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Justin Jackson Suffers Groin Injury
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson suffered a groin injury in Saturday's preseason opener versus the Los Angeles Rams. Jackson saw 10 snaps on the evening and struggled on the ground with five carries for 13 yards. He also caught his lone target for nine yards. Jackson is competing with second-year running back Joshua […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJustin Herbert, Austin Ekeler And Keenan Allen Will Sit Out Preseason
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said on Saturday that quarterback Justin Herbert, running back Austin Ekeler and wide receiver Keenan Allen will all sit out the preseason. All three are expected to put up big numbers under new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. The Chargers don't want to risk injuries to their three offensive […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoByron Pringle Outplays Demarcus Robinson And Mecole Hardman
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle caught both of his targets for 10 yards and a five-yard touchdown in Saturday's preseason opener versus the San Francisco 49ers. Pringle has been competing with wide receivers Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson for the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the depth chart. Pringle has looked […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJerick McKinnon Looks Good Versus Former Team
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon looked good in the Chiefs first preseason game versus the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday. McKinnon came over as a free agent from the 49ers and the veteran looked good with three rushing attempts for 19 yards and 2 receptions for 21 yards. McKinnon has been unlucky with […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoClyde Edwards-Helaire Gets Four Carries
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire played two series in Saturday's preseason opener versus the San Francisco 49ers. CEH rushed four times for 16 yards and also caught his only target for five yards. Edwards-Helaire is expected to see the bulk of carries in the Chiefs backfield, but veteran running back Jerick McKinnon looked […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoTyreek Hill Looks Healthy In Preseason Opener
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill caught his only target of the night for five yards in Saturday's preseason opener. Hill has missed some practices with knee tendonitis, but he played a couple of drives on Saturday and looked healthy. Hill has great chemistry with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are going to […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoTravis Kelce Catches One Ball In Preseason Opener
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce caught his lone target for four yards in the teams first preseason game of the season versus the San Francisco 49ers. Kelce caught the only completion from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and that would be the only action both players would be needed for on the evening. Kelce has […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoPatrick Mahomes Plays One Series In Preseason Opener
Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a short night in Saturday's first preseason game versus the San Francisco 49ers. Mahomes only played one series and went 1-for-2 for four yards. It's not a surprise that Mahomes barely saw any action and managers should have no concern about him leading one of the best […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDylan Cease Racks Up Six Strikeouts
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease went five innings in Saturday's no-decision versus the New York Yankees Cease allowed four hits, three runs, zero walks and struck out six on the evening over 103 pitches. Walks have been the main issue with Cease this season, so it was nice to see him go perfect […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLuis Robert His Second Home Run
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Saturday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Robert took Jameson Taillon deep in the bottom of the second inning for his first home run since returning from the injured list on Monday. Robert has been hitting the ball […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJose Abreu Continues Hot Month Of August
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 4-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Abreu took Chad Green yard in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game 4-4 and send it into extra innings. Abreu has been swinging a hot bat lately and now […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCorey Knebel Picks Up Save On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Corey Knebel picked up his third save of the season on Saturday versus the New York Mets in 1/3 of an inning. Knebel returned from the 60-day injured list on August 10 and this was his third appearance and first save since his return. Knebel got the save opportunity with […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWill Smith Continues To Hit For Power
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory versus the New York Mets. Smith crushed his 17th home run off of Taijuan Walker in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game 1-1 at the time. Smith has now homered in two consecutive games and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJustin Turner Comes Off Bench On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (groin) came off of the bench on Saturday and pinch-hit in the top of the tenth inning. Turner would strikeout, but remained in the game in bottom half of the inning at third base. Turner hasn't played since Sunday, so tonight's game action is encouraging. Turner remains day-to-day, […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWalker Buehler Tosses Seven Innings In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler continued his impressive season on Saturday versus the New York Mets. Buehler earned a no-decision and allowed four hits, one run, three walks and struck out 10 over seven innings. Buehler has