Javier Assad| Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
| 2024 proj | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 73.0 | 67 | 31 | 65 | 33 | 4.07 | 1.342 | 11.2 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.3 | 35 | 15 | 42 | 8 | 1.49 | 1.034 | 117.8 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 109.3 | 93 | 41 | 94 | 37 | 3.05 | 1.226 | 41.4 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 35 | 20 | 30 | 13 | 3.11 | 1.460 | 11.8 |
| Date | News |
| 5/16/24 | Chicago Cubs' Pitching Tandem Trying to Accomplish Something Not Done in Last 50 Years of Baseball History. The Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday by a score of 7-1. With the win, the Cubs are now 25-19 on the year while the Braves dropped to 26-14. As has been often the case for the Cubs this year, the starting pitching was the story. In this one, Javier Assad went 6.0 innings, striking out seven batters and allowing just four hits. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/... |
| 5/16/24 | Cubs’ offense reawakens in one pitch, Assad continues great start to season with six shutout innings in win over Braves. ATLANTA — After the first pitch of their game Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs had already scored more runs than they had in their previous two games combined. They added some more, and that was plenty for Javier Assad. Mike Tauchman homered on the game’s first pitch to finally get the Cubs on the scoreboard, […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-offense-reawakens-on... |
| 5/16/24 | Javier Assad shuts down Braves as Cubs roll to 7-1 win in series finale. Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs avoided their first sweep of the season by beating the Atlanta Braves 7-1. Assad allowed just four hits and walked one while matching a season high with seven strikeouts. Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2 for 4 with a triple, two RBIs and a run scored, and Seiya Suzuki and Mike Tauchman homered for the Cubs, who had 13 hits after mustering just eight while being shut out in the first two games of the series. Charlie Morton lasted just three innings for the Braves, giving up four runs — three earned — and five hits. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/javier-assad-... |
| 5/15/24 | Javier Assad shuts down Braves as Cubs roll to 7-1 win in series finale. Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs avoided their first sweep of the season by beating the Atlanta Braves 7-1. Assad allowed just four hits and walked one while matching a season high with seven strikeouts. Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2 for 4 with a triple, two RBIs and a run scored, and Seiya Suzuki and Mike Tauchman homered for the Cubs, who had 13 hits after mustering just eight while being shut out in the first two games of the series. Charlie Morton lasted just three innings for the Braves, giving up four runs — three earned — and five hits. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/javier-assad-... |
| 5/15/24 | Braves host the Cubs on home winning streak. Chicago Cubs (24-19, second in the NL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (26-13, second in the NL East) Atlanta; Wednesday, 7:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (3-0, 1.70 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Braves: Charlie Morton (3-0, 3.14 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 40 strikeouts) : LINE Braves -178, Cubs +149; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Chicago Cubs. Atlanta is 26-13 overall and 15-4 in home games. The Braves have the fourth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .416. Chicago is 11-13 on the road and 24-19 overall. Cubs hitters have a collective .383 slugging percentage to rank seventh in the NL. The matchup Wednesday Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/braves-host-the-cub... |
| 5/10/24 | Cubs visit the Pirates to open 3-game series. Chicago Cubs (22-16, second in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (17-21, third in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (3-0, 1.66 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 31 strikeouts); Pirates: Jared Jones (2-3, 2.63 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, 52 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Pirates -138, Cubs +116; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates start a three-game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Pittsburgh has an 8-10 record at home and a 17-21 record overall. The Pirates are 11-1 in games when they scored at least five runs. Chicago has a 22-16 record overall and a 9-10 record in road games. The Cubs rank fifth in the NL with 40 total Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo... |
| 5/06/24 | Javier Assad pitches 6 innings as Cubs blank Brewers 5-0. Javier Assad pitched six sparkling innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Sunday in the rubber game of their weekend set. Assad (3-0) allowed four hits, struck out four and walked three, lowering his ERA to 1.66. “He's just got weapons that just don't let the hitter get comfortable ever,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. Chicago posted two straight wins against Milwaukee after losing 3-1 on Friday. Source: https://www.westkentuckystar.com/Sports/Javier-Ass... |
