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Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has been sidelined with two fractured ribs on his right side. Bellinger sustained the injury while attempting to make a play on Yainer Diaz’s RBI double in Tuesday night’s victory over Houston. Despite initially downplaying the injury, a subsequent CT scan revealed the fractures. The Cubs have placed Bellinger on the 10-day injured list and recalled Pete Crow-Armstrong from Triple-A Iowa. Bellinger joins several other injured Cubs, including Seiya Suzuki, Justin Steele, Drew Smyly, Kyle Hendricks, and Julian Merryweather. Despite the setbacks, the Cubs remain hopeful that Bellinger’s injury will be short-lived and that he will soon return to the lineup.

Cody Bellinger, a key outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, has been diagnosed with two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining him indefinitely. Bellinger sustained the injury after colliding with the center field wall while attempting to field a hit during the Cubs’ victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Despite initially downplaying the injury, a CT scan revealed the fractures. The Cubs have placed Bellinger on the 10-day injured list, adding to their growing list of injured players, which includes Seiya Suzuki, Justin Steele, Drew Smyly, Kyle Hendricks, and Julian Merryweather.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has been placed on the injured list with two fractured ribs, manager Craig Counsell announced Wednesday. Bellinger, who re-signed with the Cubs in the offseason, has been one of the team’s best hitters this season, batting .226 with five homers and 17 RBIs. With Bellinger out, top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong has been called up from Triple-A Iowa to take his place on the roster.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger has been placed on the injured list after suffering a fractured rib during Tuesday’s game at Wrigley Field. The injury occurred when Bellinger crashed into the wall while attempting to catch a double. X-rays were initially negative, but further evaluation revealed the fracture. Bellinger joins five other Cubs on the injured list, including ace Justin Steele and starter Kyle Hendricks.

The Chicago Cubs are off to a solid start with a 14-9 record in their first 25 games. However, they have faced some challenges, including four blown saves. The team has also been hit with injuries to two of its key position players, Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger. Suzuki has been placed on the injured list with an oblique injury, while Bellinger has a fractured rib. Both players are expected to miss multiple weeks, creating a significant void in the lineup. The Cubs will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the production gap left by Suzuki and Bellinger. Players like Ian Happ, Nelson Velazquez, Alexander Canario, Rafael Morel, and Matt Mervis will need to contribute more offensively to maintain the team’s success.

Chicago Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks pitched his first quality start of the season, holding the Houston Astros to two runs over six innings in a 7-2 victory on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. Wicks struck out six batters and did not walk a batter, marking a significant improvement from his previous starts. The Cubs offense provided plenty of support with a five-run first inning, including home runs from Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman. Tauchman added a second home run in the eighth inning for his second career multi-homer game. Bellinger left the game in the seventh inning with a right rib bruise after colliding with the outfield wall, but X-rays were negative. With a challenging stretch of 16 consecutive games ahead, the Cubs will need their starting pitchers to cover more innings, and Wicks’ performance is a positive sign in that regard.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Houston Astros 6-4 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field for their fourth consecutive win. Mike Tauchman hit a 3-run home run in the first inning, and Cody Bellinger added a 2-run shot later in the inning to give the Cubs an early lead. Jordan Wicks pitched 6 strong innings for the win, and the bullpen held on for the save.

Mike Tauchman’s two homers, including a first-inning three-run blast, led the Chicago Cubs to a 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Cody Bellinger also contributed with a two-run homer in the first inning. The win drops the Astros, who have lost three straight and six of seven, to 7-17, marking the first time they have been 10 games under .500 since 2016.

The Chicago Cubs opened their three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros with a convincing 7-2 victory on Tuesday, powered by impressive performances from Mike Tauchman and Cody Bellinger. Tauchman hit two home runs and drove in four runs, while Bellinger contributed a two-run homer. Jordan Wicks pitched a solid six innings for the Cubs, allowing only two runs on five hits. The Astros have now lost 10 of their past 13 games, scoring just six runs during their current three-game skid.