been one of the best pitchers in the league this season and is 12-2 with a […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoZach Davies Tosses Six Innings In No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies earned a quality start in Saturday's no-decision versus the Miami Marlins. Davies went six innings and allowed four hits, three runs (zero earned), one walk and struck out seven on the evening. The veteran has been inconsistent this year and this was just the seventh time on the season […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJustin Turner Remains Sidelined On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (groin) remains out of the lineup on Saturday versus the New York Mets. Turner suffered a left groin injury on Sunday and has not played since, but manager Dave Roberts said earlier in the week that he doesn't believe Turner will need a trip to the injured list. […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCubs Place Adbert Alzolay On 10-Day Injured List
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Alzolay suffered a left hamstring strain in yesterday's start. Alzolay struggled last night and went 1 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, six runs, one walk and struck out one. Alzolay has struggled in the second half and this will […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWill Smith Plays Hero In Dodgers Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith continued his impressive season by going 1-for-4 with a game winning two-run home run and three RBI in Friday's victory versus the New York Mets. Smith was quiet for most of the game, but crushed a two-run homer off of Jeurys Familia to open the top of the tenth […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJulio Urias Performs Well In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias went five innings in Friday's no-decision versus the New York Mets. Urias looked great on the evening and allowed two hits, zero runs, two walks and struck out five. Urias only threw 82 pitches and was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the fifth inning. Urias continues to […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoIan Happ Hits 12th Home Run
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with two walks, two runs and a two-run home run in Friday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Happ crushed his home run off of David Hess in the top of the eighth inning to trim the Marlins lead to 14-9 at the time. Happ has gone back to […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoRobinson Chirinos Has Big Night In Loss
Chicago Cubs catcher Robinson Chirinos went 4-for-6 with two runs and a solo home run in Friday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Chirinos has become the new starting catcher with Willson Contreras (knee) being placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Chirinos raised his batting average from .238 to .250 with the big performance […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDavid Bote Hits Seventh Home Run
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer is Friday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Bote went yard off of Jesus Luzardo in the top of the first inning, but that would be the only inning that the Cubs would have a lead. Bote is playing regularly with the Cubs trading away […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAdbert Alzolay Gets Roughed Up In Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay had an outing to forget in Friday's loss against the Miami Marlins. Alzolay only lasted 1 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, six runs, one walk and struck out one on the evening. Alzolay has been having a rough second half of the season and is now 4-13 with […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoRafael Ortega Will Rest On Friday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega will sit on Friday versus the Miami Marlins. Ortega has been having a very solid second half and has become a regular with the Cubs dealing away Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez and Joc Pederson. Ortega has been leading off for the Cubs and is hitting .396 with four […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJustin Turner Remains Sidelined On Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (groin) remains out of the lineup on Friday versus the New York Mets. Turner suffered a left groin injury on Sunday and has not played since, but manager Dave Roberts said earlier in the week that he doesn't believe Turner will need a trip to the injured list. […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoSeby Zavala Hits Fourth Home Run
Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs and a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the New York Yankees. Zavala has been filling in with Zack Collins for Yasmani Grandal (knee) at the moment, but Grandal is currently on his rehab assignment and is getting close to returning […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoTim Anderson Walks It Off On Thursday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson played the hero in Thursday's victory versus the New York Yankees. Anderson went 2-for-5 with two runs, three RBI and a game winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Anderson has been swinging a hot bat lately and is continuing to have another productive season […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLiam Hendriks Blows Sixth Save, Earns Victory
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his sixth save of the season on Thursday versus the New York Yankees. Hendriks was called on for the save with a three-run lead in the top of the ninth inning, but failed to pick up the save. Hendriks completed the inning with three hits, four runs, one […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLance Lynn Allows Four Runs In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn went five innings in Thursday's no-decision versus the New York Yankees. Lynn allowed four hits, four runs, two walks and struck out seven. It wasn't his best outing of the season, but Lynn has been having a great season overall. The big hurler remains 10-3 and now has […]
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