Chicago Cubs Lineup: Hoerner Batting Second, Shaw Still in Right Field
The Chicago Cubs face schedule shifts and lineup adjustments as they navigate a series against the Mets following recent outings against the Blue Jays.
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The brief
The Chicago Cubs are rescheduling their series against the New York Mets after a rainout forced a postponement. The teams are now slated to play a split doubleheader on Wednesday. This comes following a series of games against the Toronto Blue Jays where the Cubs saw shifts in their offensive lineup, including Matt Shaw playing in right field and Nico Hoerner batting second.
Coverage from outlets including CBS News, MLB.com, and Bleacher Nation highlights the logistical changes to the Mets series and tactical decisions regarding the Cubs' roster. Reports from the Chicago Sun-Times and MLB.com also note individual achievements, specifically Justin Dean recording his first major-league hit after eight years in the Minor Leagues. Attention now shifts to the upcoming split doubleheader between the Cubs and the Mets.
Future updates will depend on the pitching performance of Senga versus Imanaga, who are slated to open the series.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 138d ago.
Quick answers
What is the status of the Cubs-Mets series?
The game was postponed due to rain, and the teams are scheduled for a split doubleheader on Wednesday.
Who is starting for the Cubs and Mets?
Senga and Imanaga are announced as the starting pitchers for the series.
What personnel updates have been reported for the Cubs?
Recent coverage notes Nico Hoerner batting second, Matt Shaw in right field, and Justin Dean securing his first major-league hit.
Coverage (16)
- Cubs-Mets game postponed because of rain; team will play split doubleheader on Wednesday CBS News · 140d ago
- Mets Announce Starting Pitchers for Cubs Series: Senga vs. Imanaga Opens Pivotal Showdown Yahoo Sports · 140d ago
- Are Mets playing today? Stormy weather forecast threatens game vs Cubs Bergen Record · 140d ago
- Cubs-Mets rained out Monday; split twin bill set for Wednesday MLB.com · 140d ago
- Chicago Cubs Lineup: More and More Matt Shaw Bleacher Nation · 140d ago
- Blue Jays vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Home Run Pick for Today's MLB Game Yahoo Sports · 142d ago
- Cubs square off against the Blue Jays in series rubber match Yahoo Sports · 142d ago
- 'I almost cried': After 8 years in Minor Leagues, Dean notches 1st MLB hit MLB.com · 142d ago
- On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Blue Jays series preview Bleed Cubbie Blue · 142d ago
- Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers - Boxscore - Live Score FOX Sports · 142d ago
- Cubs vs. Blue Jays, Saturday 6/20, 1:20 CT live! Bleed Cubbie Blue · 142d ago
- Cubs look to build on offensive breakout against struggling Blue Jays starter Patrick Corbin Fox News · 142d ago
- Blue Jays Lineup: Forced To Shake Starters Up After Brutal Blowout in Series Opener Yahoo Sports · 142d ago
- The Cubs' Justin Dean's first major-league hit was a long time coming Chicago Sun-Times · 142d ago
- 'I almost cried': After 8 years in Minor Leagues, Dean notches 1st MLB hit MLB.com · 142d ago
- Chicago Cubs Lineup: Hoerner Batting Second, Shaw Still in Right Field Bleacher Nation · 142d ago
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