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| Aug 1 2023 | The Cubs traded Sampson and Manuel Rodriguez to the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for Josh Roberson, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson has not pitched in the majors this season, primarily because of a right knee injury that required a cleanup procedure in May, but he registered a 3.11 ERA over 19 starts and two relief appearances for the Cubs during the 2022 campaign. The 31-year-old is healthy now and will presumably report to the Triple-A affiliate of the Rays in Durham. |
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| Jul 24 2023 | The Cubs reinstated Sampson (knee) from the 60-day injured list Monday and outrighted him to Triple-A Iowa, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After making 19 starts for the Cubs in 2022, Sampson hasn't pitched for the big club this season after being optioned to Iowa coming out of spring training and then getting shut down with a right meniscus injury in early April following two starts with the Triple-A squad. He was cleared to start up a rehab assignment June 24 and eventually reported back to Iowa on July 4, with the right-hander having produced a 9.00 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 11 strikeouts over 12 innings in his four starts since returning to Triple-A. Though he no longer possesses a spot on the 40-man roster, Sampson should continue to fill a rotation spot at Iowa and could get a late-season call-up to the Cubs if injuries test the organization's pitching depth in the majors. |
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| Jul 18 2023 | Sampson (knee) completed his third rehab start at Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, tossing three innings and striking out two while allowing three earned runs on three hits and one walk. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson began his rehab program in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on June 24 and has now made five appearances in total during the minor-league assignment, pitching to an 8.56 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 13.2 innings. Since the Cubs don't appear to have a spot in the rotation available for Sampson, he'll likely remain on the farm for close to the full 30 days of the rehab assignment before being activated from the 60-day injured list. Sampson has three minor-league options remaining, so he could be optioned to Iowa once he's reinstated in order to continue making starts with the hope that a spot in the big-league rotation reopens at some point. |
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| Jul 3 2023 | Sampson (knee) will move up to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday to continue his rehab assignment, Ryan Herrera of AllCHGO.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson made two starts with the Cubs' Arizona Complex League affiliate and wasn't very sharp, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits with just two strikeouts over 4.2 innings. He'll probably need to show more before the Cubs consider him for a spot in the rotation or bullpen. Sampson has been out for most of this season following a meniscal debridement procedure on his right knee in May. |
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| Jun 24 2023 | Sampson (knee) started a rehab assignment with the ACL Cubs on Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson underwent a meniscal debridement procedure on his right knee in May, and the right-hander was placed on the 60-day injured list shortly after. He'll need to make several rehab appearances before he's ready to return, but he could be an option for the Cubs sometime after the All-Star break. |
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| May 15 2023 | The Cubs transferred Sampson (knee) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Nick Burdi, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa. Sampson isn't expected to return until July at the earliest after he underwent a meniscal debridement procedure on his right knee earlier this month. |
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| May 7 2023 | Sampson underwent a meniscal debridement procedure on his right knee Friday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs haven't provided a timeline for Sampson's return, but he's presumably at least several weeks away from being ready to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. After being optioned to Triple-A Iowa coming out of spring training, Sampson made two starts for the affiliate before going down with the knee injury. Chicago recalled him from Triple-A on Thursday, but it was merely a procedural move, as he shifted from Iowa's 7-day injured list to the Cubs' 15-day IL. Sampson could move to the Cubs' 60-day IL if the organization needs to free up a 40-man roster spot at some point later on this season. |
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| May 4 2023 | Sampson was recalled Thursday from Triple-A Iowa and placed on the 15-day injured list with a right meniscus injury, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a procedural move from the Cubs that has no bearing on Sampson's recovery timetable. He hasn't appeared in a game for Iowa since April 8 and will probably be returned to that level once he's deemed fit again for live competition. |
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| Mar 25 2023 | Sampson was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson was competing with Hayden Wesneski for the Cubs' fifth starter role, but it's Wesneski who emerged the winner. Sampson's 8.66 ERA in spring training certainly didn't help his case. Rather than keep him around as the long man in the bullpen, the Cubs elected to send him to the minors, presumably to keep him stretched out. |
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| Mar 19 2023 | Sampson allowed two runs (one earned) across 4.1 innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants. He gave up two hits and a walk while striking out six. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson entered the game with a 14.04 ERA across 8.1 innings this spring, so Saturday's start was a step in the right direction. The righty seems destined for a long-relief role with Hayden Wesneski having the inside track for the fifth spot in the rotation, but Sampson did make 19 starts a season ago, so he'll remain a candidate to make spot starts in 2023. |
