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Zach Davies Picks Up Sixth Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies picked up his sixth loss of the season versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Davies only lasted 4 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, three runs, two walks and struck out three. Davies hasn't provided much for managers to be excited about this season and his limited strikeout […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLiam Hendriks Secures 23rd Save
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 23rd save of the season versus the Baltimore Orioles. Hendriks was called upon to record the final four outs of the contest and he came through with three strikeouts and a pop out. Hendriks continues to be one of the best closers in the league and now […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoBrian Goodwin Stays Hot With Four Hits
Chicago White Sox outfielder Brian Goodwin continued his impressive season by going 4-for-5 with two runs, three RBI and a solo home run on Saturday versus the Baltimore Orioles. The veteran made his debut with the White Sox on June 12 and he has done nothing but produce. Goodwin has become a regular for the […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLucas Giolito Picks Up Seventh Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito earned his seventh victory of the season versus the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon. Giolito was on cruise control for most of the afternoon, but was yanked after allowing two consecutive walks with one out in the bottom of the sixth inning. Giolito would finish with a line […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDavid Price Tosses Three Innings In Start
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price went three innings in Saturday's start versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Price threw three scoreless innings and allowed four hits, one walk and struck out three. Manager Dave Roberts said prior to the game that Price wasn't expected to go past three innings. Price is expected to continue to […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoGavin Sheets Hits Third Home Run
Chicago White Sox infielder Gavin Sheets continues to impress in his rookie season. Sheets was promoted and made his big league debut on June 29. Sheets went 1-for-3 with two runs, two walks and a solo home run. Sheets has been getting plenty of playing time since his promotion and is now hitting .273 with […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoDallas Keuchel Picks Up Seventh Win
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel ended his first half on a high note with a victory versus the Baltimore Orioles. The lefty hurler went seven frames and allowed seven hits, one run, one walk and struck out three on the evening. Keuchel bounced back after giving up seven runs in his previous start […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKris Bryant Used Off Of Bench In Victory
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) pinch-hit in Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant came off the bench in bottom of the seventh inning with the bases loaded and came through with a three-run double. Bryant was then taken out for a pinch-runner. The Cubs are playing it safe with Bryant, but the […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoPatrick Wisdom Crushes 12th Home Run
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom continued to show his power in Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Wisdom went 2-for-5 on the afternoon with three runs and a two-run home run. Wisdom has come down to earth lately, but the power hasn't gone away. Wisdom was starting with Kris Bryant (hamstring) on the bench, […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKyle Hendricks Ends First Half With A Victory
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks improved to 11-4 with Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Hendricks went 6 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two runs, one walk and struck out one on the afternoon. Hendricks started the year on a bad note, but he has been productive ever since the calendar turned […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJoc Pederson Knocks In Three Runs
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson 2-for-4 with a walk, run, two doubles and three RBI in Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Pederson cleared the bases in the bottom of the first inning and then he would hit his second double in the bottom of the eighth inning with no one on base. Pederson […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJavier Baez Is A Late Addition To Lineup
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will be a late addition to the Cubs lineup. Baez was originally listed on the bench with a thumb injury, but felt good enough after batting practice to give it a go. Baez missed the last two games, but had three home runs in the last two contests that […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoCubs Activate Ryan Tepera
The Chicago Cubs have activated relief pitcher Ryan Tepera (calf) from the 10-day injured list. Tepera spent the minimum amount of time on the injured list with a left calf strain. Tepera has been excellent out of the bullpen for the Cubs, but struggled in his last outing. That could be due to the calf […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKris Bryant Will Miss Second Straight Game
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) remains sidelined for Friday's contest versus the St. Louis Cardinals with hamstring tightness. Bryant left Wednesday's contest early and was sidelined for Thursday's series finale versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Infielder Patrick Wisdom will once again replace Bryant in the lineup. Wisdom will bat third versus Wade LeBlanc. Wisdom offers […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJavier Baez Remains Sidelined With Thumb Injury
