Former Chicago Cubs player Frank Schwindel has played all around the world since his time with the team.
... if a new proposed rule tweak is adopted. It used to be that seeing position players pitch in blowouts was a rare thing, once every few years. But even with larger bullpens, teams have tried to protect pitching arms in blowouts by using position players to pitch more frequently.
Hosmer, 33, had the good fortune of having the best season of his career just as he entered free agency. He hit .318/.385/.498 in 2017, his last season with the Royals, leading to a wRC+ of 135 that indicates he was 35% better than the league average hitter. He was worth 3.8 wins above replacement that year in the eyes of FanGraphs, with that mark and his wRC+ from that season still standing out as his career best.
The former Cubs first baseman’s going to Japan. The Cubs claimed Frank Schwindel on waivers from the A’s in July 2021 and then installed him at first base after Anthony Rizzo (and others) were traded at that year’s deadline in the big selloff.
Former Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel wasn't out of the job long after being released by the Cubs on Sept. 18. The 30-year-old signed a contract with the Águilas Cibaeñas of the Dominican Winter League for the 2022-23 season.
Frank Schwindel's tenure with the Chicago Cubs has officially come to a close. After being designated for assignment on Saturday, the journeyman first baseman was officially released by the team.
Frank Schwindel, thanks for the memories. After last summer’s massive sell-off, three Chicago Cubs players had some Cinderella-esque moments down the stretch: Rafael Ortega, Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel.
The Cubs are making a batch of roster moves prior to today’s game, per reporter Mark Gonzales. Right-hander Adbert Alzolay has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list while infielder Esteban Quiroz has had his contract selected.
A year after Frank Schwindel came up to the Chicago Cubs and quickly established himself as a cult hero, his days with the organization may be numbered.
Following a bounce-back 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday night, the Chicago Cubs sent first baseman Frank Schwindel down to Triple-A Iowa.
Frank Schwindel hit a go-ahead RBI fielder's choice with one out in the 10th inning and the Chicago Cubs went on to score five runs in their final at-bat to defeat the host Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs have engaged in trade talks with the New York Mets regarding first baseman Dominic Smith, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Smith, 27, is having a down year so far.
After beginning his rehab stint in Triple-A Iowa last week, Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel is healthy and has been activated from the injured list.
The Chicago Cubs placed infielder Frank Schwindel on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a low back strain. The Cubs recalled infielder Alfonso Rivas from Triple-A Iowa ahead of Saturday afternoon's home game against the Atlanta Braves.
Over 245 plate appearances, Schwindel has slashed .237/.282/.386 with eight long balls.
Chicago Cubs’ first baseman Frank Schwindel exited early from Friday’s game against the Atlanta Braves due to lower back tightness. In the second inning, Schwindel hit a ground ball to third base and began hustling down the line.
At one point, after showing Schwindel giving up a home run to Kyle Higashioka, Colbert remarked “I’m no baseball player, and neither apparently is Frank Schwindel.”
The Chicago Cubs had a rough day on Sunday in their series finale against the New York Yankees. All and all, it was a pretty tough weekend, as they got swept and were outscored 28-5.
He finished with seven RBI on the day, raising his season total to 13.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel was called upon to pitch the eighth inning in what was a 17-4 New York Yankees lead.
There was speculation on the length of Frank Schwindel’s trip to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday when he was demoted. Less than 24 hours later, his stint is over after the Chicago Cubs recalled the first baseman on Monday.
April wasn’t a particularly great month for a lot of Chicago Cubs, but amidst all those struggling, Frank Schwindel, the hero of the second half last year, has looked dreadful.
No one knew what to expect when the Chicago Cubs claimed Frank Schwindel off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on July 18, 2021. Some thought it spelled the end of Anthony Rizzo in a Cubs uniform.
In a lost season for the Chicago Cubs, rising star Frank Schwindel has given fans a reason to tune in over the past month. The 29-year-old is playing like he’s got something to prove.
The Cubs and Pirates combined for three grand slams in the same game in what turned out to be an 11-8 Cubs win.
Moreland landed on the COVID IL on July 4. The left-handed hitter now returns to his designated hitter/first base role, in which he’s been a bit disappointing to this point.
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