Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber was the lone bright spot for the Cubs Thursday afternoon. The outfielder hit his third home run of the year and also picked up a single and double to finish 3-for-4. Schwarber has been hit or miss early on, but given his power potential, he should be owned in all formats. He is now hitting .270 on the season.

Chicago Cubs outfielders Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber will sit out on Wednesday versus the Pirates. Both outfielders had strong springs, but have both struggled early on this season. Albert Almora will hit first and is worthy of DFS consideration, as he makes a living off of left-handed pitching. Ben Zobrist will handle the duties in left field and bat in the cleanup spot. Zobrist has been hitting the ball well and is also worthy of daily league play.

The Chicago Cubs will begin Thursday's game with outfielders Jason Heyward and Kyle Schwarber on the bench. With the Cubs being opposed by left-hander Brent Suter, manager Joe Maddon will shift Ian Happ to left field with Albert Almora starting in center and Ben Zobrist in right field. Almora makes his money against lefties and Zobrist has been off to a nice start. Both players are worthy of DFS plays Thursday.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his second home run of the season Saturday evening. Schwarber slimmed down this spring, but his power stroke is still there for him. Schwarber was poised for a comeback season and owners who drafted him are already benefiting with his power. He finished the game 2-for-4 also hitting a double and scoring two runs.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a home run on Thursday. Schwarber has high expectations this season after transforming his body, and after a nice spring it's nice to see him start 2018 on the right note. Schwarber will certainty offer fantasys owners power, but he is a candidate to be pulled late in games due to his defense. He should be owned in all leagues and is primed for a bounce-back season.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his third home run of the spring on Sunday. Schwarber has been having a very positive spring and has hit .333 thus far. Schwarber is a full year recovered from new surgery and makes for a strong bounce back candidate in 2018. He should be targeted in the middle rounds of mixed league drafts.

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