Cameron Maybin Scratched From Saturday’s Lineup Versus Brewers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cameron Maybin (stomach) has been scratched from Saturday’s matchup with a stomach ailment. Maybin has been getting a lot of run with his new club, but doesn’t offer much value to managers with just one stolen base on the year. Ildemaro Vargas will replace Maybin in the lineup and bat eighth. Vargas […]

Cubs Bench Slumping Anthony Rizzo On Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will rest on Saturday against the Brewers. It’s just a routine day off for Rizzo and the move will shift third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant over time first base. Rizzo has just three hits over his last 28 at-bats and a day of rest may be what he needs to […]

Lucas Giolito Picks Up No-Decision On Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito last 5 2/3 innings Friday night versus the Detroit Tigers. The All-Star allowed four hits, three runs, four walks and recorded seven K’s in a no-decision. Giolito struggled with his control in this contest as evidenced by his four free passes, but managers shouldn’t be worried as it […]

Eloy Jimenez Continues Strong Season

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday’s victory against the Tigers. The sluggers home run ended up being the difference maker and his strong season continues. Jimenez is now hitting .285 with 12 home runs and 33 RBI. One of the games most talented young stars, Jimenez […]

Jon Lester Goes Six Scoreless Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester finally put together a strong start on Friday versus the Brewers. The veteran has really been having a rough season, but threw six scoreless innings Friday night. The lefty only allowed three hits, two walks and struck out eighth. Despite the strong performance, Lester still owns a 5.05 ERA […]

Carlos Rodon Expected To Return This Season

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) is expected to return this season. General manager Rick Hahn was optimistic on Friday that the lefty would be back in some capacity. Rodon has been open to pitcher out of the bullpen, but the Sox have also had struggles in their starting rotation. The lefty allowed […]

Willson Contreras Continues To Swing A Hot Bat

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras stayed on Thursday versus the Reds. The All-Star catcher has really gotten going over the last few weeks and contributed with four hits in as many at-bats. He also drew a walk and scored a run to go along with one RBI. Contreras is making up for a slow start […]

Anthony Rizzo Picks Up A Pair Of Hits

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a walk, run scored and RBI on Thursday against the Reds. Rizzo has really been struggling of late and it was a good sign to see him get going. Rizzo tends to go hot and cold, but at the end of the day remains a consistent […]

Kris Bryant Starting To Warm Up

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 2-for-4 with a walk on Thursday against the Reds. Bryant has been having a really rough year, but now has two hits in three of four games and is 6-for-14 over that span. It’s a small sample size, but it is encouraging for managers who will take anything […]

Adbert Alzolay Only Lasts 3 2/3 Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay only lasted 3 2/3 versus the Reds on Thursday. Alzolay was coming off of a rough start and gave up three hits, three runs, two walks and struck out a pair of Reds. The prospect figures to remain in the rotation with Jose Quintana (lat) and Tyler Chatwood (back) […]

Nico Hoerner Swipes Third Stolen Base

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nick Hoerner went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run and a stolen base on Thursday versus the Reds. Hoerner was lifted in the bottom of the seventh inning for pinch-runner Billy Hamilton. The youngster has split his time at second base with veteran Jason Kipnis and neither has ran away with […]

Darrel Williams Picks Up Seven Rushes And Two Catches

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams was the clear backup to Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Thursday night versus the Houston Texans. Williams rushed seven times for 23 yards and also picked up a pair of receptions for seven yards. Williams got most of his action third downs. With the way Edwards-Helaire performed on Thursday, it's […]

Sammy Watkins Continues To Enjoy Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins put together another strong opening game on Thursday versus the Houston Texans. Watkins led the Chiefs with both targets at nine and receptions with seven. He also chipped in for a team high 82 yards and one touchdown. Watkins seems to always love the opening game and managers […]

Tyreek Hill Scores Touchdown

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill went for five receptions, 46 yards and a touchdown on Thursday night versus the Houston Texans. The Cheetah was shut down for only one reception in the first half, but rewarded his managers with a strong second half. Texans cornerback Bradley Roby did a good job controlling Hill. […]

