Mookie Betts Beginning To Warm Up

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Monday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Betts took Anthony DeSclafani deep in the top of the first inning for his 10th home run. Betts hasn't been putting up the numbers that managers expected coming into the season, but […]

Willson Contreras Gets Monday Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit out on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has played the most game amongst backstops this season and is putting together another strong year. Contreras is hitting .227 with 13 home runs, 30 RBI and three stolen bases, but has been in a slump lately with a .179 […]

Anthony Rizzo Not Playing On Monday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is sitting out on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Rizzo left Sunday's game early with lower back tightness and this is now the third time this season that his back has flared up. Rizzo remains day-to-day for now and will be replaced in the lineup by outfielder Ian […]

White Sox And Twins Postponed On Monday

Monday's series opener between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up as a doubleheader on July 19. Monday's scheduled starters Lucas Giolito and Kenta Maeda are both scheduled to open the series on Tuesday. Managers should make sure to take out […]

Adbert Alzolay Struggles In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay struggled in Sunday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was Alzolay's second start since returning from the injured list with a blister. Alzolay finished with a line of three innings with five hits, six runs (four earned), three walks and three strikeouts. Alzolay gave up a grand slam […]

Clayton Kershaw K's A Baker's Dozen In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw shined on Sunday night in his ninth victory of the season versus the Chicago Cubs. Kershaw fared much better this time versus the Cubs compared to his one-inning outing earlier this season. The veteran lasted eight innings and allowed four hits, one run, one walk and struck out […]

Zach McKinstry Hits Grand Slam

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. McKinstry blasted his grand slam off of Adbert Alzolay in the bottom of the first inning. McKinstry returned from the injured list on May 29 and has mostly struggled in that time, but he had […]

Cody Bellinger Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-2 with a walk and two-run home run in Sunday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. The home run was his third of his season and his second in as many games. Bellinger has started showing some power of late and that's a big step in the right direction. […]

Javier Baez Hits 18th Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The home run would be his 18th of the season. In addition to his 18th home run, Baez is hitting .228 with 47 RBI and nine stolen bases. The upcoming free agent continues […]

Anthony Rizzo Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo left Sunday's contest early with lower back tightness. Rizzo was replaced on defense at the start of the bottom of the fourth inning and was replaced in the lineup by infielder Sergio Alcantara. Rizzo has a history of back issues and has missed time during two different stints this […]

Jose Abreu Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (knee) left Sunday's game early after being hit by a pitch on the left knee from Seattle Mariners pitcher J.T. Chargois. Abreu was in clear pain and exited with team trainers. Abreu has been in a big slump in June, but any time missed would be a big blow […]

Alec Mills Picks Up No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up a no-decision in Saturday's start versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mills tossed four innings and allowed eight hits, two runs, two walks and struck out two on the evening. Mills has now made four starts on the season in 16 appearances and is 3-1 with a 5.11 […]

Jason Heyward Stays Hot With Three Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward continued his impressive series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in Saturday's loss. Heyward went 3-for-4 on the evening with a double. Heyward also had a home run call that was reversed. Heyward has really struggled this season, but he is having a great series and is now 7-for-9 entering Sunday's […]

Anthony Rizzo Goes Yard In Loss

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-4 in Saturday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rizzo connected for a solo home run off of Julio Urias in top of the fourth inning, but it wouldn't be enough for the Cubs to pick up a victory. Rizzo has been in a bit of a funk […]

Cody Bellinger Comes Up Big In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger played the role of hero in Saturday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger had a scheduled day off, but it didn't last long with him entering the ballgame as part of a double switch in the top of the seventh inning. Bellinger would fly out in his first at-bat, […]

Julio Urias Continues To Have An Impressive Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias shined in Saturday's no-decision. Urias went 5 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and struck out a career-high 12 batters on the evening. The former top pitching prospect has really come into his own this season and is 9-3 with a 3.95 ERA. Urias […]

Joc Pederson Left Off Saturday's Lineup Card

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will be off on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pederson doesn't start often versus lefties and the Cubs face left-hander Julio Urias this evening. Pederson has been in a slump with just two hits over his last 21 at-bats. For the season, Pederson is hitting .235 with 11 home […]

Cody Bellinger Has Scheduled Day Off On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger will get a day off on Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger is 1-for-7 with a stolen base since returning from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Bellinger has fought the injury bug all season and has only played in 19 games this season. In 69 at-bats, Bellinger is […]

Max Muncy Hits 15th Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy continued his strong season by going 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's victory. Muncy's home run was blasted off of Tommy Nance in the bottom of the eighth inning and it would give the Dodgers some added insurance and a 6-2 lead. Muncy got off to a […]

AJ Pollock Comes Up Big In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock played the role of hero in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Pollock went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run that would give the Dodgers the lead 4-2 at the time and would eventually lead his team to victory. Pollock is now hitting .261 with six home runs and […]

Zach McKinstry Hits Fourth Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. McKinstry took Jake Arrieta deep in his first at-bat and that would give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead at the time. McKinstry entered the contest in a big slump and hasn't been playing regularly since […]

Kris Bryant Hits 15th Home Run In Loss

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bryant crushed the second pitch of the game to deep left off of starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin. Bryant had been in a bit of a slump, but he has now hit two home runs in […]

Jake Arrieta Picks Up No-Decision On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta tossed a no-decision on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran was hit hard on evening, but got out of some big jams. He finished with a line of five hits, two runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Arrieta remains 5-8 with an ugly 5.32 ERA. The […]

Tony Gonsolin Looks Sharp In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin had his longest outing of the season in Friday's no-decision versus the Chicago Cubs. Gonsolin made his fourth start of the season and allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out a season-high seven in four innings. It was Gonsolin's best start since returning from the […]

Yasmani Grandal Continues To Warm Up With Bat

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Friday's loss versus the Seattle Mariners. Grandal has been warming up and has at least one hit in seven of his last 10 games with two home runs over that span. Grandal is now slashing .175/.385/.419 with 12 home […]

Carlos Rodon Suffers Third Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon suffered a loss versus the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Rodon threw 104 pitches on the evening and allowed five hits, three runs, four walks and struck out eight in five innings. Rodon fell three outs short of a quality start, but he continues to have an impressive season. […]

Walker Buehler Suffers First Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler suffered his first loss of the season on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Buehler suffered his first loss in 23 starts. The right-hander would be hurt by a solo home run by Javier Baez and a big two-run home run by Willson Contreras. Buehler would end up getting […]

Javier Baez Blasts 17th Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baez crushed his 17th home run off of Walker Buehler in the top of the first inning. Baez entered the game in a mini slump, but hopefully Thursday's home run will get him back on […]

Willson Contreras Stays Hot With Two-Run Home Run

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contreras crushed his 13th home run of the season off of Walker Buehler and it would give the Cubs a 3-0 lead at the time. Contreras continues to be one of the best catchers in […]

Zach Davies Leads The Way In Combined No-Hitter

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies earned his fifth victory of the season as part of a combined no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Davies tossed six innings and allowed zero hits, zero runs, five walks and struck out four on evening. Davies also chipped in with a single at the plate. Despite […]