Matt Mervis News Archive
News -- April 2024 (59)
- 4/30 Faith & Fear in Flushing: Some Hurt More Than Others: I know you don’t want to hear it right now, but that was a great game.
It zipped along taut and tense, it featured a great...
- 4/30 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/29/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Tauchman in RF, Taillon Tossing: The Cubs had a series to forget in Boston, winning the first game only to be walked over on Saturday and walked off last night,...
- 4/30 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/29/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Tauchman in RF, Taillon Tossing: The Cubs had a series to forget in Boston, winning the first game only to be walked over on Saturday and walked off last night,...
- 4/29 North Side Baseball: Positive Vibes Prevail on Cubs Farm, Despite Losses:
Iowa Cubs (2-4)
The Iowa Cubs are a shell of what they were on Opening Day. With Ben Brown, Alexander Canario, Hayden Wesneski,...
- 4/29 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Cubs Injuries Mounting, Wieck Looking Good at Iowa, Steele Nearing Return, MLB Agrees to Uniform Changes: “I’m a sailor peg and I lost my leg!” – Dropkick Murphys, I’m Shipping Up to Boston The Cubs had...
- 4/29 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Cubs Injuries Mounting, Wieck Looking Good at Iowa, Steele Nearing Return, MLB Agrees to Uniform Changes: “I’m a sailor peg and I lost my leg!” – Dropkick Murphys, I’m Shipping Up to Boston The Cubs had...
- 4/29 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/28/24): Red Sox 5, Cubs 4 – Tauchman HR Not Enough in Walk-Off Loss: The Cubs and Red Sox met for the rubber match of their three-game series at Fenway Park Sunday night and it looked early as if...
- 4/29 North Side Baseball: This Week In Cubs Baseball: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times:
Record Last Week: 4-2 (17-11 overall)
Runs Scored: 25
Runs Surrendered: 29
Standing: 2nd in NL Central (0.5 GB)
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- 4/29 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/28/24): Red Sox 5, Cubs 4 – Tauchman HR Not Enough in Walk-Off Loss: The Cubs and Red Sox met for the rubber match of their three-game series at Fenway Park Sunday night and it looked early as if...
- 4/29 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/28/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Morel at 3B, Wesneski Going for Series W: The Cubs have already shown an ability to bounce back from tough losses, but yesterday wasn’t nearly the same as other contests...
- 4/29 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (5/28/24): Hoerner Leads Off, Morel at 3B, Wesneski Going for Series W: The Cubs have already shown an ability to bounce back from tough losses, but yesterday wasn’t nearly the same as other contests...
- 4/28 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/27/24): Red Sox 17, Cubs 0 – Boston Massacre at Fenway: The Cubs took on the Red Sox in the second game of their series Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park in what was a decidedly different...
- 4/28 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/27/24): Red Sox 17, Cubs 0 – Boston Massacre at Fenway: The Cubs took on the Red Sox in the second game of their series Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park in what was a decidedly different...
- 4/28 MLBTradeRumors: Red Sox Acquire Garrett Cooper: 5:24pm: The deal is now official, as noted by Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. The Red Sox transferred Casas to the 60-day injured...
- 4/27 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/26/24): Cubs 7, Red Sox 1 – Shōta Shines Again in Win: The Cubs traveled to Fenway Park for just the fourth time since interleague play began to battle the Red Sox on Friday night....
- 4/27 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/26/24): Cubs 7, Red Sox 1 – Shōta Shines Again in Win: The Cubs traveled to Fenway Park for just the fourth time since interleague play began to battle the Red Sox on Friday night....
- 4/26 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Cubs Sweep ‘Stros, PCA Breaks Slump in Big Way, Players’ Weekend Returns, White Sox Still Sliding: “Well, I took a **** at Fortune’s sweet kiss… It’s like eatin’ caviar and dirt. It’s a...
- 4/26 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Cubs Sweep ‘Stros, PCA Breaks Slump in Big Way, Players’ Weekend Returns, White Sox Still Sliding: “Well, I took a **** at Fortune’s sweet kiss… It’s like eatin’ caviar and dirt. It’s a...
- 4/26 RotoWire: Not starting ThursdayMervis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros....
- 4/25 Cubs Superfans: Cubs Edge Out Houston 4-3: True Grit and a Promising Young TeamUnpacking Wednesday’s nail-biter, rising injuries, and young Cubs rising to the challenge....
