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Struggles again Sunday Wick allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while retiring just two batters in Sunday's win over the Brewers.

Impact Wick got the ninth inning in a non-save situation with the Cubs up 6-2, but he quickly got into trouble and ended up getting pulled with the bases loaded and two runs already coming across. Michael Rucker then recorded the final out to earn his first career MLB save. Wick has now had consecutive rough outings, as he allowed four runs to take a blown save and the loss Friday. He's still the team's primary closer for now, though manager David Ross may turn to some other options to finish the season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers

Patrick Wisdom set a Cubs rookie record with his 27th homer, hitting a three-run drive that capped a five-run comeback in the eighth inning and sent Chicago over the Milwaukee Brew...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Implodes in loss Wick (0-1) allowed four runs on three hits and two walks over 0.2 innings and took the loss Friday against the Brewers. He did strike out two batters in the outing.

Impact Wick entered to begin the eighth trying to protect a one-run lead and failed in his pursuit. The right-hander struck out two of the first three batters he faced but couldn't finish the job. He allowed a base hit to knot the game at five and then loaded the bases before Kolten Wong drove in two more. Wick was then relieved of his duties and was charged with another run after the Brewers capitalized on a wild pitch from Dillon Maples. Friday's meltdown was pretty uncharacteristic of Wick, who came in with five straight scoreless appearances and had 12:2 K:BB over that span. The 28-year-old now owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 24:8 K:BB over 17.1 innings. He should still be the top option to close for the Cubs despite Friday's ugly outcome.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burnes expected to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

The Brewers will send Corbin Burnes to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the start

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title

Kolten Wong hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Cubs 8-5

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Strikes out side, secures save Wick struck out the side to record the save in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Wick needed 15 pitches (11 for strikes) to mow down the Phillies in order and record his fourth save of the season. Three of those saves have come this month, as Wick seems to be picking up steam after making a belated season debut Aug. 10 due to an oblique injury. Based on recent results, it looks like the 28-year-old has emerged as the team's top option at closer, with Codi Heuer and Manuel Rodriguez also in the mix.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heyward's walk-off HR in 10th gives Cubs 4-1 win over Reds

Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds for their eighth victory in nine games

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Collects another save Wick fired two scoreless innings to pick up his third save of the season Sunday against the Pirates. He did not allow a hit but walked and struck out two batters each.

Impact Wick took the mound in the eighth with a three-run lead and was able to hold the Pirates off the board the rest of the way. He pitched a quick 1-2-3 inning and then worked around two walks in the ninth to close it out. Wick has picked up all three of his saves over his last four appearances since Aug. 31 and owns a 3.09 ERA, a 1.20 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB over 11.2 innings since returning from the 60-day injured list Aug. 10.

SEPTEMBER 6, 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

Picks up second save Wick struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-5 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact The 28-year-old's clean inning was a solid bounce-back effort after he blew a save Thursday against this same Pittsburgh team. Wick has a 3.72 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across 9.2 innings this season while adding two saves, a hold and a blown save. He's worked his way into the Cubs' closer committee for the final month of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs manager Ross positive for virus, Chicago tops Pirates

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer missed the team’s 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates after they tested positive for COVID-19

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Notches first save Wick fired a perfect ninth inning, striking out two to earn the save in the win over the Twins on Tuesday.

Impact Wick entered the game with a two-run lead in the ninth inning. He retired the side and struck out the final two batters. After trading Craig Kimbrel to the White Sox, the Cubs have a clear void at the back end of the bullpen. This was Wick's first opportunity of the season as he missed the majority of the year with an oblique injury. He has a 3.52 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in just 7.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Schwindel, Happ homer; Cubs hold on to beat Twins 3-1

Frank Schwindel homered for the second straight game, Ian Happ added a towering homer into the third deck, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Hendricks keeps Reds in check as Cubs end 12-game skid, 2-1

Kyle Hendricks became the first 14-game winner in the majors, Ian Happ homered and the Chicago Cubs snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Rowan Wick overcame an odd injury to appear in his 1st major-league game in nearly a year. Now the Chicago Cubs reliever is out to re-establish his back-end role in the bullpen. CHICAGO -- The last time Chicago Cubs reliever Rowan Wick had pitched in a big-league game, it was last September in an empty Wrigley Field.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns from injury Wick (oblique) was activated off the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Wick was supposed to be one of Craig Kimbrel's top setup men this season but wound up being sidelined for the majority of the season. He returns to a team that dealt not only Kimbrel but several other key pieces at the deadline, which could lead to a wide-open closer competition down the stretch. Wick has a chance to move into the role, as he has six career saves to go along with a 3.20 ERA in 59 career major-league innings.

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

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against the Brewers

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Brewers will give Aaron Ashby the start

AUGUST 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Brewers-Cubs postponed due to rain; DH scheduled for Tuesday

The game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday night was postponed because of rain

AUGUST 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Milwaukee

The Brewers will start Freddy Peralta on Monday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec Mills

AUGUST 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Davies expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

AUGUST 8, 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

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against the White Sox

The Cubs will send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Saturday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the start

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

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Wisdom sets Cubs rookie record with 27th HR, beat Brewers

Burnes expected to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

Brewers rally to top Cubs 8-5, move closer to division title

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

Heyward's walk-off HR in 10th gives Cubs 4-1 win over Reds

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

Cubs manager Ross positive for virus, Chicago tops Pirates

Schwindel, Happ homer; Cubs hold on to beat Twins 3-1

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

Hendricks keeps Reds in check as Cubs end 12-game skid, 2-1

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

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against the Brewers

Brewers-Cubs postponed due to rain; DH scheduled for Tuesday

Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Milwaukee

Davies expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox

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

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against the White Sox