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Chicago Cubs NL Central
Michael Busch • #29 • 1B
.219 in last 64AB
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'1", 210 lbs.
Born:Nov 9, 1997 (26 yrs) in Inver Grove Heights, MN
Hometown:Inver Grove Heights, MN
Experience:0 years
Drafted:Drafted by LA Dodgers in 2019 (1/31).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with LA Dodgers in 2024.
Bats:L
Throws:R
05/14/2024
8:54pm
Sitting against left-hander
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Busch is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
05/12/2024
3:43pm
Taking seat Sunday
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Busch is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
04/30/2024
8:13pm
Out against left-hander
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Busch is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets.
04/27/2024
1:32pm
Big effort in win
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Busch went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Red Sox.
04/19/2024
3:44pm
Sitting against left-hander
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Busch is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Marlins.
04/16/2024
1:58pm
Extends homer streak to five
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Busch went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks Monday in the Cubs' 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
04/06/2024
12:56pm
Hits first home run
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Busch went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers.
04/02/2024
9:09pm
Takes seat Tuesday
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Busch is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
03/16/2024
2:42pm
Settling in at first
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Busch, who primarily played second and third base the last few years, said he is feeling more comfortable at first, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
01/14/2024
12:21am
Likely to play first base
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Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Saturday that while Busch's ultimate position will be up to manager Craig Counsell, he expects the 26-year-old to play first base, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
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