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Hits ninth-inning homer Contreras went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Cincinnati's Robert Stephenson threw a high fastball in the ninth -- not too high for Contreras, who put the ball out to center field on a line drive. Contreras' season numbers are not impressive, but he now has two home runs in his last three games and we're still at the point where a few big games can change the narrative quickly.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4

AUGUST 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Will DH Friday Contreras is the designated hitter and batting fifth in Friday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Contreras will get a night off behind the plate, with Victor Caratini handling catching duties. After a strong summer camp, Contreras has yet to really get going for the Cubs, as he's slashing just .207/.321/.370 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 29 games so far.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers beat Cubs 7-6; Heyward sits out amid player protests

Niko Goodrum hit a two-run double to cap Detroit’s five-run sixth inning, and the Tigers rallied past the Chicago Cubs 7-6

AUGUST 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Willson Contreras’ improvement behind the plate has been a ‘pillow’ for Cubs pitchers: ‘They can rest on me’ Catcher Willson Contreras' defensive work has been one of the biggest improvements of the Chicago Cubs' season.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Snaps homer drought Contreras went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Detroit on Tuesday.

Impact Though Contreras' long ball was an afterthought on the scoreboard -- it came with Chicago down by seven runs in the ninth inning -- it could help the backstop get back on the right track as he had last gone deep Aug. 4. Since that date, Contreras went 7-for-52 (.135) with only one extra-base hit and 19 strikeouts before his 418-foot blast Tuesday. His season slash line of .216/.333/.386 is well below his career norm.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0

AUGUST 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Bote's 2-run single pushes Cubs to 4-2 win, split with Cards

The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 to earn a split of a doubleheader

AUGUST 19, 2020 • Associated Press

Swanson's 2-out, 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves past Nats

AUGUST 18, 2020 • Associated Press

Snaps hitless streak Contreras went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Contreras played a key role in a four-run sixth inning that rallied the Cubs to a 5-4 victory. His one-out double brought home Javier Baez and trimmed the St. Louis lead to 4-2. He then came around to score on David Bote's go-ahead three-run home run. It's been a tough few days for Contreras, who was ejected from Wednesday's game against Cleveland and came into Monday hitless in his last five contests. The streak extended to six games with an 0-for-2 showing in the first half of Monday's doubleheader. The 28-year-old backstop is now batting .231 with a .753 OPS, and both of those figures should continue to climb.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bote, Cubs rally past Cardinals 5-4 for doubleheader split

David Bote hit a three-run homer in Chicago’s four-run sixth inning, and the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 for a doubleheader split

AUGUST 17, 2020 • Associated Press

Ejected Wednesday Contreras was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Indians during the fifth inning, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was unhappy with a check-swing call during his third at-bat and was subsequently tossed from the contest. Contreras went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts prior to exiting. Backup catcher Victor Caratini took over behind the plate, but since he was already serving as the designated hitter, the Cubs lose the extra bat for the remainder of game.

AUGUST 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in rare stolen base Contreras went 1-for-4 with a single, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Batting cleanup as the DH, Contreras drove in a run in the eighth and then stole second off Gabe Speier and Salvador Perez, matching his stolen-base total from all of last season. Contreras also has a couple homers already and is batting north of .300 through 11 games.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish pitches Cubs past Royals 6-1 for 6th straight win

Yu Darvish pitched seven sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the skidding Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory

AUGUST 6, 2020 • Associated Press

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

AUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

AUGUST 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Homers in win Tuesday Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Royals.

Impact Contreras extended the Cubs' lead to 5-2 in the eighth inning and they ended up needing the insurance run. The Chicago catcher has been locked in with a 1.013 OPS through 10 games, and he should continue to post strong numbers from the middle of the team's lineup.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant homers, Mills shines as surging Cubs beat Royals 2-0

Kris Bryant homered in his return to the lineup and Alec Mills pitched seven effective innings, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 for their fourth consecutiv...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • Associated Press

El Mago's tags are back, and better than ever El Mago is showing off his tag wizardry once again. Kansas City's Adalberto Mondesi took off for second base with two outs in the top of the...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Báez's single in 11th gives Cubs 2-1 win over Pirates

Javier Báez singled through a drawn-in infield in the bottom of the 11th, scoring David Bote from third base and giving the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Chatwood fans 11, Cubs hit 3 homers to beat Pirates 4-3

Tyler Chatwood matched a career high with 11 strikeouts in another terrific performance, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 victory the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Pirates RHP Mitch Keller departs with left side discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller has exited his start against the Chicago Cubs with discomfort on his left side

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Sitting out Tuesday Contreras isn't starting Tuesday against the Reds.

Impact Contreras had started in each of the Cubs' first four games this year, but he'll take a seat Tuesday after putting together multi-hit performances in the past two games. Victor Caratini will start behind the plate and bat second.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7

Anthony Rizzo homered for the third time, and the Chicago Cubs held on for an 8-7 victory over a Cincinnati Reds team coping with coronavirus uncertainty

JULY 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury

JULY 26, 2020 • Associated Press

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Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4

Tigers beat Cubs 7-6; Heyward sits out amid player protests

Giolito fans 13 in no-hitter, White Sox blank Pirates 4-0

Bote's 2-run single pushes Cubs to 4-2 win, split with Cards

Swanson's 2-out, 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves past Nats

Bote, Cubs rally past Cardinals 5-4 for doubleheader split

Darvish pitches Cubs past Royals 6-1 for 6th straight win

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0

Bryant homers, Mills shines as surging Cubs beat Royals 2-0

Báez's single in 11th gives Cubs 2-1 win over Pirates

Chatwood fans 11, Cubs hit 3 homers to beat Pirates 4-3

Pirates RHP Mitch Keller departs with left side discomfort

Rizzo homers again, Cubs beat virus-unsettled Reds 8-7

Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury