Tim Anderson Officially Placed On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have officially placed shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) on the 10-day injured list. Anderson left Tuesday’s contest and was diagnosed with a high right ankle sprain. It’s a tough blow for fantasy owners and Leury Garcia is expected to see the bulk of the work at shortstop. Garcia can be left on […]

Gavin Lux Gets Three Hits In Triple-A Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Gavin Lux went 3-for-5 with a run scored in his Triple-A debut on Thursday. Lux, 21, is one of the clubs top prospects and was tearing up Double-A pitching with a .313 batting average and 13 home runs. He also chipped in seven steals. Lux is rising through the Dodgers […]

Justin Dunn Fans Nine

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Justin Dunn put together another nice start for Double-A Arkansas on Thursday. Over 5 1/3 innings, Dunn allowed three hits, two runs, one walk and struck out nine. The right-hander now has 18 strikeouts over his last two starts. Dunn was acquired from the Mets in the Robinson Cano and Edwin […]

Brendan McKay To Be Called Up On Saturday

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times is reporting that Rays outfield and pitching prospect Brendan McKay will be called up on Saturday to start versus the Texas Rangers. McKay has been dominant between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham this season and registered a 6-0 record with a 1.22 ERA and 88 strikeouts over 61 […]

Kyle Hendricks Feels Great

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) said that he felt great after throwing 30 pitches during a bullpen session on Wednesday. The next step for Hendricks will be to throw 45 pitches on Saturday. Hendricks has been sidelined since the middle of June with right shoulder inflammation. Prospect Adbert Alzolay and veteran Tyler Chatwood […]

Willson Contreras Will Sit Thursday Versus Braves

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will be on the bench for Thursday’s game versus the Atlanta Braves. Contreras has been swinging bat as good as ever and extended his hit streak to ten games on Wednesday. Contreras should be back in the lineup on Friday versus the Reds. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras on Thursday […]

Yu Darvish Suffers A Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish did not make it 11 straight no-decisions as he picked up the loss on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Darvish was hurt by giving up two home runs and allowed five hits, five runs, two walks and eight strikeouts. Darvish is having a much better year than 2018, but […]

Reynaldo Lopez Gets A Quality Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez picked up a quality start on Wednesday versus the Red Sox. Lopez has mostly been atrocious this year and allowed nine hits, three runs, one walk and struck out three over six innings. Lopez owns a 6.12 ERA heading into his next start versus the Tigers in a […]

Jose Abreu Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu broke out of a mini slump on Wednesday versus the Boston Red Sox. The slugger went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, a home run and four RBI. Abreu remains one of the more underrated first base options and is now hitting .260 with 19 home runs and 59 […]

Kris Bryant Continues Strong Season

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant went 3-for-5 with a solo home run on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. After an injury plagued 2018 campaign, Bryant has bounced back nicely with a .287 batting average with 16 home runs and 41 RBI. The former MVP remains one of the best offensive options in the game […]

Willson Contreras Extends Hit Streak

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras extended his streak to 10 games on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Contreras finished the game 2-for-3 with a home run, triple, RBI and a walk. Contreras has been on fire lately and remains one of the best catchers in all formats. Contreras is hitting .300 with 17 home runs […]

Craig Kimbrel Officially Called Up

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel was officially promoted following Wednesday’s loss versus the Atlanta Braves. Kimbrel will slide into the closer role for the Cubs and instantly becomes one of the better options for owners looking for saves. Reliever Tony Barnette was sent down to Triple-A to clear space for Kimbrel.

Craig Kimbrel Expected To Join The Cubs On Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel is on his way to Chicago and is expected to be promoted prior to Thursday’s game versus the Atlanta Braves. Kimbrel was signed on June 7th and has been working with Triple-A Iowa. Kimbrel has been one of the best closers during his big league tenure and he should […]

Yoan Moncada Exits Early On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada exited Wednesday’s contest in the top of the first inning. Moncada was hit in the knee by Chris Sale and stayed in the game initially. After going from first to third during the teams next at bat, Moncada exited. More should be known on Moncada’s status as the […]

Tim Anderson Headed To The Injured List

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) is headed to the 10-day injured list with a high right ankle sprain. Anderson left Tuesday’s contest early and was seen in a walking boot on Wednesday. It’s a tough blow for fantasy owners and Anderson is likely to be replaced at shortstop by Leury Garcia. Garcia doesn’t […]