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will miss his third consecutive game on Friday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Baez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a right thumb sprain and sat out on Thursday. It's unfortunate for managers with Baez hitting three home runs in his last two games. The upcoming free agent is […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAdbert Alzolay Allows Four Runs In Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay got hurt by the home run ball in Thursday's loss versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Alzolay went five innings and allowed five hits, four runs, one walk and struck out five on the evening. Three of his four runs allowed were off the bat of Brad Miller. Miller hit a […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWillson Contreras Gets A Rare Day Off On Thursday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will receive a routine day off on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Contreras will be replaced in the lineup by backup catcher Robinson Chirinos. Chirinos latched on with the Cubs earlier this week and is 1-for-2 with a home run for his new club. Chirinos will bat fifth versus Zach […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJavier Baez Will Miss Second Straight Game
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will miss his second consecutive game on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Baez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a right thumb sprain and remains day-to-day at the moment. It's unfortunate for managers with Baez hitting three home runs in his last two games. The upcoming free agent is […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoKris Bryant Absent From Lineup With Hamstring Injury
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) will be sidelined for Thursday's contest versus the Philadelphia Phillies with hamstring tightness. Bryant left Wednesday's contest early and remains day-to-day. Infielder Patrick Wisdom will replace Bryant in the lineup on Thursday and bat second versus Zach Eflin. Wisdom offers plenty of power, but doesn't offer much else. He […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAJ Pollock Will Sit On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock will be left off of Thursday's lineup card versus the Miami Marlins. Pollock hit a home run on Wednesday, but will rest with a quick turnaround on Thursday. Pollock has put up productive numbers with a .250 batting average, nine home runs, 30 RBI and two stolen bases. Health […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJustin Turner Will Sit Out On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will get a routine day off on Thursday versus the Miami Marlins. Turner is coming off of a strong performance on Wednesday and has been on fire in the month of July. Turner will be replaced on Thursday by infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry. McKinstry hit a pinch-hit home run […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoJustin Turner Remains Hot With Three More Hits
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner continued his impressive first half with a 3-for-4 performance in Wednesday's loss. Turner hit the third of three home runs in the top of the third inning and it was a big one with two men on base. Turner has been on fire to start July and is […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAJ Pollock Goes Yard In Loss
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Pollock's home run was the first of three hit by the Dodgers in the top of the third inning. Health has always been the biggest issue for Pollock, but he is capable of helping across […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoAlec Mills Snags Fourth Victory
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills recorded his fourth victory of the season on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Mills went 5 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, three runs, one walk and struck out five. Mills started the season out of the bullpen and was expected to lose his spot in the rotation when […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoMookie Betts Hits 11th Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo homer run in Wednesday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Betts dealt with injuries earlier in the season and he hasn't been putting up the superstar numbers that managers expected coming into the season. The talented outfielder is now hitting .246 with 11 home runs, […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLeury Garcia Comes Up Big In Victory
Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia put together a big performance in Wednesday's win versus the Minnesota Twins. Garcia went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, three RBI, a triple and two-run home run. Garcia has been playing all over the diamond for the White Sox and he has become a staple in the lineup. Garcia […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoLance Lynn Picks Up Ninth Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn improved to 9-3 with Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. The big hurler tossed six frames on the afternoon and allowed four hits, one run, three walks and struck out six. Lynn's walks have gone up in his past couple of starts, but managers shouldn't be concerned. Lynn […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWill Smith Gets A Routine Day Off On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will rest on Wednesday versus the Miami Marlins. It is just a routine day off for Smith and he will be replaced by backup catcher Austin Barnes. Barnes will bat eighth against the Marlins bullpen in a bullpen game. Barnes is hitting .220 on the year with three home […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoGavin Lux Resting On Wednesday Afternoon
Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux will rest on Wednesday versus the Miami Marlins. Lux has been hitting the ball well of late, but has a been a disappointment in general this year with a .237 batting average to go along with six home runs, 34 RBI and three stolen bases. With Lux on […]
Daniel Burdeen 3 years agoWhite Sox Designate Adam Eaton For Assignment
The Chicago White Sox have announced on Wednesday that they have designated outfielder Adam Eaton for assignment. Eaton joined the White Sox for the second time in his career with a one-year deal this offseason, but things didn't go as planned this time around. The veteran hit a weak .201 with five home runs, 28 […]
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