Adbert Alzolay Picks Up First Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay picked up his first victory of the season on Thursday versus the Atlanta Braves. Alzolay went six innings and allowed four hits, two runs, one walk and struck out a career-high six batters. Alzolay has a high ceiling and now owns a 4.71 ERA in four starts. Alzolay will […]

Carlos Rodon Records 12 K’s In Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon put together another strong performance in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Detroit Tigers. Rodon went six innings and allowed two hits, one run, one walks and struck out 12 on the afternoon. The left-hander has looked like one of the best bargains this offseason and he […]

Ian Happ Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is absent from Thursday's lineup versus the Atlanta Braves. Happ has been off to a dreadful start this season and was recently demoted from the leadoff spot in the lineup. Happ looked like he was headed for a breakout season with a solid 2020 campaign, but he has just 10 […]

Brandon Workman Designated For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated relief pitcher Brandon Workman for assignment on Thursday. Workman earned a spot in the Cubs bullpen this spring, but the former closer has struggled in early leverage situations this season. Workman made 10 appearances with the Cubs and allowed nine runs (six earned) in eight innings with 11 strikeouts and […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (hamstring) has returned to the Cubs lineup on Thursday versus the Atlanta Braves and will bat fifth. Baez has been sidelined since Monday with a sore hamstring. The shortstop has put up good power numbers this season and has six home runs with 17 RBI to go along with a […]

Kyle Hendricks Continues Rocky Start To Season

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks put together another dud of a performance on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Hendricks went 3 2/3 innings and allowed 11 hits, seven runs, zero walks and struck out three on the evening. Hendricks once again got hurt by the home run ball. Hendricks only allowed 10 home runs […]

Nick Madrigal Resting On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will get Wednesday evening off versus the Detroit Tigers. Madrigal is one of the better contact hitters in the league and has been off to a nice start this season. Madrigal is hitting .290 with 13 runs scored and eight RBI on the season. Madrigal makes his money […]

Luis Robert Could Return On Thursday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said on Wednesday that outfielder Luis Robert (illness) could return from the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday. Robert's test came back negative, but he is still achy and regaining strength. Robert was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday, but it appears it's not going to be […]

Yasmani Grandal Gets Another Day Off

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will rest on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Grandal has been in a big slump to start the season and has just six hits in 49 at-bats with two home runs and nine RBI. The veteran continues to see days off for Zack Collins and it will be interesting […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (biceps) will return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Bryant was sidelined on Tuesday with right biceps discomfort, but said that he would of been able to play if necessary. Bryant is an upcoming free agent and could also be dealt if the Cubs don't get […]

Javier Baez Sidelined For Third Straight Game

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (hamstring) will remain sidelined for the third straight game on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Baez underwent a MRI earlier in the day and it was revealed that he has a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Baez isn't expected to be placed on the injured list. The shortstop is hitting .234 […]

Javier Baez Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (hamstring) underwent an MRI on Wednesday, and it was revealed that he has a mild Grade 1 left hamstring strain. The good news is that Baez has appeared to avoid being placed on the injured list after missing three of the last four games. The Cubs are going to remain cautious […]

Lucas Giolito Suffers Second Loss

Coming off of an eight-run (seven earned) performance against the Boston Red Sox last Monday, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito gave up four runs on Tuesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Giolito cruised through the first six innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the seventh inning and allowed three runs before […]

Trevor Williams K's Eight In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams suffered a tough loss on Tuesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Williams went five innings on the evening and allowed six hits, two runs, two walks and struck out a season-high eight. With the exception of giving up five runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 11, Williams has allowed […]

Willson Contreras Hits Seventh Home Run

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continued his strong start of the season against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. The All-Star went 1-for-5 on the evening with a two-run home run. The home run was his seventh of the season and he has now driven in 15 RBI. Contreras continues to be one of the best […]

Kris Bryant Hits Grand Slam In Monday’s Loss

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant continued his strong start of the season by going 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Monday's loss versus the Atlanta Braves. Bryant is entering free agency after this year and has been off to a wonderful start. He is now hitting .289 with a .993 OPS with six home […]

