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Adbert Alzolay Continues Strong Season With Fourth Victory
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay picked up his fourth victory of the season on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. The youngster went five innings and allowed three hits, one run, one walk and recorded seven strikeouts on the afternoon. Alzolay continues to show why he was the Cubs top pitching prospect and he […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Gets The Day Off On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will receive a day off on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Contreras is hitting .248 with nine home runs, 24 RBI and three stolen bases on the year and remains one of the best offensive catchers in the game. It's just a routine day off for Contreras and he […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Gets Wednesday Off
Chicago Cubs corner infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant will not be in Wednesday's lineup versus the San Diego Padres. Bryant has been off to a MVP caliber season and is hitting .317 with 12 home runs, 36 RBI and three stolen bases. Bryant will be replaced at third base by Patrick Wisdom. Wisdom has been on absolute […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWhite Sox And Indians Postponed On Wednesday
The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians matchup on Wednesday afternoon has been postponed due to inclement weather in Cleveland on Wednesday. With Wednesday being the finale of their series, White Sox starter Lance Lynn will be pushed back to Thursday and face a favorable Detroit Tigers offense. Jean Carlos Mejia was scheduled to start […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMatt Beaty Goes Yard In Loss
Los Angeles Dodgers corner infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Beaty's home run tied the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, but it wouldn't be enough to secure a victory. Beaty got the start with Cody Bellinger getting the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDavid Price Struggles On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price struggled as the teams opener on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Price went 1 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and struck out three. Price has been operating as the Dodgers opener every fifth day since returning from the injured list on May 17. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCraig Kimbrel Shuts The Door For 13th Save
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel worked a perfect 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts to record his 13th save of the season on Tuesday versus the San Diego Padres. Kimbrel continues to be one of the best closers in the league this season. The upcoming free agent now owns a miniscule 0.78 ERA with 39 strikeouts […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Earns Sixth Victory
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks recorded his seventh quality start in Tuesday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. Hendricks was on cruise control for the first four innings, but ran into trouble in the top of the fifth inning. Hendricks allowed a solo home run to Victor Caratini and a two-run home run to […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Breaks Out Of Slump With Two-Run Home Run
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras got back on track with a strong performance versus the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Contreras entered the contest with eight hits over his last 39 at-bats, but went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run on Tuesday evening. Contreras has consistently been one of the best offensive catchers since entering […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPatrick Wisdom Stays Hot With Fourth Home Run
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom continued his scorching-hot start to season with a 2-for-4 performance on Tuesday versus the San Diego Padres. Wisdom hit his fourth home run of the season, and he now has five RBI. Wisdom has been an unsung hero since being called up this past week, and he is now 9-for-19 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Struggles In Second Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease struggled in a loss against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Cease only went 3 1/3 innings and allowed eight hits, six runs, one walk and struck out two. Cease just didn't have it Tuesday night and command was a big part of that problem. Cease has very good […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCody Bellinger Will Rest On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger will rest on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be his first day off since returning from a hairline fracture in his left fibula on May 29. Bellinger is 0-for-10 since his return, but managers should remain patient with their early round selection with Bellinger having the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Returns To Lineup On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday to face the San Diego Padres. Rizzo has been out of the lineup since last Tuesday with a sore back and he also missed some time earlier in May with the same issue. Rizzo's performance has never been an issue, but […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Gets Another Day Off On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will sit on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Grandal only has six hits over his last 44 at-bats and only has 13 hits on the season, but he has hit six home runs and driven in 18 RBI. It's just a routine day off for Grandal and he will […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Returns To Lineup On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Vaughn sat out Monday's doubleheader with allergies and a headache, but is good to go tonight. Vaughn is hitting .233 with four home runs and 12 RBI during his rookie campaign, but has big power upside if […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoChris Taylor Continues To Ascend With Three More Hits
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor ended May on a high note by going 3-for-4 with two runs and four RBI in Monday's victory. He also hit his seventh home run of the year off of starting pitcher Jack Flaherty in the bottom of the second inning. Taylor has been playing all over for the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTrevor Bauer Continues Impressive Season With Sixth Win
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer continued his strong start of the season by picking up his sixth victory of the year versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Bauer tossed 6 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one walk and struck out five on the evening. All of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Sat With Allergies On Monday
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn sat both games of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians with allergies and a headache. It was a mystery as to why Vaughn wasn't in the lineup for either game and now we know why. Vaughn is hitting .226 on the season […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJimmy Lambert Picks Up Loss In Game 2 Of Doubleheader
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jimmy Lambert made his season debut in Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader and only lasted 3 2/3 innings in a loss. Lambert allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk and struck out four on the evening. The right-hander was called up to make the spot start on Monday and is […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCarlos Rodon Allows Five Run In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struggled in a no-decision during Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. The lefty went six innings and allowed nine hits, five runs, one walk and struck out eight on the afternoon. Rodon has been having a career year in 2021 and managers shouldn't be too […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoZack Collins Knocks In Two Runs
Chicago White Sox catcher Zack Collins went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. Collins drew the start with starting catcher Yasmani Grandal scheduled to start in Game 2. Collins hasn't shown much offense this season and is hitting .181 with two home runs […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAaron Bummer Picks Up First Save
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer picked up his first save in his fifth opportunity in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians. Bummer got the opportunity with closer Liam Hendriks being rested after throwing three innings over the last two days. The lefty opened the inning by allowing a walk to […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMookie Betts Returns To Lineup On Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (allergies) has returned to the lineup on Monday to face the St. Louis Cardinals. Betts was scratched from Sunday's lineup with allergies, but appears ready to give it a go tonight. Betts has been in a big slump with just six hits over his last 35 at-bats, but managers […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoPatrick Wisdom Does It All In Monday's Victory
Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom picked up his second start consecutive start on Monday versus the San Diego Padres and he put together his best performance since being called up last week. Wisdom drew the start at third base and went 3-for-4 with two home runs and a stolen base in the Cubs victory. Wisdom […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Continues Impressive Season In Monday's Victory
Chicago Cubs corner infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant continues to put together a strong season. Bryant went 2-for-4 on Monday versus the San Diego Padres with a triple, home run and two RBI on the afternoon. Bryant has really been raising his stock with free agency around the corner after this season and he has put up […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Crushes Two Dingers In Victory
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez enjoyed facing the San Diego Padres on Monday afternoon. Baez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI. The upcoming free agent has been having a very good season and has been helping managers across the board. Baez is now hitting .260 with 13 home runs, 36 RBI and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKohl Stewart Picks Up Victory In Spot Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kohl Stewart picked up his first win of the season versus the San Diego Padres on Monday. Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Iowa with scheduled starter Trevor Williams (appendicitis) sidelined after undergoing an emergency appendectomy on Sunday morning. The former top pitching prospect performed well in his spot start and went […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDavid Price Will Start As Opener On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price will operate as the team's opener in Thursday's contest versus the San Francisco Giants. It has been a role that has suited Price well since returning from the injured list on May 17. Price carries a 3.95 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings into the matchup, but […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWill Smith Resting On Thursday Night
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get Thursday evening off versus the San Francisco Giants. Smith has been one of the better performers at the catcher position this season and is hitting .269 with five home runs and 17 RBI. It's just a routine day off for Smith and he will be replaced by […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoGavin Lux Out Of Thursday's Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux will be left off of Thursday's lineup card versus the San Francisco Giants. Lux got off to a slow start this season, but has hit .302 with two home runs and 11 runs over the past two weeks. Lux opened the season as the Dodgers everyday second baseman, […]
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