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May 17, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
May 16, 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
May 15, 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
May 13, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
May 12, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.5 |
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Fantasy Stats
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2024 | 101 | 2.3 | 24 | 7 | 20 | 17 | 1 | .250 |
2023 | 33.5 | 1.2 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 1 | .167 |
2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | .000 |
3y Avg. | 33.5 | 1.2 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 1 | .167 |
Fantasy Performance by Week
Fantasy News
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Busch isn't in the Cubs' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. With lefty Bailey Falter set to start on the mound for the Bucs, the left-handed bat of Busch will remain in Chicago's dugout. His absence will give Patrick Wisdom an opportunity to start at first while batting leadoff.... See More ... See Less
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Cubs' Michael Busch: Sitting against left-hander
Busch is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta. Southpaw Chris Sale is getting the start for Atlanta, so the left-handed hitting Busch will be given a day off. Cody Bellinger will get the start at first base, while Pete Crow-Armstrong will patrol center field.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Taking seat Sunday
Busch is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. The lefty-hitting Busch had started each of the Cubs' first 10 games of May and the Pirates are bringing a lefty (Bailey Falter) to the hill Sunday, so Cubs manager Craig Counsell likely viewed it as an optimal time to give the 26-year-old the day off. Patrick Wisdom will check in for Busch at first base and bat fifth.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Deliver walk-off homer Tuesday
Busch went 2-for-4 with a walk-off solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Padres. Busch's seventh home run of the season was his biggest to date, as he took Enyel De Los Santos deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Cubs to victory. The slugging first baseman has been solid with an .816 OPS across 35 games, and his seven long balls are second on the team. Busch will likely continue to sit against lefty starters, but he's an impact bat against righties.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Out against left-hander
Busch is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets. Southpaw Sean Manaea is on the hill for the Mets, so the left-handed hitting Busch will take a seat. Patrick Wisdom will occupy first base for the Cubs on Tuesday.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Big effort in win
Busch went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Red Sox. Busch has been great so far in his first season with the Cubs, as he's slashing .289/.347/.554 with six home runs and 17 RBI across 24 games. The 26-year-old regularly sits against southpaws, but when a righty is on the mound, Busch looks like a strong fantasy asset at the moment. It helps him that the whole Chicago lineup is clicking during the team's 17-9 start, giving Busch plenty of chances to rack up stats.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Sitting against left-hander
Busch is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Marlins. With southpaw A.J. Puk toeing the slab for the Marlins, the left-handed hitting Busch will receive a day off. Garrett Cooper will handle the first base position for the Cubs on Friday.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Extends homer streak to five
Busch went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks Monday in the Cubs' 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. Busch's leadoff blast off Merrill Kelly in the top of the sixth inning extended his home-run streak to five games, tying four other Cubs players for the longest streak in franchise history. Notably, all five of Busch's home runs during the streak have come at road venues, which offers hope that the rookie's power surge can continue once the weather warms up at Wrigley Field, a fertile hitting environment for left-handed batters in recent years. Managers that took a chance on Busch in the later rounds of drafts are relishing in the early returns, as he's provided a .327 average, six home runs, 12 RBI and nine runs through 16 games.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Goes deep in blowout loss
Busch went 1-for-2 with two walks and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Padres. The Cubs were fairly listless, managing just three total hits, and Busch's second home run of the year in the fourth inning provided all of the offense. The 26-year-old has been fairly solid so far in his first season in Chicago, posting an .850 OPS, seven RBI and the two long balls across 12 games. He'll continue to start most days against righty starters.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Doubles, drive in three Sunday
Busch went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Sunday's 8-1 victory over the Dodgers. Busch has been solid so far for the Cubs, as he now has three extra-base hits across nine games to along with five RBI and an .856 OPS. It looks like he'll play most days when a southpaw isn't on the hill for the opponent, giving him an opportunity to post useful fantasy numbers as long as he keeps swinging a hot bat.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Tallies three hits Wednesday
Busch went 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. Busch entered the contest with only two hits through 13 at-bats, but he broke out of the slump in a big way, pushing his batting average up to .313. The 26-year-old is atop Chicago's depth chart at first base, though he may cede playing time to Garrett Cooper when southpaws are on the mound for the opponent.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Takes seat Tuesday
Busch is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. Busch is 2-for-13 with three walks and a run through the first four games of the season, and he'll head to the bench for Tuesday's contest. Garrett Cooper will receive a start at first base, batting seventh.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Settling in at first
Busch, who primarily played second and third base the last few years, said recently he is feeling more comfortable at first, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. Busch is expected to make an impact with his bat, but the Cubs would also like to get solid defense at first base. Manager Craig Counsell noted that Busch's athleticism is helping him make the transition, and the team seems to be happy with what it is seeing so far in camp. If Busch can hold his own at the position, he should be in line for a fairly steady amount of playing time this season.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Hits first spring home run