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| Mar 16 2023 | With Hayden Wesneski likely closing in on the fifth spot in the rotation, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, Sampson may have to settle for long-relief work to begin the season. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wesneski hasn't allowed an earned run in Cactus League action while Sampson has a 14.04 ERA across 8.1 innings this spring. The struggles seem likely to push Sampson into the bullpen. The righty made 19 starts and recorded a strong 3.11 ERA last season, so he could reemerge as a starting option at some point, but for now it seems his fantasy value will take a hit as a long reliever. |
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| Mar 12 2023 | Sampson allowed three runs on six hits across four innings in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. He had no walks and struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After allowing three home runs over 2.2 innings in his last spring start, Sampson once again struggled with the long ball, serving up two homers Sunday. The righty is now sitting with a 14.04 Cactus League ERA, which isn't helping his cause in the battle for the team's fifth starter opening. Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad are also in the running, so Sampson may find himself in a long-relief role if he can't turn things around. |
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| Mar 8 2023 | Sampson allowed six runs on four hits across 2.2 innings in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Rangers. He walked two and struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson was hurt by the long ball, as three of the four hits he allowed left the park. The righty has now appeared in two games this spring and has given up 10 earned runs across just 4.1 innings. Sampson is in the running for the Cubs' fifth starter role along with Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad, but the former could be falling behind due to his subpar play so far. The 31-year-old made 19 starts and two relief appearances for Chicago last season, posting a strong 3.11 ERA across 104.1 innings, so he could still turn things around in camp. |
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| Feb 26 2023 | Sampson allowed four runs on three hits across 1.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Giants. He walked one and struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All three hits allowed by Sampson left the yard, giving the righty a rough line in his spring debut. Sampson is in contention for the Cubs' fifth starter spot along with the likes of Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad, so he'll need better performances moving forward to stick in the rotation to begin the season. |
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| Feb 23 2023 | Sampson will work behind starter Marcus Stroman in the Cubs' Cactus League opener Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson is one of the contenders for Chicago's fifth and final spot in the rotation, along with Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad. Whoever wins that battle might get bumped when Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) returns, but there should at least be some short-term fantasy value. Sampson started 19 games for the Cubs last year and posted a strong 3.11 ERA across 104.1 innings. |
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| Feb 18 2023 | Sampson is competing for the Opening Day fifth starter role in camp, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs have a rotation role available at the start of the year while Kyle Hendricks returns from a shoulder injury. Sampson, Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad are seen as the top candidates. Sampson owns a 3.03 ERA in 139.2 innings for the Cubs over the last two seasons, but that figure comes with a 4.28 FIP and a low 17.6 percent strikeout rate. |
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| Nov 18 2022 | Sampson agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with the Cubs on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson was a bright spot in the Cubs' rotation last season, pitching to a 3.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 104.1 innings. The strikeouts lag behind and the estimators suggest Sampson was pitching well above his head last season, but he's earned the chance to compete for a rotation spot in spring training. |
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| Oct 5 2022 | Sampson was removed from Wednesday's start against the Reds as a precautionary measure due to right groin tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson exited with a trainer after just 2.2 innings Wednesday, but it's somewhat encouraging that his departure was labeled as precautionary. It's not yet clear whether the issue will impact his offseason program at all, but he'll likely be available for the start of spring training in 2023. |
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| Sep 30 2022 | Sampson (4-5) yielded one run on three hits and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out six and earning a win over the Reds. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aside from a solo shot by Jake Fraley in the second inning, Sampson had little issue cruising through seven frames against Cincinnati. The 30-year-old righty has given up two or fewer runs in seven straight starts, posting a terrific 1.60 ERA during that stretch. With his season likely finished, Sampson registered a 3.10 ERA and a 70:26 K:BB through 101.2 frames. |
