2022 Chicago Cubs season

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2022 Chicago Cubs
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Major League affiliations
Location
  • Wrigley Field (since 1916)
  • Chicago (since 1870)
Other information
Owner(s)Tom Ricketts
President of Baseball OperationsJed Hoyer
General manager(s)Carter Hawkins
Manager(s)David Ross
Local televisionMarquee Sports Network
(Jon "Boog" Sciambi, Jim Deshaies, Taylor McGregor, Ryan Dempster, Elise Menaker, Rick Sutcliffe, Pat Hughes, Beth Mowins, Chris Myers)
Local radioWSCR
Chicago Cubs Radio Network
(Pat Hughes, Ron Coomer, Zach Zaidman, Matt Spiegel)
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The 2022 Chicago Cubs season is scheduled to be the 151st season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 147th in the National League, and the Cubs' 107th season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will be managed by David Ross, in his third year as Cubs manager, and will play their home games at Wrigley Field as members of Major League Baseball's National League Central Division.

On December 2, 2021, Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred announced a lockout of players, following expiration of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the league and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). On March 10, 2022, the MLB and MLBPA agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, thus ending the lockout. Opening Day is scheduled for April 7.[1] Although MLB previously announced that several series would be cancelled due to the lockout, the agreement provides for a 162-game season, with originally canceled games to be made up via doubleheaders.[2]

Previous season[]

The Cubs finished the 2021 season 71–91 to finish in fourth place in the Central Division failing to make the playoffs for only the second time since 2014. The season also marked the first time since 2014 that the Cubs finished with a losing record and the first time since 2013 that the Cubs lost at least 91 games.[3]

The season marked the end of an era as the Cubs traded core members of the team that won the 2016 World Series (Javier Báez, Kris Bryant, and Anthony Rizzo) at the trade deadline.[4][5]

Offseason[]

Front office changes[]

On October 15, the Cubs announced they had hired the assistant general manager for the Cleveland Guardians, Carter Hawkins, as the team's new general manager.[6] On October 25, the club announced they had hired Ehsan Bokhari as assistant GM.[7]

Coaching changes[]

On March 11, the Cubs announced that manager David Ross had signed a three-year contract extension through the 2024 season with an option for 2025.[8]

Hitting coach Anthony Iapoce was fired following the season.[9] Shortly thereafter, the team hired Tampa Bay minor league hitting coordinator Greg Brown as the new hitting coach.[10] On November 15, it was reported that the Cubs had parted ways with associate pitching, catching, and strategy coach Mike Borzello.[11] Additionally, assistant director Brad Mills departed the team.[11] The team further named Daniel Moskos as the new assistant pitching coach.[11] Johnny Washington was later named assistant hitting coach.[12]

Lockout[]

Main article: 2021–22 Major League Baseball lockout

The expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Major League Baseball Players Association occurred on December 1, 2021 with no new agreement in place.[13] As a result, the team owners voted unanimously to lockout the players stopping all free agency and trades.[14][15]

The Cubs officially signed three players, including free agent pitcher Marcus Stroman, prior to the lockout being put in place.[16]

The parties came to an agreement on a new CBA on March 10, 2022.[17]

Rule changes[]

Pursuant to the new CBA, several new rules were instituted for the 2022 season:[18][19]

  • the National League will adopt the designated hitter;
  • a draft lottery will be implemented;
  • the postseason will expand from 10 to 12 teams; and
  • advertising patches will appear on player uniforms and helmets for the first time.

Transactions[]

October 2021[]

October 5 Activated C Robinson Chirinos, C Willson Contreras, OF Jason Heyward, IF Nico Hoerner, RHP Manuel Rodríguez, and RHP Keegan Thompson from IL. Recalled IF Christopher Morel from Iowa. Recalled C Miguel Amaya, RHP Anderson Espinoza, and LHP Brailyn Márquez from Tennessee. Recalled OF Alexander Canario and RHP Alexander Vizcaíno From South Bend. C Austin Romine elected free agency.
October 18 Activated IF David Bote, OF Nick Martini, RHP Tommy Nance, and IF Patrick Wisdom from the 60-day injured list. Designated C Erick Castillo and C Tyler Payne for assignment. Outrighted RHP Joe Biagini, OF Johneshwy Fargas, and Tyler Ladendorf outright to Iowa Cubs.
October 20 Outrighted C Erick Castillo and C Tyler Payne to Iowa.

