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Anthony Rizzo Continues To Heat Up For Cubs
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo stayed warm with a 2-for-4 performance in Monday's contest versus the Cincinnati Reds. Rizzo drew a walk and also hit a big two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning off of Wade Miley. Rizzo has been finding his stroke over the last four games and has […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKyle Hendricks Struggles On Monday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks struggled in Monday's game versus the Cincinnati Reds. Hendricks had his shortest outing since April and only went 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision. The right-hander allowed nine hits, five runs, two walks and struck out four on the evening. Hendricks had a rough start of the season, but […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoEloy Jimenez Goes Hitless In Season Debut
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 0-for-4 in his first game of the season in Monday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Jimenez returned from a torn pectoral muscle and was slotted into the cleanup spot as the designated hitter. Jimenez has always struggled defensively and it would be wise of the White Sox […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDallas Keuchel Picks Up Loss On Monday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel fell to 7-4 in Monday's loss versus the Kansas City Royals. Keuchel went six innings and allowed six hits, four runs, one walk and struck out three on the evening. The lefty was hurt by the long ball and allowed two solo homers to Jorge Soler and Andrew Benintendi. Keuchel […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJavier Baez Sidelined For Monday's Contest
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will be out on Monday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Baez suffered a lower body injury late in Sunday's game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager David Ross seemed optimistic after the game that Baez should be fine moving forward. It makes sense to give Baez a day of rest on Monday […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCorey Knebel Begins Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel (lat) will operate as the opener as part of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. Knebel has been sidelined since April 23 with a right lat injury and Monday will be his first game action since he got hurt. Knebel was having a good season for the Dodgers […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWhite Sox Option Jake Burger
Chicago White Sox infielder Jake Burger has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. Burger made his big-league debut on July 2. Burger overcame two ruptured Achilles and has accomplished many hurdles throughout his young career to get to where he is at in his career. Burger hit .263 with one home run and three […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoEloy Jimenez Activated On Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) has been activated from the 60-day injured list The talented outfielder has been sidelined the entire season with a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered during Spring Training. Jimenez was expected to miss the entire season, but he has beat that timeline and should be a huge addition […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLiam Hendriks Records 24th Save
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded the final six outs to record his 24th save of the season in Sunday's victory versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Hendriks entered with no outs and a runner on first base in the bottom of the eighth inning and retired three straight batters. Hendriks allowed a single to Tyrone […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLance Lynn Continues To Pitch Like An Ace
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn continued his impressive season in Sunday's victory versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Lynn went six innings and allowed six hits, one run, zero walks and struck out six on the evening. Lynn has been a monster in his first season with the White Sox. The veteran improves his record […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWill Smith Continues To Show Power
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith has been having a very good year behind the plate for the Dodgers and has found his power stroke over the past 30 games with eight home runs during that time. Smith […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoChris Taylor Refuses To Cool Off
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor continued his career year in Sunday's victory versus the Colorado Rockies. Taylor went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo homers, both off Jon Gray in the bottom of the first inning and bottom of the fifth inning. Taylor made his first All-Star roster this year and has continued his […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJosiah Gray Goes Four Innings In First Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josiah Gray made his second career appearance and first start of his career in Sunday's no-decision versus the Colorado Rockies. Gray tossed four frames and allowed three hits, two runs, four walks and struck out six. Not the best outing, but also not the worst for the youngster. Gray is […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDavid Bote Homers In Return
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote went 1-for-3 with a walk and two-run home run in his return to the lineup on Sunday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bote returned from a separated shoulder that had sidelined him since May 29. Bote has versatility around the diamond and that will keep him in the lineup for most […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAnthony Rizzo Crushes 12th Home Run
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rizzo's home run was on the backend of back-to-back homers with Kris Bryant in the bottom of the first inning. Rizzo entered the contest on a cold streak and hopefully Sunday's performance will help him […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoTrevor Williams Secures Victory On Sunday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams shined in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Williams went 6 1/3 innings this afternoon and allowed five hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out six. The veteran has mostly struggled in his debut season with the Cubs, but this was his best start of the season and […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKris Bryant Hits 17th Home Run
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant's home run was part of back-to-back homers with Anthony Rizzo in the bottom of the first inning. Bryant missed a couple games earlier in the week with hamstring fatigue, but played all three games this […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCorey Seager Likely To Go On Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that it's likely that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) will head out on a rehab assignment before returning to the active roster. Seager is currently at the Dodgers training facility center in Arizona and has continued to progress towards his return. Seager has been sidelined since May […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoMookie Betts And Cody Bellinger Remain Sidelined
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Mookie Betts (hip) and Cody Bellinger (hamstring) remain sidelined on Sunday versus the Colorado Rockies. Betts has been sidelined with a hip injury and will miss his sixth straight game. Manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that the team will decide today if he will remain active or be sent to […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCubs Activate David Bote, Option Trevor Megill
The Chicago Cubs have activated infielder David Bote from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Bote has been sidelined since May 29 with a separated shoulder and will be thrown right back into the lineup versus the Arizona Diamondbacks this afternoon. Bote has played all over the diamond for the Cubs and will be at […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAlec Mills Goes Five Innings In No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills went five innings and recorded a no-decision in Saturday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mills allowed three hits, two runs, two walks and recorded one strikeout. Mills started the season in the bullpen, but he has been in the rotation since June 15 when Trevor Williams landed on the […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWillson Contreras Hits 15th Home Run
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras hit a rocket off of Merrill Kelly in the bottom of the fourth inning to put the Cubs up 2-0 at the time, but it wouldn't be enough offense to help carry the Cubs to […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDavid Price Has Longest Outing Of Season
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price pieced together his longest start of the season on Friday versus the Colorado Rockies. Price went 5 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, three runs, one walk and four strikeouts. Price was cruising for most of the evening, but was yanked with two outs in the top of […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCody Bellinger Exits Early With Left Hamstring Tightness
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger exited Friday's contest early with left hamstring tightness. Bellinger entered the game without a hit in his last 26 at-bats, but went 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs and one RBI. The injury just adds to what has been a major misfortune of a season for the outfielder. Bellinger […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAndrew Vaughn Continues Good Start To Second Half
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a double and solo home run in Friday's loss versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Vaughn's solo home run would be in the only run on the board for the White Sox. Vaughn started to warm up before the All-Star break and he has begun the second […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLucas Giolito Suffers Tough Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito suffered his seventh loss of the season in Friday's matchup versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Giolito pitched six innings and allowed six hits, one run, five walks and struck out three on the evening. The five walks weren't ideal for managers this evening, but Giolito was still able to […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoPatrick Mahomes Expected To Have No Restrictions
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes believes that he will have no restrictions with his left foot when training camp starts. Mahomes underwent toe surgery after the season and recently shed his walking boot. Mahomes hasn't had a setback since then and it's a great sign for the signal caller looking ahead to this season. […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKris Bryant Draws A Pair Of Walks In Return
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant returned to the lineup on Friday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant had been dealing with hamstring fatigue since Tuesday, but was ready for action this afternoon. Bryant went 0-for-2 at the plate with a run scored and two walks and was pulled to start the top of the seventh inning […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoRobinson Chirinos Has Big Game In Victory
Chicago Cubs backup catcher Robinson Chirinos showed his power in Friday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Chirinos drew the start with Willson Contreras getting the afternoon off and went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs. Chirinos was acquired by the Cubs on July 5 and he has hit the ball well in a limited role. […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJavier Baez Hits 22nd Home Run
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baez got the Cubs on the board early with his home run in the bottom of the first inning off of Zac Gallen. Baez is an upcoming free agent and there is a real chance that […]
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