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| Sep 25 2022 | Sampson (3-5) earned the victory Sunday in Pittsburgh, striking out three in six innings while allowing a run on four hits. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson faced three batters over the minimum Sunday with the only run against him coming on a Bryan Reynolds solo homer with two outs in the sixth. It was his fourth straight start of six innings while allowing one run or fewer. The 30-year-old has been a regular member of the rotation since the end of June and has a 3.44 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 59:24 K:BB in 89 innings across 17 starts this year. His next and possibly final start of the year will likely come next weekend in Cincinnati. |
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| Sep 21 2022 | Sampson didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Marlins, allowing one run on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old right-hander once again kept hitters off-balance despite a lack of dominant stuff, recording only eight swinging strikes over 89 pitches but still limiting the damage on the contact he gave up. Sampson has delivered a quality start in three straight outings, providing the Cubs' rotation with some stability. Since the beginning of August he sports a 2.98 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 29:14 K:BB through 45.1 innings. |
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| Sep 13 2022 | Sampson (2-5) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two hits and four walks with three strikeouts over six scoreless innings against the Mets. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite allowing a season-high four walks, Sampson held the Mets scoreless through six innings of work, improving his ERA to 3.48. The quality start is his second in a row and fourth on the season. The 30-year-old will likely draw a more favorable matchup against the Marlins this weekend when he will look to continue his streak of quality work. |
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| Sep 8 2022 | Sampson did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing one run on five hits and no walks over six innings against the Reds. He struck out one. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson needed just 75 pitches to get through six innings and record the quality start against the Reds, his first since Aug. 7. Unfortunately for the 30-year-old, the bullpen could not hang on. The start was his second without allowing a walk in his last 10 which was one of the keys to getting through six innings for just the third time this season. Sampson will take a 3.76 ERA into his next start, tentatively scheduled against the Mets next week. |
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| Sep 2 2022 | Sampson (1-5) allowed two runs on four hits across five innings to take the loss Friday against the Cardinals. He walked two and struck out four. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson pitched decently but left the game down 2-0, and the Chicago bullpen allowed six more runs to score in an 8-0 defeat. The righty has a solid 3.95 ERA despite his subpar record, and he's allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings, though he's failed to complete six innings in any of those games. Sampson is scheduled to make his next start Thursday against the Reds in what projects to be an easier matchup. |
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| Sep 1 2022 | The Cubs reinstated Sampson (personal) from the restricted list Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Due to his vaccination status, Sampson was unable to travel to Canada for the Cubs' recent series with the Blue Jays, but he was added back to the 28-man active roster in advance of the team's three-game set in St. Louis this weekend. Sampson will start Friday's series opener, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. |
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| Aug 29 2022 | Sampson was placed on the restricted list Monday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson is unvaccinated and will be unable to accompany the Cubs during their three-game road trip in Toronto this week. However, the right-hander started Sunday's game against the Brewers and shouldn't be forced to miss any turns through the rotation. He tentatively lines up to make his next start Sunday against the Cardinals. |
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| Aug 28 2022 | Sampson allowed one run on five hits across 3.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Brewers. He walked one and struck out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Considering the final score, Sampson didn't pitch that bad, though he wasn't great either with six baserunners allowed in just over three innings. The righty has now retired exactly 10 batters in each of his last two outings, so he's not giving the Cubs a ton of length recently. Still, Sampson is carrying a decent 3.97 ERA and should stick in the rotation through the end of the season, though he's not the most appealing fantasy option. He's scheduled to start again next Sunday against the Cardinals. |
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| Aug 23 2022 | Sampson (1-4) was charged with the loss after he pitched 3.1 innings, surrendering five runs on eight hits versus the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson pitched three scoreless innings before imploding in the fourth frame, allowing five runs while only registering one out in the inning. Most notably, the right-hander gave up two homers, accounting for three runs. The tough outing ended a strong stretch for Sampson after he posted a 2.87 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 15.2 innings in his three previous starts. He now owns a 4.04 ERA on the season and will look to get back on track Sunday when he's projected to pitch next versus the Brewers. |
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| Aug 18 2022 | Sampson (1-3) allowed four hits and two walks while striking out six across 5.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Thursday against the Orioles. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson matched a season-high six strikeouts and turned in his first scoreless outing since June 19. He backed the effort with 11 swinging strikes on 86 total pitches and also generated six groundball outs. Sampson has now allowed two or fewer earned runs in four of his last six appearances and has a 3.51 ERA with a 48:16 K:BB across 69 frames on the campaign. |