- 4/24 North Side Baseball: Pete Crow-Armstrong is Coming Back to the Cubs, But for the Worst Possible Reason:
This is not the news any Cubs fan was hoping for. It didn't look like Cody Bellinger took the full force of his collision with...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Wicks Quality Start Gives Cubs Big W, Bellinger Hurt, Busch Slumping, Umpires Failing at Record Pace: “Locked and loaded…Still, the same old decent lazy eyes fixed through your gaze.” – Silversun Pickups,...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Wicks Quality Start Gives Cubs Big W, Bellinger Hurt, Busch Slumping, Umpires Failing at Record Pace: “Locked and loaded…Still, the same old decent lazy eyes fixed through your gaze.” – Silversun Pickups,...
- 4/24 North Side Baseball: Cutting Garrett Cooper Brings Greater Clarity, Broader Opportunity to Cubs Lineup and Bench:
Going back to early in the spring, I’ve spent more time than I care to admit thinking about the Chicago Cubs’ roster construction...
- 4/24 Cubs Superfans: Tauchman Takes Flight as Cubs Roster Shuffles the Deck!Happ’s Might, Wicks’ Plight, and Cooper’s Flight – A Cubbies’ Tale of Highs and Byes!...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/23/24): Cubs 7, Astros 2 – Tauch Taters Twice in Win: The Cubs welcomed the Astros to Wrigley Field for the first of a three game series Tuesday night. Chicago put on a power display...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (4/23/24): Cubs 7, Astros 2 – Tauch Taters Twice in Win: The Cubs welcomed the Astros to Wrigley Field for the first of a three game series Tuesday night. Chicago put on a power display...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: Cubs Place Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly on IL: The Cubs made a series of roster moves ahead of this evening’s home game against the Astros. Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/23/24): Happ in LF, Mervis at DH, Wicks Starting: The Cubs are in second place in the NL Central and have the fourth-best record in the league after splitting a series with the...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: Garrett Cooper DFAd to Make Room for Matt Mervis: Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reported Tuesday morning that both Matt Mervis and Hayden Wesneski were being promoted...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: Cubs Place Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly on IL: The Cubs made a series of roster moves ahead of this evening’s home game against the Astros. Kyle Hendricks and Drew Smyly...
- 4/24 Cubs Insider: Chicago Cubs Lineup (4/23/24): Happ in LF, Mervis at DH, Wicks Starting: The Cubs are in second place in the NL Central and have the fourth-best record in the league after splitting a series with the...
- 4/24 MLBTradeRumors: Cubs Place Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly On Injured List: The Cubs announced a series of roster moves, with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic among those to relay the full slate. Right-hander...
- 4/24 RotoBaller.com: Matt Mervis Making Season Debut Tuesday: Chicago Cubs first base prospect Matt Mervis was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and is serving as the designated hitter...
- 4/23 Cubs Insider: Garrett Cooper DFAd to Make Room for Matt Mervis: Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reported Tuesday morning that both Matt Mervis and Hayden Wesneski were being promoted...
- 4/23 North Side Baseball: Matt Mervis Returns To The Cubs, Will He Mash This Time?:
On Tuesday afternoon, the Cubs recalled first baseman Matt Mervis to Wrigley Field. Long rumored to be on the trade block (especially...
- 4/23 North Side Baseball: Cubs Make a Surprising Roster Move, DFA Garrett Cooper in Favor of Matt Mervis:
This was not akin to the abortive Luis Torrens stint last April, or to the Cubs' doomed effort to resurrect the hype around...
- 4/23 RotoBaller.com: Cubs Call Up Matt Mervis, Hayden Wesneski: The Chicago Cubs are calling up first baseman Matt Mervis and right-hander Hayden Wesneski from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Wesneski...
- 4/23 Cubs Insider: Matt Mervis Still Mashing in Iowa as He Works Works Toward Second Chance: Matt Mervis was named the Cubs’ Minor League Player of the Year following a breakout 2022 campaign that saw him slash .309/.379/.606...
- 4/23 Cubs Insider: Matt Mervis Still Mashing in Iowa as He Works Works Toward Second Chance (Updated): Update: Mervis has been recalled to Chicago along with Hayden Wesneski. No corresponding moves have been announced yet, but Wesneski...