| 5/05/24 | Javier Assad pitches 6 innings as Cubs blank Brewers 5-0. Javier Assad pitched six sparkling innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat Freddy Peralta and the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Sunday in the rubber game of their weekend set. Assad (3-0) allowed four hits, struck out four and walked three, lowering his ERA to 1.66. Chicago posted two straight wins against Milwaukee after losing 3-1 on Friday. Source: https://www.cbs58.com/news/javier-assad-pitches-6-... |
| 5/01/24 | Los Angeles Dodgers-Arizona Diamondbacks & More MLB Bets and Expert Picks for May 1. This article is part of our MLB Picks series. MLB Bets and Expert Picks for Wednesday, May 1 YTD 38-49-1 (-9.55 units) Prior article 2-5 (-2.25 units) PRIOR SLATE NOTES Javier Assad UNDER 2.5 earned runs for 0.75 unit (BetMGM -110) Assad only allowed one earned run and settled down after a tough first inning Javier Assad UNDER 4.5 hits allowed for 0.75 unit (DraftKings -130) This one just misses as Assad allowed five hits, including three in the first inning Cubs ML for 1 unit (BetRivers +110) Cubs lose 4-2, but committed two costly errors and only gave up two earned runs Jose Berrios OVER 1.5 walks for 0.75 unit (DraftKings +110) Tough one here as Berrios goes seven innings and only allows one Source: https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/los-ange... |
| 4/30/24 | Cubs, buoyed by late rally, look to down Mets again. Right-hander Javier Assad (2-0, 2.00 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Cubs against left-hander Sean Manaea (1-1, 3.33). Christopher Morel hit a tie-breaking, two-run homer in the ninth inning Monday night for the Cubs, who were no-hit by Luis Severino through seven innings before beating the Mets 3-1. The Cubs had just two baserunners — via Ian Happ's fourth-inning walk and Mike Tauchman's seventh-inning hit by pitch — against Severino before Michael Busch walked leading off the eighth with New York up 1-0. Source: https://deadspin.com/cubs-buoyed-by-late-rally-loo... |
| 4/29/24 | Cubs play the Mets leading series 1-0. Chicago Cubs (18-11, first in the NL Central) vs. New York Mets (14-14, third in the NL East) New York; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (2-0, 2.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Mets: Sean Manaea (1-1, 3.33 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 27 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mets -133, Cubs +113; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs face the New York Mets leading the series 1-0. New York has a 7-9 record at home and a 14-14 record overall. Mets hitters have a collective .379 slugging percentage to rank ninth in the NL. Chicago is 8-8 in road games and 18-11 overall. The Cubs have a 12-3 record in games when they record eight or more hits. The teams meet Tuesday Source: https://www.reformer.com/ap/sports/cubs-play-the-m... |
| 4/14/24 | Chicago Cubs News: Jameson Taillon set for return to rotation. The Chicago Cubs took a stray from Cincinnati Reds' beat reporter Gordon Wittenmyer last week when the former Cubs' scribe joined 670 The Score and criticized the team for their lack of attention paid to the starting rotation over the offseason. Wittenmyer's main point of contention is that the Cubs' lack of spending on starting pitchers this past winter is the reason why Javier Assad and Ben Brown can not be used in the bullpen, where they would undoubtedly provide a remedy for the struggling group of relievers. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/chicago-cubs-news-ja... |
| 4/14/24 | Mariners and Cubs play, winner secures 3-game series. Chicago Cubs (8-6, third in the NL Central) vs. Seattle Mariners (6-9, fourth in the AL West) Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Javier Assad (1-0, 1.64 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Mariners: Luis Castillo (0-3, 6.89 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 18 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Mariners -141, Cubs +119; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs meet on Sunday with the three-game series tied 1-1. Seattle has a 6-9 record overall and a 4-5 record in home games. Mariners pitchers have a collective 4.40 ERA, which ranks 10th in the AL. Chicago is 8-6 overall and 3-5 in road games. The Cubs have the ninth-best team on-base percentage in MLB play at Source: https://abc7chicago.com/sports/mariners-and-cubs-p... |
| 4/02/24 | Rockies vs. Cubs prediction: MLB odds, picks, best bets for Tuesday. Commercial Content 21+. Staying in Chicago, but we're moving over to Wrigley Field. The Cubs are still a couple of deep-dish pizzas better than the crosstown-rival White Sox. And that's not saying much. Javier Assad throws for the home team. Assad made 32 appearances but just 10 starts last year, finishing with a record of 5-3. Explore More Knicks vs. Heat prediction: NBA odds, picks, best bets for Monday 2024 Valero Open long-shot bets: Three PGA predictions for TPC San Antonio 2024 March Madness Final Four MVP odds, history: Zach Edey favored The Rockies visit and Kyle Freeland will make his second start this year. Freeland's ERA is an inflated 38.57 after watching 10 Snakes slither across Source: https://nypost.com/2024/04/02/sports/rockies-vs-cu... |