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| Aug 14 2022 | Sampson did not factor into the decision against the Reds on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits while striking out six and walking three over four innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson threw 52 of 87 pitches for strikes across four frames, and he picked up six strikeouts along the way, tying a single-game season high. This was the seventh time in nine games Sampson has been pulled before the sixth inning. The righty has just two quality starts this season. He also has yet to pick up a win this year. He will carry a 3.88 ERA into his next appearance. |
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| Aug 7 2022 | Sampson (0-3) took the loss Sunday against Miami, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while striking out four in six innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All of the damage against Sampson came in the fifth inning when the first three batters each had extra-base hits, including homers on back-to-back pitches by Jacob Stallings and Peyton Burdick. Entering the game, Sampson had allowed only three long balls in 43.1 innings. As a starter, he has a 4.33 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB in 43.2 innings across eight starts. His next start will likely be next weekend in Cincinnati. |
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| Jul 31 2022 | Sampson (0-2) was handed the loss during Sunday's 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Giants, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk with six strikeouts in four innings. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson went toe-to-toe with opposing starter Carlos Rodon through three frames until falling apart with two out in the fourth, surrendering five straight baserunners and four runs before recording the third out. The 30-year-old had held the opposition to three runs or fewer in each of his last four turns and sports a quality 3.74 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 32 strikeouts in 43.1 innings across nine appearances and seven starts. He tentatively lines up to square off against Miami over the weekend. |
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| Jul 25 2022 | Sampson allowed two runs on six hits across seven innings but did not factor into the decision in Monday's 3-2 win over the Pirates. He walked one and struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson didn't get enough run support to earn the win, though he did manage his fourth straight start allowing three runs or fewer. That's pushed the righty's ERA down to 3.20 this season, and with the Cubs missing the likes of Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) and Wade Miley (shoulder) in the rotation, Sampson should be able to stick in a starting role. His next outing is scheduled for Sunday against the Giants. |
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| Jul 18 2022 | Sampson gave up two earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one over 5.1 innings in a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson made his fifth start of the year for the middling Cubs rotation and managed to hold a high-powered Mets lineup to only a couple of runs scored. The 30-year-old isn't known for having dynamite stuff, but he has found a way to be serviceable by mixing his pitches well. Sampson sports a career 4.93 ERA to go along with a 6.40 K/9 so it remains to be seen how long he can keep taking his turn in the rotation before teams start to square him up. The winless pitcher is tentatively expected to start against the Pirates on Tuesday after the All-Star break. |
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| Jul 12 2022 | Sampson (0-1) allowed three runs on six hits across 5.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Orioles. He walked two and struck out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A two-run home run by Ramon Urias in the fourth inning was the most damaging blow, but Sampson otherwise pitched pretty well. This was the righty's fourth start of the season and his first decision. He's held his own with a 3.33 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 27 innings. With the Cubs dealing with a handful of injuries in the rotation at the moment, Sampson should stick in a starting role for now. He's lined up to face the Mets on Sunday in his next scheduled outing. |
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| Jul 6 2022 | Sampson allowed one run on four hits across 5.2 innings but did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Brewers. He had no walks and struck out five. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson allowed a solo home run to Keston Hiura in the fifth inning but otherwise cruised through the Milwaukee lineup and lowered his ERA to 2.91 in the process. However, the Cubs didn't score at all until the eighth inning, so the righty had to settle for the no-decision. This was a better performance for Sampson then his last start, when he allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits across 5.1 frames. He'll look to keep it rolling in his next scheduled appearance Tuesday against the Orioles. |
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| Jul 1 2022 | Sampson allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits across 5.1 frames Friday against Boston, striking out four while walking one. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Cubs would eventually come back to win, but Sampson's second start of the year wasn't one to write home about. He got off to the worst possible start, allowing a homer to Jarren Duran on the first pitch of the game. He then went on to allow a three-run double in the second inning and was pulled after allowing a one-out single in the sixth inning to Trevor Story, who would come around to score. Sampson will look to get back on track Wednesday against the Brewers. |
