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  • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2017
    • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2017
    Getty Images The Cubs tried a couple of “win now” deals. They didn’t work out. Coming off the World Series title in 2016, the Cubs had a rough first half and were under .500 at the All-Star break. Then they won 14 of 17 after the break and became buyers, after rumors they might have traded Jake Arrieta and Wade Davis if that hadn’t happened. The Cubs made the postseason, but were eliminate...2024
  • 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 127
    • 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 127
    Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Winning ugly. I mean, that other team doesn’t own that label, right? So many random thoughts after Thursday’s game. I think we start where the game basically ended. Ian Happ hit a lob wedge to right with two on in the 10th inning. The ball hung in the air forever and then dropped. The right fielder misplayed it and two runs scored. Dansby Swanson is an ex...2023
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Orioles series preview
    Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Cubs host a team that’s been surprisingly good this year. The story of the Cubs and Orioles in 2022 is instructive. The Cubs faced them in Baltimore in June and got blown out, then the second game of the series got rained out. Then the O’s came to Wrigley for a two-game series in July, which Baltimore swept. The Cubs were outscored ...2023
  • • The Cubs Convention is back for the first time in three years
    Marquee Sports Network Here are some notes from Friday’s Opening Ceremony Marquee Sports Network kicked off coverage of the 2023 Cubs Convention Opening Ceremony at 5 p.m. Friday and while the crowd was a bit smaller than in previous years (there was an entire section of empty chairs to the right of the main stage that was definitely filled in 2020), there was an enthusiastic atmosphere on...2023
  • • Matt Szczur Announces Retirement
    Former MLB outfielder Matt Szczur announced his retirement this afternoon. The 32-year-old saw big league action in five straight seasons from 2014-18, with the bulk of that time spent with the Cubs. Chicago selected Szczur in the fifth round of the 2010 draft out of Villanova. The righty-hitting outfielder was named a Top 100 prospect by…...2022
  • • Phillies Release Drew Storen, Matt Szczur
    The Phillies announced they have released right-handed reliever Drew Storen and outfielder Matt Szczur. Both were among a large group of veterans in camp on minor-league deals this spring. Storen is most famous for his run with the Nationals, where he combined for a 3.02 ERA/3.09 FIP in 334 relief innings between 2010-15. He fell on tough times…...2020
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Matt Szczur injury and suspension

  • • 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 127
    2023
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Orioles series preview
    2023
  • • Padres place Wil Myers on DL
    The Padres have placed outfielder Wil Myers on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain, Dennis Lin of The Athletic tweets. His roster spot will go to outfielder Travis Jankowski, whom the team recalled from Triple-A.This is already the second DL placement of the year for Myers, who previously went on the shelf with a right arm injury. Myers missed roughly two weeks then, and oblique st...2018
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  • • Cubs' Wade Davis Splash Turns Spare Piece Into Elite Chapman Replacement
    2016
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  • • Szczur's success mitigating Schwarber's loss
    Kyle Schwarber's season-ending injury will obviously test the Cubs depth throughout the season, but to this point, the transformation and maturation of outfielder Matt Szczur is making matters easier....2016
  • • Kyle Schwarber's Scary Collision Is Dark Cloud Deep Cubs Can Weather
    2016
  • • Kyle Schwarber Injury: Updates on Cubs Star's Ankle and Return
    2016
  • • Cubs CF Dexter Fowler out of lineup with ankle injury
    2015
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  • • Jorge Soler Injury: Updates on Cubs OF's Ankle and Return
    2015
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Timeline

  • 2024
    "May 8: Acquired Justin Hancock from the Padres for Matt Szczur Szczur had been a useful spare-part outfielder for the Cubs in 2016 and got himself a World Series ring, though he did not play in the postseason."

  • 2023
    "But I give them credit for people like Matt Szczur (200 PA with an OPS+ of 88), David Ross (OPS+ of 106 at a key defensive position), Jason Heyward (Gold Glove), and both key acquisitions in Mike Montgomery and Aroldis Chapman."

  • 2022
    "Former MLB outfielder Matt Szczur announced his retirement this afternoon."

  • 2020
    "The Phillies announced they have released right-handed reliever Drew Storen and outfielder Matt Szczur."

  • 2019
    "The Phillies have a minor-league deal in place with outfielder Matt Szczur, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philly."

  • 2018
    "The Diamondbacks have signed a minors deal with outfielder Matt Szczur, per an announcement from the club’s top affiliate."

  • 2017
    "Padres outfielder Matt Szczur put a dent in his former club's chances Monday night."

  • 2016
    "Anthony Rizzo smacked a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the eighth inning and Matt Szczur followed with his first career grand slam to lift the Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the Braves on Friday at Wrigley Field."

