Cubs, Pirates postponed after 2 long rain delays

The Chicago Cubs recalled outfielder Matt Szczur from Triple-A Iowa and designated left-hander Clayton Richard for assignment Monday night before their game with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Burnett believes the support he is receiving from his teammates and fans will help spur his recovery.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs gave it their best effort to get a game played on Monday but after two lengthy delays the game was called with he score 1-1 and since it didn’t go five innings it will be replayed from the start.

PITTSBURGH (AP) – A day after needing to leave early because of dizziness, Kris Bryant returned to the Chicago Cubs’ lineup.

Bryant was hurt Sunday when he slid headfirst into second base at Milwaukee.

Bryant handed all the vital concussions checks Monday.

“I really feel just a little bit higher”, Bryant stated. I’d think the players would rather do this than have another split doubleheader, which no one likes as it makes for 14-hour days at the ballpark and taxes bullpens. “There’s nothing really to joke about with that, so we’re taking it really serious”. 246 with 14 home runs and 61 RBIs in 95 games.

Kang batted. 391 this week and hit 3 homeruns, 3 doubles, and 3 singles.

Both starting pitchers were taken out following the first delay. He is 1 for 7 in two games on a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee. The Pirates acquired Morse last Friday from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a trade.

While it’s some tough luck for Richard, the Cubs don’t have a spot for him in their starting rotation after acquiring Dan Haren from the Marlins before the trade deadline last Friday. OF Jaff Decker was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.