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| Jun 26 2022 | Sampson gave up two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in a 5-3 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson made his first start of the season after being designated for assignment twice earlier in 2022. He held his own against a tough Cardinals offense that boasts a .253 team average and gave up his only runs off the hot bat of rookie Brendan Donovan. Sampson has pitched less than 50 major-league innings since the end of 2019 and figures as the last man on the Cubs roster. He could continue to see spot starts if he remains effective while Marcus Stroman (shoulder), Drew Smyly (oblique) and Wade Miley (shoulder) recover from injuries. |
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| Jun 25 2022 | Sampson is listed as the Cubs' probable starter for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old delivered 4.2 scoreless frames in relief Sunday and was demoted to Triple-A Iowa early in the week, but he was recalled Thursday and will make his first big-league start of 2022 on Saturday. Sampson has appeared in only two games for Chicago this year, but in 2021 he had 10 appearances (five starts) with a 2.80 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 28:8 K:BB over 35.1 innings. |
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| Jun 23 2022 | Sampson was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson struck out five in 4.2 scoreless innings against Atlanta on Sunday but was sent down by the Cubs a day later. However, the right-hander will rejoin the major-league bullpen after Daniel Norris (finger) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Sampson should serve as a long-relief option now that he's back in the majors. |
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| Jun 20 2022 | Sampson was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson spent four days on the active roster in his latest stint with the Cubs. His lone appearance came against Atlanta on Sunday, when he tossed 4.2 scoreless innings of relief while striking out five and allowing one baserunner. While that outing was excellent, he'll presumably be unavailable for the next few days, so he'll return to the minors for now. |
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| Jun 16 2022 | The Cubs selected Sampson's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Thursday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson will be added to the Cubs' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster for the second time this season after he had a one-day stint with the big club in May before being designated for assignment and claimed off waivers by Seattle. The Mariners released Sampson less than two weeks later, and the veteran right-hander re-signed with the Cubs on a minor-league deal. After the bullpen was taxed in the Cubs' 19-5 loss to the Padres on Wednesday, Sampson will be available to potentially cover multiple innings in relief in Thursday's series finale. |
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| May 25 2022 | Sampson declined his outright assignment to Triple-A Tacoma and elected free agency Wednesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson was designated for assignment by Seattle over the weekend, and he'll be free to seek out other opportunities after declining his outright assignment. The right-hander has made five starts in the minors this year and has posted a 3.66 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 19.2 innings. |
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| May 24 2022 | The Mariners outrighted Sampson to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson will report to Tacoma after he cleared waivers Tuesday, three days after the Mariners designated him for assignment. During his week-long stint with Seattle, Sampson didn't make any appearances out of the bullpen. |
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| May 13 2022 | Sampson was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Friday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, and he'll report to Triple-A Tacoma now that he's been claimed by Seattle. Over five Triple-A starts this year, he's posted a 3.66 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 19.2 innings. |
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| May 10 2022 | Sampson was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday and has now been removed from the 40-man roster. The 30-year-old fired a scoreless inning during his lone appearance with the big-league club. |
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| May 9 2022 | Sampson was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson spent just a single day on the major-league roster, allowing two unearned runs in one inning of relief Sunday against the Dodgers. He'll head back to the minors as Frank Schwindel returns to the major-league roster. |
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| May 8 2022 | Sampson had his contract selected by the Cubs on Sunday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson re-signed with Chicago on a minor-league deal in mid-March and will now join the big-league club ahead of Sunday's series finale versus the Dodgers. The right-hander has five starts for Triple-A Iowa this season and has a 3.66 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB over 19.2 innings, and he could be in the mix to start Tuesday or Wednesday for the Cubs. |
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| Oct 2 2021 | Sampson allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out seven across four innings in the win over the Cardinals on Saturday. He did not factor into the decision. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson surrendered a solo home run to Harrison Bader to start the game. He didn't allow any further damage through four innings. He allowed two earned runs in each of his last four starts prior to Saturday. The 29-year-old has a 2.80 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 28 punchouts in 35.1 innings this season. |
