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Matt Davidson Scratched With Back Stiffness Wednesday
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson has been scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with back stiffness. Jose Rondon will take Davidson’s spot Wednesday and bat in the No. 7 spot. Davidson should be considered day-to-day for now and there should be an update on his situation later this evening.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMac Williamson Could Return This Weekend
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) has a chance to return this weekend versus the Chicago Cubs. Williamson has been on a rehab assignment since last Friday. Williamson has been on the disabled list since April 28. Williamson will be worth a look in all formats as he has shown power in both Triple-A […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoPablo Sandoval Starts At First Base Wednesday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval will start at first base Wednesday afternoon. Sandoval has five hits over his last 21 at-bats and can be avoided in DFS versus Astros starter Justin Verlander.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoNate Jones Gets The Save Tuesday Night
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones picked up his fourth save of the season on Tuesday versus the Orioles. Jones seems to be the preferred choice at the moment for manager Rick Renteria. Jones did allow a hit and a walk during the outing. But was able to escape the inning with a pair […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAndrew McCutchen Returns To The Lineup Tuesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) will return to the lineup Tuesday evening versus the Astros. McCutchen sat out Sunday with a sore knee and the team had Monday off. McCutchen has hit .248 with three home runs and 19 RBI so far in his first season with the Giants. Return him to your […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoIan Happ Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will rest Tuesday versus the Indians. Happ has been in and out of the lineup, so it’s not a huge surprise as manager Joe Maddon shuffles the outfield on a game-by-game basis. The Cubs will go with outfielders Kyle Schwarber, Ben Zobrist and Albert Almora Jr. on Tuesday. Happ carries […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoTim Anderson Gets Tuesday Off Versus Orioles
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will have Tuesday evening off versus the Baltimore Orioles. Anderson has been stuck in a slump and is hitting .154 with one home run and one stolen base over his last 39 at-bats. Anderson will be replaced by Jose Rondon. Rondon will be in the No. 8 spot this […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMadison Bumgarner Throws Simulated Game Tuesday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) threw a simulated game on Tuesday and looked normal, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Bumgarner is expected to begin his rehab in Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday and will make at least three rehab starts. The Giants ace is expected back in mid-June and […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoHector Santiago Gets A Quality Start Monday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Hector Santiago picked up a quality start Monday night versus the Baltimore Orioles. Santiago allowed five hits and three runs while walking two batters and striking out seven. It was Santiago’s fourth start of the season and 16th appearance this year. Santiago is expected to remain in the rotation for […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoLeury Garcia Continues To Hit Well
Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia went 2-for-4 on Monday evening with a double and RBI. Garcia is now nine for his last 26 and is hitting .276 with two home runs, 13 RBI and seven stolen bases. He is worth consideration in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoWhite Sox Sign Michael Saunders
The Chicago White Sox have signed free-agent outfielder Michael Saunders. Saunders opted out of a minor league contract with the Orioles on May 15. Saunders struggled for Triple-A Norfolk with a .161 batting average in 103 plate appearances. Saunders lands in a good spot with White Sox outfielders Avisail Garcia (hamstring) and Nick Delmonico (hand) […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoDylan Covey Will Start For White Sox Wednesday
The Chicago White Sox on Monday announced that starting pitcher Dylan Covey will start Wednesday versus the Baltimore Orioles. Covey owns a career 7.58 ERA in 19 games (13 starts) and should be avoided in all formats. Covey is likely to remain in the rotation with Carson Fulmer being demoted.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoBrandon Belt Remains On Fire
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt hit another home run, his fifth of the week on Sunday. Belt finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI. Belt is locked in at the plate right now and now has 11 home runs in what has been a career year.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAndrew McCutchen Expects To Play Tuesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen said that the plan is for him to return to the lineup Tuesday versus the Astros. McCutchen sat out on Sunday with a bruised knee. Should McCutchen return Tuesday, he will face his former teammate Gerrit Cole.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJace Fry Gets The Save For The White Sox Sunday