Tim Anderson In Walking Boot

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and is currently in a walking boot. Anderson left Tuesday’s game after hurting his ankle making a defensive play and needed help coming off the field. Anderson has not been placed on the injured list, but it is likely to […]

Tim Anderson Exits Early With Ankle Injury

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has exited Tuesday’s contest after injuring his ankle making a defensive play. Anderson was unable to put any weight on his ankle and needed help coming off the field. Anderson finished the game 2-for-3. Ryan Cordell took Anderson’s spot in the batting order and Leury Garcia moved from center […]

Brandon Morrow Will Throw A Bullpen Session Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) has thrown two successful bullpen session and will throw a third session on Tuesday. Morrow has been sidelined since July 15 of last year with various elbow issues. There is no timetable if Morrow will return to the big leagues anytime soon or at all this season and […]

Kyle Hendricks Throws 15 Pitches

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) threw 15 pitches on Monday. Hendricks has been sidelined since June 15th with right shoulder inflammation, but Cubs president Theo Epstein said that Hendricks could return near the All-Star break. Prospect Adbert Alzolay has replaced Hendricks in the rotation and is an intriguing pickup in all formats.

Jon Jay Activated, Will Start Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (groin) has been activated from the 60-day injured list. Jay was signed this offseason and has missed the entire season thus far with a groin injury. Jay will make his debut on Monday and bat sixth. Jay is in a good spot in the order being sandwiched between two […]

Javier Baez Hits Game-Winning Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez hit a game-winning three-run home run on Sunday versus the Mets. Baez was struggling mightily entering the contest, but finished 2-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI. Despite being in a funk of late, Baez remains one of the better offensive options in fantasy.

Cole Hamels Continues To Pick Up Quality Starts

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels picked up another quality start versus the Mets on Sunday. The lefty went seven innings and allowed seven hits, three runs, two walks and struck out five. Hamels has been having a nice season and is sporting a cool 2.92 ERA. Hamels will face the Reds on Friday and […]

Jason Heyward Picks Up Three More Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward recorded second three-hit game in as many days on Sunday versus the Mets. Heyward finished the game 3-for-4 and also scored a run. Despite his recent success, Heyward isn’t more than an end of the roster bat or fifth outfielder in fantasy circles.

Pedro Strop Picks Up Save Number Nine

Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop picked up his ninth save of the season on Sunday versus the New York Mets. Strop has had his ups and downs this season, but with Craig Kimbrel inching closer to joining the Cubs, Strop will lose the closer role. Strop can still offer value in leagues that offer holds […]

Craig Kimbrel Could Make Debut Next Week

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel will continue to pitch for Triple-A Iowa and is scheduled to throw on Tuesday. The Cubs are taking a slow approach to calling up Kimbrel, but there is a chance he could be called up as early as Thursday or Friday if everything goes well. Kimbrel recently signed with […]

James McCann Will Sit Versus The Rangers On Saturday

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann will get the day off on Saturday versus the Rangers. It’s just a routine day off for McCann who has been a nice surprise this year for fantasy owners. Rookie Zack Collins will receive his second straight start and his first as catcher. Collins will bat eighth and face […]

Adbert Alzolay Will Start Tuesday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay will make his first start on Tuesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Alzolay was brilliant in his debut as a reliever on Thursday and went four innings in which he allowed just one hit, one run, two walks and struck out five. The Braves lineup isn’t the easiest matchup, but Alzolay […]

Dylan Cease In A Funk

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Dylan Cease struggled on Friday for Triple-A Charlotte. Cease went 5 2/3 innings and allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), three walks and struck out seven on the evening. Cease is one of the top pitching prospects in the game, but has struggled lately. Over his last four starts, […]

Anthony Rizzo Gets A Rare Day Off

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will receive a rare day off on Saturday versus the New York Mets. Rizzo is having the best season of his career so far and should be back in the lineup Sunday. Victor Caratini will replace Rizzo and bat seventh versus Mets starter Zack Wheeler in a tough matchup. […]

Adbert Alzolay Has Strong Debut

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay was outstanding in his big league debut Thursday night versus the New York Mets. Alzolay was a starter in Triple-A, but came in to pitch four innings of relief. Alzolay only allowed one run on one hit with a pair of walks and five strikeouts. Alzolay opened eyes tonight […]