Busch went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Reds. Busch took Cincinnati fireballer Hunter Greene deep for his first home run of the spring. The 26-year-old projects to be Chicago's primary option at first base heading into the regular season. Busch has some upside and looked great in the minors last year, though he's yet to get extended run in the majors, so there may be some growing pains as he settles in with the Cubs.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Likely to play first base
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Saturday that while Busch's ultimate position will be up to manager Craig Counsell, he expects the 26-year-old to play first base, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports. "He's certainly going to play. There's no question. It's up to Craig where. I think first base is obviously a natural spot for him. He's played there a lot," Hoyer said at the team's Cubs Convention. Most of Busch's playing time with the Dodgers in 2023 came at third base, and it's possible he could wind up there if the Cubs bring in another first baseman. However, the consensus seems to be that the defensively-challenged Busch fits best at first base. If Busch is indeed confined to first, it puts a damper on Matt Mervis' dynasty outlook.... See More ... See Less -
Cubs' Michael Busch: Dealt to Cubs
Busch was traded from the Dodgers to the Cubs along with Yency Almonte on Thursday in exchange for two unknown minor leaguers, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports. Busch, who fits best at first base or designated hitter, was never going to get an extended run at those positions in Los Angeles, so this boosts his fantasy value. He is currently the favorite to beat out Matt Mervis for the starting first base job, but the Cubs aren't necessarily done making moves -- they have been linked to free agent Rhys Hoskins. Busch is already 26 and needed to repeat Triple-A to master the level (102 wRC+ as a 24-year-old in 2022, 150 wRC+ as a 25-year-old in 2023), so he could still end up being a Quad-A bat when it's all said and done. The lefty-hitting slugger will be eligible at third base to start the year. With righties Patrick Wisdom, Christopher Morel and Alexander Canario all still on the roster, it's possible Busch will sit against lefties.... See More ... See Less -
Dodgers' Michael Busch: Sent back to OKC
The Dodgers optioned Busch to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. Busch slashed .111/.167/.333 across 30 plate appearances during his latest two-week stay on the major-league roster. J.D. Martinez (groin) is returning from the injured list in a corresponding move ahead of Friday's series opener against the Nationals.... See More ... See Less -
Dodgers' Michael Busch: Goes deep in loss
Busch went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday in a loss to Atlanta. Busch hit one of four Dodgers long balls in the contest, launching his to right field in the seventh inning. It was his second homer since being recalled from the minors Aug. 22, but just his third hit. Busch has struggled since the promotion, slashing .130/.192/.391 with eight strikeouts over 26 plate appearances.... See More ... See Less -
Dodgers' Michael Busch: Possible waiver wire pickups
We saw Busch once already this season at a time when the Dodgers were short on infielders, but he didn't really have a place to play and hardly made an impact in Fantasy. He arrives now with Max Muncy sidelined by a hamstring injury and indeed has made back-to-back starts at third base, including once against a fellow left-hander. The natural second baseman had recently transitioned to that position in the minors, almost as if the Dodgers saw this coming, and the timing couldn't be more perfect on the offensive side either. In his last nine games for Triple-A Oklahoma City, Busch hit .472 (17 for 36) with four home runs, most of them monstrous. His combination of power and plate discipline has stood out from the day he was drafted and makes him a reasonable Muncy facsimile. We'll see if he sticks this time.... See More ... See Less -
Dodgers' Michael Busch: Optioned to Triple-A
Busch was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Thursday. Busch didn't play a ton during his first stint in the big leagues, getting five starts over a two-and-a-half week period. He's clearing out to make room for J.D. Martinez's return from the injured list.... See More ... See Less
Recent Tweets
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Jesse Rogers@JesseRogersESPN2H agoThe Cubs have acquired LHP Jeff Belge from Tampa for LHP Richard Lovelady, per the team.
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Chicago Cubs@Cubs2H agoHere is today's #Cubs starting lineup against the Pirates. Tune in: https://t.co/Gs2hZXyTjH https://t.co/hFgcYLMv97
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Patrick Mooney@PJ_Mooney18H agoPaul Skenes lived up to the hype, dominating to an extent that the crowd cheered when the Cubs hit a groundball. Story w/@stephenjnesbitt, @sahadevsharma on Skenes’ almost perfect six innings: “I’d heard all about the day games at Wrigley and the vibe.”⬇️ https://t.co/8l9QpRNv7f
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Chicago Cubs@Cubs20H agoFinal: Pirates 9, Cubs 3.
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Meghan Montemurro@M_Montemurro21H agoPaul Skenes' day is done after carving up the Cubs in six no-hit innings. Skenes struck out 11, including seven straight to begin the game, on 100 pitches. The Cubs' lone baserunner reached on Michael Busch's full-count walk in the 5th. A look at the 22 whiffs Skenes generated: https://t.co/6GmNH76hkm
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Jesse Rogers@JesseRogersESPN21H agoPete Crow-Armstrong leads off the 6th for the Cubs who are down 8-0 without a hit in the game. He's a very good bunter with tons of speed. Should he attempt a bunt off Skenes?
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Jesse Rogers@JesseRogersESPN21H agoMichael Busch gets the biggest cheer of the day as he breaks up Paul Skenes perfecto with a one out walk in the fifth.
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Jesse Rogers@JesseRogersESPN22H agoSkenes strikes out 2 more in the 4th. So his first 4 career road innings look like this: 0 H, 0 BB, 9 K's. Cubs hitters are getting some sarcastic cheers just for making contact.
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Meghan Montemurro@M_Montemurro22H agoPaul Skenes has struck out the first 6 Cubs batters to begin the game.
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Chicago Cubs@Cubs1D agoThe #Cubs today recalled RHP Porter Hodge from @IowaCubs and placed RHP Colten Brewer on the 15-day IL with a low back strain (retro. to May 14). https://t.co/frUsJ7xt2H