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Steele scheduled to start for Chicago against Colorado

The Cubs will send Justin Steele to the mound Tuesday and the Rockies plan to give German Marquez the start
AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Cubs top Rockies to end 13-game Wrigley Field losing streak

Rafael Ortega hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs ended their longest home losing streak with a 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Mond...
AUGUST 24, 2021 • Associated Press
Smashes walkoff home run Ortega went 1-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Rockies.
Impact Ortega's seventh home run of the year was of the walkoff variety, as he took Daniel Bard deep in the bottom of the ninth inning with a runner on to give the Cubs a 6-4 win. Ortega has excelled for Chicago, slashing .306/.365/.483 across 70 games. The sample size looks large enough to think that the 30-year-old has earned a role heading into 2022 after being something of a journeyman before this season.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collects two hits, two runs in win Ortega went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
Impact Ortega has settled in as a solid leadoff hitter for the Cubs, as he's now slashing .329/.389/.506 across 66 games this season. The 30-year-old outfielder hadn't been able to find sustained success at the MLB level before this year, but he's making a strong case to be a part of Chicago's plans in 2022.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Depleted Cubs quiet playoff-contending Reds again, win 7-1

Michael Hermosillo homered for the first time since 2018 and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1
AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press
Day off Monday Ortega will sit Monday against the Reds.
Impact The 30-year-old journeyman has been a rare bright spot in Wrigleyville this season, emerging from obscurity to hit .327/.382/.506 in 63 games. Johneshwy Fargas will take his place in center field Monday.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chisholm homers as Marlins beat reeling Cubs 4-1

Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Jesús Aguilar homered, and the Miami Marlins handed the Chicago Cubs their 11th straight loss with a 4-1 victory
AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Marlins rally late extend Cubs' losing streak to 10

Magneuris Sierra hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the reeling Chicago Cubs 5-4
AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Marlins tie team mark with 11-run inning; Cubs 9th L in row

Bryan De La Cruz hit a grand slam and Alex Jackson added a three-run homer as the Miami Marlins tied a team record by scoring 11 times in the second inning during a 14-10 win over...
AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press
Receives breather Friday Ortega is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins.
Impact Ortega started the past 16 games and hit a blistering .421/.476/.684 with four home runs, 10 RBI, 11 runs and four stolen bases during that stretch, and he'll receive a well-earned day off in Miami. Johneshwy Fargas will take over in center field for the Cubs in the series opener.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes fans 10 straight to tie record, Brewers rip Cubs 10-0

Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes struck out 10 consecutive batters, tying the major league record and leading the Brewers past the Chicago Cubs 10-0
AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press
Three hits in Tuesday's matinee Ortega went 3-for-4 in a 4-2 loss to the Brewers during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Impact The 30-year-old did his job as the leadoff hitter, but the depleted Chicago lineup behind him couldn't bring him around to score. Ortega has started 13 straight games and produced multi-hit performances in seven of them. batting a blistering .428 (21-for-49) over that stretch with three doubles, four homers, three steals, nine RBI and 11 runs.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers score 6 in 5th, beat Cubs 6-3 for DH sweep

Luis Urías had two hits during a six-run, fifth-inning rally as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 Tuesday night to complete a doubleheader sweep
AUGUST 10, 2021 • Associated Press
Stays hot with two hits, steal Ortega went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Sunday in the Cubs' 9-3 loss to the White Sox.
Impact The 30-year-old journeyman outfielder probably won't be a cornerstone piece for the Cubs as they embark on a rebuild, but he's been a nice find off the scrap heap in an otherwise disappointing season for the North Siders. Since getting his minor-league contract selected from Triple-A Iowa in late May, Ortega has gone from serving as a lightly used fourth or fifth outfielder to playing everyday as the Cubs' leadoff man. With an incredible .394/.449/.662 slash line to go with four home runs and four steals since the All-Star break, Ortega has given manager David Ross no reason to move him off the table-setting role.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox sweep Cubs at Wrigley as Jiménez drives in 5 runs

Eloy Jiménez drove in five runs with two home runs and a double, and the Chicago White Sox beat the crosstown Cubs 9-3 for their first sweep of a three-game series at Wrigley Field...
AUGUST 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Rodón strikes out 11, White Sox blank Cubs 4-0

Carlos Rodón struck out 11 in five stellar innings, Cesar Hernandez and José Abreu hit back-to-back home runs and the Chicago White Sox blanked the Chicago Cubs 4-0
AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Reaches base three times Ortega went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk Thursday against the Rockies.
Impact Ortega extended his hitting streak to seven games, four of which have been multi-hit efforts. He's also slugged four home runs in that stretch -- three came in one game -- to go along with nine RBI and 10 runs scored. Ortega has served as the team's primary leadoff hitter since July 21 and should be locked into regular playing time until the close of the campaign.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still here: Story homers twice, Rockies beat Cubs 6-5

Trevor Story hit two home runs, including a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth inning, and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5
AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Wisdom's 3-run double lifts Cubs over Rockies, 3-2

Patrick Wisdom hit a three-run double to back a solid outing from Alec Mills and lead the Chicago Cubs past the Colorado Rockies 3-2
AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Hits three home runs Ortega went 4-for-4 with three home runs and five RBI in Sunday's loss to the Nationals.
Impact Ortega had himself a career day, as he drove in all of the Cubs' runs in the 6-5 defeat. The outfielder has emerged with a regular role, and with Chicago trading away Kris Bryant and Jake Marisnick before the deadline, Ortega should have an even firmer grip on playing time. He has six home runs and a .918 OPS through 50 games and is worth fantasy attention while he plays at a high level as a starter.
AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Ortega's 3 home runs power the Chicago Cubs offense, but the Washington Nationals win 6-5 on a walk-off homer in the 9th WASHINGTON — Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega put on a show Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Hernandez's HR in 9th gives Nats 6-5 win over Cubs

Yadiel Hernandez’s solo shot in the ninth inning — his second homer of the day — gave the Washington Nationals a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs
AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press
Leads charge in Saturday's win Ortega went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Nationals.
Impact Getting the start in center field and hitting in the leadoff spot, Ortega capped a four-run fourth for the Cubs with his blast off Joe Ross. The 30-year-old outfielder has been on a tear since the All-Star break, slashing .378/.429/.578 through 16 games, and he should remain a lineup regular over the final two months despite his career .623 OPS in 565 big-league plate appearances given the Cubs' lack of credible options right now.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Nationals

The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Sunday and the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick Fedde
AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Hendricks earns majors-best 13th win as Cubs beat Nats 6-3

Kyle Hendricks earned his major league-leading 13th victory, Rafael Ortega homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 6-3
AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press
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