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sports1 year ago

"Shota Imanaga Impresses in Cubs Spring Debut Despite Loss"

Shota Imanaga made his spring debut for the Cubs, showcasing his advertised pitching skills with a mix of swings and misses, strikes, and fly balls, despite giving up a 700-foot home run. Hayden Wesneski and Mark Leiter Jr. also had their moments, while Richard Lovelady and Carl Edwards Jr. faced challenges. Matt Mervis, Owen Caissie, and Pablo Aliendo displayed their hitting prowess. The Cubs lost to the Dodgers, but the focus was on evaluating players for potential roster spots.

via Bleacher Nation|
#bullpen#cubs#matt-mervis
sports2 years ago

Cubs activate Bellinger, option Mervis in roster move.

The Chicago Cubs have activated Cody Bellinger from the injured list and optioned Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa. Bellinger will start at first base for the Cubs against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has been out for nearly a month due to a left knee contusion. Mervis, who struggled in his first stint in the majors, will head back to the minors for more consistent playing time.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#cody-bellinger#cubs
sports2 years ago

"Giants dominate Cardinals in series clincher"

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3 in a game that saw the Cubs benefit from several lucky breaks, including six infield hits. Jameson Taillon had a quality start for the Pirates, but was taken deep twice by Jack Suwinski. Matt Mervis had the game-winning hit for the Cubs in the sixth inning. The Cubs added on from there, turning the game into a blowout in the rain. It was Pride Night at Wrigley Field.

via bleachernation.com|
#cubs#jack-suwinski#jameson-taillon
sports2 years ago

Chicago Cubs end Mets' win streak with 7-2 victory.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Mets 7-2 on Tuesday night, with Christopher Morel, Matt Mervis, and Seiya Suzuki all hitting home runs. Morel extended his homer streak to five games, becoming the first player to do so for the Cubs since Sammy Sosa in 1998. The Mets had won five in a row but were unable to continue their streak. Pete Alonso hit his 18th homer of the season for the Mets.

via NBC Sports Chicago|
#christopher-morel#cubs#matt-mervis
sports2 years ago

"Matt Mervis Shines in Chicago Cubs Minor League Debut and MLB Promotion"

Despite being the "best Minor League player offensively" right now, Chicago Cubs' utility man Christopher Morel is not being promoted to the big leagues yet due to roster fit issues. With slugging prospect Matt Mervis joining the Cubs, Morel's path to regular playing time is currently blocked by established players in various positions. However, Cubs' management believes Morel will have a huge impact on the team when there is a clear path to playing a lot. Meanwhile, other Cubs prospects, including RHP Ben Brown, LHP Jordan Wicks, RHP Kohl Franklin, and LHP Jackson Ferris, have been making strides in their respective leagues.

via MLB.com|
#chicago-cubs#christopher-morel#matt-mervis
sports2 years ago

Matt Mervis shines in major league debut for Cubs.

Matt Mervis made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs, providing hope for the struggling team with his eighth-inning single that drove in an insurance run in their 4-1 win over the Marlins at Wrigley Field. Mervis, who was hitting .286/.402/.560 at Triple-A Iowa with six homers and 27 RBIs in 24 games, had a meandering and steep climb to the big leagues after going undrafted in the 2020 draft. Despite striking out in his first three at-bats, Mervis lived up to his nickname "Mash" in his fourth at-bat, hitting a line shot to right that plated a run.

via ESPN|
#chicago-cubs#matt-mervis#mlb-debut
sports2 years ago

Cubs shut down Marlins with 4-1 victory.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Miami Marlins 4-1 at Wrigley Field, thanks to seven excellent innings from Justin Steele and a two-run homer by Ian Happ. The Cubs returned to the .500 mark at 16-16 and dumped Miami under the break-even mark at 16-17. Matt Mervis made his major league debut and hit a key RBI single. Steele is putting together what could be an All-Star season, with 14 consecutive outings with no more than 2 ER allowed.

via Bleed Cubbie Blue|
#cubs#ian-happ#justin-steele
sports2 years ago

Matt Mervis delivers winning RBI single in Cubs debut.

Matt Mervis, ranked No. 6 on MLB Pipeline's Top 30 prospects list for the Chicago Cubs, made his debut in the major leagues on Friday and hit a loud RBI single in the eighth inning. Mervis, who was an undrafted signee after the abbreviated 2020 Draft out of Duke, led all of the Minor Leagues in RBIs last season and has been dubbed "Mash Mervis" by fans. His parents cancelled their travel plans to see him play in Triple-A Iowa and made it to Wrigley Field to watch him get a standing ovation from the crowd.

via MLB.com|
#baseball#chicago-cubs#matt-mervis
sports2 years ago

Matt Mervis Makes Impact in Big League Debut for Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs have called up Matt Mervis, their sixth-ranked prospect in the farm system, to play first base. Some speculate that the move is overdue, as the Cubs have lost six of their last seven games and Eric Hosmer's production has declined. However, experts believe that the call for Mervis is happening at the right time and that the Cubs are on the upswing. Mervis' talents come at the plate with his versatile hitting style and power, but his glove isn't much better than Hosmer's. The Cubs currently sit in third place in the NL Central with a 15-16 record.

via NBC Sports|
#cubs#eric-hosmer#matt-mervis
sports2 years ago

Cubs beat Marlins 4-1 in May 5, 2023 game.

The Cubs won 4-1 against the Marlins with exceptional pitching and defense, led by Justin Steele who extended his streak of starts allowing two or fewer earned runs to 14. Matt Mervis made his big league debut and hit a 111.2 mph single in the 8th inning. Ian Happ hit a two-run homer and Nico Hoerner drew the first "three tries and you balk" of the year, stealing first base and later scoring. Miguel Amaya had hard contact but no hits. Michael Fulmer and Mark Leiter Jr. closed out the game.

via bleachernation.com|
#cubs#ian-happ#justin-steele
sports2 years ago

Cubs call up prospect Matt Mervis to the majors.

The Chicago Cubs have promoted first base prospect Matt Mervis to the major leagues, and he will make his debut in the game against the Miami Marlins. Mervis, who was signed as an undrafted free agent, has been impressive in the minor leagues, batting .305/.383/.615 with 42 home runs in 161 games across three levels. He is regarded as an all-bat prospect and is not a standout defender at first base. The Cubs had an open spot on the 40-man roster, so no additional move was required to select Mervis.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#cubs#first-base#matt-mervis
sports2 years ago

Previewing Friday's Cubs vs Marlins MLB Matchup.

The Chicago Cubs will face the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field this weekend with two of their best starting pitchers, Justin Steele and Drew Smyly, and a new player, Matt Mervis. However, the Marlins have three straight right-handed pitchers, and all three Cubs starters have key injuries. The Marlins' starting pitcher for today's game, Edward Cabrera, has extreme reverse splits, which may pose a challenge for the Cubs.

via bleachernation.com|
#cubs#injuries#marlins
sports2 years ago

Chicago Cubs Make Roster Moves, Promote Matt Mervis to Majors.

The Chicago Cubs are expected to make several roster moves ahead of their weekend series against the Miami Marlins, including promoting first base prospect Matt Mervis to the Major League level and optioning third baseman Edwin Rios to Triple-A Iowa. The team has yet to officially announce the move, but it is expected to happen on Friday. Additionally, right-handed relief pitcher Nick Burdi is speculated to be added to the 40-man roster and recalled to the Major League level.

via Cubbies Crib|
#chicago-cubs#edwin-rios#matt-mervis