  • 2015
    "Kris Bryant and Matt Szczur each homered off the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, and the Cubs' bullpen allowed one run in seven innings of relief as Chicago defeated L."

  • 2014
    "Javier Baez, Eric Jokisch, Matt Szczur and Rafael Lopez all made their Major League debuts this season with the Cubs, and all are former Giansanti roomies."

Matt Szczur trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2017
    2024
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Orioles series preview
    2023
  • • Matt Szczur Announces Retirement
    2022
  • • Three remaining needs for each team in the NL West
    In the latest edition of MLBTR’s “Three Remaining Needs” series, we’ll focus on the National League West, a division ruled by the iron-fist of the Dodgers — division champs for six years running. With at least two playoff teams in each of the last three seasons, however, the competition remains fierce. Though the Diamondbacks are likely to take a step back this year, the Giants have new leadership...2019
  • • Diamondbacks sign Matt Szczur
    The Diamondbacks have signed a minors deal with outfielder Matt Szczur, per an announcement from the club’s top affiliate. Szczur has been assigned to the Reno Aces to begin his tenure with the Arizona organization, but he’ll have a shot to earn a big league job in camp next spring. Szczur, 29, has seen at least some time in each of the past five MLB campaigns, though he has totaled only about a f...2018
  • • Cubs' Wade Davis Splash Turns Spare Piece Into Elite Chapman Replacement
    2016
  • • Rizzo, Russell's Awakening Is Great Sign for Cubs' NLCS Hopes
    2016
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  • • Braves add Bonifacio for extra bat, Withrow sent to minors
    CHICAGO (AP) The Atlanta Braves have added an extra bat for their bench by selecting the contract of veteran utility player Emilio Bonifacio from Triple-A Gwinnett. Reliever Chris Withrow was optioned to Gwinnett on Sunday to make room on the 25-man roster. The Braves had been carrying 13 pitchers, and that left them without a right-handed pinch-hitter against Chicago Cubs lefty Jon Lester on F...2016
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  • • Joe Maddon, Cubs shave heads for pediatric cancer research
    Joe Maddon and his Chicago Cubs got their heads shaved Saturday afternoon supporting “Respect Bald”, a fundraiser for pediatric cancer research. It’s the second time the Cubs have participated in the event. Fans were able to donate $100 to get their heads shaved with the members of the team. Along with Joe Maddon, bench coach Dave Martinez and teammates Ben Zobrist, Albert Almora, Kyle Schwarber, ...2016
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  • • Minor Moves: Gonzalez Germen, Ryan Dennick
    Here are Sunday’s minor moves from around MLB: The Cubs have announced they have purchased the contract of right-hander Gonzalez Germen from Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs optioned outfielder Matt Szczur to Iowa and transferred right-hander Jacob Turner to the 60-day disabled list to … ...2015

Matt Szczur stats and results

  • • 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 127
    2023
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  • • Cubs' Wade Davis Splash Turns Spare Piece Into Elite Chapman Replacement
    2016
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  • • Kyle Schwarber's Scary Collision Is Dark Cloud Deep Cubs Can Weather
    2016
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Matt Szczur parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • A look at Cubs trades in the expansion era: 2017
    2024
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  • • The Cubs Convention is back for the first time in three years
    2023
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  • • Bone marrow donor Szczur feels the gratitude
    In Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, Matt Szczur loaned Anthony Rizzo one of his bats, and the first baseman used it to hit a home run in the fifth inning, helping propel the Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Dodgers. After the game, Szczur was asked about the bat, and once the media throng departed, a reporter approached the outfielder to say thank you. Szczur had helped save the l...2016
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  • • Rizzo, Russell's Awakening Is Great Sign for Cubs' NLCS Hopes
    2016
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  • • Kyle Schwarber's Scary Collision Is Dark Cloud Deep Cubs Can Weather
    2016
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  • • Joe Maddon, Cubs shave heads for pediatric cancer research
    2016
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  • • Chicago Cubs put David Ross on bereavement list, call up Matt Szczur for sixth time
    Rookie outfielder Matt Szczur must be getting tired of those trips from Triple-A Iowa back to the Chicago Cubs. On Saturday, the Cubs placed catcher David Ross on the bereavement list and called up Szczur for the sixth time this season. Ross, 38, will be gone anywhere from three to seven days after his grandmother passed away. The team now has two catchers on their roster in Kyle Schwarber and Mig...2015
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  • • Cubs' Szczur details epic Broadway marriage proposal
    Matt Szczur made a trip to New York in November 2013 extra special by arranging for backstage passes for him and girlfriend Natalie at the Ambassador Theater where they were to see "Chicago: The Musical." What Natalie didn't know was Szczur, a top prospect with the Cubs, was about to propose to her on the stage before the show with the cast members on hand....2015

