The Cubs announced Tuesday that right fielder Kyle Tucker has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 6) due to a strained left calf. Catcher Moises Ballesteros was recalled from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. More to come. … [Read more...] about Cubs Place Kyle Tucker On Injured List
Daniel Palencia Exits Game Due To Shoulder Injury
The Cubs may be looking at going into the postseason without their closer. Daniel Palencia entered the ninth inning of Chicago’s game against the Nationals earlier today, but surrendered five runs and was pulled without recording an out. The team termed Palencia’s ailment “shoulder tightness” at the time of his removal, but manager Craig Counsell told reporters (including Bruce … [Read more...] about Daniel Palencia Exits Game Due To Shoulder Injury
Cubs Sign Billy Hamilton To Minors Contract
The Cubs signed Billy Hamilton to a minor league contract last week, according to Hamilton’s MLB.com profile page. The signing specifically took place on August 31, which means that Hamilton is eligible for a spot on Chicago’s postseason roster. Hamilton (who turns 35 in two days) was assigned to the Cubs’ Arizona Complex League team and hasn’t yet seen any game action. It … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Billy Hamilton To Minors Contract
Cubs Notes: Tucker, Crow-Armstrong, Caissie
The Cubs have been without Kyle Tucker since he exited Tuesday’s game against the Braves due to a calf issue, and it’s unclear when he’ll be returning to the lineup. Yesterday, manager Craig Counsell told reporters (as relayed by Marquee Sports Network on social media) that Tucker “didn’t really make progress” during Thursday’s day off, and would be out of the lineup for … [Read more...] about Cubs Notes: Tucker, Crow-Armstrong, Caissie
White Sox Outright Bryse Wilson
The White Sox have outrighted right-hander Bryse Wilson to Triple-A Charlotte, according to a report from James Fegan of Sox Machine earlier today. Wilson was designated for assignment earlier this week and evidently cleared waivers in the following days. Wilson, 27, signed on with Chicago on a major league deal this past winter when he hit free agency after being outrighted … [Read more...] about White Sox Outright Bryse Wilson