Zach Davies Walks Four In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies continues to struggle. The veteran faced the Atlanta Braves on Monday and allowed six hits, five runs, four walks and struck out four in 3 2/3 innings. Davies has really struggled this season and has now failed to go past four innings in four consecutive starts. Davies is 1-2 […]

Rowan Wick Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rowan Wick (oblique) has been transferred from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Wick has been dealing with an oblique injury since last September and was working his way back, but manager David Ross said that Wick began experiencing soreness in between bullpen sessions and that the club […]

Jason Adam Sent To Alternative Training Site

The Chicago Cubs have sent relief pitcher Jason Adam to the teams alternative training site. Adam had a solid 3.29 ERA in 2020, but has really struggled this season. Adam has a 9.45 ERA in 6 2/3 innings this season. Replacing Adam will be relief pitcher Trevor Megill. Megill will be making his big-league debut […]

Austin Romine Returns To Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed catcher Austin Romine (wrist) on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist sprain. Romine came over this offseason as a free agent and started the season on the injured list with a knee injury, before being activated on April 14. Romine has just one hit over nine at-bats and […]

Javier Baez Dealing With Sore Hamstring

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez is dealing with a sore hamstring, which is why he will be held out of Monday's lineup versus the Atlanta. Baez hurt his hamstring on Sunday, and the Cubs are being cautious with their talented shortstop, but manager David Ross said that Baez could be available […]

Cubs Move Ian Happ Out Of Leadoff Spot On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has been moved down to fifth in the batting order for Monday's contest versus the Atlanta Braves. It will be the first time this season that he isn't leading off for the Cubs. Happ was a popular sleeper pick this offseason, but has been off to a rocky start to […]

Cubs Bench Javier Baez For Second Time In Three Games

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will be absent from the Cubs lineup on Monday versus the Atlanta Braves. Baez has been heating up lately and has two home runs and five RBI with a .286 batting average over his last seven games. Baez was just rested on Saturday and manager David Ross elected to go […]

Zack Collins Records Three Hits In Victory

Chicago White Sox catcher Zack Collins went 3-for-3 with three singles and a walk in Sunday's victory against the Texas Rangers. Collins got the start with catcher Yasmani Grandal struggling and getting the day off. Collins is unlikely to make much of an impact with Grandal entrenched as the starter. Collins is now hitting .206 […]

Jake Arrieta Suffers Tough Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta suffered a tough loss on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Arrieta started his day off by loading the bases before issuing a walk to Travis Shaw. That run would be all the Brewers needed to pull off the victory. Arrieta would finish with a line of six innings with […]

Jose Abreu Starting To Heat Up

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has started to heat up. Abreu went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a home run on Sunday. The slugger has now hit .269 with three home runs and seven RBI over his last seven games. It was only a matter of time before Abreu got going and managers […]

Michael Kopech K’s 10 In Second Start

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech was impressive in his second start of the season on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Kopech drew the start with Lucas Giolito being pushed back to Tuesday. The right-hander was electric on Sunday and allowed four hits, one run, zero walks and struck out 10 over five innings. Kopech […]

Ryan Tepera Has Suspension Reduced

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Tepera has had his three-game suspension reduced to two games after initially appealing the suspension. Tepera will begin his suspension today. The reliever was suspended for throwing behind Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff on April 13. Tepera owns an ugly 5.19 ERA this season and should off the radar in […]

Leury Garcia Draws Start Over Andrew Vaughn On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Andrew Vaughn will get the day off on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Vaughn has finally been getting everyday at-bats and has started seven of the last eight games for the Pale Hose. The increased playing time has helped the White Sox top hitting prospect go 5-for-13 with a […]

Cubs Rest Willson Contreras On Sunday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Sunday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has been off to a great start this season and is hitting .246 with six home runs, 13 RBI and a stolen base. The All-Star remains one of the best options behind the dish and should be started every game that […]