Matthew Boyd
Coverage of Matthew Boyd in the Nexus archive.
- Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd blanks Orioles over 6 innings in 5-2 victory
Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd pitched six shutout innings, leading Chicago to a 5-2 victory over the Orioles. Alex Bregman drove in two runs, and Miguel Amaya scored three times as the Cubs extended their win streak to 11 of 14 games. The game was delayed 56 minutes due to rain, which never materialized.
- Amid pitching injuries, Cubs need Matthew Boyd to make big impact as summer goes on: ‘That’s our ace’
The Chicago Cubs are relying on Matthew Boyd to serve as their ace amid widespread pitching injuries. Boyd, who was an All-Star last season, has returned from injury and is expected to provide stability for the team in the second half of the season.
- Ben Brown, Edward Cabrera to IL with Cubs buried in avalanche of pitching injuries: ‘This is crazy’
The Chicago Cubs have placed pitchers Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the injured list, exacerbating a pitching crisis with four-fifths of their Opening Day rotation and closer unavailable. Manager Craig Counsell and pitcher Jameson Taillon described the situation as 'crazy' and 'a rough spot' amid ongoing injuries.
- Matthew Boyd’s next start will come with Cubs as Opening Day starter nears return from injured list
Matthew Boyd is set to return from the injured list with the Cubs, likely starting Thursday after a minor league rehab start. Manager Craig Counsell emphasizes the need for consistent pitching, while Seiya Suzuki remains the designated hitter due to ongoing knee recovery.
- Optimism? Or just hope? Cubs weigh in on Justin Steele’s ability to help ailing rotation this season
Justin Steele's return to pitching has been delayed by a flexor-strain setback following elbow surgery, complicating the Cubs' injury-plagued rotation. The team remains cautiously hopeful about his potential contribution later in the season as they manage multiple pitching injuries.
- Sore shoulder sparks Cubs to ‘back off’ Matthew Boyd’s IL return, Javier Assad likely starter this weekend
The Chicago Cubs have delayed Matthew Boyd's return from the injured list due to shoulder soreness, shifting Javier Assad to start this weekend against the Giants. Boyd was expected to replace Jameson Taillon in the rotation after Taillon's hamstring injury, but his setback forces further adjustments to the pitching plans.
- Cubs to be without Jameson Taillon until after All-Star break in latest blow to starting-pitching depth
The Cubs will be without Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break due to a moderate left hamstring strain. The team is also dealing with injuries to Cade Horton, Justin Steele, and others, reducing starting-pitching depth. Recent returns like Matthew Boyd and improved performances from Javier Assad offer some optimism.
- Cubs righty Jameson Taillon forced to leave game vs. Giants in 2nd inning with strained left hamstring
Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon left a game against the Giants in the second inning due to a strained left hamstring, likely requiring an injured list stint. The injury complicates the Cubs' starting pitching rotation, which had recently regained several players from injuries but now faces renewed challenges.
- Cubs’ rotation getting healthier with imminent Edward Cabrera, Matthew Boyd returns, but is it deep enough?
The Cubs' starting rotation is improving with Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd returning from injury, but concerns remain about depth due to ongoing injuries and underperformance from fill-in pitchers like Jordan Wicks. Manager Craig Counsell emphasizes the need for healthy players, though the team faces challenges maintaining a stable rotation amid mixed results from depth options.
- Matthew Boyd suffers freak injury while playing with his kids as Cubs pitching luck somehow gets worse
Matthew Boyd, a Chicago Cubs starting pitcher, suffered a left meniscus injury while playing with his kids and will miss a considerable amount of time. The injury requires surgery and Boyd has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The Cubs are dealing with a significant number of pitching injuries, with 10 pitchers currently on the injured list.