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| Sep 26 2021 | Sampson didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Cardinals, allowing two runs on three hits over six innings. He struck out four without walking a batter. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was sharp, throwing 51 of 83 pitches for strikes and leaving the mound in line for his second win of the season, but the Cubs' bullpen immediately squandered the lead in the top of the seventh inning. The quality start was Sampson's first of the year, but he's held his own in September, posting a 3.09 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB through 23.1 innings over five appearances. |
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| Sep 23 2021 | Sampson is listed as the Cubs' starting pitcher for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his most recent appearance Sept. 19 in Milwaukee, Sampson was deployed as a primary pitcher out of the bullpen behind starter Keegan Thompson, who was capped at two innings and 40 pitches in his return from the 10-day injured list. Though Thompson is expected to work deeper into his next outing in Sunday's series finale with the Cardinals, the Cubs will expand to a six-man rotation to allow both Sampson and the rookie to pick up starts. Sampson covered four innings in relief in the appearance against the Brewers, so he should be relatively stretched out for a normal starter's workload as he steps back into the rotation. |
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| Sep 14 2021 | Sampson (1-2) earned the win over Philadelphia on Tuesday, hurling five-plus innings and allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander wasn't overpowering in the contest -- he notched only five swinging strikes and three punchouts -- but he did enough to earn his first victory of the campaign. Sampson served up a solo home run to Odubel Herrera in the first frame, then kept the Phillies off the scoreboard for the next four innings before yielding a leadoff double in the sixth and subsequently exiting the contest. He has completed five frames and given up exactly two earned runs in each of his past two starts, which could help him stick in the rotation moving forward. Sampson is tentatively lined up to make his next appearance at Milwaukee on Sunday. |
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| Sep 12 2021 | Sampson is listed as the Cubs' probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Phillies in Philadelphia, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Keegan Thompson (shoulder) set to remain on the injured list to begin the week, Sampson will draw a second straight turn through the rotation. In his most recent outing Sept. 7 against the Reds, Sampson took a loss after giving up two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings. |
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| Sep 7 2021 | Sampson (0-2) allowed two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings in a loss to the Reds on Tuesday. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his second start and sixth appearance with the Cubs this season, Sampson allowed a pair of solo homers, but that was the extent of the damage. His ERA and WHIP now sit at 2.20 and 1.16, respectively. His numbers at Triple-A Iowa this season paint a sobering picture, in particular the 19 homers allowed in 81.2 innings with the affiliate (homers were a massive problem for Sampson in 2019 as well). He could make another start next week or move to the bullpen depending on the status of Keegan Thompson (shoulder). |
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| Aug 27 2021 | Sampson (0-1) allowed four runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk in one innings, taking the loss versus the White Sox on Friday. He also hit two batters | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson was erratic in this appearance, and he was unable to fend off a massive rally from the White Sox in the third inning after starter Keegan Thompson ran into trouble. The 29-year-old Sampson has now given up six runs (two earned) across eight innings in four appearances since he joined the Cubs' big-league roster. He'll likely remain in a multi-inning relief role going forward. |
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| Aug 18 2021 | Sampson allowed one run across four innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Reds. He gave up five hits while striking out two. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his first MLB start since 2019, Sampson held his own and helped the Cubs secure the win, though he didn't last long enough for it to go on his ledger. The veteran righty was filling in for Adbert Alzolay (hamstring), who landed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. It's unclear if Sampson will be needed for another start, but he figures to be ready if called upon. |
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| Aug 17 2021 | Sampson will be recalled to start Wednesday's game against the Reds, source reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson owns an unimpressive 5.71 ERA in 153 career innings at the MLB level. He spent last year in South Korea but wasn't great at that level, either, struggling to a 5.40 ERA in 25 starts. A 4.96 ERA in 81.2 innings for Triple-A Iowa this season hardly suggests things have changed, but the Cubs will turn his way for a spot start nonetheless. |
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| May 12 2021 | Sampson signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Tuesday, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old spent the 2020 campaign with the Lotte Giants in the Korean Baseball Organization, but he's back stateside for this season. Sampson last pitched in MLB with the Rangers in 2019 and posted a 5.89 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 101:36 K:BB across 125.1 innings. |
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| Nov 20 2019 | Sampson signed a contract with the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization on Wednesday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports. | ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sampson worked as a starter and primary pitcher for the Rangers this season and posted a 5.89 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 101:36 K:BB over 125.1 innings across 35 games (15 starts). 2019 was the 28-year-old first extended taste of the majors, but he'll be starting the 2020 campaign in South Korea. |
