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Hoerner, Cubs top power-hitting rookie Meneses, Nationals

Nico Hoerner homered to ignite a four-run rally in the seventh inning that sent the Chicago Cubs over power-hitting rookie Joey Meneses and the Washington Nationals 4-2

AUGUST 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Thompson, Velázquez, Morel power Cubs past Nationals 6-3

Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings, rookies Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel homered in the third inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 6-3

AUGUST 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Wainwright, reunited with Molina, hurls Cards past Cubs 6-0

Adam Wainwright pitched seven spotless innings with longtime catcher Yadier Molina back behind the plate, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0

AUGUST 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A Rucker was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

Impact After spending a month with Iowa, Rucker will return to Chicago for another stint with the big club. He figures to work in middle-to-long relief like he did last time he was in town.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves down to minors The Cubs optioned Rucker to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Impact With the Cubs needing to clear a spot on the 26-man active roster for Sunday's starter, Drew Smyly (oblique), to return from the 15-day injured list, Rucker was deemed an expendable piece. During his one-week stint with the big club, Rucker logged three appearances out of the bullpen and gave up two earned runs on four hits and no walks over 4.1 innings.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki homers again, Hendricks hurt as Cubs top Brewers 8-3

Seiya Suzuki homered for the second straight night as the Chicago Cubs overcame Kyle Hendricks’ early exit and defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 8-3

JULY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs

Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Chicago Cubs...

JULY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to big leagues The Cubs recalled Rucker from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact He'll be joining the big club as a replacement for Alec Mills (back), who was placed on the 15-day injured list just seven pitches into his start in Saturday's win over the Red Sox. Since Mark Leiter came on in long relief and covered 5.1 innings out of the bullpen, he likely won't be available for at least a few days, so Rucker should provide a fresh arm in the interim. Over his previous 12 outings this season with the Cubs spanning 19.2 innings, Rucker posted a 5.49 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Carpenter hammers Cubs; 2 HRs, 7 RBIs in Yanks' 18-4 rout

Matt Carpenter homered twice and tied his career high with seven RBIs, powering the New York Yankees to complete a weekend sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a 18-4 rout for their 11th...

JUNE 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Sent back to Iowa Rucker was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Rucker's latest stint in the majors lasted just one day. He gave up two runs on four hits in three innings of relief Saturday against the Mets. Sean Newcomb is expected to take his place on the roster.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits 2 of Yanks' 6 HRs in rout of Cubs, 10th win in 11

Aaron Judge hit two of the Yankees’ six solo homers off rookie Matt Swarmer, and New York routed the Chicago Cubs 8-0 for its 10th win in 11 games

JUNE 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs put lefty Miley on injured list with strained shoulder

The Chicago Cubs have placed pitcher Wade Miley on the injured list with a left shoulder strain, one day after the veteran was activated

JUNE 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A Rucker was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Impact He has a 5.40 ERA and 1.44 WHIP while working as a multi-inning reliever in the majors this season. Rucker should work in low-leverage spots.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trevino ends stalemate, red-hot Yankees edge Cubs 2-1 in 13

Pinch-hitter Jose Trevino finally broke a stalemate in the 13th inning with a game-winning single that gave the New York Yankees a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

JUNE 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs cut Frazier, put Stroman on IL; Miley hurt again

Outfielder Clint Frazier was designated for assignment in a surprise decision by the Chicago Cubs, who also placed pitcher Marcus Stroman on the 15-day injured list with right shou...

JUNE 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Heading to Triple-A Rucker was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Rucker allowed four runs (three earned) without recording an out his last time on the mound June 4, and he'll now make his way back to the minors. Chris Martin (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list in a corresponding move.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cards score 4 in 10th to beat Cubs 7-4, split doubleheader

Cardinals rookie Brendan Donovan hit a two-run double in the 10th inning and St. Louis overcame a baserunning mistake to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-4 and split a doubleheader

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Strikes out side Wednesday Rucker (toe) worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless inning of relief with three strikeouts in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Brewers.

Impact Rucker, who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list before the game, worked the seventh inning behind starter Kyle Hendricks and Daniel Norris. He struck out the leadoff man before allowing a one-out double, but he avoided any trouble with two more strikeouts. Rucker has been quietly solid for the Cubs this year with a 3.94 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 18 strikeouts across 16 innings. The righty was able to miss plenty of bats in 2021 as well, with 30 strikeouts over 28.1 innings, but he struggled overall with a 6.99 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. With a 3.45 FIP so far this season, Rucker's improved production seems sustainable, especially if he keeps missing bats.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Cubs place lefty Smyly on 15-day IL with strained oblique

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Drew Smyly on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique

JUNE 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Reinstated from 15-day injured list Rucker (toe) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Rucker was on the injured list since May 19, but he recently made a rehab appearance at Triple-A Iowa and allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless inning. The right-hander should reclaim his role as a low-leverage reliever in the Cubs' bullpen.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins rehab assignment Rucker (toe) began a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, striking out one over a scoreless inning while working around a hit and a walk.

Impact Rucker has been on the shelf since May 19 due to a bout with turf toe, but he looks on track to return when he's first eligible or shortly thereafter. It's unclear if the Cubs plan on having him make another tune-up appearance in the minors prior to being activated.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers bring road win streak into matchup with the Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Chicago Cubs looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

MAY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Cubs play the Brewers in first of 4-game series

The Chicago Cubs begin a four-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday

MAY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Burger gets game-winning hit as White Sox beat Cubs 5-4

Jake Burger atoned for a costly error with a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, and the banged-up Chicago White Sox topped the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in a wild finale to the seas...

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

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