Miguel Amaya
Coverage of Miguel Amaya in the Nexus archive.
- The Cubs beat the Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner ties a career high with 4 hits
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner tied a career high with four hits. Matthew Boyd delivered six strong innings, Michael Busch hit a solo home run, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez each drove in two runs. Kody Clemens homered twice for the Twins, ending their three-game winning streak.
- 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.
- Cubs' Venezuelan tank jumps into Rookie of the Year conversation while raking the baseball
Chicago Cubs' 22-year-old Venezuelan player Moisés Ballesteros is making a strong case for National League Rookie of the Year with a .387 batting average, five home runs, and a 1.144 OPS in 2026. His recent grand slam in a starting catcher role highlights his growing impact, prompting manager Craig Counsell to consider increased playing time.