NICKY LOPEZ #5 - THIRD BASEMAN - CHICAGO CUBS
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Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 3-run homer and Cubs beat Padres 8-3 to stop 3-game slide

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 to stop their three-game slide
APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Cubs place left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar on injured list, 8th pitcher to get hurt

The Chicago Cubs have placed left-hander Caleb Thielbar on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain
APRIL 25 • Associated Press
Contract selected The Cubs selected Lopez's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact The Cubs acquired Lopez in a trade with Colorado on Thursday, and they'll now bring him up to provide depth to their infield unit. The 31-year-old appeared in 14 games for Chicago last season but logged just one hit in 18 at-bats. Porter Hodge (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move.
APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE
Dealt to Cubs The Rockies traded Lopez to the Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash.
Impact Lopez has been at Triple-A Albuquerque all season and has taken advantage of the hitter-friendly environment of the Pacific Coast League to slash .333/.387/.519 with eight RBI and 11 runs scored through 62 plate appearances. He wasn't on Colorado's 40-man roster, so he won't take up a roster spot upon moving to Chicago, but he's an option to return to the majors as an infield depth piece at some point.
APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE
Misses out on Opening Day roster The Rockies reassigned Lopez to minor-league camp Sunday.
Impact Lopez had been vying for a utility spot on the Rockies' Opening Day roster but won't break camp with the big club after posting a .695 OPS across 48 plate appearances in Cactus League play. Unless the Rockies grant him his release to pursue opportunities elsewhere, the 31-year-old infielder is expected to open the season at Triple-A Albuquerque.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Nets NRI deal with Rockies The Rockies signed Lopez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Monday, Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Lopez spent most of the 2025 season in the minors but did see action in 18 games between the Cubs and Angels, going just 1-for-24 at the plate. Most of Lopez's experience is at second base, and the Rockies have an opening at that position, but if the 30-year-old manages to crack the Opening Day roster, it will likely be in a reserve infielder role.
DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to Cubs The Cubs signed Lopez to a minor-league contract Saturday, Tommy Birch of Des Moines Register reports.
Impact It will be Lopez's third stint in the Cubs' organization this year, and he will report to Triple-A Iowa. He was most recently with the Yankees at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre but was released by the organization Aug. 1. Lopez is slashing .266/.316/.323 with five steals, five doubles, two triples, 13 RBI and 25 runs scored across 174 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season.
AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Returning to Cubs The Cubs signed Lopez to a minor-league contract Saturday, Tommy Birch of Des Moines Register reports.
Impact It will be Lopez's third stint in the Cubs' organization this year, and he will report to Triple-A Iowa. He was most recently with the Yankees with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre but was released by the big club Aug. 1. Overall in Triple-A this season, Lopez is slashing .266/.316/.323 with five steals, five doubles, two triples, 13 RBI and 25 runs scored across 174 plate appearances.
AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Released by New York The Yankees released Lopez on Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Lopez signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees last month and slashed .263/.338/.333 with two doubles, six RBI, nine runs scored and four stolen bases with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 30-year-old infielder will try to latch on elsewhere for the remainder of the summer.
AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Report: Yankees sign INF Nicky Lopez to minor league deal Deadspin | Report: Yankees sign INF Nicky Lopez to minor league deal
JULY 3, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
Yankees Sign Recent Cubs Infielder Amid Brutal Stretch The New York Yankees signed recent Chicago Cubs infielder Nicky Lopez amid the Yankees’ brutal stretch, losing four of five and falling out...
JULY 3, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Links up with Yankees on MiLB deal The Yankees signed Lopez to a minor-league contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact The Yankees have one of the worst defensive infields in baseball, so signing the light-hitting but slick-fielding Lopez as a depth addition is sensible. Lopez has gone 1-for-24 at the plate during stints this season between the Angels and Cubs and will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks infielder abandons contract to sign with a different MLB team | Sporting News Nicky Lopez is moving on.
JULY 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Opts out of minor-league contract The Diamondbacks released Lopez on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Lopez had the ability to trigger an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract on July 1, and he's done just that. The utility infielder slashed .267/.303/.317 in 24 games with Triple-A Reno and has gone 1-for-24 at the plate during stints this season between the Angels and Cubs.
JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Links up with Arizona Lopez agreed to a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact The veteran infielder was let go by the Cubs last week, and it didn't take long for him to latch on with a new team. Lopez has gone 1-for-24 in 19 games between the Cubs and Angels this season and isn't likely to be a significant contributor even if he's added to the Diamondback's big-league roster.
MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Becomes free agent Lopez elected to become a free agent Wednesday.
Impact The veteran infielder cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the Cubs' 40-man roster, but he'll seek a gig elsewhere rather than accept an outright assignment. Lopez is 1-for-24 at the plate this season between the Angels and Cubs.
MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Becomes free agent Lopez elected free agency Wednesday.
Impact The veteran infielder cleared waivers after being scrubbed from the Cubs' 40-man roster, but he'll seek a gig elsewhere rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Iowa. Between stints in the big leagues with the Angels and Cubs this season, Lopez has gone 1-for-24 at the plate.
MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw called back up after a short stint in the minors

The Chicago Cubs have recalled top prospect Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa and designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment
MAY 19, 2025 • Associated Press
Deadspin | Cubs recall 3B Matt Shaw, DFA INF Nicky Lopez Deadspin | Cubs recall 3B Matt Shaw, DFA INF Nicky Lopez
MAY 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM
Booted from 40-man roster The Cubs designated Lopez for assignment Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact The club needed to free a spot on the active roster for Matt Shaw, and Lopez is the casualty. Lopez is just 1-for-24 at the plate this season and is likely to pass through waivers unclaimed, but his solid glovework and defensive versatility should help land him a minor-league contract somewhere.
MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ homers as the Cubs beat the sloppy Giants 9-2

Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, helping Matthew Boyd and the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy San Francisco Giants 9-2
MAY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Michael Busch hits grand slam and Pete Crow-Armstrong homers twice in Cubs' 10-0 win over Brewers

Michael Busch hit his first career grand slam and Pete Crow-Armstrong added two solo shots as the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0 on Friday
MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press
Nicky Lopez had been watching the Cubs' hot start from afar — now he's back The Cubs designated Gave Workman for assignment, as they continue to tinker with the third base position group.
APRIL 24, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM
Recently-Released Angels Infielder Signs MLB Deal With NL Powerhouse The Chicago Cubs signed Nicky Lopez to a one-year major league contract on Wednesday. Lopez spent the spring with Chicago, was released from...
APRIL 24, 2025 • SI.COM
Suiting up for Cubs a dream come true for suburban native Lopez For a veteran baseball player in between jobs, life can change in a hurry. Naperville native Nicky Lopez and his wife, Sydney, were sitting...
APRIL 23, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM
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