Articles
Addison Russell Expects To Play Tuesday
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell said that he feels normal and believes he could play Tuesday after being hospitalized with a food allergy on Sunday. Russell flew to Cleveland on Monday to be with the team. Russell is allergic to shellfish and thinks that something he ate may have been labeled wrong. Russell is day-to-day, […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoChris Volstad To Start Tuesday For White Sox
The Chicago White Sox have announced that pitcher Chris Volstad will start Tuesday versus the Seattle Mariners. Volstad has pitched exclusively out of the bullpen this year, but has plenty of starting experience under his belt. Volstad has a 4.70 ERA in 7 2/3 innings this year. He can be avoided in all formats.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoYoan Moncada Falls A Single Short Of Hitting For The Cycle Monday
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada fell a single shy of the cycle Monday evening versus the Seattle Mariners. Moncada finished 3-for-5 and scored three runs. Moncada is first in the majors in average exit velocity ahead of his teammate Jose Abreu and has warmed up as the weather has warmed up. Moncada has […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJose Abreu Blasts Two Home Runs Monday
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu blasted two home runs Monday evening. Abreu now has six home runs on season and finished 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBI. Abreu remains one of the most underrated sources of power to go along with batting average. He will look to keeping it going tomorrow versus […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoCarson Fulmer Finally Picks Up A Quality Start
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer put together the best start of his season on Monday night versus the Seattle Mariners. Fulmer went six innings and allowed three hits, two runs, one walk and struck out three batters. Fulmer’s leash was getting short entering tonight, but it looks like he will get another start […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoEloy Jimenez Crushes Two Home Runs Monday
Chicago White Sox top prospect Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with two home runs Monday. Both of the outfielders longballs were solo shots. Jimenez got a late start to the season with a knee issue, but isn’t missing a beat. He remains one of the best prospects in the game and should be owned in all […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoUpdate: Avisail Garcia Has Strained Right Hamstring
Updating an earlier report, Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia who left Monday’s game early has been diagnosed with a strained right hamstring. Garcia hurt his hamstring running to first base in the bottom of the second inning. It has not been determined if a disabled list stint will happen, but Leury Garcia and Trayce […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAvisail Garcia Exits With Right Leg Injury On Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia left in the bottom of the second inning of Monday’s game with a right leg injury. Garcia hurt his leg running to first base. Outfielder Trayce Thompson replaced Garcia. More should be known on Garcia’s status after tonight’s game. He finished 1-for-2 with a RBI.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMark Melancon To Begin Playing Catch
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) will begin playing catch on Thursday. Melancon has been sidelined all season and been a colossal bust since signing a four-year deal with the Giants prior to last season. There is currently no timetable for Melancon’s return and with Hunter Strickland holding down the fort in the ninth […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoCorey Seager Resting Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will get a day of rest Monday versus the Miami Marlins. Enrique Hernandez will start at shortstop this evening and Austin Barnes will bat seventh and start at second base. Seager should be back in the lineup on Tuesday.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoWill Smith To Appear In Back-To-Back Games
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith (elbow) is expected to return to the Giants on May 1. Smith is still recovering from Tommy John surgery and will pitch in back-to-back for the first time during his recovery on Wednesday and Thursday. He holds not fantasy value.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAustin Jackson Moved Down To The No. 7 Spot
San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Jackson will bat seventh on Monday. Jackson has hit in the No. 1 most of this season, but is struggling with his bat this season. Second baseman Joe Panik will bat first tonight. Panik has seen the ball well this year and there is a chance that he could remain […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoCarlos Rodon Throws Three Innings Monday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) threw three innings in an extended Spring Training game on Monday. He threw 34 pitches over that span. Rodon has been recovering well during his rehab and is targeting June as a return date. He is worth a stash in most leagues.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMatt Davidson Dropped To Seventh In White Sox Order Monday
Stuck in a major slump, Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson has been moved down to the No. 7 spot Monday evening. Davidson regularly is the team’s DH, but will play third base Monday. Davidson has five home runs on the year but only 12 overall in 50 at-bats. He is fun to ride […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoCarson Fulmer Will Start Monday For White Sox
The Chicago White Sox will move Tuesday’s scheduled starter Carson Fulmer up a day with Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) being placed on the disabled list Monday. Fulmer has been a disaster this year and should be avoided in all formats.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoDanny Farquhar Transferred To 60-Day Disabled List
