Vargas (hamstring) could be included on the Cubs' postseason roster, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports. "That one kind of found me," said Heyward, who became just the second left-handed batter to ever hit a two-strike home run off Hader. 8-Ian Happ Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. Even after Heyward's blast gave the Cubs a 3-2 advantage, Vargas fought his way to a full count against Hader. The postseason looms and the National League Central-leading Cubs continue to wait for their offense to perform to expectations. 73-Adbert Alzolay, RHP, 2-Nico Hoerner All eight of those runs came on Thursday night, when the lineup snapped out of a separate 17-inning drought. When a guy like that is supplying power, you take a short swing and you make it work. In 18 games (42 at- bats) between the two clubs this season, he's hitting .190/.222/.262. Latest on Chicago Cubs second baseman Ildemaro Vargas including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Lefty Jon Lester gave Chicago a stellar effort on Friday, but it went for naught. 24-Jeremy Jeffress, RHP It was probably a good pitch for him to just drop the barrel on.”. It barely got over a guy's head to start the inning off.". The Cubs claimed Vargas off waivers from the Twins two weeks ago. Cubs Roster Moves: Ildemaro Vargas to the IL, Adbert Alzolay to the Bullpen September 21, 2020, by Brett Taylor Chicago Cubs Some very last-minute roster moves tonight for the Cubs, announced just before game-time (which is how you know Adbert Alzolay has been traveling with the team just in case). Cubs place Ildemaro Vargas on IL, recall Adbert Alzolay, claimed Vargas off waivers from the Twins. That set the stage for Heyward, who saw two fastballs and a slider to fall into a 1-2 count. Team: Chicago Cubs (majors) Born: July 16, 1991 in Caripito, Venezuela ve Debut: June 29, 2017 (Age 25-348d, 19,055th in MLB history) vs. STL 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB . 16-Ildemaro Vargas at Make a good pass at it, it's got a good chance to get out of here.". Ildemaro José Vargas (born July 16, 1991) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). "I'm not sure where it went, but I'm going to guess it was probably down and in. In the ninth inning, the Cubs woke up. He previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins. In that time, he’s started two games at second base and played in late innings in four others. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories. Cubs Insider © Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved, Cubs’ Arbitration Estimates Vary Widely Due to Uncertainty, Could Have Several Non-Tenders, The Son Ranto Show: A Look into Cubs’ Future with Greg Huss of Growing Cubs. He took the slider for a strike and swung through a heater, putting Hader in an optimal position for the two-strike pitch. It is not affiliated with or sponsored by Major League Baseball or the Chicago Cubs. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/mlb/reg/free/stories. "I feel like a lot of guys have been getting shifted and we've been hitting right into the shifts. "We haven't felt great offensively, right?" In the ninth inning, the Cubs woke up. The Cubs had been waiting for something to stir their quieted offense. Facing Brewers relief ace Josh Hader, Jason Heyward and Ildemaro Vargas launched back-to-back home runs, propelling the North Siders to a 4-2 victory at Miller Park. 7-Victor Caratini Cubs Insider is supported in part by affiliate advertising programs and links. "Got barrel to inside fastball for the homer: "It was a good pitch." "That was unbelievable," Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks said. Hader hadn't allowed a home run all season until Saturday. Ildemaro Vargas hits a solo jack to left-center, going back-to-back with Jason Heyward and extending the Cubs' lead to 4-2 in the 9th I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" newsletter. The Cubs had been waiting for something to stir their quieted offense. August 13, 2020: Minnesota Twins recalled 2B Ildemaro Vargas from Twins Alternate Training Site. 11:17 am ET, Cubs' Ildemaro Vargas: Could make postseason roster, Cubs' Ildemaro Vargas: Lands on injured list, Cubs' Ildemaro Vargas: Makes impact in Saturday's start, Twins' Ildemaro Vargas: Designated for assignment. "Inside out, nice and easy swing," Heyward said. 27-Jason Kipnis "He threw a fastball in a good spot for me to just stay short. 22-Jason Heyward. 28-Kyle Hendricks, RHP 60-Jason Adam, RHP Vargas was sidelined for … In that time, he’s started two games at second base and played in late innings in four others. Jordan Bastian covers the Cubs for MLB.com. Then, Javier Báez pushed an inside heater from Hader into right field for a one-out single that sailed just over the glove of leaping first baseman Jedd Gyorko. ", "I was trying to go inside," Hader said. Relievers Brailyn Marquez and Duane Underwood Jr. were left off the active roster in order to accommodate Phegley and Vargas, so the Cubs are going with only 13 pitchers. 43-Dan Winkler, RHP Cubs Insider is an unofficial Cubs website. And for most of Saturday night, it looked like Chicago might be dealt another frustrating shutout as each game carries more weight with October approaching. The utility man will be up with the Cubs for their wild-card series with the Marlins, which begins Wednesday. Vargas was sidelined for the final week of the regular season, but manager David Ross said Tuesday that he could return for the postseason. 4-Josh Phegley If Vargas is included on the roster, he'd serve as middle-infield depth after slashing .196/.222/.314 with three RBI over 51 at-bats with the Diamondbacks, Twins and Cubs during the regular season. That prompted Ross to summon Anthony Rizzo off the bench. September 2, 2020: Minnesota Twins designated 2B Ildemaro Vargas for assignment. I agree that CBS Sports can send me the "Fantasy Baseball Today Newsletter" newsletter.

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