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Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 31

Cubs Recall Porter Hodge, Option Jordan Wicks

Hey, signing Carlos Santana wasn’t the only move the Cubs made on Sunday. See below for the latest in their bullpen streaming adventures. Jordan Wicks has really struggled to find his way in the bigs and he’s served in solely a relief capacity over six appearances this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / August 23

Cubs Recall Jordan Wicks, Option Javier Assad

Fresh arms are the priority at this point. See press release below… The Chicago Cubs today recalled left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 16

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Long, Wicks lead Iowa past Red Sox

The Iowa Cubs washed and rinsed the Worcester Red Sox, 9-6. Starter Spencer Turnbull struggled as he put Iowa in an early hole by giving up five runs on eight hits over 4.2 innings.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Cubs Recall Journeyman Pitcher, Option Struggling Lefty

Earlier today, the Chicago Cubs announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Brooks Kriske from Triple-A Iowa and sent struggling lefty Jordan Wicks down to Triple-A to replace him there.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / July 12

Cubs Send Former Top Prospect Back To Triple-A After Getting Shelled by Yankees

The Chicago Cubs headed into their final series before the All-Star break feeling good about how they have performed during the first half of the season.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

Report: Jameson Taillon Placed on IL; Jordan Wicks Recalled

Retroactive to July 1st, the Cubs are placing starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on the 15-day IL and recalling Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa. As reported by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Taillon strained his right calf.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 7

Cubs Re-Stock College Pitching with Selection in Latest MLB Mock Draft

Among the Chicago Cubs’ last five first-round picks were two college pitchers. Chicago’s first-round pick in 2021 was Kansas State pitcher Jordan Wicks, who made his MLB debut in 2023 and has served as a spot starter and long reliver at the MLB level.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 18

Chicago Cubs Recall Intriguing Starter Ahead of Arizona Diamondbacks Series

Jordan Wicks is officially back with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs made a roster move prior to Friday afternoon's series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field, promoting Wicks from Triple-A Iowa.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Cubs Make Two Roster Moves Ahead of 2025 MLB Season

The Chicago Cubs have optioned a pair of pitchers, Eli Morgan and Jordan Wicks, to triple-A Iowa. Both players were on the 26-man Tokyo series roster. The report comes from Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network: The Wicks news should come as no surprise to Cubs fans.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 20

Chicago Cubs make crucial roster decision by sending 2 pitchers to Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs regular season roster beginning next Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks will look different than it did in Japan when they faced the Dodgers.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 17

Chicago Cubs lefty has to take a big leap forward in his development this spring training

The Chicago Cubs were one of the first teams to open up camp this spring being their season starts on March 18 when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Japan.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 27

Chicago Cubs: this left-hander could have a big impact for the club this season

The Chicago Cubs are slowly having their roster take shape and form into a roster strong enough to make a run at the postseason this year. The Cubs have made several moves to make that dream a reality, the latest of which was acquiring All-Star Closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros to lock down the backend of their bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / October 22

Gap Year for Chicago Cubs Young Southpaw in 2024

Jordan Wicks had a brief and tough 2024 season for the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old left-hander was hoping for his first full season as a member of the Chicago Cubs starting rotation after joining the major league club in August of 2023.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31, 2024

Cubs to activate LHP Jordan Wicks from 60-day IL

The Cubs are set to activate left-hander Jordan Wicks from the 60-day IL on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 18, 2024

Chicago Cubs Receive Major Injury Update on Young Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs have had more than their fair share of injury issues throughout the course of the 2024 MLB season. One of those players saddled with bad injury luck this season has been young starting picher Jordan Wicks.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / June 15, 2024

Mainstay Cubs Pitcher Could Return To Rotation With Wicks Back on IL

The injury hits keep on coming for the struggling Chicago Cubs. Jordan Wicks is the latest Cubs pitcher to hit the injured list in a season where the pitching staff has yet to be fully healthy.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15, 2024

Cubs place lefty starter on 15-day IL

The Cubs announced that Jordan Wicks has been placed on the 15-day injured list, as the southpaw is dealing with a right oblique strain.

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 14, 2024

Cubs' Jordan Wicks (oblique) exits game vs. Cardinals

Chicago Cubs left-hander Jordan Wicks exited Friday afternoon's game against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals after just 1 2/3 innings due to an oblique injury.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 28, 2024

Cubs Injury Update: Jordan Wicks to IL with Forearm Strain

The Chicago Cubs made it official on Sunday. Left-hander Jordan Wicks was placed on the 15-day injured list after being scratched from his scheduled Sunday start against the Boston Red Sox.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27, 2024

Cubs facing possible further injury attrition in rotation

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 24, 2024

Cubs Pitch Mix: Jordan Wicks Efficient, Effective vs. Astros

Chicago Cubs starter Jordan Wicks was efficient and smooth on Tuesday against the Houston Astros. The 24-year-old lefty had the Astros off balance and swinging early in counts, which led to outs for much of the game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2024

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Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / April 17, 2024

Cubs, D-backs set for finale after playing pair of extra-inning games

After the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs needed extra innings to settle the first two games of their series, both bullpens could use a break in the rubber match on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / April 7, 2024

Jordan Wicks Shines But Cubs Fall to Dodgers 4-1

Despite the unfortunate injury to ace Justin Steele, the Chicago Cubs' have been able to weather the storm for the most part. Jordan Wicks continued that on Saturday with a decent outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wicks tossed 4.2 innings of two-run, six-hit baseball with one walk against seven strikeouts.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21, 2024

Cubs make rotation decisions as Opening Day nears

With Opening Day now one week away, the Cubs made some decisions on their starting pitching plan to begin the year.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / February 9, 2024

Cubs Prospect Profile: Will Wicks Be the Next Great Cubs Lefty?

In Jed Hoyer’s second draft as the man in charge of the Chicago Cubs front office, he decided to go with a lefty college arm in the first round. After choosing Ed Howard a year prior, lefty Jordan Wicks was snagged by the Cubs with the 21st selection in the 2021 draft.