The last time Mets fans saw Jorge López in orange and blue he was throwing a temper tantrum, untucking his jersey and launching his glove into the stands after being ejected from a game. This, including an expletive-laden postgame interview, earned him his release from the Mets. Since joining Chicago, López has found himself again. In 20 appearances, he's allowed just two runs over 22 2/3 innings (0.79 ERA) with 25 strikeouts.
The Chicago Cubs cut ties with their veteran closer and are now tasked with coming up with a new plan for the role. In speaking to Paul Sullivan of Chicago Tribune, Cubs manager Craig Counsell gave some insight to what they believe will be their plan as the season goes on. It's believed that rookie Porter Hodge and veteran Jorge Lopez will split time at closer for the time being, with the edge for opportunities going to the rookie. Hodge has put together a stellar rookie campaign so far and he's earned the job.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an inside-the-park home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Friday night. Ian Happ and Miguel Amaya also homered for the Cubs (64-65), who began a nine-game road trip. Crow-Armstrong's 14.08 seconds home to home is the fastest in the major leagues since Byron Buxton's 13.85 on Aug. 18, 2017 as a member of the Minnesota Twins. Isaac Paredes' run-scoring double against Marlins reliever Brett de Geus (0-2) in the eighth snapped a 3-3 tie.
No | Player | P |
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25 | P | |
73 | P | |
64 | P | |
72 | P | |
54 | P | |
32 | P | |
28 | P | |
37 | P | |
18 | P | |
43 | P | |
41 | P | |
66 | P | |
49 | P | |
56 | P | |
39 | P | |
11 | P | |
35 | P | |
50 | P | |
71 | P | |
19 | P | |
36 | P |
No | Player | P |
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9 | C | |
60 | C |
No | Player | P |
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29 | 1B | |
2 | 2B | |
1 | 3B | |
20 | 3B | |
17 | 3B | |
7 | SS | |
12 | SS | |
16 | 1B |
No | Player | P |
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24 | CF | |
52 | CF | |
8 | LF | |
27 | RF | |
40 | RF |