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sports29 days ago•45 min saved

Cubs Elevate Moises Ballesteros Behind the Plate, Expanding His Catching Duty

The Cubs are accelerating Moises Ballesteros’ catching duties, using him more behind the plate while he continues to hit well (.387/.435/.710 in 69 plate appearances) and post a solid WAR. Manager Craig Counsell envisions a partial catching role for Ballesteros, especially in matchups with certain pitchers like Matthew Boyd, while Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya remain the primary catchers. The plan isn’t to adopt a full three-man rotation, but to keep Ballesteros ready to catch when advantageous, potentially boosting his NL Rookie of the Year case if the workload holds.

via Bleacher Nation|

#catching #chicago-cubs #mlb

sports29 days ago•5 min saved

Cubs push Ballesteros to catch more after grand slam showcase

The Cubs are accelerating Moisés Ballesteros’s catching development, giving him more work behind the plate while he continues to serve as a top hitting asset and occasional DH. In his first catcher start of the season against the Padres, Ballesteros hit a 404-foot grand slam, illustrating his two-way potential as manager Craig Counsell says he learns quickly and will be eased into catching. Ballesteros has been hitting .387 with five home runs, 16 RBIs and a 1.145 OPS in 69 plate appearances this season.

via The New York Times|

#catching #chicago-cubs #grand-slam

sports1 month ago•37 min saved

Cubs Rally in L.A. for 10th Straight as Hoerner, Ballesteros Lead the Charge

Bleacher Nation rounds up Cubs bullets, highlighting a 10th consecutive win in Los Angeles driven by Nico Hoerner's standout defense and Moisés Ballesteros's hot hitting (.400/.443/.655). The comeback from a 4-0 deficit featured Dansby Swanson's game-winning two-run homer in the 9th, with notes on pitching depth (Rolison's three scoreless innings) and other Cubs-related stories, plus minor-league updates and additional Chicago sports bullets.

via Bleacher Nation|

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sports1 month ago•44 min saved

Cubs Extend Seven-Game Win Streak as Hoerner and Ballesteros Carry the Load

The Chicago Cubs stretched their winning streak to seven games, their longest in three years, with a 7-4 win over the Phillies. A controversial ball-four challenge on Moises Ballesteros loomed large in the middle innings, while Nico Hoerner hit his fourth homer of the season and Seiya Suzuki also went deep. Ballesteros continues to produce at a high level (.378/.431/.600, 188 wRC+), and the post threads in Cubs bullets, including a Knoxville call-up for Owen Ayers, along with broader Chicago sports notes. Bot_challenge: false.

via Bleacher Nation|

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sports4 months ago•44 min saved

Cubs’ Offseason Moves Heat Up as Bregman Joins, Ballesteros Paths Open, and 2016 Reunion Kicks Off

Bleacher Nation’s Cubs bullets summarize the club’s offseason activity, including Alex Bregman officially signing with Chicago, Ballesteros and Long positioning for MLB roles after the Owen Caissie trade, and the start of the Cubs’ 10th‑anniversary celebrations with a 2016 reunion, plus related signings and rumors.

via Bleacher Nation|

#10th-anniversary #alex-bregman #chicago-cubs

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Cubs Activate Kyle Tucker from Injured List

The Cubs activated Kyle Tucker from the injured list for the final regular season series, with Tucker hitting cleanup as the designated hitter, while veteran Carlos Santana was optioned to the taxi squad for the playoffs. Tucker, returning after over three weeks due to a calf strain, has had a strong season despite injuries, and top prospect Moisés Ballesteros has been performing well and may earn a postseason spot as a bench bat.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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