Source[20]

November 2021[]

November 3 C Robinson Chironos, RHP Zach Davies, IF Matt Duffy, and C José Lobatón elected free agency. OF Nick Martini, OF Trayce Thompson, RHP Kohl Stewart, and RHP Jonathan Holder outrighted to Iowa.
November 4 LHP Adam Morgan elected free agency.
November 5 Claimed LHP Wade Miley off waivers from Cincinnati Reds. Activated C P. J. Higgins from 60-day IL. Outrighted IF Trent Giambrone, C P. J. Higgins, and RHP Adrian Sampson to Iowa.
November 6 Outrighted LHP Rex Brothers to Iowa.
November 7 Activated OF Michael Hermosillo, IF Nick Madrigal, IF Alfonso Rivas, and LHP Brad Wieck from 60-day IL.
November 12 Signed free agents RHP Eligio Paredes, RHP Jensi Ramirez, LHP Kevin Valdez, and RHP Yafrerlyn Vasquez to minor league contracts.
November 19 Selected the contract of RHP Ethan Roberts from Iowa. Selected the contract of OF Nelson Velazquez from Tennessee Smokies. Signed free agents RHP Jonathan Holder and C P. J. Higgins to minor league contracts.
November 22 Traded cash to Cleveland Guardians for OF Harold Ramírez.
November 28 Signed free agents OF Narciso Crook[21] and LHP Locke St. John to minor league deals.
November 30 RHP Trevor Megill claimed off waivers by Minnesota Twins. Signed free agent RHP Jair Jimenez to a minor league contract. RHP Jason Adam elected free agency.

Source[22]

December 2021[]

December 1 Signed free agents OF Clint Frazier, C Yan Gomes, OF Michael Hermosillo, and RHP Marcus Stroman.
December 3 Signed free agent LHP Stephen Gonsalves to a minor league contract
December 15 Signed free agent RHP Mark Leiter Jr. to a minor league contract.
December 29 Signed free agent 2B Dixon Machado to a minor league contract.

Source[23]

January 2022[]

January 24 Signed free agent RHP Eric Yardley to a minor league contract.
January 31 Signed free agent C John Hicks to a minor league contract.

Source[24]

February 2022[]

February 8 Signed free agent LHP Matt Dermody to a minor league contract.

Source[25]

March 2022[]

March 15 Signed free agent SS Andrelton Simmons.

Source[26]

Regular season[]

Game log[]

As the 2021–22 Major League Baseball lockout is still ongoing, games may continue to be rescheduled or canceled.[27]


