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Blake Treinen Records Third Save
With closer Kenley Jansen unavailable on Tuesday, relief pitcher Blake Treinen recorded his third save of the season versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Treinen allowed no hits in a scoreless frame and recorded one strikeout. Treinen has been having a very good season out of the bullpen for the Dodgers and appears to be the top […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMookie Betts Continues To Swing Hot Bat
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts continues to heat up after a slow a start to the season. Betts went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Betts has been off to a slow start this season, but has also dealt with a variety of injuries. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJulio Urias Suffers No-Decision On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias picked up a no-decision in Tuesday's start versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Urias went 5 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), two walks and struck out five on the evening. The talented hurler also went 1-for-2 at the plate with double and one RBI. Urias […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLiam Hendriks Records 18th Save
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 18th save of the season in Tuesday's victory versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite recording the save, Hendriks was shaky on Tuesday night. Hendricks allowed two singles with one out, but would recover and get the next two batters out. Hendriks now has a 2.15 ERA and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTim Anderson Stays Hot With Three More Hits
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-4 with three singles and a stolen base in Tuesday's victory versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Anderson has been scorching hot over the past two weeks and has three stolen bases and eight RBI over that stretch. Anderson is a fixture at the top of the White Sox […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Engel Hits Second Home Run
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Engel started the year on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury, but he has become a regular in the White Sox lineup since being activated on June 6. Engel is more known […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDallas Keuchel Looks Good In Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel shined in Tuesday's victory versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The lefty went seven innings and allowed four hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out five on the evening. Keuchel has quietly put together a solid season and is now 6-1 with a 3.78 ERA. With limited strikeout […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoX-rays Turn Up Negative For Kris Bryant
X-rays on Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hand) turned up negative following Tuesday's loss to the New York Mets. Bryant was hit on the hand by opposing starter Taijuan Walker in the top of the first inning. Bryant initially went out to play defense and wanted to stay in the game, but the Cubs elected […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAlec Mills Picks Up First Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills suffered his first loss of the season on Tuesday versus the New York Mets. Mills was recently activated from the 10-day injured list and filled in for starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (blister). Mills went 4 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, three runs, two walks and struck out six […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Hits Home Run In Return
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts and a two-run home run in his return to the lineup on Tuesday. Baez has been dealing with a bruised thumb and this was his first start in two games. Baez has been putting up impressive numbers as he enters free agency and is now […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCorey Seager Could Take Batting Practice By End Of Week
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) took grounders on Tuesday, and the club is hopeful that he will be able to start swinging the bat by the end of the week. Seager has been sidelined since May 16 with a fractured right hand. It's good to see Seager making progress, but he is still […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoRobert Stock Will Start For Cubs On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs pitcher Robert Stock will be promoted from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday to start versus the New York Mets. The Cubs rotation has been banged up with starting pitchers Trevor Williams (appendicitis) and Adbert Alzolay (blister) both on the 10-day injured list. Stock has appeared in nine games for the Iowa Cubs, but has […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMichael Kopech Will Throw Off Mound On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said on Tuesday that pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) will throw off of the mound prior to Tuesday's game. Kopech has been sidelined since being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 31 with a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring. More should be known about his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPatrick Wisdom Resting On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom will rest on Tuesday evening versus the New York Mets. Wisdom has been scorching hot since his promotion on May 25 and is hitting .333 with nine home runs, 13 RBI and one stolen base in his 54 at-bats. Wisdom should eventually come back down to earth, but managers should […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Returns To Lineup On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the New York Mets. Baez left Saturday's contest early after aggravating his thumb. Baez sat out Sunday but did pinch hit on Monday. Baez will bat third in his return versus right-hander Taijuan Walker. Baez has been having a very good year […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYoan Moncada Will Miss Second Straight Game With Illness
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (illness) will miss his second straight game with a cold and congestion on Tuesday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Tony La Russa said on Monday that the club hopes that Moncada won't be out long and that they hope to have him back soon. With Moncada sidelined, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoNick Madrigal Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery
The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that second baseman Nick Madrigal (hamstring) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season. Madrigal successfully underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair the proximal tendon tears in his right hamstring. The second baseman is expected to be held with no restrictions by the spring of 2022. Madrigal had […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoChris Taylor Continues Impressive Season With Another Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor continued his career year by going 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's victory versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dodgers have dealt with plenty of injuries on offense this year, but Taylor has become an unsung hero. Taylor is now hitting .275 with nine home runs, 35 RBI […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWill Smith Hits Seventh Home Run In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's victory versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Smith blasted his home run off of Spencer Howard in the bottom of the fourth inning. Smith continues to have a solid season behind the plate and he is now hitting .271 with seven home […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKenley Jansen Records 16th Save
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 16th save of the season versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Jansen worked a 1-2-3 inning and recorded one strikeout. The veteran continues to excel as one of the best closers in the league. He now owns a 1.63 ERA with 31 strikeouts in 27 2/3 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTony Gonsolin Can't Get Through Four Innings
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin only last 3 2/3 innings to record a no-decision in his second start of the season versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Gonsolin allowed four hits, one run, three walks and struck out five on the evening. The three walks were discouraging, but it was just Gonsolin's second start since […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLance Lynn Picks Up Second Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his second loss of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday evening. Lynn tossed six frames and allowed six hits, three runs, three walks and struck out eight. Lynn labored through 103 pitches in the contest, but was still able to secure managers with […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPatrick Wisdom Continues To Hit The Ball Out Of The Park
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom continued his impressive season with his ninth home run in Monday's loss versus the New York Mets. Wisdom was the backend of back-to-back home runs with Anthony Rizzo in the top of the seventh inning and would finish the evening 1-for-2 with a walk. Wisdom has been incredible since being […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Goes Yard For Eighth Home Run
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss versus the New York Mets. Rizzo started what would be back-to-back home runs with Patrick Wisdom in the top of the seventh inning, but that would be the Cubs only offense on the evening. Rizzo seems to have recovered […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJake Arrieta Suffers Seventh Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta suffered his seventh loss of the season on Monday versus the New York Mets. Arrieta went five innings and allowed four hits, four runs, four walks and struck out three on the evening. The four walks were tied with his season-high. Arrieta got off to a nice start in […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDodgers Hopeful Cody Bellinger Could Return On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that today would be a critical day for outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring). Bellinger initially exited Friday's with what was initially labeled as a cramp, but was later determined to be a hamstring injury. Bellinger was supposed to return on Sunday, but now Roberts says Bellinger won't […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoEloy Jimenez Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. Jimenez will return to the White Sox complex in Arizona with an estimated timetable of four weeks before being assigned to a White Sox minor league affiliate for his rehabilitation. It's encouraging news for one of the games youngest stars. Jimenez […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYoan Moncada Held Out With Cold And Congestion
Chicago White Sox Yoan Moncada (illness) will sit out Monday's contest versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Moncada is dealing with a cold and congestion. Infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia will replace Moncada on Monday and bat eighth. Garcia can be avoided in DFS on Monday against Tyler Glasnow. Manager Tony La Russa said that Moncada will be […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCody Bellinger Remains Sidelined On Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) will miss his third straight game with an injured hamstring on Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Bellinger suffered the injury on Friday and hasn't appeared in a game since. Bellinger was expected to return on Sunday, but he didn't and it's not encouraging that he will also miss […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJoc Pederson Continues To Sit Versus Lefties
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will sit against the New York Mets on Monday. Pederson's absence is due to the Cubs facing left-hander hurler David Peterson. Pederson has been having a very nice season with his new team and a big part of the reason that he came to the Cubs was to play every […]
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