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Umpire provides explanation for wild play in Cardinals-Cubs

Umpire Bill Miller has provided an explanation for a wild sequence during St. Louis’ 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs that added another layer of drama to the Cardinals’ 16th stra...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Cardinals set team record with 15th straight win, beat Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals set a franchise record with their 15th straight win, boosted when catcher Yadier Molina and center fielder Harrison Bader helped pull off a wild double play...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Not in Saturday's lineup Ortega is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Ortega's off day against lefty Jon Lester means he's now started against just one of the last seven southpaws the Cubs have faced. Trayce Thompson will take over in center field.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Friday afternoon Ortega is on the bench for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact A 1-for-4 effort Wednesday has Ortega hitting .263 with two extra-base hits and one RBI in his last 10 games. Trace Thompson starts in center field for the afternoon contest, with Ian Happ sliding to right and Patrick Wisdom playing left.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Well-rounded box-score line in loss Ortega went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base Tuesday in the Cubs' 9-5 loss to the Twins. He also reached base on a hit by pitch.

Impact Though Ortega's standing as a regular in the Chicago outfield isn't in any jeopardy, the 30-year-old has limped to the finish line in what's otherwise been a breakthrough campaign. Before Tuesday's eruption, Ortega hit .179 over his last 10 games, scoring only three times while contributing no home runs or stolen bases over that span. He'll look to build on his strong game in Wednesday's series finale, starting in center field while batting leadoff.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gordon homers, 4 Twins get 3 hits, Minnesota tops Cubs 9-5

Nick Gordon hit a two-run homer and two singles, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Gets breather Wednesday Ortega isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Ortega has started against only seven southpaws this year, and he'll head to the bench with left-hander Ranger Suarez on the mound for the Phillies. Patrick Wisdom, Ian Happ and Alfonso Rivas will start in the outfield from left to right.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom, Rivas homer as Cubs beat fading Phillies 6-3

Patrick Wisdom and Alfonso Rivas hit back-to-back homers for the Chicago Cubs in a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Hits triple Sunday Ortega went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Impact Ortega didn't do much aside from hitting a triple and putting up his first multi-hit game since Sep. 4, when he recorded three hits against the Pirates. He's only hitting .225 with a .712 OPS across 42 plate appearances this month and has struggled to make much of an impact across most fantasy formats, partially due to a lack of consistency at the plate. He has gone hitless in six of his 11 games during September.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miley goes 7, Castellanos and India homer as Reds stop Cubs

Wade Miley pitched seven effective innings, Nick Castellanos homered and the Cincinnati Reds got a sorely needed victory, topping the Chicago Cubs 4-3

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Heads to bench Ortega is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Ortega has cooled off recently after some surprisingly strong performances to start the second half, hitting .175/.230/.368 over his last 15 games. Ian Happ will slide to center field Tuesday, with Patrick Wisdom moving out to Happ's usual spot in left field and Matt Duffy taking Wisdom's place at third base.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwindel's grand slam lifts Cubs over Pirates 11-8

Frank Schwindel hit a go-ahead grand slam, Matt Duffy homered twice, including a grand slam, and the Chicago Cubs outslugged the Pittsburgh Pirates for an 11-8 win

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Three hits in win Ortega went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 7-6 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact The outfielder provided a clutch hit in the Cubs' ninth-inning rally, plating Sergio Alcantara with a game-tying RBI single. Ortega was in a slump prior to Saturday, going 7-for-45 across his last 12 games before the three-hit effort. He's now slashing .299/.353/.486 with nine home runs, 30 RBI, 29 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 234 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwindel, Cubs rally in 9th, top Pirates, 5th win in row

Rookie Frank Schwindel hustled hard and sprawled for an RBI single that capped a three-run rally with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pir...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes seat Friday Ortega is on the bench for Friday's game against the Pirates, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Ortega went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on Thursday, raising his average to .175 with three home runs and 10 RBI in the last 10 games. Michael Hermosillo is playing center field and batting leadoff Friday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs ninth home run Ortega went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in a 6-5 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Impact Acting as the leadoff hitter, Ortega slugged his ninth home run of the season Thursday tying the game in the seventh inning. The 30-year-old outfielder continues his career-best season slashing .293/.350/.481 across 213 at-bats.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brault scheduled to start for Pittsburgh against Chicago

The Pirates will start Steven Brault on Friday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec Mills

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Schwindel homers, Cubs shut down Twins hitters in 3-0 win

Frank Schwindel hit a three-run homer and a pair of Chicago Cubs pitchers combined on a two-hitter in a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Luis Robert homers twice as White Sox pound Cubs 13-1

Luis Robert homered twice, Dylan Cease tied a career high with 11 strikeouts and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Chicago Cubs 13-1

AUGUST 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Slugs grand slam Saturday Ortega went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Saturday's 7-0 victory versus the White Sox.

Impact Ortega broke open what had been a two-run game with a fourth-inning grand slam off Lance Lynn. The long ball was his second in the past four games and pushed his total to eight on the season. Ortega is enjoying his strongest big-league campaign, slashing .297/.357/.479 across 211 plate appearances.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wisdom's 2 home runs and Rafael Ortega's grand slam power the Chicago Cubs past the White Sox 7-0 in the City Series For the second straight night, the Chicago Cubs jumped out to a big lead in the City Series. This time, there would be no epic rally from th...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Patrick Wisdom, Alec Mills lead Cubs past White Sox 7-0

Patrick Wisdom backed Alec Mills with two more homers and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox for the first time this season, winning 7-0

AUGUST 29, 2021 • Associated Press

On bench Friday Ortega will be on the bench Friday against the White Sox.

Impact The 30-year-old still owns a surprisingly strong .298/.356/.458 slash line through 72 games this season, though he's gone cold at the plate over his last six games, grabbing just two hits. Michael Hermosillo starts in center field in his absence.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steals home in loss Ortega went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Game 2 against the Rockies on Wednesday night.

Impact Ortega swiped home as part of a double steal that gave the Cubs a 5-2 lead in the second inning. It was the eighth stolen base (13 attempts) this season for Ortega, who is hitting just .204 over his last 15 games.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marquez expected to start for the Rockies against Cubs

The Rockies will start German Marquez on Wednesday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press

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