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Javier Assad surrenders three-run homer in season debut as low-offense Cubs fall to Blue Jays

The Cubs didn’t score until the seventh inning, hitting back-to-back singles to take advantage of a leadoff walk. The Blue ...

Chicago Cubs roster moves: Javier Assad and Miguel Amaya are activated while Jon Berti is DFA’d

The Chicago Cubs will keep three catchers on the big-league squad after they activated Miguel Amaya from the 60-day injured ...

Cubs roster moves: Miguel Amaya back, Jon Berti DFAed

The Chicago Cubs will get a boost to their lineup Tuesday, as catcher Miguel Amaya has been activated from the injured list.

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends | August 17

The Pittsburgh Pirates (52-72) and Chicago Cubs (69-53) will battle on Sunday at Wrigley Field, starting at 2:20 p.m. ET. The ...

‘I missed being here’: Javier Assad nears return from oblique injury, which could give Chicago Cubs a boost

Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab start Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa.
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Javier Assad pitches 6 innings as Cubs blank Brewers 5-0

CHICAGO — Javier Assad pitched six sparkling innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Sunday in the rubber game of their weekend set.Assad (3-0) ...
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Cubs To Select Javier Assad - MLB Trade Rumors

The Cubs are planning to promote right-hander Javier Assad to start the first game of tomorrow’s doubleheader against the Cardinals, manager David Ross told reporters (including Mark Gonzales).

Cubs and Pirates meet in series rubber match

Pittsburgh Pirates (52-72, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (69-53, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski (2-7, 4.20 ERA, ...