Yonder Alonso Goes Yard

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Yonder Alonso hit his first home run of the season on Sunday. Alonso finished the game 2-for-3 with three RBI and a pair of walks. Alonso is a good bet for a minimum of 20 home runs, but he is best suited for AL-only leagues at this time.

Lucas Giolito Has Strong Start To The Season

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito had a strong performance on Sunday versus the Kansas City Royals. Giolito didn’t allow a hit until there was one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. Giolito finished the day by allowing three hits, two runs, one walk and striking out eight. Giolito could have some […]

Willson Contreras Gets Sunday Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a routine day off on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Contreras picked up three hits on Sunday and remains a top-five option behind the dish. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras and bat ninth. Caratini doesn’t offer much upside outside of DFS and will face Lance Lynn, but DFS […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Fails To Record An Out

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. failed to record an out on Saturday versus the Texas Rangers. Edwards walked two batters and allowed two hits, which included a three-run home run to Joey Gallo to give the Rangers the lead. Edwards is a good candidate for owners looking for holds, but it may be […]

Jose Quintana Pitches In Relief On Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana made a rare relief appearance versus the Rangers on Saturday night. With starter Yu Darvish only able to go 2 1/3 innings, manager Joe Maddon decided to turn to Quintana over his bullpen arms. Quintana allowed two runs over four frames and gave up six hits, three walks and […]

Willson Contreras Picks Up Three Hits On Saturday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 3-for-5 with a run and a pair of RBI on Saturday. Contreras had a poor second half in 2018, but remains a top-five catcher in fantasy circles. Contreras is now 3-for-8 to start the season.

Kyle Schwarber Goes Yard Versus Rangers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit his first home run of the season on Saturday versus the Texas Rangers. Schwarber didn’t get the start on Opening Day, but that didn’t stop him from going yard on Saturday. Schwarber finished 3-for-5. Although manager Joe Maddon rarely will let him face left-handed pitching, Schwarber is worth owning […]

Yu Darvish Allows Seven Walks In Season Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish struggled to find the strike zone versus his former team on Saturday. Darvish only lasted 2 1/3 innings and allowed two hits, three runs, seven walks and struck out four. Darvish had a nice spring, but that didn’t translate over to his first start of the season. Despite a […]

Reynaldo Lopez Struggles In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez struggled versus the Royals on Saturday. Lopez allow four earned runs on six hits. He also allowed four free passes and only struck out two batters in four innings. Lopez pitched to a 3.91 ERA with 7.2 K/9 last season. He is still young enough to improve, but […]

Jose Abreu Goes Yard Saturday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went yard for his first home run on the season on Saturday versus the Kansas City Royals. He finished the game 1-for-4 with three RBI. Abreu offers both power and average and is one of the most underrated first baseman in the game.

Yoan Moncada Off To Hot Start

Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and a pair of RBI on Saturday versus the Royals. Moncada has been off to a nice start this season and has four hits in his first eight at-bats. Moncada is a former top prospect and has always had the […]

Jon Lester Earns The Win On Opening Day

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester picked up a quality start and win on Thursday versus the Texas Rangers. Lester’s only bad pitch was to Elvis Andrus who took him deep for a two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning. Lester went six innings and allowed four hits, two runs, two walks […]

Javier Baez Goes Deep Twice On Opening Day

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and four RBI on Thursday versus the Texas Rangers. Baez finished second to outfielder Christian Yelich for the National League MVP last season and has started strong in 2019. Baez remains one of the better power hitting options at shortstop and is […]

Kyle Schwarber Left Out Of Opening Day Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will be absent from the team's Opening Day lineup on Thursday. The Cubs will face left-handed pitcher Mike Minor and manager Joe Maddon does not like to deploy Schwarber versus lefties. Outfielder Mark Zagunis will replace Schwarber and bat ninth. Zagunis had a nice spring, but can be ignored outside […]

Eloy Jimenez To Bat Fifth In Big League Debut

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez will bat fifth in his big league debut Thursday. Jimenez is one of the best prospects in the game and is a candidate for Rookie of the Year. Jimenez isn’t in the best lineup, but the potential is there for him to be a big contributor this year in […]