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| Sep 1 2019 | The Rangers reinstated Sampson (back) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's | 11-3 loss to the Mariners. He pitched the final inning in relief, giving up a run |
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| Aug 31 2019 | Sampson (back) was supposed to throw a simulated game Friday, but it was rained | out, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports. |
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| Aug 19 2019 | Sampson was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with lower back muscle spasms. | |
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| Aug 6 2019 | Sampson will pitch out of the bullpen going forward. | |
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| Aug 4 2019 | Sampson didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over | the Tigers, giving up four runs on seven hits and four walks over 4.2 innings while |
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| Jul 27 2019 | Sampson (6-8) allowed five runs on six hits and struck out only two over six innings, | taking the loss in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics. |
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| Jul 27 2019 | Sampson (6-8) allowed five runs on six hits and struck out only two over six innings, taking the loss in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Athletics. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 22 2019 | Sampson (6-7) took the loss against the Mariners on Monday, giving up six earned runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings, striking out four and walking two as the Rangers fell 7-3. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 20 2019 | Sampson is set to rejoin the rotation to start Monday's series opener against the Mariners, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 19 2019 | Sampson will start Tuesday against the Mariners, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 13 2019 | Manager Chris Woodward said Thursday that Sampson would work in relief until the Rangers next require a fifth starter during the series in Seattle that runs July 22 through 24, Matthew DeFranks of The Dallas Morning News<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jul 6 2019 | Sampson (6-6) took the loss Friday as the Rangers were routed 15-6 by the Twins, coughing up seven runs on 11 hits over 3.1 innings while striking out five. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 29 2019 | Sampson allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts across six innings while taking a loss against the Rays on Saturday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 29 2019 | Sampson (6-5) allowed three runs on five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts across six innings while taking a loss against the Rays on Saturday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 23 2019 | Sampson (6-4) yielded one run on seven hits and a walk across seven innings Sunday, striking out four and taking the win over the White Sox. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 19 2019 | Sampson has had a 60 percent hard-hit rate on balls put in play over his last two starts, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com<\/a> reports. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 18 2019 | Sampson (5-4) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four across three innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Indians. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 13 2019 | Sampson didn't factor into the decision against the Red Sox on Thursday, giving up six earned runs on seven hits over five innings, striking out five and walking one as the Rangers fell 7-6. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 9 2019 | Sampson (5-3) notched the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over nine innings while striking out seven in a 3-1 victory over the A's. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| Jun 2 2019 | Sampson (4-3) yielded one run on eight hits across seven innings Sunday, striking out 11 and taking the win over Kansas City. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 29 2019 | Sampson (3-3) took home the win versus Seattle on Tuesday, pitching five innings and allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out six. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 27 2019 | Sampson will be deployed as the primary pitcher<\/a> for Tuesday's game against the Mariners. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 22 2019 | Sampson (2-3) allowed one run on four hits while striking out five over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Mariners. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 21 2019 | Sampson will work as a primary pitcher<\/a> behind opener Jesse Chavez in Wednesday's game against the Mariners. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 17 2019 | Sampson (1-3) picked up the win in Friday's 7-3 victory over the Cardinals, giving up two runs (one earned) on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings of relief while striking out one. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 16 2019 | Sampson will be deployed as a primary pitcher behind opener Jose Leclerc in Friday's series opener against the Cardinals, Robert Falkoff of MLB.com<\/a> reports. \"It'll be good [for Leclerc] to get those first three or four hitters out of the way, because I don't want to put an expectation of [Sampson] going 90 or 100 pitches,\" manager Chris Woodward said. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 12 2019 | Sampson (0-3) gave up six runs (five earned) on nine hits and one walk while striking out two through 3.1 innings taking the loss against the Astros on Sunday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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| May 7 2019 | Sampson (0-2) allowed five runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and two walks across five innings in a loss to the Pirates on Tuesday. | Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news. |
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