Nick Madrigal Agrees To Terms With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with shortstop Nick Madrigal. Madrigal was selected fourth overall last month. Madrigal comes out of Oregon State and projects as a good contact hitter. Madrigal will be a name to remember for owners in all formats, as he could be up quicker than some of the White […]

Jose Abreu Not Playing Tuesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (ankle) will rest Tuesday with a bruised left ankle. Abreu left Monday’s contest early and is expected to be day-to-day. Designated hitter Matt Davidson will bat seventh and play first base Tuesday. Davidson’s power is a good play in the Reds ballpark and he will face off versus […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Struggles In Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (shoulder) allowed two runs over two-thirds of an inning on Monday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa. Edwards also allowed two walks, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. Edwards allowed one hit and struck out two. Edwards is healthy and the club will discuss his […]

Jose Abreu Has A Brusied Left Ankle

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu suffered a bruised left ankle on Monday and remains day-to-day. Abreu suffered the injury off of a foul ball and was replaced by Matt Davidson. The White Sox are in a National League park and don’t have the ability to plug Abreu in as the designated hitter and […]

Jose Abreu Exits Early On Monday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (foot) left Monday’s game early. Abreu took a foul ball off of his foot and was limping. Abreu stayed in for another inning but was pinch hit for. Designated hitter Matt Davidson replaced Abreu. The White Sox are playing in a National League park and are without the designated […]

Pablo Sandoval Will Start Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (elbow) will start on Monday and bat seventh. Sandoval got hit on the elbow Sunday and left the game early but is good to go on Monday. Sandoval will have Coors Field at his advantage on Monday versus Kyle Freeland.

Luis Robert Out Four To Eight Weeks

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert (thumb) will miss four to eight weeks with a moderate sprain in his left thumb. Robert got a late start to the season with a thumb injury and he is now expected to miss four to eight weeks. Robert remains one of the top outfield prospects, but he […]

Eloy Jimenez To Miss Two Weeks

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez (groin) will miss two weeks after being diagnosed with a left adductor strain. Jimenez remains one of the top offensive prospects in the game and was recently promoted to Triple-A. Between Double-A and Triple-A, Jimenez has hit .313 with 12 home runs and 46 RBI. Jimenez doesn’t have […]

Luis Robert Returns To Disabled List

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert (thumb) has been placed on the 7-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb. Robert got off to a late start to the season with a thumb injury and the club wants to play it safe as the injury does not appear significant. Robert remains one of the […]

Albert Almora Jr. Exits Early On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. exited Saturday’s game early. Almora was grabbing his quad after he hit a single in the bottom half of the fifth inning. Almora stayed in for one batter and then was taken out of the game. Almora should be considered day-to-day for now and more should be known shortly […]

Yolmer Sanchez Returns To The Lineup

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez (quad) will return to the lineup Saturday and bat second on Saturday. Sanchez left Thursday’s game early with a quad injury and sat out on Wednesday. Sanchez will bat second on Saturday versus Bartolo Colon.

Kris Bryant Nearing A Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) could return to the active roster on Tuesday or Wednesday versus the Tigers. Manager Joe Maddon said on Saturday that “everything’s going in the right direction.” The return of Bryant will be a big boost for fantasy owners. Bryant was struggling before being placed on the disabled list, […]

Kyle Schwarber Takes A Seat Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest on Saturday versus Twins left-hander Adalberto Mejia. Schwarber tends to sit versus most lefties and will be replaced in left field by outfielder Ben Zobrist. Zobrist is hitting .309 with four home runs and 14 RBI over the past month and will bat sixth. He draws a good […]

Dylan Covey Gets Demolished On Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey had a night to forget on Friday versus the Texas Rangers. Covey allowed nine runs (eight earned), eight hits, three walks and failed to record a strikeout over 2 1/3 innings Friday. Covey gave up four home runs in the outing, which caused much of the damage against […]

Johnny Cueto Performs Well In Second Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) threw four scoreless innings on Friday for Triple-A Sacramento. Cueto allowed four hits, one walk and struck out six batters on 69 pitches. Cueto continues to perform well wherever he has thrown this year and he is expected back as early as the beginning of July.