Ian Happ Will Begin The Season In Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs have demoted infielder/outfielder Ian Happ to Triple-A Iowa. Happ, 24, is a former top prospect, but his best chance for everyday at-bats will be in Iowa. Happ has a good chance to be promoted at some point this season, but the Cubs will not force the issue as manager Joe Maddon said […]

Bryce Harper Agrees To Terms With Phillies

According to multiple reports, free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Phillies. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Harper will make $330 million over 13 years with no opt-out. That would make Harper’s deal the largest deal in the league. Harper, 26, will stay in the National League East and should […]

Nelson Cruz Agrees To Terms With Twins

Designated hitter Nelson Cruz has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Twins. Cruz, 38, will earn $14 million in year one of his new contract with a $12 million team option that includes a $300,000 buyout. Cruz is aging, but remains one of the better power hitters in the game. Cruz hit .256 with 37 […]

Joe Kelly Agrees To Contract With Dodgers

Multiple outlets have reported that relief pitcher Joe Kelly has agreed to a three-year, $25 million deal, pending a physical. Kelly had a 4.39 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 65 2/3 innings for the World Series champions last year. Kelly will be a late-inning arm for the Dodgers and a strong candidate for holds in […]

Jeurys Familia Agrees To Terms With Mets

Relief pitcher Jeurys Familia has agreed to a three-year contract with his former team the New York Mets. Familia spent his first six and a half years with the Mets, prior to being dealt at the trade deadline last year to the Oakland Athletics. The reliever posted a 3.13 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 72 […]

Cubs Send Tommy La Stella To Angels

The Chicago Cubs have dealt infielder Tommy La Stella to the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named later or cash considerations. La Stella has made a career as a bench player and pinch-hitter. His versatility can help strengthen the Angels bench, but La Stella can be avoided in most formats as he […]

Addison Russell Suspended 40 Games

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell has been suspended 40 games after violating Major League Baseball’s domestic-violence policy. The suspension will be retroactive to September 21 and Russell will miss most of the first month of the 2019 season. Russell, 24, is eligible for arbitration, but it is unknown at this time if the Cubs are […]

Cole Hamels Pitches In Relief

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels pitched two innings in relief on Tuesday. Hamels was needed in the Cubs wild-card game on Tuesday and allowed two hits, zero runs, a walk and recorded a strikeout.

Jon Lester Strikes Out Nine In Wild-Card Game

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester threw six strong innings on Tuesday versus the Colorado Rockies. Lester allowed a walk to Charlie Blackmon to start the game and he eventually scored. It was the only run Lester allowed. Lester finished the game allowing four hits, one run, one walk and nine strikeouts.

Kyle Hendricks Suffers The Loss In Wild-Card Game

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks suffered the loss in relief on Tuesday versus the Colorado Rockies in the National League wild-card game. Hendricks was pulled after allowing a RBI single to Tony Wolters. Hendricks finished the game allowing three hits and one run. Hendricks didn’t walk a batter or get a strikeout in relief.

Pedro Strop Activated For Wild-Card Game

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) will be active for Tuesday’s wild-card game versus the Colorado Rockies. Strop has been absent since September 13 with a hamstring injury and will provide a big boost to the Cubs bullpen. Strop is likely to step back in as the Cubs closer.

Hunter Pence Hopes To Play Next Season

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence is hopeful to continue his career next year. Pence, 35, struggled this year with a .226 batting average and four home runs and also battled injuries. Pence is aware that Sunday was his last game with the Giants, but given his strong locker room presence, a rebuilding club may […]

Pedro Strop Hopes To Return For Playoffs

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) won’t pitch this weekend, but is hopeful to return for the first round of the playoffs. Strop’s return would be big for the Cubs bullpen and it is likely that Strop would return as the team’s closer.

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (wrist) will return to the lineup on Friday and bat sixth. Bryant missed the previous two games due to being hit on the wrist on Tuesday. Bryant has had dealt with a sore shoulder for most of the season and it has shown in his power numbers. Bryant will […]

Kris Bryant Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant remains out of the lineup on Thursday versus the Pirates. It will be Bryant’s second straight game out of the lineup. Bryant got hit on the wrist on Tuesday and remains day-to-day. David Bote will replace Bryant in the lineup and will bat ninth. Bote has struggled over the […]