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Cubs add infielder Matt Duffy to growing COVID-19-related injured list By Zac Wassink  |  Last updated 4/13/21 The Chicago Cubs are the latest MLB team potentially facing worrisome COVID-19 issues.  As ESPN's Jesse Rogers explained, Cubs first base coach Craig Driver tested positive for the coronavirus last week, and bullpen coach Chris Young receiving a positive test on Monday forced relief pitchers Jason Adam, Dan Winkler and Brandon Workman onto the COVID-19-related injured list.  On Tuesday, infielder Matt Duffy also went on the list. It's currently unknown if he tes...

Plunked again, Contreras hits back with HR, Cubs beat Brews By STEVE MEGARGEEApril 14, 2021 GMT MILWAUKEE (AP) — After getting hit time and time again by Milwaukee Brewers pitchers, Willson Contreras finally hit back. Contreras delivered a two-run homer in the eighth inning and enjoyed his trip around the bases as the Chicago Cubs rallied past Milwaukee 3-2 Tuesday night, ending a three-game skid and snapping the Brewers’ three-game winning streak. Contreras’ blast came after he was hit by a pitch from a Brewer for the third time this season. “Tonight we sent a message,” Contreras ...

Fargo, ND, USA / 740 The FAN Apr 14, 2021 10:01 AM Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) A look at what’s happening around the majors today: ___ VIRUS SCARE The Chicago Cubs hope to stay on schedule amid a coronavirus scare that’s landed four players on the COVID-19 injured list the past two days. Scheduled starter Kyle Hendricks was scratched Tuesday after the right-hander indicated he wasn’t feeling well — the team didn’t immediately provi...

The third wave of COVID-19 in Illinois is putting pressure on the health care system in some parts of Illinois, while the statewide positivity rate continues to trend upward. The seven-day positivity rate for cases as a share of total tests was 4.4% as of Sunday, the highest level since a rate of 4.5% was reported Jan. 27, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Meanwhile, the ...

Cubs roster moves: Jason Adam, Dan Winkler, Brandon Workman to COVID-19 list Share this story Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images There was a report late this afternoon that at least one Cubs player was headed to the COVID-19 list: At least one Chicago Cubs player is being placed on the COVID list, according to sources familiar with the situation. It’s believed to be out of abundance of caution.— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) April 12, 2021 Here are the names of three Cubs pitchers who are being placed on the 10-day injured list: Jason Adam, Dan Winkler, Brandon Workman on 10-day injured ...