SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cubs remaining 'cautious' with Pete Crow-Armstrong during stretch run | Sporting News The Chicago Cubs don't want to risk not having Pete Crow-Armstrong in the lineup this postseason.
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SI.COM
Brady House - Taking seat Monday House is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.
Impact After starting in each of the last four games while going 3-for-12 with one home run, one stolen base, four RBI and two runs, House will take a seat as the Nationals open up a four-game set in Miami. Paul DeJong will cover third base in House's stead.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
A first pitch at Wrigley Field? That may be in the cards for Cubs legend Sammy Sosa | Sporting News Sammy Sosa's relationship with the Chicago Cubs has improved drastically this year.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Daniel Palencia - Sent to IL with shoulder strain The Cubs placed Palencia on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right shoulder strain, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact The Chicago closer will hit the shelf after he experienced tightness in his shoulder during his relief appearance Sunday, when he was dealt the loss and his third blown save of the season after failing to retire any of the five batters he faced while giving up four hits -- including two home runs -- and one walk. The Cubs haven't yet offered up a timeline for Palencia's return, but as a pitcher who's heavily reliant on high velocity and now coming back from an arm injury, he seems likely to be sidelined beyond the minimum 15 days. Manager Craig Counsell hasn't provided word on his plans for the ninth inning while Palencia is on the shelf, but Brad Keller, Andrew Kittredge and Caleb Thielbar have been pitching effectively in high-leverage spots of late and could be the Chicago relievers most likely to factor into the mix for saves over the next few weeks.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Pete Crow-Armstrong - Back in lineup at DH Crow-Armstrong (knee) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and cleanup batter in Monday's game in Atlanta.
Impact Though fellow All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) will remain on the bench for a fifth straight game, the Chicago lineup will be bolstered by the return of Crow-Armstrong, who will rejoin the starting nine in a non-defensive role after sitting out Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals due to a right knee contusion. The Cubs haven't indicated how soon Crow-Armstrong might be ready to resume patrolling center field, but he could be back in on defense Tuesday if his knee provides no complications when he's at the plate or running the bases during Monday's contest.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Tucker - Remaining out of lineup Monday Tucker (calf) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta.
Impact Tucker will miss out on his fifth straight start while he manages a tight left calf, though manager Craig Counsell said that star outfielder showed improvement in his pregame work Sunday and is "starting to approach availability," per MLB.com. The 28-year-old's continued absence Monday will be somewhat softened by the return of All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee), who is back in the lineup at designated hitter after a one-game absence.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
