Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Wed 7/17/19 11:20 AM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber will head to the bench for what appears to be a well-deserved breather after launching his first career walkoff home run in Tuesday's extra-inning victory. The outfielder has started the past 15 games, slashing .237/.348/.576 with five homers and 10 RBI over that stretch. Kris Bryant, Albert Almora and Jason Heyward are starting in the outfield for the Cubs in this one.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Wed 7/17/19 8:24 AM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
His lone hit was a big one, as Schwarber took Raisel Iglesias deep in the bottom of the 10th for his first career walkoff blast. The slugger has now homered in three straight games, all solo shots, giving Schwarber 21 home runs and 46 RBI through 90 games to go with his .231/.324/.481 slash line.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Tue 7/16/19 11:32 AM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double and an RBI in the Cubs' 6-3 loss to the Reds on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber got the Cubs on the board in the third inning as he launched his 20th home run of the season. The young left fielder had gone eight consecutive games without hitting a home run, but Monday's shot is now the second in as many days for the slugger. Schwarber is now slashing 232./.326/.476 on the year, and while that stat line isn't eye-popping, he is on track to set personal bests in home runs and RBI.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Sun 7/14/19 5:33 PM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber followed an Albert Almora pinch-hit blast with one of his own in the sixth inning, giving the left-handed outfielder 19 home runs for the season. The Cubs have been deploying his powerful bat in the leadoff spot against righties, and Schwarber should continue to hit plenty of long balls and score a lot of runs atop a strong Chicago lineup.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Sun 7/14/19 11:44 AM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double and a run scored in Saturday's 10-4 win over the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber also notably did not strike out in the game, though he's still whiffing 27.9 percent of the time for the season. The slugging outfielder is basically delivering exactly what the Cubs and fantasy owners expected: a lot of strikeouts and walks, with good power (18 home runs). Schwarber is locked in as the Cubs' leadoff hitter against righties, and while the strikeouts hurt his batting average, his ability to draw walks and hit the ball over the fence make him a threat atop the lineup.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Mon 7/1/19 3:07 PM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run Sunday in the Cubs' 8-6 loss to the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber has endured a bit of a power outage lately, but with 18 home runs already on his ledger this season, he remains on pace to best the career-high 30 he smashed in 2017. He'll look to build on the three-hit performance in Monday's series opener in Pittsburgh, where he'll slot into left field and serve as the Cubs' leadoff man.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Thu 6/27/19 11:24 PM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber continues to struggle to hit for average, as he's now batting .230, but his power is showing up with 17 home runs through 76 games. The 26-year-old is an unorthodox leadoff hitter, but he gives the Cubs a unique threat from the top of their order.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Wed 6/26/19 3:54 PM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber has started the past eight games, slashing .226/.273/.419 with one home run and three RBI during that stretch. He'll give way to Kris Bryant in left field Wednesday with lefty Dallas Keuchel starting for the opposition.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Tue 6/18/19 10:56 PM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber actually led off the bottom of the first inning with the blast, his 16th of the season, but he and the rest of the Cubs sputtered from there. The slugging outfielder continues to post good power numbers as the team's primary leadoff hitter against right-handed starters.
Kyle Schwarber LF/DH PHI Sun 6/16/19 3:27 PM
Kyle Schwarber
LF/DH PHI
Schwarber is out of the lineup for Sunday night's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Schwarber has started the last eight games in left field for the Cubs and has four home runs, but he will take a seat Sunday with dominant lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu on the mound for Los Angeles. Kris Bryant slides out to left field in the series finale while David Bote takes over at third base.