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Andrew McCutchen Player Props: August 17, Pirates vs. Cubs

MLB player prop bets and odds for Andrew McCutchen on Sunday, August 17, 2025, as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago ...

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 BCB After Dark: Should Javier Assad get another start?

Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. It’s hot out there, but we’re cool in ...

Cubs' Javier Assad: Twirls 3.2 innings at Triple-A

Assad (oblique) struck out two and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk across 3.2 innings in his rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Iowa.

Cubs Announce Massive Injury Updates With Two Stars Returning

The Chicago Cubs are getting some major reinforcements on the way. According to an update from the team's official social media, a flurry of roster moves on Tue ...

‘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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Pittsburgh vs. Chicago: Mlodzinski vs. Assad Pitching Duel

Explore how severe weather and weak offenses affect the Pittsburgh vs. Chicago game, featuring Carmen Mlodzinski and Javier ...