Chicago Cubs Lineup: Alcantara Starts at DH, Kelly Moves Up
The Chicago Cubs have adjusted their lineup for a series against the Detroit Tigers, though weather delays are impacting the schedule.
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The Chicago Cubs have updated their roster for a matchup against the Detroit Tigers, featuring Alcantara starting at designated hitter and Kelly moving up in the order. Coverage from Bleacher Nation focuses on these lineup changes, while the Chicago Sun-Times reports that the game will be delayed due to regional weather.
Fox News highlights Framber Valdez and wind conditions at Wrigley Field as factors for betting lines. Attention remains on whether the Detroit Tigers will clinch the road series and the status of the weather-delayed game.
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Quick answers
What changes were made to the Cubs lineup?
Alcantara is starting at DH and Kelly has moved up.
Why is the Tigers-Cubs game delayed?
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the delay is due to weather in the area.
Who is pitching for the game?
Fox News identifies Framber Valdez as a key factor in the matchup.
Coverage (6)
- Tigers open up second half of road trip vs Cubs on Monday Bless You Boys · 4h ago
- Tigers look to clinch road series vs Cubs on Tuesday Bless You Boys · 4h ago
- Framber Valdez and wind-blown Wrigley Field make Tigers vs Cubs under 8.5 a compelling MLB play Fox News · 4h ago
- GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Tigers-Cubs game will be delayed because of weather in area Chicago Sun-Times · 4h ago
- Chicago Cubs Lineup: Alcantara Starts at DH, Kelly Moves Up Bleacher Nation · 4h ago
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