Kris Bryant Has Scheduled Day Off

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant will have a scheduled day off on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Bryant has been in a bit of a funk with just three hits over his last 38 at-bats and manager David Ross is hopeful that the day off will help Bryant get back on track. Bryant has cooled […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Sidelined With Sore Back

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remains sidelined with lower back tightness on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Rizzo has been dealing with a sore back and sat out on Monday. Rizzo underwent treatment for his back on Monday, but it still felt sore. It still isn't clear if Rizzo will need a stint […]

Yoan Moncada Sidelined With Sore Shoulder

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (shoulder) will rest on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins with a sore shoulder. Moncada has dealt with shoulder issues in the past, but the club is hopeful that he will be able to return on Wednesday. Moncada has been having a very productive season and is hitting .275 […]

Luis Robert Cleared To Ramp Up Activities

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) has been medically cleared to increase his level of baseball activities. The White Sox expect this phase of his rehabilitation to take approximately four weeks. If all goes as planned, Robert would then be able to return to action with a White Sox affiliate. Robert has been sidelined […]

Kyle Hendricks Picks Up No-Decision On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks earned a no-decision in the Cubs loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday evening. Hendricks went six innings and allowed seven hits, four runs, two walks and struck out four on the afternoon. Hendricks had a really rough April, but he has since put together a solid season. The […]

Ian Happ Hits Ninth Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's loss versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Happ has really struggled this season and was recently demoted from the starting lineup by manager David Ross. With first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) banged up, Happ was called upon for the start and delivered. Despite […]

Kenley Jansen Continues Impressive Season

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen continued his strong season with his 19th save on Monday versus the San Francisco Giants. Jansen allowed one hit during his frame, but only faced the minimum three batters and recorded one strikeout. Jansen had some control issues earlier this season, but he has appeared to put those behind […]

Trevor Bauer Picks Up Eighth Win

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer picked up his eighth victory of the season on Monday versus the San Francisco Giants. Bauer tossed six innings and allowed eight hits, two runs, one walk and struck out eight on the evening. Both of Bauer's run came off of solo home runs and he continues to […]

Will Smith Continues Power Surge

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith continued his power surge on Monday by going 1-for-3 with a solo home run. Smith has really shown some power of late and he has hit five of his 10 home runs on the season over his last 67 at-bats. Smith continues to be one of the better options […]

Max Muncy Goes Yard In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Muncy hit his 16th home run as part of back-to-back solo shots with Mookie Betts in the top of the first inning. Muncy has been having a fantastic season and is now hitting .262 […]

Mookie Betts Beginning To Warm Up

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Monday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Betts took Anthony DeSclafani deep in the top of the first inning for his 10th home run. Betts hasn't been putting up the numbers that managers expected coming into the season, but […]

Willson Contreras Gets Monday Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit out on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras has played the most game amongst backstops this season and is putting together another strong year. Contreras is hitting .227 with 13 home runs, 30 RBI and three stolen bases, but has been in a slump lately with a .179 […]

Anthony Rizzo Not Playing On Monday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is sitting out on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Rizzo left Sunday's game early with lower back tightness and this is now the third time this season that his back has flared up. Rizzo remains day-to-day for now and will be replaced in the lineup by outfielder Ian […]

White Sox And Twins Postponed On Monday

Monday's series opener between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up as a doubleheader on July 19. Monday's scheduled starters Lucas Giolito and Kenta Maeda are both scheduled to open the series on Tuesday. Managers should make sure to take out […]

Adbert Alzolay Struggles In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay struggled in Sunday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was Alzolay's second start since returning from the injured list with a blister. Alzolay finished with a line of three innings with five hits, six runs (four earned), three walks and three strikeouts. Alzolay gave up a grand slam […]

Clayton Kershaw K's A Baker's Dozen In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw shined on Sunday night in his ninth victory of the season versus the Chicago Cubs. Kershaw fared much better this time versus the Cubs compared to his one-inning outing earlier this season. The veteran lasted eight innings and allowed four hits, one run, one walk and struck out […]

Zach McKinstry Hits Grand Slam

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. McKinstry blasted his grand slam off of Adbert Alzolay in the bottom of the first inning. McKinstry returned from the injured list on May 29 and has mostly struggled in that time, but he had […]

Cody Bellinger Goes Yard For Second Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-2 with a walk and two-run home run in Sunday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. The home run was his third of his season and his second in as many games. Bellinger has started showing some power of late and that's a big step in the right direction. […]

Javier Baez Hits 18th Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The home run would be his 18th of the season. In addition to his 18th home run, Baez is hitting .228 with 47 RBI and nine stolen bases. The upcoming free agent continues […]

Anthony Rizzo Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo left Sunday's contest early with lower back tightness. Rizzo was replaced on defense at the start of the bottom of the fourth inning and was replaced in the lineup by infielder Sergio Alcantara. Rizzo has a history of back issues and has missed time during two different stints this […]

Jose Abreu Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (knee) left Sunday's game early after being hit by a pitch on the left knee from Seattle Mariners pitcher J.T. Chargois. Abreu was in clear pain and exited with team trainers. Abreu has been in a big slump in June, but any time missed would be a big blow […]

Alec Mills Picks Up No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up a no-decision in Saturday's start versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mills tossed four innings and allowed eight hits, two runs, two walks and struck out two on the evening. Mills has now made four starts on the season in 16 appearances and is 3-1 with a 5.11 […]

Jason Heyward Stays Hot With Three Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward continued his impressive series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers in Saturday's loss. Heyward went 3-for-4 on the evening with a double. Heyward also had a home run call that was reversed. Heyward has really struggled this season, but he is having a great series and is now 7-for-9 entering Sunday's […]

Anthony Rizzo Goes Yard In Loss

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-4 in Saturday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rizzo connected for a solo home run off of Julio Urias in top of the fourth inning, but it wouldn't be enough for the Cubs to pick up a victory. Rizzo has been in a bit of a funk […]

Cody Bellinger Comes Up Big In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger played the role of hero in Saturday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger had a scheduled day off, but it didn't last long with him entering the ballgame as part of a double switch in the top of the seventh inning. Bellinger would fly out in his first at-bat, […]

Julio Urias Continues To Have An Impressive Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias shined in Saturday's no-decision. Urias went 5 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and struck out a career-high 12 batters on the evening. The former top pitching prospect has really come into his own this season and is 9-3 with a 3.95 ERA. Urias […]

Joc Pederson Left Off Saturday's Lineup Card

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will be off on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pederson doesn't start often versus lefties and the Cubs face left-hander Julio Urias this evening. Pederson has been in a slump with just two hits over his last 21 at-bats. For the season, Pederson is hitting .235 with 11 home […]

Cody Bellinger Has Scheduled Day Off On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger will get a day off on Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger is 1-for-7 with a stolen base since returning from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Bellinger has fought the injury bug all season and has only played in 19 games this season. In 69 at-bats, Bellinger is […]

Max Muncy Hits 15th Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy continued his strong season by going 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's victory. Muncy's home run was blasted off of Tommy Nance in the bottom of the eighth inning and it would give the Dodgers some added insurance and a 6-2 lead. Muncy got off to a […]

AJ Pollock Comes Up Big In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock played the role of hero in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Pollock went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run that would give the Dodgers the lead 4-2 at the time and would eventually lead his team to victory. Pollock is now hitting .261 with six home runs and […]