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22 moments that sum upwardly Cubs' 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

In a flavour that was largely forgettable, there is plenty to look back on and remember about the Cubs in 2022.

The Cubs finished 74-88, enduring a 2nd direct losing flavour in a year that saw memorable moments from familiar faces, final memories from 2016 heroes and the additions of new faces that bring promise for 2023.

But in the meantime, before the agenda turns to the new year, here are 22 moments that sum up 2022 for the Cubs.

April vii

In an Opening Day surprise, Nico Hoerner hit the Cubs' first home run of 2022 — the fourth of his career and beginning since 2019.

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That twenty-four hours set the tone for Hoerner's 2022. He answered questions about his ability to stay on the field and play shortstop in the large leagues, delivering a stiff season to emerge as a building block for the Cubs.

May 2

While it was an uneven flavour for Seiya Suzuki equally he acclimated to the major leagues, he started and finished strong. Suzuki won NL Rookie of the Month in Apr saw his production boring in May and so missed a month with a finger injury.

He hit .290 with an .830 OPS over his last 43 games, finishing with a .262/.336/.433 slash line in 111 games, and vowed to be more prepared in 2023.

May 17

The Cubs called up Christopher Morel from Double-A Tennessee and he striking a habitation run in his first big-league plate appearance, helping the Cubs beat the Pirates seven-0.

Not just that, but the rookie — who came off the bench as a pinch hitter — called his shot in the dugout an inning prior.

"You knew it was gone off the bat," director David Ross said. "Shoot, human being, that's the stuff you dream almost."

June four

Caleb Kilian, the Cubs' most predictable pitching prospect since Mark Prior, impressed with 5 innings of three-run ball in his big-league debut.

Kilian made ii more than large-league starts that calendar month and struggled with walks (10 in vi one/3 innings). He spent the rest of the season in the pocket-sized leagues.

June 4-xvi

The Cubs went on their third double-digit losing streak in a agenda yr — a first in franchise history.

Cubs starters produced a half dozen.39 ERA during the sideslip, with threescore pct of the Opening Day rotation on the injured listing (Marcus Stroman, Drew Smyly and Wade Miley). They were outscored 90-30 in the 10 losses.

"As with whatever losing streak, it's sort of a multi-system failure," Jed Hoyer said June sixteen, earlier loss No. 10.

June nine

The Cubs were prepared to have an arbitration hearing with Willson Contreras earlier reaching an agreement with the All-Star catcher. It came before long before the scheduled hearing, which would take been just the ninth in franchise history.

June 10

"All the big markets have plenty of money to spend, then, yeah, a team like the Cubs should be competing every single yr."

That was Anthony Rizzo before he and the Yankees opened a three-game series against the Cubs — Rizzo'south first time facing the Cubs since they traded him to New York at the 2021 borderline.

The Yankees swept the three-game serial, outscoring the Cubs 28-five.

July five

Kyle Hendricks made what turned out to be his last get-go off 2022, a three-inning outing against the Brewers, before a shoulder injury sidelined him the rest of the way.

Hendricks, the three-fourth dimension Opening Day starter, finished the flavor with a career-loftier iv.80 ERA in 16 starts.

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July 8

Contreras earned his third career All-Star Game starting nod, tying Hall of Famer Gabby Hartnett for most amongst catchers in Cubs history. He was joined past his brother, William, in the National League starting lineup.

July 10

Ian Happ, in a career that had been defined by extreme highs and lows offensively, earned his outset career All-Star nod amidst a breakout season.

Not only did Happ accept his most consistent season offensively, merely his best defensively. He ran with the opportunity to stick at one position, settling into left field, and won his commencement Gold Glove Award in October.

July 16

The Cubs dropped to 34-57 amongst another long losing streak, which reached nine after a doubleheader sweep to the Mets.

