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The Chicago Cubs are getting ready to kick off a two-game set with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field on Tuesday. As they get ready to hopefully continue their recent success against the NL West's most-feared team, the roster required a slight shakeup.

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 / 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.

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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / February 22

2025 Cubs player profiles: Jordan Wicks

Will the young lefty be a starter or swingman this year? Jordan Wicks, No. 38 in your program, is a victim of the numbers game. Not necessarily just ‘his’

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / February 22

Getting Starters Ready, Wicks Approach, Keller Hello, Twins-White Sox Ownership Drama, and Other Cubs Bullets

Went with my son to watch his older sister’s theater performance last night. As we arrive, he sees some friends, asks if he can go sit with them, and totally ditches me.

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 / Bleacher Nation / January 27

Jordan Wicks Flying a Bit Under the Radar for the Cubs

Whether it’s because he was not necessarily a top prospect to everyone, or he underperformed his peripherals in the big leagues, or his multiple injuries last year, it feels like Jordan Wicks is the could-be Cubs starting pitcher who gets the least attention this offseason.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / November 8

Quick Injury Updates on Ben Brown, Jordan Wicks, Cade Horton

I’m feeling pretty mentally drained at the moment, so let’s just attack this in rapid-fire form and get on to the next thing. In addition to talking about how the Cubs can find value at the margins, Jed Hoyer provided health updates on a few young pitchers.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / November 8

Cubs Injury Updates: Jordan Wicks and Cade Horton

Some injury updates on a couple young Chicago Cubs pitchers for whom the 2024 season was cut very short. First, Jordan Wicks has recovered from his recurrent oblique issue, which it turns out was not entirely to oblique.

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.

Chicago Cubs News / Last Word On Sports / September 20

Cubs Shake Up Pitching Staff with Latest Roster Moves

With just eight regular season games left, the Chicago Cubs made a critical change to their pitching staff as their postseason hopes continue to grow slim.

Chicago Cubs News / Athletics Nation / September 17

A’s beat Cubs behind three home runs

A certain starting catcher had another multi-homer game Back in the win column, baby. The A’s defeated the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening at Wrigley Field, beating the playoff hopefuls and playing spoiler for a Cubs team desperate for wins down the stretch.

Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / September 1

Cubs Activate Jordan Wicks from 60-Day IL

After winning 5 straight games, the Chicago Cubs are getting a boost to their starting rotation. Jordan Wicks will return to the mound on Sunday against the Nationals.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

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 / Last Word On Sports / August 31

This Cubs Pitchers Quick Return And Impact On Their Playoff Push

In a surprising yet encouraging development, the Cubs announced that left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks, who had been sidelined with shoulder fatigue, was scratched from his scheduled rehab start — not due to a setback, but because he’s being fast-tracked back to the active roster.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 18

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

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

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

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / April 27, 2024

Cubs facing possible further injury attrition in rotation

The injury bug has struck the Chicago Cubs on repeat this season, but they keep winning all the same.

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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

MLB strikeout props for 4/23: Fade Cards' Steven Matz

After a 13-4 run in strikeout props, we went 0-3 on Monday to start the week. No worries, let's bounce back with three K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.

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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.