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Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Cubs Made A Wise Investment In Matthew Boyd
In the finale of a three-game sweep of the Rockies on Wednesday night, Matthew Boyd tossed six one-run innings. He struck out eight, walked none, and gave up just two hits. It was his fourth quality start of May and sixth of the season. Seventh, if you include an April start against the Dodgers in which three of the six runs he allowed were unearned. In eleven starts this year, Boyd has 64 strikeouts compared to 15 walks. In the month of May, Boyd has struck out 34 batters while walking only two. In a Cubs rotation battered by injuries to key starters, Boyd has been something of a savior. And on a two-year, $29 million contract with the Cubs, Boyd is proving to be a wise investment for Chicago thus far. The Cubs are without Justin Steele until early next season after he needed to undergo Tommy John surgery in April, and Shota Imanaga is working to come back from a hamstring strain and is not expected back on the mound until mid-June at the earliest. 'Our [pitching] depth, it's been tested,' Cubs team president Hoyer told reporters this week. 'And we have to assume that that's not going to stop, that we'll continue to be tested. And we have to continue to find depth where we can find it.' Boyd was a key addition this offseason, especially given the way he has stepped up with Steele and Imanaga downed by injuries, but also because coming into the 2025 season it was not certain whether or not Boyd would be able to supply the kind of pitching value the Cubs needed. The Cubs will still undoubtedly need to pursue starting pitching as the July trade deadline approaches, but Boyd is one of the reasons the Steele and Imanaga injuries have not tanked a season where they are well-suited to win the National League Central. Through his eleven starts, Boyd has a 3.08 ERA with the aforementioned six quality starts. He has only once allowed more than four runs in a game, and that was against the Dodgers on April 23 when multiple fielding miscues allowed three runs to score unearned. Arguably, Boyd's worst start of his season came about a week ago in Cincinnati, when he lasted just four innings and gave up four runs on eight hits. In fact, the only two walks Boyd issued in May came during that start against the Reds. Otherwise, Boyd has pitched more like an ace for the Cubs this season. While doing that on the mound, Boyd is also providing value to the Cubs in the clubhouse. As a big league veteran who has been in the majors since 2015, he has taken on a mentoring role with some of the younger pitchers. Namely, Ben Brown, who has spent some of his days between starts tracking pitches with Boyd to help him prepare for upcoming outings. And in general, Boyd's attitude and demeanor are filled with gratitude for his current circumstances. Having gone through periods of uncertainty because of injuries, Boyd has a perspective on where he is now that is rubbing off in the locker room at Wrigley Field. 'It's such a positive vibe,' shortstop Dansby Swanson told reporters. 'Someone that has that perspective on life is awesome to be around. Just not taking anything for granted, just really enjoying showing up every day, just enjoying the ins and outs of the game, the grind of the game. 'He's somebody that we've definitely enjoyed having here, and we're going to continue to. I'm just happy that he's on our team and that he's healthy.' Boyd, for his part, knows that even though he has been very successful to this point in the season, there is no guarantee of what will come in the future. 'I don't know what tomorrow holds, but I just know what I'm going to do when the ball is in my hand,' Boyd said. 'When the ball is in my hand, I know what I'm going to do. And I know what I'm commanded to do, and I'll do that. Day after day, whenever. Whatever comes tomorrow, we'll deal with it.' One thing that is for certain is that the Cubs made a very wise investment in Boyd. Even if he does not keep up with the kinds of numbers he is posting through the first two months of the season, Boyd has already supplied the Cubs with considerable value. As things currently stand, the Cubs are 14 games above .500, have the second-best run differential in baseball, and they are tied for the most wins in the National League. They have a three-game lead over the Cardinals in their division, and that's despite St. Louis going 18-7 this month and riding a nine-game winning streak from May 4 to May 12. They can thank Matthew Boyd for at least some of that. Their offense is one of the best in baseball, but even with the highest run-scoring lineup, the best teams will crumble if they are not getting good pitching from the starting staff. As the season approaches its third month, it looks like Boyd was one of the best investments the Cubs front office made this offseason.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Crow-Armstrong homers and Boyd pitches Cubs to 2-1 win over Rockies
CHICAGO — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 15th home run, Matthew Boyd tossed six innings of four-hit ball and the Chicago Cubs edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Seiya Suzuki doubled in a run and rookie Matt Shaw had two hits for the NL Central leaders, who have won 10 of 12. Boyd (5-2) allowed just an unearned run while striking out eight and walking none. Three relievers followed, with Daniel Palencia pitching a perfect ninth for his fourth save. Tyler Freeman had a sacrifice fly for the Rockies, who lost their fifth straight and fell to 9-47 — the worst record in the majors. Orlando Arcia, who signed with Colorado earlier in the day, singled in his first two at-bats with his new team. Arcia was released by Atlanta on Sunday after batting .194 in 14 games with the Braves. Tanner Gordon (1-2) permitted two runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings for the Rockies. Boyd retired 13 of his first 14 batters. Arcia singled leading off the third. Chicago jumped ahead 1-0 in the first on Suzuki's double to the left-center wall. Crow-Armstrong made it 2-0 in the fourth when he golfed a low curveball down the right-field line. Boyd got through a shaky sixth and exited ahead 2-1. Chicago led 2-0 when Mickey Moniak led off with a single. Jordan Beck followed with a drive to left that Ian Happ caught at the wall. Moniak advanced to third on Boyd's wild pickoff attempt and scored on Freeman's sac fly, caught by Crow-Armstrong against the center-field wall. Shaw is 13 for 34 (.382) since being recalled from Triple-A Iowa on May 20. Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (0-7, 5.86 ERA) faces Mets LHP David Peterson (3-2, 2.79) on Friday in New York. The Cubs host Cincinnati on Friday. Neither team had announced a scheduled starter. ___ AP MLB:
CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Crow-Armstrong homers and Boyd pitches Cubs to win over Rockies
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 15th home run, Matthew Boyd tossed six innings of four-hit ball and the Chicago Cubs edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Seiya Suzuki doubled in a run and rookie Matt Shaw had two hits for the NL Central leaders, who have won 10 of 12. Boyd (5-2) allowed just an unearned run while striking out eight and walking none. Three relievers followed, with Daniel Palencia pitching a perfect ninth for his fourth save. Tyler Freeman had a sacrifice fly for the Rockies, who lost their fifth straight and fell to 9-47 — the worst record in the majors. Orlando Arcia, who signed with Colorado earlier in the day, singled in his first two at-bats with his new team. Arcia was released by Atlanta on Sunday after batting .194 in 14 games with the Braves. Tanner Gordon (1-2) permitted two runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings for the Rockies. Boyd retired 13 of his first 14 batters. Arcia singled leading off the third. Chicago jumped ahead 1-0 in the first on Suzuki's double to the left-center wall. Crow-Armstrong made it 2-0 in the fourth when he golfed a low curveball down the right-field line. Key moment Boyd got through a shaky sixth and exited ahead 2-1. Chicago led 2-0 when Mickey Moniak led off with a single. Jordan Beck followed with a drive to left that Ian Happ caught at the wall. Moniak advanced to third on Boyd's wild pickoff attempt and scored on Freeman's sac fly, caught by Crow-Armstrong against the center-field wall. Key stat Shaw is 13 for 34 (.382) since being recalled from Triple-A Iowa on May 20. Up next Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (0-7, 5.86 ERA) faces Mets LHP David Peterson (3-2, 2.79) on Friday in New York. The Cubs host Cincinnati on Friday. Neither team had announced a scheduled starter.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Crow-Armstrong homers and Boyd pitches Cubs to 2-1 win over Rockies
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 15th home run, Matthew Boyd tossed six innings of four-hit ball and the Chicago Cubs edged the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight win. Seiya Suzuki doubled in a run and rookie Matt Shaw had two hits for the NL Central leaders, who have won 10 of 12. Boyd (5-2) allowed just an unearned run while striking out eight and walking none. Three relievers followed, with Daniel Palencia pitching a perfect ninth for his fourth save. Tyler Freeman had a sacrifice fly for the Rockies, who lost their fifth straight and fell to 9-47 — the worst record in the majors. Orlando Arcia, who signed with Colorado earlier in the day, singled in his first two at-bats with his new team. Arcia was released by Atlanta on Sunday after batting .194 in 14 games with the Braves. Tanner Gordon (1-2) permitted two runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings for the Rockies. Boyd retired 13 of his first 14 batters. Arcia singled leading off the third. Chicago jumped ahead 1-0 in the first on Suzuki's double to the left-center wall. Crow-Armstrong made it 2-0 in the fourth when he golfed a low curveball down the right-field line. Key moment Boyd got through a shaky sixth and exited ahead 2-1. Chicago led 2-0 when Mickey Moniak led off with a single. Jordan Beck followed with a drive to left that Ian Happ caught at the wall. Moniak advanced to third on Boyd's wild pickoff attempt and scored on Freeman's sac fly, caught by Crow-Armstrong against the center-field wall. Key stat Shaw is 13 for 34 (.382) since being recalled from Triple-A Iowa on May 20. Up next Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (0-7, 5.86 ERA) faces Mets LHP David Peterson (3-2, 2.79) on Friday in New York. The Cubs host Cincinnati on Friday. Neither team had announced a scheduled starter. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Rockies at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 28
Its Wednesday, May 28 and the Rockies (9-46) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (34-21). Tanner Gordon is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Matthew Boyd for Chicago. With a 4-3 win yesterday, the Cubs took the first two games of the series 2-0. In the bottom of the 11th, Matt Shaw sealed the victory for the Cubs on a walk-off single. Advertisement Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Rockies at Cubs Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Time: 8:05PM EST Site: Wrigley Field City: Chicago, IL Network/Streaming: Marquee Sports Network, Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Rockies at the Cubs The latest odds as of Wednesday: Advertisement Moneyline: Rockies (+274), Cubs (-347) Spread: Cubs -1.5 Total: 7.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Cubs Pitching matchup for May 28, 2025: Tanner Gordon vs. Matthew Boyd Rockies: Tanner Gordon, (1-1, 4.38 ERA) Last outing (New York Yankees, 5/23): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts Cubs: Matthew Boyd, (4-2, 3.42 ERA) Last outing (Cincinnati Reds, 5/23): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Cubs The Cubs have won 7 of their last 8 home games, while the Rockies have lost 17 in 20 The UNDER is 6-3-1 in the last 10 Rockies games The Cubs are showing a profit of 1.98 units on the Run Line in their last 5 games at Wrigley Field The OVER is 6-2-2 in the last 10 Cubs games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Rockies and the Cubs Rotoworld Best Bet Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Advertisement Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Rockies and the Cubs: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC Advertisement Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:
