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Conforto's Big Night Pushes Cubs Past Diamondbacks in 7-0 Win
baseball1 day ago

Conforto's Big Night Pushes Cubs Past Diamondbacks in 7-0 Win

Michael Conforto powered the Cubs with a homer, a double, a single, and a walk in a 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks, supported by Carson Kelly’s big night and continued contributions from Pedro Ramirez and Matt Shaw as Chicago leans on veteran leadership and depth; the post also touches on coaching dynamics, Ramirez’s continued development, and minor notes like an umpire-rule clarification surrounding pitching from the windup with runners on base.

via Bleacher Nation|
#arizona-diamondbacks#baseball#chicago-cubs
Cubs bench Pedro Ramirez in key Game 2 vs. Yankees at Wrigley
sports25 days ago

Cubs bench Pedro Ramirez in key Game 2 vs. Yankees at Wrigley

Bleacher Nation breaks down the Cubs’ lineup for Game 2 against the Yankees at Wrigley, noting Pedro Ramirez is not starting tonight and James Triantos starts at DH as the Cubs look to rebound after last night’s offense slump. Managerial chatter hints Ramirez may be rested for trade talks, with the Cubs needing a strong return if he’s dealt. David Peterson pitches for Chicago against New York’s Max Fried, while the Yankees’ lineup is listed as TBA and weather could play a factor in the game.

via Bleacher Nation|
#cubs#lineup#mlb
sports3 months ago

Pedro Ramirez Debuts as Cubs Shake Up Lineup, Two Regulars Sit

Bleacher Nation reports the Cubs will shake up today’s lineup at Wrigley Field against the Astros: Pedro Ramirez makes his starting debut at second base, Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ sit, Nico Hoerner moves into the two-hole, Pete Crow-Armstrong leads off, and Ramirez bats ninth, with Conforto in left, Ballesteros as DH, and Carson Kelly catching.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-cubs#cubs-vs-astros#lineup-shakeup
sports3 months ago

Cubs Set for a Lineup Shakeup Amid Offense Slump

The Cubs’ offense has been stuck in a funk at Wrigley Field, and manager Craig Counsell says lineup changes are coming. Top prospects Kevin Alcantara and Pedro Ramirez have recently been called up (with PCA, Pete Crow-Armstrong, possibly leading off in some lineups), and a day off for Ian Happ could be in play as part of the adjustments. While the shakeup aims to spark momentum, it’s unlikely to solve all issues immediately.

via Bleacher Nation|
#chicago-cubs#kevin-alcantara#lineup-changes
Cubs Bring Up Pedro Ramirez for MLB Debut as Matt Shaw Goes on IL
baseball3 months ago

Cubs Bring Up Pedro Ramirez for MLB Debut as Matt Shaw Goes on IL

The Cubs promoted top prospect Pedro Ramirez for his MLB debut while Matt Shaw was placed on the 10-day injured list with back tightness (retroactive to May 20). Ramirez, 22, is tearing through Triple-A with a .312/.395/.547 line and can handle second or third base, offering the Cubs infield flexibility as they navigate a crowded roster and Shaw’s absence could provide opportunities for the rookie.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#cubs#injured-list
Pedro Ramirez Sparks a Hitting Transformation for the Cubs
sports4 months ago

Pedro Ramirez Sparks a Hitting Transformation for the Cubs

Cubs 22-year-old prospect Pedro Ramirez has emerged as a dramatically different hitter, combining elite zone contact with surprising power in the minors. After a standout Iowa Cubs game that included a grand slam and an 8-RBI effort, he’s posted a .333/.396/.678 line with a 170 wRC+ through about 96 plate appearances, showing minimal whiffs and a strong 90th-percentile exit velocity. Baseball America highlighted the unusual combination of contact quality and power he’s displaying, suggesting he could become one of baseball’s top prospects if this pace holds. Ramirez is currently blocked at the MLB level by established Cubs infielders, so a big league promotion this year seems unlikely, but the transformation could accelerate his ascent in the Cubs’ system.

via Bleacher Nation|
#baseball-prospect#cubs#iowa-cubs