going 3-for-3 with a double, homer and two RBI in a spot start Thursday against the Reds, Conforto was given another start. He hit second in the Chicago lineup and reached base three more times. In limited at-bats, Conforto has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball the last couple weeks, but Friday was just his fifth start in the last 18 games. Across 12 plate appearances this month, Conforto is 6-for-10 with four extra-base hits, including two home runs, three RBI, four runs scored and a 2:1 BB:K. Conforto has done enough to earn more playing time against right-handed pitching, but the Cubs' outfield is set in stone. Moises Ballesteros' bat has cooled off as the primary designated hitter, as he's just 2-for-31 (.065) since April 28.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 8 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Athletics Annihilate the Phillies

The Athletics blew out the Phillies, the Cubs had a seven-run inning, the Yankees won their sixth consecutive series, the Marlins walked it...

MAY 8 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Athletics Annihilate the Phillies

Leads offense Thursday Conforto went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a solo home run, an additional run scored and two total RBI in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Making his first start since April 29, Conforto responded with his first three-hit game of the season and delivered his second home run as well. The veteran outfielder is locked into a reserve role for the Cubs, which limits his fantasy appeal, but he's been good when given an opportunity with a .361/.467/.667 slash line across 36 at-bats so far.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Conforto, Imanaga power the Cubs to an 8-3 win over Reds, extending their winning streak to 9 games

Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an...

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds starter Rhett Lowder exits with right shoulder discomfort at Chicago Cubs

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has exited his start against the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the fourth inning with right shoulder discomfort