Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a walk, a two-run home run and two runs scored in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber hit leadoff again, which he's been doing lately against right-handed starters, and the 26-year-old did his part by reaching base three times and clubbing his seventh home run of the season. Schwarber is an unconventional leadoff hitter, but he does have a respectable .347 on-base percentage, and Cubs manager Joe Maddon clearly likes how he matches up against righties.

Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, three walks and three runs scored Friday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber clubbed a two-run blast over the fence in left field during the eighth inning, extending Chicago's lead to three runs. The 26-year-old outfielder led off for the Cubs on Friday evening, and he responded by getting on base four times in a 14-6 victory. Schwarber is slashing .220/.345/.398 with six homers and 13 RBI through 38 games in 2019.

Schwarber is starting in left field and hitting leadoff Thursday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber is 3-for-6 with a pair of homers against opposing starter Luis Castillo, so he'll get a turn atop the order for Thursday's series finale. Since the start of May, Schwarber is hitting .182/.404/.273 with a homer and 12:9 BB:K in 12 games.

Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-5, 10-inning loss to the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber's fifth home run of the season extended the Cubs' lead to 5-3 in the eighth inning, though Cincinnati would rally to force extra innings. Schwarber was replaced by pinch hitter Willson Contreras in the 10th inning with the Reds bringing in lefty Amir Garrett, as Chicago wants to limit the outfielder's exposure to same-side pitching.

Schwarber is starting in left field and batting sixth in Saturday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber was on the bench Friday with Milwaukee starting lefty Gio Gonzalez, but he'll return to face righty Zach Davies. Despite the side advantage, Schwarber is just 3-for-21 in his career against Davies with seven strikeouts, though two of the hits were home runs.

Schwarber will sit Friday against southpaw Gio Gonzalez and the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber hasn't been completely hidden against lefties this season, but he's sat against five of the nine the Cubs have faced so far. He's had success against them in a very limited sample, hitting .300 in 20 at-bats this year, but his career slash line with the platoon disadvantage still sits at .192/.313/.325. Kris Bryant starts in left field Friday.

Schwarber will start in left field and bat eighth Tuesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

It initially looked as though Schwarber would get the day off, but with Ben Zobrist getting scratched due to a personal reason, he'll join the starting lineup after all.

Schwarber isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber will head to the bench with lefty Caleb Smith slated to toe the rubber for Miami. Ben Zobrist gets the nod in left field and will bat eighth in Schwarber's absence.

Schwarber is on the bench Sunday against St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber sits against a righty (Adam Wainwright) for just the third time all season. Ben Zobrist enters the lineup in left field.

Schwarber is on the bench Friday against lefty Robbie Ray and the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber hasn't started against a single lefty this season, and that pattern continues Friday. Kris Bryant moves out to left field in his absence, with David Bote entering the lineup at third base.