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Mookie Betts Records Two Hits In Return
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts returned from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and went 2-for-5 with a walk and two runs in Sunday's blowout victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Betts played second base in a rare move by manager Dave Roberts, but Roberts said that he expects Betts will return to the outfield […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAlbert Pujols Drives In Three Runs
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols went 1-for-3 with a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's blowout victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pujols got the start with infielder Max Muncy getting the afternoon off. Despite the nice performance at the plate, the Dodgers are absolutely loaded offensively and Pujols doesn't have an everyday […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAJ Pollock Records Four Hits In Dodgers Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock continued his strong season at the plate with a big performance in Sunday's blowout victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Pollock went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, one run and two RBI. When he is healthy, Pollock is as steady of a producer as there is. The Dodgers lineup […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJustin Turner Stays Hot With 20th Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner continues to produce and had another strong performance versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Turner went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Turner crushed a three-run home run off of Ryan Butcher in the top of the eighth inning to give the Dodgers an 11-0 lead […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoBrian Goodwin Walks It Off On Sunday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin played the role of hero in Sunday's victory versus the Cleveland Indians. Goodwin went 1-for-3 with two runs, one walk and a solo home run. Goodwin's home run was a walk-off homer against Nick Wittgren and it would be his second homer in as many days. Goodwin has been […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAdbert Alzolay Walks Four In No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay went five innings in Sunday's no-decision versus the Washington Nationals. Alzolay allowed seven hits, four runs, four walks and struck out four on the afternoon. The young hurler got off to an impressive start this season, but he has struggled as the season has gone on and is 0-5 […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoRafael Ortega Hits Three Homers
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega went off in Sunday's contest versus the Washington Nationals. Ortega went 4-for-4 with a single, three home runs and five RBI. Ortega has been swinging a hot bat over the past month, but entered today's contest with just three homers on the season and six career homers. With the Cubs […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoEloy Jimenez Will Miss Fourth Straight Game
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his fourth consecutive game on Sunday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and has not played since. Jimenez remains day-to-day. The White Sox have every reason to be cautious with their talented outfielder after he missed the entire […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWillson Contreras Resting On Sunday Afternoon
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Sunday versus the Washington Nationals. It's just a routine day off for Contreras and he will be replaced in the lineup by backup catcher Robinson Chirinos. Chirinos will bat seventh versus Erick Fedde. The veteran is hitting .273 with three homers and four RBI in 22 at-bats […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJustin Turner Blasts 19th Homer
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's victory versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner crushed his go-ahead two-run rocket off of Stefan Crichton in the top of the seventh inning. Turner continues to put together one of his finest seasons as a professional and managers are […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoMitch White Pitches Well As Opener
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Mitch White made his first career start as an opener in Saturday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers needed all they could get from the right-hander with the bullpen being heavily worked on Friday. White came through and tossed 3 2/3 innings. White allowed two hits, two runs, one […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoBrian Goodwin Hits Fifth Home Run
Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin went 1-for-3 with two runs, two walks and a solo home run in Saturday's loss versus the Cleveland Indians. Goodwin was struggling entering the contest, but has been playing with outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) banged up. Goodwin came through and not only with his home run, but he also […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoSeby Zavala Makes History On Saturday
Chicago White Sox catcher Seby Zavala went 4-for-4 with a single, three home runs and six RBI in Saturday's loss versus the Cleveland Indians. The three homers were the first of his career and he became the first player in MLB history to hit his first home run as part of a three-homer game. Zavala […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDallas Keuchel Allows Five Runs In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel struggled in Saturday's no-decision versus the Cleveland Indians. Keuchel went 5 1/3 innings this evening and allowed five hits, five runs, one walk and struck out four. The lefty has now given up nine runs over his last two outings. Keuchel remains 7-4 and will carry a 4.51 […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoMichael Kopech Has Rough Appearance
Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech got lit up on Saturday for his first loss of the season versus the Cleveland Indians. Kopech went one inning and allowed five hits, five runs, one walk and recorded one strikeout. Kopech has been dominating this year, mostly as a reliever, but just didn't have it this evening. […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKyle Ryan Records First Save