| 4/02/24 | Cubs vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitching. The Chicago Cubs (2-2) host the Colorado Rockies (1-4) at 7:40 PM ET on Tuesday. The Cubs will look to Javier Assad against the Rockies and Kyle Freeland. Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Cubs vs. Rockies Pitcher Matchup Info Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Time: 7:40 PM ET TV: MARQ Location: Chicago, Illinois Venue: Wrigley Field Livestream: Fubo Probable Pitchers: Assad - CHC (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Freeland - COL (0-1, 38.57 ERA) You can watch the MLB all season long on Fubo ! Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Javier Assad The Cubs will send out Assad for his first start of the season. The last time the 26-year-old pitched Source: https://www.wifr.com/sports/betting/2024/04/02/cub... |
| 3/17/24 | Cubs rotation battle: Right-hander Javier Assad a 'true pitcher'. Cubs right-hander Javier Assad landed a curve ball on the inside half of the plate against the Rangers' Jared Walsh for a called third strike to end his outing. Assad, who is competing for a rotation spot to open the season, held Texas to one run in 3 2/3 innings Sunday and recorded four strikeouts. “He's a true pitcher,” manager Craig Counsell said. The Cubs have their four candidates for the last two spots in the rotation – right-handers Assad and Hayden Wesneski, and lefties Drew Smyly and Jordan Wicks – lined up so that any of them could slot into the open start days while remaining on a normal five- or six-day schedule. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2024/03/17/cubs-... |
| 2/29/24 | Cubs Star Predicted to 'Explode'. Chicago Cubs Young Star Predicted to 'Explode' This Season There could be a breakout season coming for one of the Chicago Cubs' young stars in 2024. Author: Brad Wakai Publish date: Feb 29, 2024 7:00 PM EST In this story: Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs have plenty of young talent within their organization who is looking to take the next steps in their careers and become contributors at the Major League level. That happened for a few of their prominent names in 2023. Javier Assad, Jordan Wicks, Christopher Morel and others were able to play a big role last season. To finish their short rebuilding phase that got them some of the star prospects, they need those who already got their first MLB experience Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-youn... |
| 10/14/23 | Cubs Star Says Prospects 'Chomping at the Bit' to Play. Cubs Star Says Prospects 'Chomping at the Bit' to Play With one of the best farm systems in the MLB, one of the Chicago Cubs former top prospects says their current minor leaguers are 'chomping at the bit' to make the Major League roster. Author: Brad Wakai Publish date: Oct 14, 2023 4:00 PM EDT In this story: Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs have one of the top farm systems in all of Major League Baseball. MLB.com ranks their pipeline as the fourth best in the sport. Cubs fans and the front office got to see the development blossom on the big stage when rookies Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks pitched important outings for them, and top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong made his debut. Crow-Armstrong is Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-star-says-pr... |
| 10/06/23 | Cubs Young Star Compared to Former Franchise Great. Cubs Young Star Compared to Former Franchise Great The Chicago Cubs were excited when one of their young stars and top prospect was called up to their Major League roster. His struggles highlighted how far he has to go, but also drew comparisons to a former franchise great. Author: Brad Wakai Publish date: Oct 6, 2023 7:00 PM EDT In this story: Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs were able to get a glimpse into their future during the second half of the season. Rookies Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks made meaningful starts and became major parts of the rotation. Other top prospects were called up to the Major League roster with an opportunity to prove what they could do. Perhaps there was no greater Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/cubs-young-star-c... |
| 9/26/23 | WATCH:Ronald Acuña Jr hits a 7th inning bomb to bring the Braves within one. WATCH:Ronald Acuña Jr hits a 7th inning bomb to bring the Braves within one It's Ronald's 41st homer of the year, and Atlanta's scored five unanswered runs in this one Author: Lindsay Crosby Publish date: Sep 26, 2023 9:44 PM EDT The Atlanta Braves are in a position they've been in too many times since winning the NL East in Philadelphia two weeks ago: Trailing But Ronald Acuña Jr had something to say. The Braves rightfielder launched a 1-2 fastball from reliever Javier Assad to right field for a crucial two-run homer that brought Atlanta within one run, 6-5, in the bottom of the 7th inning. The homer, Ronald's 41st of the season, came with one out after Sean Murphy walked to open the Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/watch-ronald-ac... |
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