In a season where White Sox manager Rick Renteria has shuffled the ninth inning role, Sunday he went with Jace Fry who struck out two batters over an innning for his first save. Nate Jones pitched Friday and Saturday and got the last two saves for the White Sox. Jones may have been unavailable Sunday […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoReynaldo Lopez Gets First Win Of The Season Sunday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez picked up his first victory of the season on Sunday versus the Rangers. Lopez went eight strong innings and allowed just two hits on no runs. He also walked two batters and struck out eight. Lopez has pitched better than his 1-3 record indicates and now owns a […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJavier Baez Picks Up Three Hits Sunday
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez went 3-for-4 Sunday. Baez hit his 11th home run and also scored a run. Baez is having a career year and remains one of the more talented second baseman in the game.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoYu Darvish Picks Up Quality Start Sunday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish went six innings on Sunday. Darvish allowed one run on two hits while allowing three walks and striking out seven. Darvish has pitched well in his two starts since returning from the disabled list and has now lowered his ERA to 4.95. Darvish is scheduled to face the Giants […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAvisail Garcia Out Until At Least June
Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) remains sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring. Garcia underwent a MRI on Sunday and although the results showed improvements, Garcia will receive a PRP injection and is not expected to be back until the end of June. Outfielders Trayce Thompson and Leury Garcia will continue to take the […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAndrew McCutchen Resting Sunday Afternoon
San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen will sit Sunday. McCutchen left Saturday’s contest early with a bruised knee. There is no sign of any serious injury and it makes sense to give McCutchen a game off. Gorkys Hernandez will be in right field today.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAddison Russell Resting Sunday
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will rest Sunday versus the Reds. Second baseman Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop and bat seventh. Russell has been one of the more frustrating players to own for fantasy owners as he has been all or nothing all season, but has improved over the past two weeks.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoKris Bryant Sits Sunday, Ian Happ Will Start At Third Base
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will get a rare day off Sunday versus the Reds. It’s just a maintence day for Bryant who has hit .305 with eight home runs and 24 RBI this season. Ian Happ will get the start at third base for the first time this year and has played five […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMark Melancon Won’t Return As Closer
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) won’t return as the team’s closer when he returns to the major league roster. Melancon is due back in a couple weeks and Bochy wants to ease him back into action with low leverage work. Melancon begins his rehab assignment […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMadison Bumgarner Throws 40 Pitches Saturday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) threw 40 pitches on Saturday. Bumgarner is scheduled to throw to hitters on Tuesday before making his first rehab start on Saturday. Bumgarner is scheduled to make at least three rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list. Bumgarner said that he’s “trying to get it […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoBrandon Belt Returns To The Lineup Saturday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt will be in Saturday’s lineup. Belt was out Friday with a sore knee and the injury was never considered serious. Belt has homered in four straight games and is off to the best start in his career with a .303 batting average to go along with 10 home […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoWillson Contreras To Sit Game 1 Of Saturday’s Doubleheader
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader versus the Reds. Contreras should be back in the lineup for Game 2 and has been hitting the balk really well lately. Victor Caratini will be behind the plate and in the No. 6 spot.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJose Abreu Has Two Doubles Friday
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI Friday versus the Rangers. Abreu has been one of the most consistent players over the past four years and is now hitting .293 with seven home runs and 23 RBI.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoCarson Fulmer Demoted After Rough Outing Friday
After another miserable outing on Friday, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer has been demoted to Triple-A Charlotte. Fulmer has really struggled this season with an 8.07 ERA. The former first-round pick got plenty of opportunities to keep his spot but failed. Fulmer will need to improve his mechanics and it's likely that he […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoTim Anderson Has Two Hits Friday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was one of the lone bright spot for the Sox Friday by going 2-for-4 with a walk. Anderson had a pair of singles and scored twice. It was a much-needed game for Anderson who entered the game one for his last 16. Anderson offers pop and speed at the […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoCarson Fulmer Continues To Get Hit Hard
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer continued his struggles with another rough outing on Friday. In two innings, Fulmer allowed three hits, eight runs, five walks and struck out two batters. Fulmer is now 2-4 with an 8.07 ERA. The White Sox are in a rebuilding year, but at some point, one would think […]
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