Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay shined in Game 2 of Wednesdays doubleheader against the Cardinals. The youngster went five innings and allowed just two hits, one run (zero earned), one walk and recorded six strikeouts. Jose Quintana (thumb) is expected back next and with Alec Mills struggling, Alzolay might have a chance to get another start with Tyler Chatwood (back) sidelined. Alzolay is a name to keep an eye on if he sticks with the big league club.

The Chicago Cubs will call up right-gander Adbert Alzolay for Game 2 of Thursdays doubleheader against the Cardinals. Alzolay is one of the teams top pitching prospects and this will his second stint at the big league level. Alzolay was up and down in four games in 2019 and will face a tough Cardinals lineup. The prospect likely wont remain with the club past today, but hes a name for owners to remember in the future.

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay (forearm) took a ball off of his forearm and is dealing with a bruise. Alzolay was the most likely option to pitch Game 2 of Mondays doubleheader versus the Cardinals, but his injury changed the clubs plans. Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that if Alzolays bruise heels, he is an option to pitch on Wednesday. Alzolay is one of the Cubs top pitching prospects and had a 7.30 ERA in four games (two starts) at the big league level in 2019. ...

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay is rejoining the team on Monday after spending the past two months at Triple-A Iowa. The news comes a day after Yu Darvish (forearm) was scratched from his Sunday start. Manager Joe Maddon said Darvish was scratched as a precaution, but if he remains sidelined, Alzolay could be in line for a start this Saturday in Milwaukee. For now, consider Alzolay as a long relief option for the team until further notice. The 24-year-old Alzolay struggled in his three ...

Weve hit an interesting point in the season where a lot of the top prospects that are going to play every day at the MLB level in 2019 are already holding down a spot. The remaining prospects, for the most part, will now have to wait for an injury to provide them with an opportunity - although moves at the trade deadline could also open up some playing time.[...]

The MLB All-Star Break is here and rosters are frozen but things could get interesting once play resumes later this week. [...]

The Chicago Cubs have optioned pitcher Adbert Alzolay to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Although Alzolay was shelled on Monday to the tune of seven runs, the prospect pitched fairly well in his other appearances, both out of the bullpen and as a starter. The Cubs needed arms for Tuesday and there is still a good chance that Alzolay could replace Cole Hamels (oblique) in the rotation.

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Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Adbert Alzolay hit his first bump in the road on Monday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie only lasted 2 2/3 innings and allowed 10 hits, seven runs, one walk and struck out three. Alzolay had fared much better in his previous appearances as both a starter and reliever, but didnt have it going on Monday. Starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is expected to return on Tuesday, but with fellow starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) sidelined with a left ob[...]

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesOWNED IN: 30% of All LeaguesANALYSIS: The top pitching prospect in the Cubs organization entering 2019 - after missing most of 2018 with a lat strain - right-hander Adbert Alzolay was called up to the big club on June 20th to bolster a Cubs rotation that had lost Kyle Hendricks to a shoulder injury. [...]