Chicago Cubs right-hander Javier Assad will try to duplicate his most recent outing against the Atlanta Braves when the teams open a three-game series on Tuesday night in Chicago.
On Tuesday, May 21 at 7:40 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Chicago Cubs and the visiting Atlanta Braves will get underway. Cubs vs. Braves Series Info Braves @ Cubs Time: Tuesday, May 21 at 7:40 PM ET Cubs Starting Pitcher: Javier Assad Braves Starting Pitcher: Charlie Morton TV Channel: BSSO Livestream: Fubo Braves […]
The Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. On Thursday, they'll start a new four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Perhaps the most prominent reason for the Cubs avoiding the sweep was their starting pitcher.
The Cubs bounce back in a 7-1 win over the Braves. It isn’t often that the Cubs reward my patience and make my points so quickly. It’s not like I’m here sharing the hidden truths of the world.
With six more scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday night in Atlanta, Javier Assad pushed his record to 4-0 and lowered his ERA to 1.49 on the season.
The Cubs righthander has been a revelation this year. And some home runs were hit! The Cubs needed two things in the series finale in Atlanta to avoid
#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs came through with a victory to stave off the sweep. Javier Assad was excellent, as has been his custom.
Javier Assad threw six scoreless innings and the visiting Chicago Cubs salvaged a game in their three-game series by beating the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Wednesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-21) and the Chicago Cubs (22-16) face off at PNC Park on Friday at 6:40 PM ET, starting a three-game series. The Pirates will look to Jared Jones (2-3) against the Cubs and Javier Assad (3-0).
Chicago's Nico Hoerner sparked a three-run frame in the fifth inning to break a scoreless stalemate, while Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings in the Cubs' 5-0 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The Cubs currently sit at a solid 20-14 record, just one game back of the Brewers for the NL Central lead.
The Chicago Cubs offense had a difficult time scoring runs once again in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets. Starter Javier Assad did all he could to position the Cubs for success by allowing just one earned run through five innings, but the bats couldn't back him up.
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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.
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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.
Everybody is aware by now that Team USA’s World Baseball Classic roster is loaded with talent to historic proportions. Last night, Mexico dominated Team USA with a final score of 11-5.
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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