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2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 44

The Cubs bounce back in a 7-1 win over the Braves. It isn’t often that the Cubs reward my patience and make my points so quickly. It’s not like I’m here sharing the hidden truths of the world.

Reverse Superman Javier Assad Building Solid Second-Place Cy Young Candidacy

With six more scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday night in Atlanta, Javier Assad pushed his record to 4-0 and lowered his ERA to 1.49 on the season.

Cubs 7, Braves 1: Javier Assad does it again AND the offense wakes up!

The Cubs righthander has been a revelation this year. And some home runs were hit! The Cubs needed two things in the series finale in Atlanta to avoid

Cub Tracks salvages one

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes plus extras, four days a week. The Cubs came through with a victory to stave off the sweep. Javier Assad was excellent, as has been his custom.

Cubs' offense comes alive vs. Braves to avoid sweep

Javier Assad threw six scoreless innings and the visiting Chicago Cubs salvaged a game in their three-game series by beating the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Wednesday.

Pirates vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – May 10

The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-21) and the Chicago Cubs (22-16) face off at PNC Park on Friday at 6:40 PM ET, starting a three-game series. The Pirates will look to Jared Jones (2-3) against the Cubs and Javier Assad (3-0).

Javier Assad, Cubs blank Brewers

Chicago's Nico Hoerner sparked a three-run frame in the fifth inning to break a scoreless stalemate, while Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings in the Cubs' 5-0 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Cubs Offense Remains Out of Whack in 4-2 Loss to Mets

The Chicago Cubs offense had a difficult time scoring runs once again in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets. Starter Javier Assad did all he could to position the Cubs for success by allowing just one earned run through five innings, but the bats couldn't back him up.

Javier Assad vs Sean Manaea (4/30/24)

Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitcher Streaming Options: April 29 – May 5

Here are three streamers to consider grabbing off the waiver wire ahead of their upcoming two start weeks, headlined by Rangers’ righty Jon Gray. Streaming starting pitchers is a common strategy that often leads to success in fantasy baseball.

Cubs make rotation decisions as Opening Day nears

With Opening Day now one week away, the Cubs made some decisions on their starting pitching plan to begin the year.

The rise of Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad

When the Cubs needed someone to step up and take hold of a rotation spot, Javier Assad has answered the call and excelled. Early in the season as the Cubs were having their ups and downs, there was always one constant.

Cubs visit Reds again amid postseason chase

Right-hander Javier Assad has established himself as one of the most reliable arms on the Chicago Cubs' pitching staff. The 26-year-old rookie will look to continue a two-month stretch of dominance on Saturday when Chicago faces the host Cincinnati Reds in the third contest of a four-game series.

Cubs Name 'Likely' Wednesday Starter

Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad will “more than likely” take Wednesday’s start against the Chicago White Sox, according to the Chicago Tribune. The spot opened up after injured Cubs starter Marcus Stroman came up with right rib discomfort on Tuesday.