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Danny Farquhar (brain) has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Farquhar suffered a brain hemorrhage during Friday’s game and was rushed to the hospital. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition. Our thoughts go out to Farquhar and his family during this tough situation.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoMiguel Gonzalez Placed On 10-Day Disabled List
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right rotator cuff inflammation. Gonzalez has a 12.71 ERA this year and should remain on the waiver wire even when he is activated. Pitcher Chris Beck will replace Gonzalez on the roster for now and can be avoided.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoKris Bryant Will Undergo More Tests
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant will fly with the Cubs to Cleveland after leaving Sunday’s game in the first inning after getting hit in the head. Bryant underwent concussion tests and passed them. He suffered a laceration above his right eye, but will still undergo more tests before he is cleared to return to […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoBrandon Belt Continues To Hit Home Runs
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt continues to heat up. Belt hit his fourth home run is as many games Sunday. Belt finished the game 3-for-5 with two runs and a RBI. Belt has heated up and should be started as long as he continues to see the ball well.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJohnny Cueto Continues Strong Start To Season
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto continued his impressive start to the season Sunday. Cueto went six innings allowing no runs, two hits, two walks and struck out seven batters. Through four starts, Cueto now has a 0.35 ERA. He will look to keep it up versus the Dodgers next weekend.
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJavier Baez Won’t Stop Hitting
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez extended his hit streak to six games on Sunday. Baez has been on fire over the past two weeks and finished Sunday’s contest 2-for-6 with one run and three RBI. Baez now has seven home runs and arguably had the best week of any player this past week. Baez […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoKris Bryant Shows No Sign Of A Concussion
After getting hit in the top of the first inning in the face/head, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been diagnosed with a laceration above his eye, but has shown no signs of having a concussion. That’s better news as expected as Bryant was woozy after he got hit. Bryant will continue to be […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoAddison Russell Will Not Be In Sunday’s Lineup Versus Rockies
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell will rest Sunday afternoon versus the Rockies. Russell is six for his last 36, has been hitting the ball hard early on and owners shouldn’t give up on him just yet. Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop and Tommy La Stella will be at second base and bat fifth. […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoWillson Contreras Will Sit Out Series Finale Sunday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a day of rest Sunday versus the Colorado Rockies. Contreras is in a bit of a slump with just four hits over his last 17 at-bats. There shouldn’t be much to worry about with Contreras and he remains one of the best catchers in the league. Victor Caratini […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoYoan Moncada Returns To Lineup Sunday
After exiting Saturday’s contest in the third inning with a hamstring strain, Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada has returned to the lineup on Sunday. Moncada will return to the top spot of the order after hitting sixth on Saturday. He has been seeing the ball well this week and has three stolen bases […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoYu Darvish Fails To Get Out Of Fifth Inning
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish failed to get out of the fifth for the third time in three starts with his new team. Darvish had a rough fifth inning in which he allowed all five of his runs. He finished the game with four walks, four strikeouts, and five hits. Given his strong track […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoLucas Giolito Blows Up Saturday
Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito had an outing to forget Saturday versus the Houston Astros. Giolito couldn't record an out in the third inning and finished going two-plus innings while allowing nine runs on five hits and seven walks. Giolito now has a 9.00 ERA on the year in his first four starts. Giolito […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoEnyel De Los Santos Strikes Out Eight Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Enyel De Los Santos went 5 2/3 innings Saturday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. De Los Santos struck out eight batters and issued two walks. He also gave up five hits and two runs (one earned). De Los Santos was acquired from the Padres as part of a package for shortstop Freddy […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoJalen Beeks Continues Strong Start To Season
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Jalen Beeks continued his strong season on Saturday. Beeks went six innings and allowed two hits, no runs and struck out ten batters. He also issued two walks. In his first three starts, Beeks has a 0.64 ERA with 26 strikeouts and just five walks. Beeks projects as an end […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years agoRafael Bautista Remains Red Hot
Washington Nationals prospect, outfielder Rafael Bautista picked up two more hits for Triple-A Syracuse Saturday evening. Bautista is now hitting .406 on the young season with two doubles, one triple and four stolen bases. Bautista got a cup of coffee with the big league club in 2017 and only had four hits in 25 at-bats. […]
Daniel Burdeen 7 years ago