"Nosotros're going to find a way to win," Ross said after the nightcap. "These guys go along giving effort every single day, day-night doubleheader against a outset-place team with a $300 meg payroll. These guys are fighting their donkey off. And so, really proud of that. Really proud of that."

July 25-26

"I knew it would get to me at some bespeak. I wish this twenty-four hour period never came."

That was Contreras, who frequented merchandise rumors from spring training on and grew emotional amidst the Cubs' last home series earlier the borderline. He was in his 14th flavour with the Cubs organization, and it was widely expected he would exist dealt.

A mean solar day later, he and Happ savored the Cubs' final domicile game before the deadline. They received standing ovations throughout a 4-two win over the Pirates and shared a long embrace in the Cubs' dugout later on the final out.

"I wanted to be out there for Willy," Happ said. "I was going to stay out there and have it in."

Aug. 2

The v p.m. trade deadline passed, and the Cubs surprisingly held on to both Contreras and Happ. It was recently reported the team had a bargain in place to transport Contreras to the Astros that Houston ownership nixed.

Sept 22.

Hayden Wesneski threw an immaculate inning confronting the Pirates, one of several highlights for the rookie down the stretch.

Wesneski — acquired from the Yankees at the deadline for Scott Effross — posted a two.18 ERA in six games (four starts), including five shutout relief innings in his MLB debut.

Sept 26.

Commencement base of operations prospect Matt Mervis hit his 36th home run of the season, the about past a Cubs modest leaguer since Kris Bryant (43) in 2014.

Mervis, who hitting six more homers in the Arizona Fall League, put himself on the map for a 2023 big-league debut with a breakout season between Single-, Double- and Triple-A. The Cubs named him their minor-league player of the year.

Sept. 29

The Phillies won the NL pennant, just the Cubs had their number in the regular season. They swept the flavour series half-dozen-0 while outscoring Philadelphia 33-10, including a 15-2 win to open up the second one-half.

October 5.

The Cubs ended the season on a high note with a 15-2 win over the Reds, putting a bow on a strong 39-31 record afterward the All-Star break.

Cubs starters ranked third with a 2.89 ERA after the break, trailing the Astros and Dodgers.

Oct. x

In his terminate-of-flavor press conference, Hoyer vowed to exist "aggressive" this offseason and said the Cubs "absolutely" want to compete in 2023.

The Cubs so far this winter take spent $290.8 million on six key free agents, signing Dansby Swanson, Jameson Taillon and Cody Bellinger this month.

October. 27

Top outfield prospect Alexander Canario fractured his ankle and dislocated his shoulder playing in the Dominican Winter League.

A farm arrangement the Cubs are banking on was hitting difficult by injuries in 2022. Along with Canario, Ed Howard, Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya and Brailyn Marquez missed pregnant time.

Nov. 14

The Cubs officially released Jason Heyward, later on announcing in August their intentions to practice then after the 2022 flavour.

Heyward, a respected leader in the clubhouse and 2016 gnaw, was released with one season left on his eight-year contract, the largest in Cubs history.

He signed with the Dodgers and Contreras with the Cardinals, leaving Hendricks as the solitary Cub remaining from the 2016 championship team.

Dec vii

Longtime phonation of the Cubs Pat Hughes finally got recognition that was long overdue, winning the 2023 Ford C. Frick Laurels. The legendary Cubs broadcaster volition be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame next summer.

"We're talking about the greatest baseball announcers in the history of the game," Hughes said. "To recollect that I'thou in any part of that mix is something that'south very satisfying and gratifying and thrilling.

"It hasn't sunk in yet. But I'm very happy to exist here."

Dec. 21

The Cubs introduced Swanson to Chicago media after his seven-year, $177 million deal became official, and his 35-minute press briefing centered effectually 1 primal topic: winning.

"At the end of the day, the vision and the goal is to win," Swanson said. "Winning is the priority. And when that is the vision, and that's what you lot want to exercise, yous make everything about winning."

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