SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•MLB.COM
Steele changes gears as Cubs sweep TwinsAfter start Nos. 2 and 3 of his Major League career leaned toward a more swing-and-miss approach, Justin Steele shifted his focus back to pi...
Schwindel homers, Cubs shut down Twins hitters in 3-0 win
Frank Schwindel hit a three-run homer and a pair of Chicago Cubs pitchers combined on a two-hitter in a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota TwinsSEPTEMBER 2, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adbert Alzolay - Earns first MLB saveAlzolay pitched four scoreless innings of relief and earned the save in Wednesday's win over the Twins. He allowed one hit and struck out five.
ImpactAlzolay followed Justin Steele, who pitched five innings, and the two combined to limit the Twins to just two hits and no runs. This was the first career MLB save for Alzolay, and the 26-year-old could potentially see more save opportunities, as he's slated to pitch out of the bullpen the rest of the season to manage his workload. However, he's more likely to simply soak up innings in a middle relief role, so his fantasy value may be sporadic.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Prized prospect Joe Ryan debuts in Twins' loss to CubsFresh off a season in which he finished second in American League Cy Young voting, Kenta Maeda was the no-brainer Opening Day starter for th...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•TWINCITIES.COM
Frank Schwindel - Provides key hit WednesdaySchwindel went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Twins.
ImpactSchwindel went deep with two on and two outs in the third inning, and it ended up being the only offense for both teams. The first baseman now has home runs in three straight games, giving him eight long balls for the season to go with a strong .944 OPS. He's been a surprising bright spot for the Cubs in the wake of the Anthony Rizzo trade.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Frank Schwindel's three-run home run spoils Joe Ryan's MLB debut in Twins' loss to CubsJoe Ryan set the Cubs down in order in four of his five innings. But the middle one of those innings proved problematic for the Team USA Oly...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•STARTRIBUNE.COM
What's next after Maeda's TJ surgery?MINNEAPOLIS -- Kenta Maeda underwent a successful Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in the Dallas area with Dr. Keith Meister, Twins manager R...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021•MLB.COM