2022 regular season game log: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
April: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/
Streak
1 April 7 Brewers
2 April 8 Brewers
3 April 9 Brewers
4 April 10 Brewers
5 April 12 @ Pirates
6 April 13 @ Pirates
7 April 14 @ Rockies
8 April 15 @ Rockies
9 April 16 @ Rockies
10 April 17 @ Rockies
11 April 18 Rays
12 April 19 Rays
13 April 20 Rays
14 April 21 Pirates
15 April 22 Pirates
16 April 23 Pirates
17 April 24 Pirates
18 April 26 @ Braves
19 April 27 @ Braves
20 April 28 @ Braves
21 April 29 @ Brewers
22 April 30 @ Brewers
May: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/
Streak
23 May 1 @ Brewers
24 May 3 White Sox
25 May 4 White Sox
26 May 6 Dodgers
27 May 7 Dodgers
28 May 8 Dodgers
29 May 9 @ Padres
30 May 10 @ Padres
31 May 11 @ Padres
32 May 13 @ Diamondbacks
33 May 14 @ Diamondbacks
34 May 15 @ Diamondbacks
35 May 16 Pirates
36 May 17 Pirates
37 May 18 Pirates
38 May 19 Diamondbacks
39 May 20 Diamondbacks
40 May 21 Diamondbacks
41 May 22 Diamondbacks
42 May 23 @ Reds
43 May 24 @ Reds
44 May 25 @ Reds
45 May 26 @ Reds
46 May 27 @ White Sox
47 May 29 @ White Sox
48 May 30 Brewers
49 May 31 Brewers
June: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/
Streak
50 June 1 Brewers
51 June 2 Cardinals
52 June 3 Cardinals
53 June 4 (1) Cardinals
54 June 4 (2) Cardinals
55 June 5 Cardinals
56 June 7 @ Orioles
57 June 8 @ Orioles
58 June 10 @ Yankees
59 June 11 @ Yankees
60 June 12 @ Yankees
61 June 13 Padres
62 June 14 Padres
63 June 15 Padres
64 June 16 Padres
65 June 17 Braves
66 June 18 Braves
67 June 19 Braves
68 June 20 @ Pirates
69 June 21 @ Pirates
70 June 22 @ Pirates
71 June 23 @ Pirates
72 June 24 @ Cardinals
73 June 25 @ Cardinals
74 June 26 @ Cardinals
75 June 28 @ Reds
76 June 29 @ Reds
77 June 30 @ Reds
July: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/
Streak
78 July 1 Red Sox
79 July 2 Red Sox
80 July 3 Red Sox
81 July 4 @ Brewers
82 July 5 @ Brewers
83 July 6 @ Brewers
84 July 7 @ Dodgers
85 July 8 @ Dodgers
86 July 9 @ Dodgers
87 July 10 @ Dodgers
88 July 12 Orioles
89 July 13 Orioles
90 July 14 Mets
91 July 15 Mets
92 July 16 Mets
93 July 17 Mets
ASG July 19 AL @ NL
94 July 22 @ Phillies
95 July 23 @ Phillies
96 July 24 @ Phillies
97 July 25 Pirates
98 July 26 Pirates
99 July 28 @ Giants
100 July 29 @ Giants
101 July 30 @ Giants
102 July 31 @ Giants
August: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/
Streak
103 August 2 Cardinals
104 August 3 Cardinals
105 August 4 Cardinals
106 August 5 Marlins
107 August 6 Marlins
108 August 7 Marlins
109 August 8 Nationals
110 August 9 Nationals
111 August 10 Nationals
112 August 11 vs. Reds (Field of Dreams game)
113 August 13 @ Reds
114 August 14 @ Reds
115 August 15 @ Nationals
116 August 16 @ Nationals
117 August 17 @ Nationals
118 August 19 Brewers
119 August 20 Brewers
120 August 21 Brewers
121 August 22 Cardinals
122 August 23 (1) Cardinals
123 August 23 (2) Cardinals
124 August 24 Cardinals
125 August 25 Cardinals
126 August 26 @ Brewers
127 August 27 @ Brewers
128 August 28 @ Brewers
129 August 29 @ Blue Jays
130 August 30 @ Blue Jays
131 August 31 @ Blue Jays
September/October: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Box/
Streak
132 September 2 @ Cardinals
133 September 3 @ Cardinals
134 September 4 @ Cardinals
135 September 6 Reds
136 September 7 Reds
137 September 8 Reds
138 September 9 Giants
139 September 10 Giants
140 September 11 Giants
141 September 12 @ Mets
142 September 13 @ Mets
143 September 14 @ Mets
144 September 16 Rockies
145 September 17 Rockies
146 September 18 Rockies
147 September 19 @ Marlins
148 September 20 @ Marlins
149 September 21 @ Marlins
150 September 22 @ Pirates
151 September 23 @ Pirates
152 September 24 @ Pirates
153 September 25 @ Pirates
154 September 27 Phillies
155 September 28 Phillies
156 September 29 Phillies
157 September 30 Reds
158 October 1 Reds
159 October 2 Reds
160 October 3 @ Reds
161 October 4 @ Reds
162 October 5 @ Reds
Legend:        = Win        = Loss        = Postponement
Bold = Cubs team member

Roster[]

Chicago Cubs 2022 spring training roster
  • v
  • t
40-man roster Non-roster invitees Coaches/Other

Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders


Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders


Manager

  •  3 David Ross

Coaches

  • -- Greg Brown (hitting)
  • 63 (staff assistant)
  • 81 Craig Driver (game strategy/catching)
  • 91 (Major League data and development)
  • 19 Andy Green (bench)
  • 33 Willie Harris (third base)
  • 68 Tommy Hottovy (pitching)
  • -- (bullpen catcher)
  • -- Daniel Moskos (assistant pitching)
  • 90 (staff assistant)
  • 55 Mike Napoli (first base)
  • -- Johnny Washington (assistant hitting)
  • 54 Chris Young (bullpen)

60-day injured list

  • 12 Codi Heuer


40 active, 0 inactive, 16 non-roster invitees

Injury icon 2.svg 7- or 10-day injured list
 * Not on active roster
 † Suspended list
 Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated March 16, 2022
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Farm system[]

See also: List of Chicago Cubs minor league affiliates

On February 7, 2022, the Cubs announced the managers for their farm system.[28]

Level Team League Manager Location Ballpark
AAA Iowa Cubs Triple-A East Marty Pevey Des Moines, Iowa Principal Park
AA Tennessee Smokies Double-A South Michael Ryan Knoxville, Tennessee Smokies Stadium
High-A South Bend Cubs High-A Central Lance Rymel South Bend, Indiana Four Winds Field at Coveleski Stadium
Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans Low-A East Buddy Bailey Myrtle Beach, South Carolina TicketReturn.com Field
Rookie ACL Cubs Arizona Complex League Edgar Pérez Mesa, Arizona Sloan Park
Rookie DSL Cubs Dominican Summer League Carlos Ramirez
Enrique Wilson 		Boca Chica, Dominican Republic Baseball City Complex

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