Anthony Rizzo Continues To Enjoy May

After an April to forget, Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit his third home run in the past four games on Saturday. Rizzo is now 6-for-19 in the month of April with three home runs with three runs and four RBI in April. Rizzo is known as a very streaky hitter, but when he’s […]

Brandon Morrow Blows His First Save On Saturday

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow gave up two runs on Saturday to blow his first game of the season. Morrow had not allowed a run in 10 innings coming into Saturday's performance and is now 7-for-8 in save opportunities with a 1.64 ERA. His role as the Cubs closer remains secured.

Ben Zobrist Leading Off Again On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist will once again be in the No. 1 spot for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Zobrist was first in the lineup Friday over Albert Almora. Zobrist is replacing Almora in the outfield Saturday and manager Joe Maddon continues to find at-bats for Zobrist with Ian Happ struggling and Zobrist’s ability […]

Carson Fulmer Can’t Get Through Four Innings Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer struggled to get out of the fourth inning Friday evening versus the Minnesota Twins. Fulmer went 3 2/3 innings, allowing seven hits, five runs (four earned), two walks and struck out six batters. Fulmer allowed four home runs on Friday and now owns an ugly 5.02 ERA. His […]

Yolmer Sanchez Picks Up Three Hits On Friday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez went 3-for-5 with a triple and two runs scored Friday night. Sanchez quietly has 17 RBI on the year to go with a .287 batting average, and he is worth a look in deeper leagues.

Leury Garcia Hits Home Run Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia went 2-for-4 Friday with a home run. Garcia has done well filling in for Avisail Garcia (hamstring) and now is hitting .273 with eight RBI. Garcia offers more value to the White Sox than he does for fantasy owners and is best suited on the waiver wire for now.

Jose Abreu Hits His Seventh Home Run On Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-5 Friday and hit his seventh home run of the season. Abreu also picked up three RBI. Abreu needed a big game, as he’s been in a bit of a funk lately. Fantasy owners are sure hoping that this performance will get Abreu going, and he will […]

Jose Quintana Only Lasts Four Innings On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana suffered the loss Friday evening versus the Cardinals. Quintana only lasted four innings and gave up three unearned runs on five hits, four walks and struck out four batters. Quintana suffered his second loss and now has a 4.99 ERA. He will look for better results Wednesday versus the […]

Yoan Moncada Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness On Friday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada has left Friday’s game with hamstring tightness. Moncada left Wednesday’s game with hamstring tightness and sat out Thursday. Moncada should be considered day-to-day and finished the game 0-for-2 with a walk. He was replaced by Adam Engel.

Hector Santiago Will Start Saturday

The Chicago White Sox have announced that left-hander Hector Santiago will start Saturday versus the Twins. It will be Santiago’s second start, as he has mainly pitched out of the bullpen. For the season, Santiago has a 3.48 ERA in 20 2/3 innings. He is nothing more than a streaming option in the deepest of […]

Albert Almora Moved Down To No. 6 Spot

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora has been moved down to the No. 6 spot in the order Friday. It’s an interesting move, as the Cubs lineup had been cruising with him in the No. 1 spot. Second baseman Ben Zobrist will bat first Friday as he replaces shortstop Addison Russell in the lineup. Almora holds […]

Yoan Moncada Returns To Lineup On Friday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will return to the lineup Friday. Moncada left Wednesday’s game with a hamstring injury and sat out Thursday, but was able to pinch hit if needed. Moncada has been swinging the bat very well lately and is hitting .268 with six home runs and four stolen bases […]

Ian Happ Not A Candidate To Be Demoted

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is not expected to be demoted after a slow start to the season. Happ had a monster spring and won the center field job and hit a home run on the first pitch of the 2018 season, but it has been all downhill since. Happ has 35 strikeouts compared to […]

Welington Castillo Dealing With Lower Abdominal Pain

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo missed Thursday’s game with lower abdominal pain. Castillo suffered the injury when he took a ball to “the personal region of his body” versus the Royals. Castillo remains day-to-day and could return Friday.

