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Yoan Moncada Picks Up Two Hits In Victory
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Moncada has been having a solid season, but entered the contest with just five hits over his last 23 at-bats. Moncada has the ability to put up big power numbers in the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Hits First Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn hit his first career home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Vaughn was 1-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI and one walk on the evening. Vaughn hasn't shown the power that many expected yet, but he has hit .293 over the past month. Vaughn profiles […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDallas Keuchel Picks Up Second Win
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel struggled, but picked up his second victory of the season against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The veteran lefty went 5 2/3 innings and allowed eight hits, six runs, one walk and one strikeout on evening. Keuchel has been a rollercoaster ride all year and now owns a […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCarlos Rodon Dealing With Hamstring And Back Tightness
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will have his scheduled start on Thursday versus the Minnesota Twins pushed back to Saturday versus the Kansas City Royals. Manager Tony La Russa said on Wednesday that the lefty is dealing with both hamstring and back tightness. La Russa said that Rodon could have pitched tomorrow if […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJoc Pederson Stays Hot On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continued to stay on Wednesday with three hits in five at-bats versus the Cleveland Indians. He also knocked in the only run for the Cubs on the afternoon. Pederson started the season slow and was dealing with a wrist injury. Pederson missed 10 days with the wrist injury, but has […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Hits Four Singles In Loss
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 4-for-5 with four singles on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Contreras has been having a nice season, but was in a bit of a funk with just four hits over his last 18 at-bats entering the contest. Contreras has now gone 6-for-8 in two games this week and appears […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoZach Davies Picks Up Another No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies picked up a no-decision on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Davies went 5 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, one run, two walks and struck out four on the afternoon. The veteran got off to a very rough start this season, but has now strung together three good outings […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Eaton Not In Wednesday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will be out of the lineup for the third time in four games with the White Sox facing lefty J.A. Happ. Eaton is on the bench due to the matchup, but he has struggled with just three hits over his last 24 at-bats. Eaton has mainly hit second for […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJake Arrieta Will Throw Bullpen Session On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (thumb) had his bullpen session on Tuesday pushed back a day to Wednesday. Manager David Ross said that if everything goes well, Arrieta will be activated from the 10-day injured list and start on Friday versus the Detroit Tigers. Arrieta has been sidelined since May 4 with a right […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Sidelined On Wednesday With Sinus Issue
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (illness) is absent from Wednesday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians. Bryant left Tuesday's contest in the bottom of the sixth inning with a sinus issue that was making it difficult for him to breathe. It's a relief for fantasy managers that this shouldn't be a long-term injury and Bryant […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Returns To Lineup On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (back) will return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Baez left Saturday's contest with back stiffness, but was able to pinch-hit on Sunday. The shortstop was initially in Tuesday's lineup, but was scratched before the game started. Baez has been off to a good start in his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Hits Third Home Run
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run versus the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Grandal has been ice cold at the plate this season and had just three hits over his last 43 at-bats entering Tuesday. Despite tonight's performance, Grandal has really struggled this season and managers should temper their […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Continues To Warm Up
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has continued to warm up with another strong performance on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu went 2-for-3 with a hit by pitch, three runs scored and a two-run home run. Abreu is historically a slow starter, but has now hit safely in four straight games with three […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Earns Another No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease picked up a no-decision on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Cease only lasted five innings and allowed five hits, three runs, two walks and struck out seven on the evening. Cease has strung together some nice starts lately, but walks and longevity continue to be a bit of […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoEric Sogard Goes Yard In Loss
Chicago Cubs second baseman Eric Sogard went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss versus the Cleveland Indians. The veteran took Shane Bieber deep in the top of the fifth inning for his first home run of the season. Sogard has been on the wrong side of a platoon with David Bote at […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdbert Alzolay Suffers Tough Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay fell victim to a tough loss on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Alzolay was looking dominant for most of the evening, but his biggest mistake was a two-run home run to second baseman Cesar Hernandez in the bottom of the sixth inning. The home run would give the Indians […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Exited With Illness On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant left Tuesday's game versus the Cleveland Indians due to being under the weather. Fantasy managers can take a sigh of relief with Bryant likely to be day-to-day at the worst. Bryant has been one of the best offensive players in his upcoming walk season and is hitting .308 with […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Exits Early On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant left Tuesday's contest in the bottom of the sixth versus the Cleveland Indians due to an unknown reason. Bryant finished the game 1-for-3 with a double and was replaced by Nick Martini. Losing Bryant would be a big loss for fantasy managers and more should be known on his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoIan Happ Slowly Progressing
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said on Tuesday that things are going "a little slower than anticipated" for outfielder Ian Happ (ribs). Happ collided with teammate Nico Hoerner on May 4 and exited the ballgame. He has not seen action since and was shortly placed on the 10-day injured list following the collision. Ross did […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoNico Hoerner Aiming To Return This Weekend
Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (forearm) has been hitting and going through infield work with the hope to be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend. Hoerner hurt his forearm when he collided with outfielder Ian Happ against the Cincinnati Reds on May 2. Hoerner initially finished that game, but was placed on the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJake Arrieta Scheduled To Throw Bullpen Session On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (thumb) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. If everything goes well, Arrieta should be ready to go this weekend against the Detroit Tigers. Arrieta has been sidelined since May 4 with a right thumb abrasion. The veteran has performed well in his second stint with the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (back) has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians with back stiffness. Baez has been dealing with the injury since Saturday and will be replaced in the lineup by infielder Ildemaro Vargas with second baseman Eric Sogard moving to shortstop. Both Vargas and Sogard can be ignored in […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJason Heyward In Tuesday's Lineup
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hand) will be in Tuesday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians. Heyward was lifted for a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth inning during Sunday's contest with a right hand issue. The Cubs had Monday off and that seems to be enough rest for the veteran. Heyward is hitting […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Returns To Lineup On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (back) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Baez left Saturday's contest with back stiffness, but was able to pinch-hit on Sunday. Baez has been off to a good start in his walk year and is hitting .255 with eight home runs, 25 RBI and six […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCubs Place Jake Marisnick On 10-Day Injured List
The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Jake Marisnick (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 10 with a right hamstring strain. The outfielder suffered the injury on Sunday and was pulled in the bottom of the first inning. Marisnick has been the Cubs fourth outfielder, but he has gotten a decent amount of […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYermin Mercedes Plates Three In Victory
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes went 2-for-5 with a double, triple and three RBI in Sunday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. The triple was Mercedes first of his big league career and helped jump start the White Sox offense for the day. Mercedes has been off to a great start in his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Drives In Three In Victory
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. The reigning American League MVP has been off to a slow start this season, but went 4-for-12 with three doubles and four RBI during the White Sox three game series against […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLucas Giolito Tosses Five Frames In Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito picked up his second victory of the season versus the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Giolito tossed five frames and allowed four hits, one run, two walks and two strikeouts. The White Sox ace continues to put a strong season together and remains a legit top option for […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJoc Pederson Is Warming Up
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson went 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's loss versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pederson entered the game in the top of the first inning when Jake Marisnick injured himself on defense. Pederson got off to a brutal start with his new club, but has picked things up […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Throws Another Dud In Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks continued his rollercoaster ride of a season in a loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Hendricks allowed four runs in the top of the first inning and finished the game with six runs (four earned) on the afternoon. Hendricks also allowed nine hits, one walk and struck out […]
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