Michael Busch| Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 496 | 123 | 73 | 21 | 65 | 63 | 162 | 2 | 0.248 | 28.6 |
| 2025 | 88 | 26 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 10 | 25 | 2 | 0.295 | 53.2 |
| 2024 | 496 | 123 | 73 | 21 | 65 | 63 | 162 | 2 | 0.248 | 28.6 |
| 2023 | 72 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 27 | 1 | 0.167 | 0.3 |
| Date | News |
| 4/22/25 | Cubs’ Michael Busch Is off to a Hot Start and His Manager, Craig Counsell, Is Taking Notice. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is impressed with Michael Busch's play at the plate. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/cubs-michael-busc... |
| 4/21/25 | Checking in on old friends. Michael Busch, Gavin Lux, Ryan Pepiot, and a few struggling oldies but (used to be) goodies Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/checking-old-frie... |
| 4/19/25 | Cubs fans are sleeping on the early-season success of a key member of the team. Cubs fans are sleeping on the early-season success of a key member of the team No matter what he does, Michael Busch always comes up short in the appreciation department. By Jake Misener | Share on Facebook Share on X Copy Article Jayne Kamin-Oncea/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article One downside of playing in a lineup with a guy like Kyle Tucker ? It's a lot harder to stand out. That's a lesson Tucker learned firsthand playing alongside Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve for years early on in his career. Despite putting up All-Star numbers, nobody seemed to worry nearly as much as they should about what he was capable of. Now Tucker has taken top billing Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-fans-are-sleeping-on-... |
| 4/18/25 | Michael Busch heats up for a Chicago Cubs offense looking to stay on a roll: ‘He’s making such good decisions’. When Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch gets on a roll, it tends to be at a level that can carry the offense. The Cubs witnessed it last year at this time when he slugged a home run in six consecutive games during a three-city swing to San Diego, Seattle and Phoenix, providing the first look of the type of power Busch can possess against big-league pitching. Busch provided a big boost ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/michael-busch-hea... |
| 4/13/25 | Cubs win 16-0 in Dodgers' worst ever home shutout loss. The Chicago Cubs had a big night against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. One night after being shut out, the Cubs broke out for 14 runs and 15 hits in the final three innings of a 16-0 victory Saturday night to hand the Dodgers their first home loss of the season and their worst home shutout defeat in franchise history. "The boys came out swinging, and it was pretty cool to see," said Chicago'sCarson Kelly, who homered twice among his three hits and drove in three runs. Michael Busch, once a top prospect in the Dodgers' farm system, had four hits, including a homer and two doubles, and drove in three runs. Source: https://abc7chicago.com/post/cubs-win-16-0-dodgers... |
| 4/12/25 | Chicago Cubs hand LA Dodgers their worst home shutout loss with 16-0 rout — but Seiya Suzuki exits with injury. LOS ANGELES — By the time the Chicago Cubs finished batting around in the ninth inning Saturday night at Dodger Stadium, they put the final touches on a historic blowout against the reigning World Series champions. Eleven Cubs had at least one hit, three of whom had not been in the starting lineup, while Michael Busch, Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya combined for six extra-base hits and nine ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/seiya-suzuki-exit... |
| 3/14/25 | Dodgers' 193-Pound Prospect Squatted 850 Pounds This Spring. One of the fastest-rising prospects in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system is outfielder Zyhir Hope. The Dodgers acquired Hope last offseason in a trade with the Chicago Cubs that keeps looking better and better for L.A. The Dodgers traded former top prospect Michael Busch and reliever Yency Almonte to the Cubs for two younger prospects in Hope and left-handed pitcher Jackson Ferris. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/dodgers-193-po... |
| 2/20/25 | Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller hit in head by 106 mph line drive in spring training game vs. Cubs. Miller walked off the field under his own power after getting clocked by a line drive from Cubs first baseman Michael Busch. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/dodgers-pitch... |
| 2/18/25 | Cubs Rumors: Justin Turner contract offers prove he wanted to be in Chicago. The veteran infielder is joining the Cubs on a one-year, $6 million contract for the 2025 season. With a projected bench mix that has next to no slug, the 40-year-old two-time All-Star adds some pop to the group and a much-needed insurance option behind Michael Busch at first base. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-rumors-justin-turner-... |
| 2/04/25 | What to expect from Cubs' first baseman Michael Busch after a breakout 2024. A solid all-around player, Busch could be a dark-horse All-Star candidate for the Cubs this year. When the Chicago Cubs acquired Michael Busch prior to the 2024 season, they hoped he'd be a solid role player for them that year. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/what-to-expect-from-cubs-f... |
| 2/03/25 | Cubs are in trouble if they head into the season without addressing this hole. Cubs are in trouble if they head into the season without addressing this hole The front office has zero safety net behind one of the team's breakout pieces from a year ago. By Jake Misener | Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Matt Dirksen/GettyImages Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Reddit Copy Article Michael Busch was a fringe All-Star-caliber first baseman for the Chicago Cubs in 2024. That's not too shabby considering he learned the position defensively on the fly and put up strong offensive numbers, as well (119 wRC+ in 567 plate appearances) in his first full big-league season. While there have been regular rumors connecting the Cubs to longtime New York Mets Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-are-in-trouble-if-the... |