- 4/23 North Side Baseball: Hayden Wesneski's New Arsenal Looks Good, But Will It Work Long-Term?:
The book on Hayden Wesneski is well-known by now: he completely owns opposing righties, but he gets owned by lefties. In 134...
- 4/23 RotoProspects.com: Weekly Hot Prospects Report: 2024 #2 (April 8-14): Welcome to 2024’s second installment of our Weekly Hot Prospects Report ranking the top minor-league performances from the week...
- 4/22 North Side Baseball: Monday Morning North Sider: Taillon Returns, Wesneski’s Three Pitches, Movie Trailers, And More:
The Chicago Cubs won their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks to finish a long road trip, before splitting a four-game...
- 4/18 The Report On Sports: Matt Mervis Heating Up: Is He the Chicago Cubs’ Next Big Trade Piece?: Chicago Cubs’ first base prospect Matt Mervis is once again catching the attention of fans, thanks to his scorching performance...
- 4/16 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Rookies Carry Cubs to Big Win Over D-Backs, Busch Ties Team Record, League Honors Jackie Robinson: “After all the jacks are in their boxes and the clowns have all gone to bed, you can hear happiness staggering down the...
- 4/16 Cubs Insider: The Rundown: Rookies Carry Cubs to Big Win Over D-Backs, Busch Ties Team Record, League Honors Jackie Robinson: “After all the jacks are in their boxes and the clowns have all gone to bed, you can hear happiness staggering down the...
- 4/16 North Side Baseball: Chicago Cubs Minor League Recap: Games of April 9-14:
With all of the excitement of the home opener, the sweep of the Rockies, and taking two of three from the Dodgers, it would...
- 4/16 RotoBaller.com: Matt Mervis Off To Hot Start: Chicago Cubs first base prospect Matt Mervis has been off to a nice start for Triple-A Iowa this season. The first baseman didn't...
- 4/15 The Report On Sports: Minor League Baseball: Top 30 Hitters of The Week, Matt Mervis, James Wood And More!: Many minor league baseball players don’t get the respect they deserve. However, these 30 players have showcased their talents,...
- 4/15 The Report On Sports: MLB Prospect Report: Top 30 Hitters of The Week, Coby Mayo, James Wood And MORE!: Many minor league baseball players don’t get the respect they deserve. However, these 30 players have showcased their talents,...
- 4/15 Fantasy Six Pack: 5 Dynasty Baseball Prospect Risers 4-15-24: Welcome to the 4-15-24 edition of 5 Dynasty Baseball Prospect Risers that are in my prospect rankings. On the 15th and 30th of...
- 4/14 Twins Daily: Twins Minor League Report (4/13): Soto Dominant in Second FSL Start:
It's been a fun week-plus away from home. I was at the Twins home opener. Then I went to the Kernels home opener and two...
- 4/14 North Side Baseball: Kohl Franklin Leaves Triple-A Debut Hurt; Jameson Taillon on Verge of Return:
Jameson Taillon will meet the Cubs in Arizona, as they finish their long Western road trip this week. He should be back...
- 4/14 North Side Baseball: Iowa Cubs Manager Marty Pevey Gives Updates on Jameson Taillon, Patrick Wisdom Rehabs:
St. Paul – The Chicago Cubs have two players who are a step closer to reinforcing the Major League roster: Jameson Taillon and...
- 4/13 Twins Daily: Twins Minor League Report (4/12): Emma Continues to Impress:
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RHP Jack Noble transferred from Cedar Rapids to Wichita
INF Dalton Shuffield placed on Development...
- 4/13 The Report On Sports: Minor League Report: Top 15 Hitters On Friday, Marcelo Mayer, Joey Loperfido And MORE!: MLB boasts an unprecedented level of talent, with many players set to make significant impacts at the next level. Each of these...
- 4/13 RotoBaller.com: Matt Mervis Continues To Mash: Chicago Cubs first base prospect Matt Mervis is off to an excellent start to his 2024 season. He is hitting .325/.420/.525 with...
- 4/5 North Side Baseball: Unlocking Baseball: Enhancing the Game with Expanded Roster Sizes:
For over a century, baseball has held a special place in American culture--"the national pastime." However, this reverence for...
- 4/2 North Side Baseball: Cubs Minor League Week in Review (3/29-3/31): Mighty Caissie Delivers, but Two Tough Losses:
Let’s get to the report. These reports are meant for entertainment, but they are also meant to make sure that minor leaguers...
News -- March 2024 (21)