Javier Baez Sidelined On Monday With Sore Thumb

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will be sidelined on Monday versus the New York Mets. Baez missed four games with a contusion on his thumb, but returned on Friday and aggravated the thumb late in Saturday's game. Baez sat out on Sunday and remains sidelined to open the week. The upcoming free agent has […]

Adam Engel Goes Yard In Victory

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Eaton returned to the White Sox last weekend and he has started three of the four games that he has been eligible for. Eaton is more known for his defense and can remain on […]

Yasmani Grandal Goes Yard In Thursday’s Victory

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a walk and two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Grandal hasn't had many hits this year, but he has been drawing plenty of walks and has shown power when he has made contact. The veteran is now hitting .160 with 10 […]

Dallas Keuchel Earns Fifth Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel improved to 5-1 with a strong performance in Thursday's victory. Keuchel tossed six frames and allowed six hits, two runs, two walks and struck out eight. The lefty recorded his season high in strikeouts and it was just the third time this season he had five or more […]

Mookie Betts Beginning To Heat Up With Sixth Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Betts started the game with his home run versus Mitch Keller. He also swiped his sixth stolen base of the season. Betts has been off to a slow start and has dealt […]

Cody Bellinger Scores Twice In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in Thursday's contest that was called in the top of the eighth inning. Bellinger returned from the injured list on May 29 and is now hitting .203 with one home run, nine RBI and a stolen […]

Julio Urias Picks Up Ninth Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias picked up his ninth win of the season on Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Urias went six innings and allowed six hits, three runs, zero walks and struck out five on the afternoon. He also went 1-for-2 at the plate with two RBI. Urias is having a very […]

Will Smith Rests On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get a routine day off on Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith has been having a good season and is hitting a respectable .264 with five home runs and 19 RBI. Smith will be replaced by backup catcher Austin Barnes. Barnes has been dealing with an ankle injury […]

AJ Pollock Resting On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock will rest on Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pollock returned from the injured list last Thursday and has started four of the Dodgers five games since his return. Pollock is 4-for-17 since his return with two RBI. Health has always been an issue for the talented outfielder, but he […]

Chris Taylor Resting On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor will get Thursday afternoon off versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Taylor has been having a career year in 2021 and is hitting .275 with eight home runs, 33 RBI and six stolen bases. It's just a routine day off for Taylor and he will be replaced by infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry. […]

Max Muncy Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (ankle) will return to the lineup on Thursday. Muncy has been dealing with an ankle injury since the weekend, but played on Tuesday and sat on Wednesday for some extra rest. Muncy has been in a bit of a slump with just seven hits over his last 37 at-bats, […]

Lance Lynn Picks Up No-Decision On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn put together a strong performance in Wednesday's no-decision versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Lynn lasted seven innings and allowed four hits, one run, zero walks and struck out nine on the evening. Lynn left with the opportunity to secure the win, but the White Sox bullpen struggled. Lynn […]

Kenley Jansen Shuts The Door For 14th Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen got a four-out save in Wednesday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jansen allowed a walk, but also got a strikeout and allowed no hits. The veteran has remained one of the games top closers this season and now has 1.75 ERA with 14 saves. Manager Dave Roberts said after […]

Tony Gonsolin Shaky In Return

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin returned to the mound on Wednesday for a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but struggled in a no-decision. Gonsolin only lasted 1 2/3 innings in his return and allowed two hits, one run, five walks and struck out four. The right-hander was rusty in his return with the […]

Justin Turner Goes Yard Twice In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner provided the only offense the team needed in Wednesday's victory versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner went 3-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs. Both home runs came off of Pirates starter Tyler Anderson in the top of the first inning and again in the top of […]

Sergio Alcantara Goes Yard In Victory

Chicago Cubs shortstop Sergio Alcantara went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. The home run was his first of the season. Alcantara has started the last three games at shortstop for the Cubs with shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) sidelined. Despite the nice performance on Wednesday, Alcantara will […]

Joc Pederson Crushes Seventh Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continues to see the ball well and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. Pederson crushed a solo home run off of Yu Darvish in the top of the fourth inning and that would tie the game at 1-1 at the time. […]

Jake Arrieta Allows One Run In No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta tossed five innings in Wednesday's no-decision versus the San Diego Padres. Arrieta allowed four hits, one run, one walk and struck out six on the afternoon. Arrieta was really struggling over his last two starts, but made a nice stride forward with Wednesday's performance. The veteran is now 5-6 […]

Dodgers Activate Tony Gonsolin For Wednesday's Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and will start on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gonsolin has been sidelined the entire season with right shoulder inflammation, but will return to a favorable matchup against the weak hitting Pirates. Gonsolin, 27, appeared in nine games in […]

Willson Contreras Will Rest On Wednesday Versus Padres

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Contreras continues to be one of the best catchers in the game and is hitting .245 with ten home runs, 25 RBI and three stolen bases. With the Cubs going from a night game to a day game, backup catcher P.J. […]

Kris Bryant Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs corner infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant will get a day of rest on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Bryant has been having a MVP type season, but has struggled over the past week with five hits over his last 23 at-bats. Managers have no reason to worry with this being the first time all […]

Javier Baez Will Miss Third Straight Game

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) continues to be sidelined with a thumb injury and will miss Wednesday's contest versus the San Diego Padres. Baez left Sunday's game early with a contusion on his thumb and has been absent from the lineup since. The upcoming free agent has been having a good year all across […]

Willson Contreras Continues Impressive Season

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continued his strong season by going 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. The home run would be his tenth of the season. Contreras entered the year as a top catcher and he hasn't disappointed. The two-time All-Star is now hitting .245 with […]

Patrick Wisdom Stays Scorching Hot

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom just won't slow down. Wisdom went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. The home run was his eighth of the season in just 15 games. Wisdom has come out of nowhere to become one of the hottest hitters in the games since […]

Anthony Rizzo Continues To Warm Up With Four RBI

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, four RBI and a two-run home run in Tuesday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. Rizzo has dealt with back issues this season and missed some time, but he has really picked things up over the past month. Rizzo is as consistent as […]

Andrew Vaughn Knocks In Two Runs

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a sacrifice fly, home run and two RBI in Tuesday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Vaughn tied the game with his home run in the bottom of the seventh inning and then gave the White Sox the lead with his sacrifice fly in the […]

Carlos Rodon K's Eight In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon only last five innings in Tuesday's no-decision versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The veteran lefty allowed six hits, one run, two walks and struck out eight on the evening. Rodon was lucky to get out of some big jams this evening and the damage could have been much […]

Kenley Jansen Picks Up 13th Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen recorded the final out of Tuesday's victory for his 13th save of the season versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jansen was called upon to get Phillip Evans out with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and he came through with a strikeout. Jansen continues to have a […]

Walker Buehler Cruises For Fifth Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler continued his stellar season by picking up his fifth victory of the season on Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Buehler allowed a first inning home run to Ke'Bryan Hayes, but Hayes failed to touch first base and it was ruled a out. Buehler would go on to toss […]

Chris Taylor Stays Hot With Another Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor continued his career year by going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The home run was Taylor's eighth of the season and he has now driven in 33 RBI on the season. Taylor has been playing all over the diamond for the […]