The Cubs have to map out their rotation plans for a pair of openers this season, adding an atypical layer to the Spring ...

Assad has yet to resume throwing, waiting for that discomfort to subside. But manager Craig Counsell said playing catch is ...

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Javier Assad has been diagnosed with a mild oblique strain, manager Craig Counsell told WGN-TV's Josh Frydman and other reporters Tuesday afternoon. Counsell said ...

Pitcher Javier Assad and third baseman Matt Shaw are dealing with oblique issues whereas pitcher Brandon Birdsell has a LAT strain. Recently the severity of Birdsell’s injury was revealed.

According to multiple reports Monday out of Arizona, manager Craig Counsell told reporters that right-hander Javier Assad is getting an MRI on a strained oblique that kept him from participating ...

Assad is likely vying for the Cubs' fifth rotation spot this spring, with Jordan Wicks among his top competitors, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. Assad made a career-high 29 ...

Cubs non-roster invitee Brandon Birdsell is also dealing with an injury, manager Craig Counsell announced Monday.

Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Nationals lineup: Fun fact: Javier Assad and DJ Herz both played for the 2022 Tennessee Smokies in the Cubs system, but not at the same time.