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Andrew Vaughn Has Big Pinch-Hit Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn came up with a big pinch-hit home run versus the New York Yankees in Sunday's loss. Vaughn hit the solo blast off of closer Aroldis Chapman to tie the game 4-4 at the time. Vaughn had been in a slump entering the game and didn't get the start […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Hits Sixth Home Run
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Grandal has been off to a very slow start offensively, but six of his 12 hits on the season have been home runs. He has also drawn 37 walks on the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Crushes Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued his strong month of May by going 1-for-4 with a towering two-run home run in Sunday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Abreu sat out the first the three games of the week with an ankle sprain, but hasn't missed a beat since returning to the lineup. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMax Muncy Hits Another Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy continues to rake the ball. Muncy went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. The home run would be his tenth of the season and his second in as many days. Muncy was hitting .222 with three home runs […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoGavin Lux Hits Grand Slam In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Sunday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Lux was originally slated to bat fifth, but moved to the leadoff spot with outfielder Mookie Betts (shoulder) being scratched. Lux has been given an everyday opportunity this season and he struggled in April, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJulio Urias Earns Seventh Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias continued his strong season with his seventh victory on the season versus the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Urias went six frames and allowed two hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out ten on the afternoon. The lefty also chipped in offensively by going 2-for-3 with three […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Engel Set To Begin Rehab Assignment On Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment on Monday in Triple-A Charlotte. Engel has been sidelined all season after suffering a Grade 3 right hamstring strain at the end of spring training. The outfielder is a defensive specialist, but had a nice 2020 season with three home runs and 12 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Resting On Sunday
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn will receive Sunday afternoon off versus the New York Yankees. Vaughn has been in a slump and has just two hits over his last 23 at-bats. Vaughn will be replaced by infielder Jake Lamb on Sunday. Lamb will bat second versus Jameson Taillon. Lamb is hitting .188 on […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAustin Barnes Goes Yard In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a solo home run in Saturday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Barnes got the start with Will Smith getting the night off and it paid off for the Dodgers. Barnes is only hitting .227 on the season and Saturday's dinger was his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMax Muncy Remains Hot
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy stayed scorching hot on Saturday with a 3-for-4 performance in Saturday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Muncy hit two singles and crushed a solo home run off of Scott Kazmir in the top of the first inning. Muncy has been ridiculous in May and is now hitting .383 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKenley Jansen Records 11th Save
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen recorded his 11th save of the season versus the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Jansen worked a quick 1-2-3 inning with one strikeout to seal the deal. Walks have been an issue for Jansen this season, but he has only allowed five hits on the year. Jansen now owns […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWalker Buehler Picks Up Third Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler picked up his third victory on the season against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Buehler went seven innings and allowed six hits, one run, one walk and struck out five on the afternoon. Buehler is now 3-0 on the season with a 2.78 ERA and has thrown […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdbert Alzolay Pitches Well In Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay suffered a tough loss on Saturday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Alzolay threw seven strong innings, but the Cubs offense couldn't do enough to help him out. Alzolay allowed five hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out six on the evening. Saturday was his longest outing of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Picks Up First Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease suffered his first loss of the season on Saturday versus the New York Yankees. Cease cruised through the first three innings, but struggled in the fourth and fifth innings. Cease left with bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the fifth inning and relief pitcher Matt […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoChris Taylor Goes Yard In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run versus the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Taylor has quietly been putting together a nice season. He is now hitting .288 with six home runs, 20 RBI and five stolen bases. Taylor has been playing all for the Dodgers and his versatility […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoBlake Treinen Records Second Save
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen picked up his second save of the season with closer Kenley Jansen unavailable on Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. Treinen worked a quick 1-2-3 inning to lock down a Dodgers victory. Treinen has been having a great year out of the bullpen and now owns a 1.89 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTrevor Bauer Throws 126 Pitches In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer continued his impressive season versus the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Bauer went six 1/3 innings and picked up a quality start. Bauer allowed two hits, one run (zero earned), four walks and struck out 11 on the evening to earn his fifth victory. The Dodgers only […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Knocks In Two Runs
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-3 with a walk, single and double to go along with two RBI in Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo exited Tuesday's contest early with lower back tightness and sat out on Wednesday, but has now started two consecutive games. Back issues are always a bit […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJoc Pederson Blasts Solo Home Run In Victory
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continues to enjoy the month of May. The slugger went 1-for-3 with a two runs scored, one walk and a solo home run on Friday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The home run was the outfielders first since April 7. Pederson has been on fire and now has seven multi-hit […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Secures Fourth Victory
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks picked up his fourth victory of the season versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday evening. Hendricks exited in the bottom of the seventh inning with runners on first and third with two outs after first baseman Anthony Rizzo made an error to record what would have been the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCarlos Rodon K’s 13 In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon continued his impressive season with another strong outing in Friday's no-decision versus the New York Yankees. Rodon threw six frames and allowed two hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out 13 on the evening. Rodon continues to look sharp this season and has been one of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMax Muncy Left Off Of Friday's Lineup Card
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will receive a routine day off on Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. Muncy has been on fire lately and is hitting .405 with three home runs, nine RBI and a stolen base over the past two weeks. Muncy should be expected to return to the lineup on Saturday. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Eaton Will Sit On Friday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will receive Friday evening off with the White Sox set to do battle versus left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Eaton started the season on a high note, but it has been all downhill since. Eaton has been hitting a weak .164 over the last month with one home run and nine […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Absent From Friday's Lineup Card
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will rest on Friday versus the New York Yankees. Grandal only has 11 hits this season in 79 at-bats, but he has drawn 35 walks for a .350 OBP. The veteran has also hit five home runs and driven in 17 runs. Friday's absence from the lineup is just […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Returns To The Lineup On Friday
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (ankle) will return to the lineup on Friday and bat fourth versus the New York Yankees. Abreu was sidelined for the last three games with a sore left ankle, but appears to be good to go this evening. Abreu has been enjoying a great month of May and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAlbert Pujols Hits First Home Run In Dodger Blue
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The home run was his 668th of his career and also moved him into 13th place all time with 3,256 hits to pass Eddie Murray. Pujols has enjoyed Dodger blue so far and has […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWill Smith Goes Yard In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a solo home run on Thursday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith's home run in the bottom of the fifth inning would end up being enough to give the Dodgers the victory and a sweep. Smith has been one of the better options […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDavid Price Pitches Well As Opener
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price started on Thursday and went two innings as the opener in a bullpen game. Price allowed three hits, no runs, no walks and struck out one during his performance. Price recently returned from the injured list and he has looked good after two bad performances to open the season. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKenley Jansen Racks Up Another Save
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 10th save of the season to finish off a sweep against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Jansen threw a clean 1-2-3 inning and struck out two batters. Jansen has now pitched in back-to-back games and could be given the day off on Friday. If Jansen were […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoZach McKinstry Set To Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Zach McKinstry (oblique) will begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts was unsure on how long of a stint that McKinstry would need before returning, but he is trending in the right direction. McKinstry came out of nowhere to start the season with a […]
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