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kyle Ryan earned his first save of the season in Saturday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Ryan was called upon to close it out for the Cubs with closer Craig Kimbrel being dealt at the trade deadline to the Chicago White Sox on Friday. Ryan failed to record a strikeout and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoRafael Ortega Continues To Hit In Second Half
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega went 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base and a two-run home run in Saturday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Ortega has been leading off for the Cubs lately and has been hitting the ball well. Ortega is now hitting .386 with one home run and five RBI over his […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKyle Hendricks Picks Up 13th Win
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks went seven innings in Saturday's victory versus the Washington Nationals. Hendricks allowed four hits, one run, one walk and struck out three. Hendricks was coming off of a brutal outing earlier in the week, but returned to form this evening. With the Cubs selling almost their entire offense, Hendricks […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCorey Seager Has Scheduled Day Off
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will have a scheduled day off on Saturday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Seager returned from the 60-day injured list on Friday and went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles. Manager Dave Roberts said Seager will return on Sunday and managers should have no reason to worry about the shortstop. […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoEloy Jimenez Sidelined For Third Straight Contest
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his third consecutive game on Saturday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and has not played since. Jimenez remains day-to-day and the White Sox have every reason to be cautious with their talented outfielder after he missed the […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoTony Gonsolin Struggles With Control On Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin had bad command of his pitches on Friday and only lasted 1 2/3 innings in tonight's no-decision versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gonsolin allowed one hit, two runs, five walks and struck out one on the evening. Gonsolin was yanked after allowing his fourth walk in bottom of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLiam Hendriks Records 26th Save
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 26th save of the season versus the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Hendriks was coming off a blown save on Wednesday, but returned to form this evening with a 1-2-3 inning to secure a White Sox victory. Hendriks remains one of the best closers in the game and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoYoan Moncada Hits Ninth Home Run
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 3-for-5 with two runs and a solo home run in Friday's victory versus the Cleveland Indians. Moncada caught a break in the bottom of the second inning when Indians outfielders Bradley Zimmer and Daniel Johnson collided going for a pop fly and the ball would wind up […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLance Lynn Records No-Decision On Friday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn recorded a no-decision on Friday versus the Cleveland Indians. Lynn threw 104 pitches and was only able to go five innings. He allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk and struck out seven on the evening. Lynn has been enjoying a strong season for the Pale Hose and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJake Arrieta Records Loss In Return
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta picked up his 10th loss of the season in his return from the injured list on Friday versus the Washington Nationals. Arrieta made his first start since July 7 and went four innings. The veteran allowed six hits, two runs, one walk and struck out three. Arrieta has a […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoMax Scherzer Could Make Dodgers Debut On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that the club is targeting Wednesday for starting pitcher Max Scherzer's debut with the club. Scherzer was acquired in Friday's blockbuster deal that also sent shortstop Trea Turner to Los Angeles and will meet his new teammates in Arizona on Saturday. Scherzer has been having a […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDodgers Unsure When Trea Turner Will Join Club
Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman spoke to reporters on Friday and said that he is unsure of when newly acquired shortstop Trea Turner (COVID-19) will be able to join his new club. Turner was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Thursday and Friedman said that he will need to clear a number of […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJake Arrieta Activated And Will Start On Friday
The Chicago Cubs have activated starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list. Arrieta has been sidelined since July 7 with right hamstring tightness. Arrieta will replace Trevor Williams in the rotation and will start on Friday versus the Washington Nationals. Arrieta has struggled in his second go around with the Cubs and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoEloy Jimenez Will Miss Second Consecutive Game
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his second straight game on Friday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and will be replaced in the lineup by Brian Goodwin this evening. Jimenez remains day-to-day and the White Sox have every reason to be cautious with […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCubs Acquire Pete Crow-Armstrong
The Chicago Cubs will receive outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong for shortstop Javier Baez and starting pitcher Trevor Williams. Crow-Armstrong, 19, was drafted by the Mets with the 19th overall pick in 2020. Crow-Armstrong has had a slow start to his professional career and has only played six games for in Single-A. The outfielder is currently […]
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