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Zach McKinstry Hits Fourth Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. McKinstry took Jake Arrieta deep in his first at-bat and that would give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead at the time. McKinstry entered the contest in a big slump and hasn't been playing regularly since […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Hits 15th Home Run In Loss
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bryant crushed the second pitch of the game to deep left off of starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin. Bryant had been in a bit of a slump, but he has now hit two home runs in […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJake Arrieta Picks Up No-Decision On Friday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta tossed a no-decision on Friday night versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran was hit hard on evening, but got out of some big jams. He finished with a line of five hits, two runs, three walks and four strikeouts. Arrieta remains 5-8 with an ugly 5.32 ERA. The […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTony Gonsolin Looks Sharp In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin had his longest outing of the season in Friday's no-decision versus the Chicago Cubs. Gonsolin made his fourth start of the season and allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out a season-high seven in four innings. It was Gonsolin's best start since returning from the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Continues To Warm Up With Bat
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Friday's loss versus the Seattle Mariners. Grandal has been warming up and has at least one hit in seven of his last 10 games with two home runs over that span. Grandal is now slashing .175/.385/.419 with 12 home […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCarlos Rodon Suffers Third Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon suffered a loss versus the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Rodon threw 104 pitches on the evening and allowed five hits, three runs, four walks and struck out eight in five innings. Rodon fell three outs short of a quality start, but he continues to have an impressive season. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWalker Buehler Suffers First Loss
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler suffered his first loss of the season on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Buehler suffered his first loss in 23 starts. The right-hander would be hurt by a solo home run by Javier Baez and a big two-run home run by Willson Contreras. Buehler would end up getting […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Blasts 17th Home Run
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baez crushed his 17th home run off of Walker Buehler in the top of the first inning. Baez entered the game in a mini slump, but hopefully Thursday's home run will get him back on […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Stays Hot With Two-Run Home Run
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contreras crushed his 13th home run of the season off of Walker Buehler and it would give the Cubs a 3-0 lead at the time. Contreras continues to be one of the best catchers in […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoZach Davies Leads The Way In Combined No-Hitter
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies earned his fifth victory of the season as part of a combined no-hitter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Davies tossed six innings and allowed zero hits, zero runs, five walks and struck out four on evening. Davies also chipped in with a single at the plate. Despite […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoIan Happ On Bench For Third Game In A Row
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will be on the bench for his third straight contest on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Happ has been a major disappointment for both the Cubs and managers this season and is hitting .182 with eight home runs and 18 RBI this season. The Cubs have dealt with a […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPatrick Wisdom Rests On Thursday
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom will rest on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wisdom started his season on May 25 and came out of the gate on fire, but he has gone of late with five hits over his last 30 at-bats. For the season, Wisdom is hitting .284 with 10 home runs and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJustin Turner Gets Day Off On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will receive a routine day off on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts said that it was a scheduled day off for Turner and he will be available off of the bench. Turner has been having a good season and is hitting .283 with 12 home […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWill Smith Gets Thursday Night Off
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get a day of rest on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Smith has been swinging a hot bat of late and is hitting .294 with four home runs and eight RBI in his last 34 at-bats. On the season, Smith is hitting .269 with nine home runs and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMookie Betts Returns To Lineup On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) will return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Betts left Tuesday's game early with a stomach ailment and sat on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Betts will bat first and play right field in a favorable matchup versus Zach Davies. Betts has struggled for […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTrevor Bauer Picks Up No-Decision On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer earner another quality start in a no-decision on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Bauer was yanked after giving up a home run and a walk in the bottom of the seventh inning and would finish with a line of five hits, three runs, four walks and ten […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMookie Betts Not Playing On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) is not in Wednesday's lineup versus the San Diego Padres. Betts left Tuesday's contest early in the sixth inning with the stomach flu. Betts remains day-to-day and will be replaced in the lineup by infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry. McKinstry will bat eighth in a tough matchup versus Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCody Bellinger Activated From Injured List On Wednesday
The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Bellinger is returning from left hamstring tightness and is expected to be in the starting lineup versus the San Diego Padres. Bellinger has been hurt by the injury bug this season and is hitting .226 with one home […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLiam Hendriks Records 19th Save
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 19th save of the season on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendriks was called upon to protect a one-run lead and worked a 1-2-3 inning with one strikeout. Hendriks has been everything that the White Sox expected when they signed him to a large contract this offseason […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLeury Garcia Hits First Home Run
Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Garcia got the White Sox on the board with his solo home run in the top of the second inning. Garcia has been playing all over the diamond for the Pale Hose and has also […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Picks Up Sixth Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease picked up his sixth victory of the season on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The young right-hander bounced back after a rough start against the Houston Astros in his last start. Cease went 5 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), one walk and seven […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Sits On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn will rest on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vaughn's bat is beginning to come alive and he is hitting .273 with a home run and two RBI over the past week. It's just a routine day off for Vaughn and the rookie should be expected to be back […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYermin Mercedes Remains On Bench
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes will rest for the second straight game with the Pale Hose facing the National League Pittsburgh Pirates on the road on Wednesday. Mercedes has been in a very big slump and is hitting a weak .133 with one home run and nine RBI over the past month. Mercedes […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAustin Barnes Hits Third Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes went 1-for-1 with a pinch-hit home run in Tuesday's loss versus the San Diego Padres. Barnes trimmed the lead to one run after crushing his home run off of Padres closer Mark Melancon, but it wouldn't be enough for the Dodgers to get the victory. Barnes is now hitting […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoClayton Kershaw Picks Up Seventh Loss
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw suffered his seventh loss of the season versus the San Diego Padres on Tuesday evening. The veteran lefty picked up a quality start in the loss and allowed four hits, three runs, two walks and struck out seven over six innings. Kershaw has now gone 1-4 in his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPatrick Wisdom Continues To Go Yard
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Cleveland Indians. Wisdom was promoted to the big league club on May 25 and he has been one of the best power hitters in the league in that time. Wisdom is now hitting .284 with 10 home runs, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Hits 12th Home Run
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continued his strong campaign with a 2-for-4 performance in Tuesday's win over the Cleveland Indians. Contreras hit a solo home run and also drove in two runs. Contreras continues to be one of the best offensive options behind the dish and he is now hitting .237 with 12 home runs, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Hits 14th Home Run
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs and a solo home run Tuesday's victory versus the Cleveland Indians. Bryant's home run in the bottom of the fourth inning would end a career-high 50 extra-base hit drought. Bryant has slowed down in the month of the June, but the upcoming free […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Continues Impressive Month Of June
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks improved to 10-3 in Tuesday's victory versus the Cleveland Indians. Hendricks shined on the evening and allowed four hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out five over six innings. Hendricks started the season on a bad note, but he has really picked things up since the start of […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Hits Pinch-Hit Home Run
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal came up big as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Grandal pinch-hit for Zack Collins in the top of the seventh inning and took Tyler Anderson yard for a three-run home run. The home run gave the White Sox a 3-2 lead at the time, but it […]
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