Top Matt Szczur news

  • • Homers do in Kershaw as LA falls to Cubs
    Kris Bryant and Matt Szczur each homered off the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, and the Cubs' bullpen allowed one run in seven innings of relief as Chicago defeated L.A., 4-2, on Monday night....2015
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  • • Bryant, Cubs go deep to top Kershaw, LA
    Kris Bryant and Matt Szczur each homered off the Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, and the Cubs' bullpen allowed one run in seven innings of relief as Chicago defeated L.A., 4-2, on Monday night....2015
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  • • Cubs come alive late to rally over Braves
    Anthony Rizzo smacked a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the eighth inning and Matt Szczur followed with his first career grand slam to lift the Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the Braves on Friday at Wrigley Field. With the win, the Cubs are now 17-5 and off to their best start since the 1907 team was 18-4 in its first 22 games....2016
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  • • Szczur's slam punctuates Cubs' big win
    Anthony Rizzo smacked a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the eighth inning and Matt Szczur followed with his first career grand slam to lift the Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the Braves on Friday at Wrigley Field. With the win, the Cubs are now 17-5 and off to their best start since the 1907 team was 18-4 in its first 22 games....2016
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  • • Bullpen struggles as Braves fall to Cubs
    Anthony Rizzo smacked a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the eighth inning and Matt Szczur followed with his first career grand slam to lift the Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the Braves on Friday at Wrigley Field. With the win, the Cubs are now 17-5 and off to their best start since the 1907 team was 18-4 in its first 22 games....2016
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  • • Montero comes off DL as Cubs option Szczur
    The Cubs activated catcher Miguel Montero from the disabled list on Friday and optioned outfielder Matt Szczur to Triple-A Iowa, the team announced....2015
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  • • Szczur's slam punctuates Cubs' comeback
    Matt Szczur has a rock on a shelf in his locker that he touches every day. It's a reminder of a parable called "The Story of the Stone Cutter" the Rev. Rob Hagan, an associate athletic director at Villanova, taught Szczur during his days there. The message is to keep grinding, and good things will happen. And as he's done every day, starting in Spring Training, Szczur touched the rock on Friday. A...2016
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  • • Kyle Schwarber Injury: Updates on Cubs Star's Ankle and Return
    2016
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Matt Szczur schedule, game

  • • 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 127
    2023
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  • • On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Orioles series preview
    2023
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  • • The Cubs Convention is back for the first time in three years
    2023
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  • • Three remaining needs for each team in the NL West
    2019
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  • • Diamondbacks sign Matt Szczur
    2018
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  • • Anthony Rizzo homers in first career at-bat as Cubs leadoff hitter
    Anthony Rizzo responded to his first game atop the Cubs’ batting order in impressive fashion.Joe Maddon has been searching for a leadoff hitter all season. So far, Javier Baez, Ian Happ, Jon Jay, Kyle Schwarber, Matt Szczur, and Ben Zobrist have each manned the top spot. On Tuesday, it was Rizzo’s turn, and it didn’t take long for the decision to pay dividends. The first baseman drove the second p...2017
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  • • Cubs Designate Matt Szczur For Assignment
    The Cubs have designated outfielder Matt Szczur for assignment, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com was among those to report (on Twitter). In a corresponding move, the club has recalled left-hander Rob Zastryzny from Triple-A Iowa. The out-of-options Szczur won an Opening Day roster spot with the reigning World Series champion Cubs during spring training, but he got…...2017
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  • • Cubs' Wade Davis Splash Turns Spare Piece Into Elite Chapman Replacement
    2016
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  • • Rizzo, Russell's Awakening Is Great Sign for Cubs' NLCS Hopes
    2016
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  • • Game 96 Recap: Cubs 6, Brewers 5
    For six innings, the Cubs looked like the Brewers and the Brewers looked like the Cubs. Luckily, Will Smith set everything straight in the seventh. Worst Play: While Junior Guerra had some trouble with command in his start — he walked four and gave up five hits across 6.1 innings — he managed to keep the game in hand. Smith…did not. Here’s how his appearance went: Miguel Montero tapped a single i...2016
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Matt Szczur rumors, scandals

  • • Rizzo, Russell's Awakening Is Great Sign for Cubs' NLCS Hopes
    2016
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  • • Villanova grad Matt Szczur nails home run in honorary start for Chicago Cubs
    It’s been the best week to be a Villanova fan since 1985. On Monday, Kris Jenkins went down in NCAA history for his game-winning buzz beater to claim a national championship. On Tuesday, Villanova grad and Chicago Cubs’ player Matt Szczur benefitted by getting an “honorary” start thanks to Jenkins. Filling in for an injured Javier Baez, who is on the 15-day DL with an injured thumb, Szczur was giv...2016
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