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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 ...

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 ...

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' Javier Assad: Picking up another start

Assad is slated to start Sunday's game against the Pirates at Wrigley Field, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Assad had spent the entire season on the shelf while recovering from a left ...

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.

‘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.

Pirates Look to Snap Skid Against Cubs

The struggling Pittsburgh Pirates (51-71) will try to halt their five-game losing streak this weekend as they head to Wrigley Field for a three-game series agai ...
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Cubs roster move: Miguel Amaya and Javier Assad activated, Jon Berti DFA

Reese McGuire has performed admirably in filling in for Amaya, batting .235/.250/.459 (20-for-85) with six home runs, ...