Travis Kelce Goes For 60 Yards And A Touchdown

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had five grabs for 60 yards and a touchdown on Thursday night against the Texans. Kelce had a strong first half, but the Texans Defense adjusted to him in the second half. The leagues top tight end still had a solid evening and should continue to do so […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Shines In NFL Debut

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a magnificent debut on Thursday night against the Houston Texans. The rookie running back had 25 rushes and put up 138 yards including a 19-yard touchdown. The rookie running back also was targeted twice in the passing game, but did not make a catch. Edwards-Helaire lived up […]

Patrick Mahomes Throws For Three Touchdowns In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes started his season on a high note on Thursday night against the Houston Texans. The Super Bowl MVP was 24-for-32 and racked up just 211 yards, but threw for three touchdowns with zero interceptions. It’s no shock to fantasy managers that Mahomes is one of the best options in […]

Reynaldo Lopez Recalled

The Chicago White Sox have recalled starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez from their alternative training facility. Lopez has had a rough year with a shoulder injury and he has really struggled on the mound when active. He was recently optioned and owns an unimpressive 8.38 ERA in four starts and 9 2/3 innings.

Dallas Keuchel Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (back) has been sidelined with back spasms and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 7. The veteran lefty made an early exit on Sunday, and the team announced on Wednesday he wouldn’t pitch in his upcoming start. However, they expect him to […]

Yu Darvish Picks Up Tough Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish put together a quality start in his second loss of the season on Wednesday versus the Reds. Darvish struggled in the first inning and allowed all three of his runs, before settling down to go six innings. The Cy Young candidate also allowed two hits, three walks and recorded […]

James McCann Goes Deep Twice

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann went yard twice on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was his only hits in three at-bats and he also drove in four runs. McCann is having a strong season with a .333 batting average, five home runs and 12 RBI. Despite the strong numbers, Yasmani Grandal is the […]

Dane Dunning Has Another Strong Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dane Dunning put together another nice start on Wednesday against the Pirates. Dunning went six strong innings and allowed three hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out three on the evening. The rookie has looked excellent in his first four starts and will carry a 2.70 ERA into a […]

Dallas Keuchel Will Miss Next Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (back) will miss his next start. The lefty left his start on Sunday with back stiffness. The White Sox are acting with caution and it appears as if Keuchel will return to face the Twins next week. The former Cy Young winner is having a nice season and […]

Cubs Sit Struggling Kris Bryant

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will be absent from Wednesday’s lineup versus the Reds. Bryant has dealt with wrist issues and is having a season to forget in 2020. The former MVP is hitting a weak .194 with two home runs and four RBI. David Bote will replace Bryant and bat eighth is a […]

Kris Bryant Records A Pair Of Hits

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles on Monday. Bryant has dealt with wrist issues and has struggled mightily this season. The former National League MVP is only hitting .200 with two home runs and four RBI. Bryant isn’t worth dropping due to his past history, but managers shouldn’t […]

Kyle Hendricks Puts Together Strong Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks put together a strong start on Monday against the Cardinals. Hendricks pitched eight innings and allowed seven hits, one run, zero walks and four strikeouts. The Cubs needed a win bad and Hendricks came through. The Professor is now 5-4 with a 3.41 ERA heading into Saturday’s matchup versus […]

Jon Lester Continues To Trend Down

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester put together another poor outing on Sunday against the Cardinals. The veteran lefty has really struggled this season and was only able to last 3 1/3 innings Sunday. The lefty allowed six hits, five runs, two walks and struck out four over that span. Lester had a few good […]

Jason Heyward Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward has left Sunday’s contest early as he is not feeling well. Heyward left after five innings and finished the game 0-for-2. Cameron Maybin has replaced Heyward in the lineup. More should be known on the outfielders status as the evening goes along, but he should be considered day-to-day.

Luis Robert Swipes Two Bases

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert wanted to remind the division rival Kansas Royals about just how fast he is. The rookie swiped two bags on Sunday and scored a run. Robert was 0-for-2, but he had a good eye and walked twice. The outfield phenom has lived up to all the hype that’s been […]

Edwin Encarnacion Drives In Four Runs

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion enjoyed an afternoon date with the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Encarnacion went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI on the day. The slugger has been nothing more than that this season with eight homers and 15 RBI, but is sporting a weak .179 batting average […]