Jose Abreu In Saturday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (knee/face) has been cleared to play on Saturday and he will bat fourth versus the Kansas City Royals. Abreu survived a nasty collision with Royals infielder Hunter Dozier in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader and was removed in the top of the second inning with a facial contusion […]

Willson Contreras Gets A Rare Day Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a rare day off on Saturday versus the Detroit Tigers. Contreras has been on a tear this week and has seven hits over his last 13 at-bats with a home run. He remains one of the best options behind the dish and is hitting .246 with seven home […]

Ian Happ Activated From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have activated outfielder Ian Happ (ribs) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Happ has been sidelined with bruised ribs since colliding with teammate Nico Hoerner on May 4. The outfielder has been off to a slow start, but should be back in the lineup with an everyday role. The return of […]

Liam Hendriks Picks Up Eighth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks pitched for the third day in a row and recorded his eighth save of the season in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Hendriks has been an ironman for manager Tony La Russa and allowed a single in an otherwise perfect inning. Hendriks has now […]

Andrew Vaughn Crushes Second Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. Vaughn has really been seeing the ball well of late and has now hit two dingers in his last four games. Vaughn wasn't getting much playing time at the beginning of the year, but injuries […]

Michael Kopech Continues To Impress

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech performed well in his third start of the season in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Kopech went four innings and allowed two hits, one run, two walks and struck out five on the evening. Kopech has now made all three of his starts in […]

Joc Pederson Stays Hot With Three More Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson remained hot on Friday versus the Detroit Tigers with a 3-for-4 performance. Pederson started the season slow, but was dealing with a wrist issue that sent him to the injured list. Since his return, Pederson has been on an absolute tear. The slugger hasn't shown much power yet, but he […]

Craig Kimbrel K's The Side For Seventh Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel continued his impressive season by recording his seventh save of the season on Friday versus the Detroit Tigers. Kimbrel worked a perfect 1-2-3 inning and struck out all three batters that faced. The upcoming free agent and potential trade candidate has looked like his vintage self this season. He now […]

Kris Bryant Hits Dinger In Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant returned to the lineup on Friday and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run. Bryant has been on a tear in his walk year and hasn't let injuries slow him down this season. Bryant is now hitting .309 with a 1.069 OPS to go along with […]

Jake Arrieta Picks Up Victory In Return

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta picked up his fourth victory of the season in his return from the injured list on Friday. Arrieta went six innings versus the Detroit Tigers and allowed four hits, two runs, one walk and recorded just one strikeout. Arrieta was impressive throughout the contest and both his runs allowed […]

Jose Abreu Won't Play In Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (knee/face) is absent from the lineup in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Abreu had a scary collision with Hunter Dozier in Game 1 and left in the top of the second inning with a facial contusion and laceration. He also suffered a bruised […]

Tim Anderson Sitting Out Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will rest in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. Anderson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Game 1. The talented shortstop has been off to a great start to the season and has hit safely in nine straight games. Utility man Danny Mendick will replace Anderson […]

Lucas Giolito Hurt By Home Run Ball In Fourth Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito suffered his fourth loss of the season in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Giolito went six innings and allowed five hits, five runs, three walks and struck out seven on the afternoon. Giolito was hurt by the wind blowing out at a heavy […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup On Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (illness, wrist) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday to face the Detroit Tigers. Bryant left Tuesday's contest early with a sinus issue and was then hit on the wrist when he was pinch hitting on Wednesday. Bryant told manager David Ross that he is good to go […]

Jose Abreu Day-To-Day After Scary Collision

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has been diagnosed with a facial contusion and laceration as well as a bruised left knee after colliding with Kansas City Royals infielder Hunter Dozier in the top of the second inning. Abreu had trouble standing and walking off the field after the collision, but the initial tests […]

Nico Hoerner Activated From 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday to face the Detroit Tigers. Hoerner has been sidelined since May 4 with a left forearm strain. Hoerner suffered the injury after colliding with teammate Ian Happ. Hoerner was called up on April 22 and has been off to […]

Jake Arrieta Activated For Friday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (thumb) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will start Friday's contest versus the Detroit Tigers. Arrieta has been sidelined since May 4 with a left thumb abrasion. The veteran has been pitching well in his second go around with the Cubs and is 3-3 with a […]

Jose Abreu Exits After Nasty Collision

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu left Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals after a nasty collision with Royals infielder Hunter Dozier in the top of the second inning. Abreu was looking to catch a pop out on the first base line and collided with the sprinting Dozier. It was […]

Liam Hendriks Earns Seventh Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks picked up his seventh save of the season versus the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Hendriks was called upon in the top of the eighth inning with two runners on with one out and got the White Sox out of a big jam to maintain a 3-2 lead at the […]

Jake Lamb Goes Yard In Victory

Chicago White Sox infielder Jake Lamb went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory against the Minnesota Twins. Lamb got the start with designated hitter Yermin Mercedes getting a day off. Despite the home run, Lamb was pulled for defensive purposes in the top of the sixth inning. The veteran could a draw […]

Tim Anderson Continues To Enjoy May

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson extended his hitting streak to eight games on Thursday versus the Minnesota Twins. Anderson hit a solo shot to open the bottom of the first inning and would finish the game 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Anderson has been on fire in May and has safely hit […]

Lance Lynn Picks Up Fourth Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his fourth victory of the season against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Lynn only went five innings, but allowed just two hits, one run (zero earned), three walks and struck out nine. The veteran has been off to a magnificent start this season and is now […]

Michael Kopech Will Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader On Friday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa announced on Thursday that pitcher Michael Kopech will draw his third start of the season in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Kopech has mainly pitched out of the bullpen, but has made two starts this season. He has looked dominant in both roles […]

Nick Madrigal Absent On Thursday's Lineup Card

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal is getting a routine day of rest versus the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Madrigal is having a nice season with a .295 batting average and 11 RBI, but he has been in a bit of a funk with five hits over his last 23 at-bats. Madrigal doesn't offer […]

Yasmani Grandal Resting After Long Night

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will sit on Thursday afternoon versus the Minnesota Twins. Grandal has been off to a sluggish start this season, but has begun warming up with two home runs and four RBI in his last two games. Grandal has drawn his fair share of walks this season with a .717 […]

Yermin Mercedes Out Of Thursday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes has been left off of Thursday's lineup card versus the Minnesota Twins. Mercedes has been the waiver wire pickup of the season and it's just a routine day off. Mercedes hasn't slowed down since starting the season 8-for-8 and is hitting .376 with five home runs and 21 […]

Liam Hendriks Pitches In Non-Save Situation On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks allowed two hits, one run (zero earned) and struck out three in a non-save situation versus the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Hendriks entered the game with the White Sox leading 13-7 in the top of the ninth inning and allowed three baserunners before getting Nelson Cruz, Mitch Garver and […]

Tim Anderson Has Hit Safely In Seven Straight Games

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4 with a run scored and one RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Anderson has now hit safely in seven straight games. The power and speed shortstop hasn't missed a beat this season and managers have to be happy with the production he has given them […]

Jose Abreu Stays Hot With Three More RBI

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continues to warm up and went 2-for-5 with a triple, one run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu has really been seeing the ball well this past week and has now hit safely in five straight games. There was never a worry […]

Billy Hamilton Does A Little Bit Of Everything In Victory

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton put together his best game of the season on Wednesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Hamilton got the start in place of outfielder Adam Eaton and he didn't disappoint. Hamilton entered the game with a .125 batting average, but went 4-for-4 with a double, triple, three runs scored, one RBI […]