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Mitch White Pitches Well As Opener
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Mitch White made his first career start as an opener in Saturday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers needed all they could get from the right-hander with the bullpen being heavily worked on Friday. White came through and tossed 3 2/3 innings. White allowed two hits, two runs, one […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoBrian Goodwin Hits Fifth Home Run
Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin went 1-for-3 with two runs, two walks and a solo home run in Saturday's loss versus the Cleveland Indians. Goodwin was struggling entering the contest, but has been playing with outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) banged up. Goodwin came through and not only with his home run, but he also […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoSeby Zavala Makes History On Saturday
Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala went 4-for-4 with a single, three home runs and six RBI in Saturday's loss versus the Cleveland Indians. The three homers were the first of his career and he became the first player in MLB history to hit his first home run as part of a three-homer game. Zavala […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDallas Keuchel Allows Five Runs In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel struggled in Saturday's no-decision versus the Cleveland Indians. Keuchel went 5 1/3 innings this evening and allowed five hits, five runs, one walk and struck out four. The lefty has now given up nine runs over his last two outings. Keuchel remains 7-4 and will carry a 4.51 […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoMichael Kopech Has Rough Appearance
Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech got lit up on Saturday for his first loss of the season versus the Cleveland Indians. Kopech went one inning and allowed five hits, five runs, one walk and recorded one strikeout. Kopech has been dominating this year, mostly as a reliever, but just didn't have it this evening. […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKyle Ryan Records First Save
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyle Ryan earned his first save of the season in Saturday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Ryan was called upon to close it out for the Cubs with closer Craig Kimbrel being dealt at the trade deadline to the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Ryan failed to record a strikeout and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoRafael Ortega Continues To Hit In Second Half
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base and a two-run home run in Saturday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Ortega has been leading off for the Cubs lately and has been hitting the ball well. Ortega is now hitting .386 with one home run and five RBI over his […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKyle Hendricks Picks Up 13th Win
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks went seven innings in Saturday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Hendricks allowed four hits, one run, one walk and struck out three. Hendricks was coming off of a brutal outing earlier in the week, but returned to form this evening. With the Cubs selling almost their entire offense, Hendricks […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCorey Seager Has Scheduled Day Off
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will have a scheduled day off on Saturday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Seager returned from the 60-day injured list on Friday and went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles. Manager Dave Roberts said Seager will return on Sunday and managers should have no reason to worry about the shortstop. […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoEloy Jimenez Sidelined For Third Straight Contest
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his third consecutive game on Saturday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and has not played since. Jimenez remains day-to-day and the White Sox have every reason to be cautious with their talented outfielder after he missed the […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoTony Gonsolin Struggles With Control On Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin had bad command of his pitches on Friday and only lasted 1 2/3 innings in tonight's no-decision versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gonsolin allowed one hit, two runs, five walks and struck out one on the evening. Gonsolin was yanked after allowing his fourth walk in bottom of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLiam Hendriks Records 26th Save
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 26th save of the season versus the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Hendriks was coming off a blown save on Wednesday, but returned to form this evening with a 1-2-3 inning to secure a White Sox victory. Hendriks remains one of the best closers in the game and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoYoan Moncada Hits Ninth Home Run
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 3-for-5 with two runs and a solo home run in Friday's victory versus the Cleveland Indians. Moncada caught a break in the bottom of the second inning when Indians outfielders Bradley Zimmer and Daniel Johnson collided going for a pop fly and the ball would wind up […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLance Lynn Records No-Decision On Friday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn recorded a no-decision on Friday versus the Cleveland Indians. Lynn threw 104 pitches and was only able to go five innings. He allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk and struck out seven on the evening. Lynn has been enjoying a strong season for the Pale Hose and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJake Arrieta Records Loss In Return