Yoan Moncada Has A Chance To Play Friday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) has a chance to play on Friday, according to manager Rick Renteria. Moncada would have been able to pinch hit on Thursday if he was needed, but he was not. Moncada left Wednesday’s game after an awkward slide into third base Wednesday, and the White Sox seem […]

Daniel Palka Continues To Perform Well

Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka hit his second home run of the season Thursday evening versus the Twins. Palka finished the game 1-for-4 with two RBI and is now hitting .292 with a pair of home runs and eight RBI in his first 23 at-bats as a big leaguer. If he continues to keep […]

Trayce Thompson Hits Game-Winning Home Run

Chicago White Sox outfielder Trayce Thompson crushed a walk-off home run Thursday night versus the Twins. Thompson now has three home runs for the White Sox but is hitting .140 on the season. He finished 1-for-4 and can be avoided in all leagues.

Yoan Moncada Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) will rest Thursday. Moncada left Wednesday’s contest early after he tweaked his hamstring while sliding into third base. Moncada is considered day-to-day and will hope to be back in the lineup Friday. Yolmer Sanchez will play second base Thursday and has been off to a nice start […]

Hunter Strickland Suffered Loss Tuesday

San Francisco Giants closer Hunter Strickland suffered the loss Tuesday evening versus the Padres. Strickland entered in a tie game and served up a home run to Eric Hosmer for the loss. Despite the loss, Strickland has pitched well this year with a 1.84 ERA and has a firm grip on the closer role.

Giants Will Rest Buster Posey Wednesday

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey will rest Wednesday versus the Padres. Posey has gotten out of his recent mini slump and is now hitting .286 with two home runs and 11 RBI. Nick Hundley will take over for Posey and bat fourth.

Will Smith Activated From Disabled List

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) has been activated from the disabled list on Wednesday. Smith was one of the better setup men in the game before going down with Tommy John surgery early last year. Smith will likely be eased back into high-leverage situations and can be avoided for now. Outfielder Austin […]

Kyle Schwarber Resting Wednesday Versus Rockies

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest Wednesday as the Cubs face left-hander Tyler Anderson. Manager Joe Maddon is still not ready to trust Schwarber against lefties, and it appears no matter how well he is hitting that he will sit when the Cubs face a left-hander. Ben Zobrist will be in left field Wednesday […]

Madison Bumgarner Cleared To Begin Throwing

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (finger) has been cleared to begin playing catch this weekend. Bumgarner has been sidelined all year with a fractured pinkie finger. If all goes well for Bumgarner, he is expected to be back in early June. Keep him stashed in all leagues until then.

Joakim Soria Blows Save Tuesday

Chicago White Sox closer Joakim Soria blew his second save of the year on Tuesday. Soria served up a home run to Matt Carpenter, which was followed by a strikeout, double and game-winning single by Yadier Molina. Soria now has a 4.35 ERA and is at the end of the line for owners looking at […]

Johnny Cueto Lands On Disabled List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation. Cueto has been dealing with the elbow issues over his past few starts and has pitched extremely well throughout the year. In five starts, he is 3-0 with a 0.84 ERA. Cueto will take an […]

Carlos Rodon Will Make Another Start In Extended Spring Training

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) will make his third start in extended Spring Training this week. It is also likely he will make a fourth start there before heading to the minor leagues for his rehab assignment. Rodon has been recovering well and should return to the club by June if all […]

Luis Robert Close To Return

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert (thumb) is a week to 10 days away from being able to go through hitting drills. Robert is expected to play in extended spring training games toward the middle or end of May and then will report to Class A Winston-Salem. He is still a few years away […]

Avisail Garcia Still A Few Weeks Away

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said on Tuesday that outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) is still a few weeks away from returning from a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Garcia was hitting .233 before being placed on the disabled list on April 24. Garcia is hoping to prove that 2017 wasn’t a fluke when he […]

Javier Baez Will Rest Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez will rest Tuesday night versus the Colorado Rockies. Baez has been on fire this year with a .280 batting average to go along with 20 runs, seven home runs, 26 RBI and three stolen bases. Ben Zobrist will replace Baez on Tuesday and bat third. He is worth consideration […]

Willson Contreras Will Rest Tuesday Versus Rockies

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Tuesday versus the Rockies. Contreras is hitting .264 with a home run on the season and remains one of the better catchers to own in all leagues. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras on Tuesday and bat sixth.