No pitcher in baseball has been better at preventing runs scored.
Chicago's pitchers are getting healthier, but questions remain after injuries and breakouts reshuffled the deck.
Here are three streamers to consider grabbing off the waiver wire ahead of their upcoming two start weeks, headlined by Rangers’ righty Jon Gray. Streaming starting pitchers is a common strategy that often leads to success in fantasy baseball.
The Houston Astros (7-18) and the Chicago Cubs (15-9) play at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 2:20 PM ET. In this contest, the Astros have the chance to end a four-game skid.
After an impressive victory on Friday, the Chicago Cubs nearly won again in Saturday’s doubleheader opener against the Miami Marlins with a solid performance from Javier Assad and most of the bullpen. The only runs the Cubs could muster on Saturday was a third inning triple from Patrick Wisdom that allowed two runs to score.
The Miami Marlins (4-16) face off against the Chicago Cubs (12-7) on the road on Saturday beginning at 2:20 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Cubs will send Javier Assad (2-0) to the mound, while Jesus Luzardo (0-2) will answer the bell for the Marlins.
The Seattle Mariners (6-9) host the Chicago Cubs (8-6) at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, beginning at 4:10 PM ET. The probable pitchers are Luis Castillo (0-3) for the Mariners and Javier Assad (1-0) for the Cubs.
Javier Assad was very good for the Cubs last night.
The one that got away. It’s amazing how fast the world of sports can change. For nine games and five innings, this Cubs team built up a ton of good will.
#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Javier Assad ran out of gas and a Tatis tater ruined the night.
The San Diego Padres (5-7) and the Chicago Cubs (6-3) face off at PETCO Park on Monday at 9:40 PM ET, starting a three-game series. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Padres will send Yu Darvish (0-1) to the mound, while Javier Assad (1-0) will answer the bell for the Cubs.
Javier Assad had himself yet another nice night for the Chicago Cubs. Let's show him some love.
As the Chicago Cubs have not announced their starter for Wednesday's series finale, it was vital for Craig Counsell not to have to dig too deep into his bullpen in Tuesday's ballgame.
The Chicago Cubs (2-2) are set to take on the Colorado Rockies (1-4) Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, airing on MARQ. The Cubs are listed as -189 favorites by bookmakers, while the underdog Rockies have +157 odds for the contest.
With Opening Day now one week away, the Cubs made some decisions on their starting pitching plan to begin the year.
When the Cubs needed someone to step up and take hold of a rotation spot, Javier Assad has answered the call and excelled. Early in the season as the Cubs were having their ups and downs, there was always one constant.
Right-hander Javier Assad has established himself as one of the most reliable arms on the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff. The 26-year-old rookie will look to continue a two-month stretch of dominance on Saturday when Chicago faces the host Cincinnati Reds in the third contest of a four-game series.
YB's Jack Dougherty closed out a 12-3 week in strikeout props that helped him pick up more than seven units in five days. Jack starts the new week with his best three K props for Monday's MLB slate.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad will “more than likely” take Wednesday’s start against the Chicago White Sox, according to the Chicago Tribune. The spot opened up after injured Cubs starter Marcus Stroman came up with right rib discomfort on Tuesday.
The Chicago Cubs announced on Monday that the team has recalled outfielder Nelzon Velazquez from Triple-A Iowa Cubs and optioned right-hander Javier Assad. It is a bit of a surprising move as Assad was incredibly impressive during MLB Spring Training, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing just two earned runs.
In advance of Opening Day and a full roster release, the Chicago Cubs announced that Javier Assad will officially begin the year in the bullpen. The team also optioned both outfielder Mike Tauchman and pitcher Roenis Elías have been assigned to minor league camp. With the moves, the Cubs roster currently sits at 37.
Javier Assad is making the Cubs' fifth starter choice a difficult decision for David Ross. Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Javier Assad is starting to make his presence known worldwide.
Assad impressively shut down a star-studded Team USA lineup through three scoreless innings on Sunday. As Chicago Cubs manager David Ross noted at the beginning of Spring Training, the team’s fifth starter spot is a competition between Adrian Sampson, Hayden Wesneski, and Javier Assad.
On Friday night, seven Chicago Cubs pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter in a 4-0 win against the San Diego Padres in Cactus League action.
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