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta picked up his 10th loss of the season in his return from the injured list on Friday versus the Washington Nationals. Arrieta made his first start since July 7 and went four innings. The veteran allowed six hits, two runs, one walk and struck out three. Arrieta has a […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoMax Scherzer Could Make Dodgers Debut On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that the club is targeting Wednesday for starting pitcher Max Scherzer's debut with the club. Scherzer was acquired in Friday's blockbuster deal that also sent shortstop Trea Turner to Los Angeles and will meet his new teammates in Arizona on Saturday. Scherzer has been having a […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDodgers Unsure When Trea Turner Will Join Club
Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman spoke to reporters on Friday and said that he is unsure of when newly acquired shortstop Trea Turner (COVID-19) will be able to join his new club. Turner was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and Friedman said that he will need to clear a number of […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJake Arrieta Activated And Will Start On Friday
The Chicago Cubs have activated starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list. Arrieta has been sidelined since July 7 with right hamstring tightness. Arrieta will replace Trevor Williams in the rotation and will start on Friday versus the Washington Nationals. Arrieta has struggled in his second go around with the Cubs and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoEloy Jimenez Will Miss Second Consecutive Game
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his second straight game on Friday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and will be replaced in the lineup by Brian Goodwin this evening. Jimenez remains day-to-day and the White Sox have every reason to be cautious with […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCubs Acquire Pete Crow-Armstrong
The Chicago Cubs will receive outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong for shortstop Javier Baez and starting pitcher Trevor Williams. Crow-Armstrong, 19, was drafted by the Mets with the 19th overall pick in 2020. Crow-Armstrong has had a slow start to his professional career and has only played six games for in Single-A. The outfielder is currently […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoMets Acquire Trevor Williams
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams will join shortstop Javier Baez in a trade with the New York Mets. Williams struggled in his time with the Cubs this season, but gives the Mets an extra arm at the end of the rotation and he can also be used as a long reliever. Williams has appeared […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDavid Price Struggles On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price struggled in Thursday's start versus the San Francisco Giants. Price had control issues this afternoon and allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), three walks and struck out two. Price worked mostly out of the bullpen and as an opener, but he has now made three straight starts […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCarlos Rodon Struggles On Thursday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon had a rare bump in the road with a loss versus the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Rodon has been dominant for nearly the entire season, but only lasted four innings this afternoon. The lefty allowed eight hits, four runs, zero walks and struck out four. The first […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAlec Mills Tosses Six Innings In Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up his fourth loss of the season on Thursday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Mills went six innings and allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), zero walks and failed to record a strikeout. Mills opened the season as a relief pitcher, but has been starting with the Cubs […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoIan Happ Hits Homer In Loss
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Thursday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Happ hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to trim the lead to 7-4 at the time, but it wouldn't be enough to hold off the Reds. Happ came into […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoPatrick Wisdom Hits 16th Home Run
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Patrick Wisdom continued his productive season in Thursday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and now has 16 dingers to go along with 27 RBI and a .268 batting average. Wisdom has come out of nowhere this year and has brought a bunch of power […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWillson Contreras Hits 17th Home Run
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Contreras crushed his home run off of Luis Castillo in the bottom of the fifth inning and gave the Cubs a 3-2 lead at the time, but it wouldn't be enough to earn a victory. Contreras […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWhite Sox Acquire Cesar Hernandez
The Chicago White Sox have acquired second baseman Cesar Hernandez from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Double-A left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington. The White Sox were rumored to be involved in trade talks for infielders Adam Frazier and Eduardo Escobar, but were outbid by the Padres and Brewers during the process. Hernandez is hitting .231 […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCody Bellinger Hits Fifth Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Bellinger also struck out twice in the contest and that would make it 16 times in 41 games this season that he has K'd two or more times in a game. The home run […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWalker Buehler Improves To 11-1
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler continued his impressive season with a victory versus the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Buehler tossed seven innings and allowed three hits, zero runs, two walks and struck out eight on the evening. Buehler has been a quality start machine and has now gone six or more innings […]
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