Addison Russell Hits A Grand Slam On Friday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell hit a grand slam on Friday to give the Cubs the lead and eventually the win. It was Russell’s only hit on the day, but he has now homered in consecutive games. Russell is beginning to heat up and now is the time to go after him in all formats.

Kyle Schwarber Sends One Deep Versus The Twins

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber finished Friday’s contest 1-for-2 with a pair of walks. Schwarber crushed his 16th home run of the season and is now hitting .239 with 37 home runs. The average isn’t ideal, but Schwarber continues to be a nice source of power for fantasy owners.

Ben Zobrist Goes Deep On Friday

Chicago Cubs second baseman/outfielder Ben Zobrist hit his sixth home run of the season on Friday versus the Twins. Zobrist finished the game 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs scored. Zobrist is quietly having a solid season and is now hitting .290 with six home runs and 29 RBI. Zobrist is worth […]

Jason Heyward Scores Three Times

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored on Friday. Heyward continues to hit the ball well and is making a case to be owned in mixed leagues. Heyward has mostly hit in the No. 2 spot of the order, which is favorable for him to […]

Mike Montgomery Picks Up A Victory Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Mike Montgomery picked up his third victory on Friday versus the Twins. Montgomery allowed five runs (three earned) on seven hits, three walks and five strikeouts. Montgomery gave up all five runs to Joe Mauer, who hit a three-run blast and knocked in a pair with a double. Montgomery has held […]

Jeff Samardzija Will Make Final Rehab Start Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija will make his fourth and final rehab start on Monday for Triple-A Sacramento. Samardzija struggled in his last outing and the Giants hope is that he can return to form on Monday. If everything goes well, Samardzija should return next weekend versus the Cardinals. Owners would be wise […]

Miguel Gonzalez Pulled Off Of Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) will be re-evaluated after feeling discomfort in his shoulder. Gonzalez pitched in a rehab game on Sunday, but came out of it not feeling well. Gonzalez will get checked out by doctors and then the team will go from there.

Yolmer Sanchez Sitting With Quad Injury

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez will rest Friday after leaving Thursday’s contest early with a quad injury. Sanchez is considered day-to-day at the moment. Leury Garcia will be at the hot corner Friday and will bat sixth. Garcia is hitting .500 in 18 at-bats since returning from the disabled list and has a […]

Willson Contreras Absent From Friday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a day off on Friday versus the Twins. Contreras is heating up and has a .364 batting average with two home runs, six RBI and a stolen base in his last 22 at-bats. Chris Gimenez will replace Contreras and bat eighth in a tough battle versus Jose Berrios.

Javier Baez Resting Friday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez will rest on Friday. Baez has been on fire with a .452 batting average over the past two weeks and should be back in the lineup on Saturday. Ben Zobrist will replace Baez at second base and bat third. Zobrist will face a tough battle versus Twins starter Jose […]

Tyler Chatwood Activated From Paternity List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood has been activated from the paternity list prior to Thursday’s game. It is not known when Chatwood will start next, but it will likely come on Saturday or Sunday versus the Twins. Chatwood has had poor command this year and owns a 3.95 ERA and 1.73 WHIP. As long […]

Jason Heyward Will Sit Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward will sit Thursday versus the Dodgers. Ian Happ will replace Heyward in right field and bat seventh. Happ can be avoided in DFS Thursday as he draws a tough matchup versus Clayton Kershaw. Heyward should return to the lineup on Friday.

Avisail Garcia Hits Another Home Run Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-4 on Wednesday with a home run. It was his second straight game with a home run. Garcia has shown power since returning from a Grade 2 hamstring strain and has one hit in each of his first five games back. Garcia is worth picking up in mixed leagues […]

Willson Contreras Picks Up Four RBI Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI Wednesday versus the Dodgers. His strong effort was not enough to earn the Cubs a victory, but he did hit his sixth home run on the year. Contreras remains one of the better catchers in all formats and is now hitting […]

Kyle Hendricks Gets Blown Up On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks got rocked for six runs in 2 2/3 innings Wednesday versus the Dodgers. Hendricks gave up two home runs during his outing and allowed eight hits, two walks and struck out one. Hendricks has now given up 16 home runs this season, after giving up 17 in all of […]