| 11/09/24 | Chicago Cubs Slugging Target Lands Perfect Deal in Latest MLB Free Agency Prediction. It's no surprise anymore that the Chicago Cubs are looking to improve their lineup. The only remaining questions about what the Cubs plan to do are centered around where the players they plan on signing play defensively. On paper, Chicago does have a few areas that need to be improved, but they also have players who they know will be in the lineup next year, no matter the circumstance. It remains uncertain if they plan on upgrading at first base, as Michael Busch had a great showing in his first year with the organization. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-slug... |
| 10/21/24 | Chicago Cubs Emerging Star Garnering Attention at Arizona Fall League. The Chicago Cubs have a few questions that need to be answered with their roster heading into the offseason. There are some clear needs on the team, as adding a power bat to the middle of the lineup is near the top of their to-do list. Michael Busch, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Isaac Parades are likely the starters in the infield. Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ will be holding down the outfield. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-emer... |
| 9/23/24 | Fans share wild reactions to Phillies ruling NL East for first time since 2011. It may be hard to believe, but the Philadelphia Phillies are National League East champions for the first time since 2011. The Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs, 6-2, at Citizens Bank Park on Monday night, setting off a wild celebration among fans as the team punched its third straight trip to the MLB postseason. Predictably, the photos, videos, and descriptions of Phillies fans reacting to the clinching moment are glorious. Naturally, it started in the ballpark when Michael Busch flew out to right field to end the game. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/phillies-news-fans-wild-r... |
| 9/17/24 | Former Dodgers Prospect Involved in Blockbuster Trade Earns Prestigious Award. Chicago Cubs infielder Michael Busch earned National League Player of the Week honors following last week's impressive power-hitting performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies. Busch went 11-for-23 on the Cubs' recent six-game road trip, collecting four home runs, 11 runs batted in, and scoring seven runs in those games. The infielder, a former Dodgers prospect, was traded to the Cubs along with Yency Almonte in exchange for Single-A prospects Zyhir Hope and Jackson Ferris. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/dodgers/news/former-dodgers... |
| 9/16/24 | Michael Busch named National League Player of the Week. Chicago Cubs infielder Michael Busch was awarded National League Player of the Week honors after a power-hitting showcase against the Dodgers and Rockies. Busch, acquired from the Dodgers during the offseason, went 11-for-23 on the team's recent six-game road trip, collecting four home runs, 11 RBI's and scoring seven runs in those games. The slugger wrapped up the weekend with two home runs in a Sunday win over the Rockies at Coors Field, helping the Cubs to salvage the series finale. Source: https://www.nbcchicago.com/chicago-sports-bears-so... |
| 9/16/24 | Busch homers twice and has 3 RBIs to lead Cubs over Rockies 6-2. Michael Busch had his first big league multi-homer game, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 to stop a three-game losing streak. Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/busch-homer... |
| 9/15/24 | Busch homers twice and has 3 RBIs to lead Cubs over Rockies 6-2. Michael Busch had his first big league multi-homer game, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 to stop a three-game losing streak. Busch had a go-ahead RBI single in the third, then hit solo homers in the seventh inning off Jake Bird and the ninth against Justin Lawrence, increasing his season total to 20. Kyle Hendricks allowed one run and two hits in six innings with seven strikeouts. Chicago went 3 for 14 with runners in scoring position and stranded 16 runners. Colorado pitchers walked 12 for the first time since 1999. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/busch-homers-... |
| 9/10/24 | Busch and Bellinger Light up Their Old Team in Cubs' Win Over NL West-Leading Dodgers. Michael Busch went 4 for 5 with a homer and scored three runs, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs including a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 on Monday night. The Cubs' offense broke out for 16 hits — with every player getting at least one — coming off a series loss to the AL East-leading New York Yankees in which they had a combined seven hits and two runs in three games. Source: https://gvwire.com/2024/09/10/busch-and-bellinger-... |
| 9/10/24 | Busch and Bellinger light up their old team in Cubs' 10-4 win over NL West-leading Dodgers. Michael Busch went 4 for 5 with a homer and scored three runs, Cody Bellinger had three RBIs including a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4. The Cubs' offense broke out for 16 hits — with every player getting at least one — coming off a series loss to the New York Yankees in which Chicago had a combined seven hits and two runs in three games. Bellinger and Busch gave the Cubs a 3-0 lead in the first inning against their old team. Shohei Ohtani stole his 47th base of the season for the Dodgers. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/busch-and-bel... |
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