Dexter Fowler RF FA Wed 9/21/16 8:29 AM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler filled up the stat sheet in Tuesday's win against the Reds, going 2-for-3 with two walks, a stolen base, an RBI and two runs in the victory.
EDGE Analysis
Although the outfielder is not running as rampant on the bases this year compared to previous campaigns, Fowler's stolen base on Tuesday gave him double-digit swipes for the eighth straight season. Despite being on pace for reductions in runs and hits compared to 2015, Fowler's .272/.386/.438 slash line is a nice improvement from last year's .250/.345/.411.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Sat 9/17/16 12:49 PM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler is not in the lineup Saturday against Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Fowler will sit for the second straight day, as the Cubs rest a number of regulars following Friday's division-clinching win. Expect Fowler to continue to rest periodically as the postseason approaches.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Fri 9/16/16 10:55 AM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler is out of the lineup Friday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Joe Maddon is resting his top players Friday, as the team plans to celebrate after the game, win or lose. Albert Almora will start in center field and hit sixth Friday.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Sun 9/11/16 1:39 AM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler went 1-for-3 with a walk in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran leadoff man joined Wilson Contreras as the only two Cubs players to reach base more than once on a day when a combination of Colin McHugh and the Astros bullpen stymied their offense. Despite the modest success Saturday, Fowler's bat has gone cold so far in September, with just five hits in 31 at-bats, including an 0-for-18 stretch earlier in the month.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Mon 9/5/16 10:35 AM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler is not in the lineup Monday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
After starting the previous five games, Fowler will get the day off as the Cubs go with Jason Heyward in center field. He'll be flanked by Jorge Soler in left and Kris Bryant in right. Expect to see Fowler back in the lineup for Game 2 of the series Tuesday night.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Sat 9/3/16 1:28 AM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and walk in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran outfielder's run-scoring hit brought home David Ross in the third, providing the Cubs with their second and final run of the game. Fowler has hit safely in three straight and is 3-for-7 over his first two games of September. He's had a nice bounce-back year at the plate after hitting a career-low .250 last season, slashing .279/.391/.445 with 22 doubles, five triples, 10 homers, 40 RBI and nine stolen bases over 373 at-bats.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Tue 8/30/16 5:13 PM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Matt Szczur will get the start in center field Tuesday while Fowler gets an off day. Fowler played all 13 innings of Monday's win over Pittsburgh, collecting three hits in seven at-bats to raise his season average up to .277. He figures to rejoin the lineup Wednesday following his off day.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Thu 8/18/16 10:47 AM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler is out of the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
It has been a rough second half for Fowler, as he is hitting .250/.374/.375 since the All-Star break after hitting .290/.398/.483 in the first half. That on-base percentage should keep him in the lineup most days, but his lack of power of late has opened the door for him to get the occassional day off. Matt Szczur will get the start in center field and lead off Thursday.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Tue 8/16/16 6:00 PM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Fowler will sit out of tonight's game as the Cubs start Matt Szczur in center field. Fowler had a solid showing in Game 1, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored.
Dexter Fowler RF FA Fri 8/12/16 10:51 AM
Dexter Fowler
RF FA
Fowler is not in the Cubs lineup on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
This looks to be just a routine day off for Fowler, who is hitting .300 with five RBI and six walks over his past 10 games for the Cubs. Expect the 30-year-old back in the lineup when the Cubs host the major league debut of Luke Weaver and the Cardinals on Saturday.