Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles on Monday against the Pirates. Schwarber was benched on Sunday and he responded in a big way. The outfielder also scored a run and drove in two on the evening. The slugger hasnt been much of an asset this season to managers and has only helped in the power department. He hitting just .198 with 10 home runs and 23 RBI.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is back in the lineup Monday versus Pittsburgh and right-hander JT Brubaker. Schwarber was removed early in Sundays contest against Minnesota due to a non-injury reason, manager David Ross made clear during the television broadcast. Schwarber has been in a hefty slump over the past two weeks, having hit just .073 without an extra-base hit since Sept. 5. He will bat cleanup Monday, which gives him some DFS appeal at his price tag, but he carries a freezing...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber crushed home run number 10 on Tuesday versus the Pirates. It was the outfielders only hit on the night in five at-bats. Schwarber got off to a slow start, but has now rounded the bases five times over his last 26 at-bats. The slugger will provide owners with good powers numbers, but dont expect much help in the batting average department.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI and home run on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. The dinger was his fifth of the season and he now has driven in 12 runs. Schwarber is only hitting .230 on the season, but remains a solid source of power for owners in need of it. He is worth a spot in most mixed leagues.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI on Tuesday against the Cardinals. The good news is that his only hit was crushed to the bleachers for his fourth home run of the season. The bad news is that Schwarber struck out three times. The slugger has been off to a sluggish start with a .229 batting average and 10 RBI, but he remains a solid source of power for owners who can live with his batting average.

Chicago Cubs outfielders Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber will sit out the first game of Mondays doubleheader against the Cardinals. With the Cubs facing lefty Kwang Hyun Kim, it makes sense to rest both outfielders for the second game of their doubleheader. Albert Almora Jr. will replace Happ and bat eighth, while David Bote will bat fifth in place of Schwarber. Kim will be making his first start, and Bote and Almora could be worthwhile cheap options in DFS Monday.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (knee) has been scratched from Wednesdays contest versus the Cleveland Indians with lingering soreness in his right knee. The slugger has been off to a sluggish start with a .234 batting average to go along with two home runs and six RBI. Schwarber has been getting a lot of run in left field and could see some more time as the designated hitter if his knee continues to bother him. Kris Bryant will slide over to left field and David Bote will enter the ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (knee) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday as he is dealing with a right knee contusion. This will be the first time Schwarber is out of the starting lineup this season. There hasn't been much information provided yet as to the severity of the injury so fantasy owners should consider him day-to-day for now. Kris Bryant is covering left field in Wednesday's game while David Bote gets the start at third base.

Chicago Cubs outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber has little to show for his elite Statcast metrics to begin 2020. Schwarber is hitting just .222 with two home runs and 18 total bases to his credit, despite ranking 9th in the Majors in average exit velocity (94.3 MPH). Clobbering the ball has become Schwarbers M.O., but the fact that he has been shifted a career-high 75.5% of the time indicates that defenses know where the hard hit ball is going. After a weekend off due to COVID-19 ...

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. It was the outfielders first bomb of the season and there should be plenty more to follow. Schwarber is an excellent source for owners who are looking for power and the inclusion of the designated hitter to National League should allow the slugger to close to an every game starter.