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Yasmani Grandal Left Out Of Tuesday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will have a routine day off on Tuesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Grandal has been off to a cold start offensively this season, but he has hit two home runs over the past week. Grandal will be replaced by Zack Collins. Collins will bat seventh and should be […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMookie Betts Will Return On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (shoulder) will return to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Houston Astros. The Dodgers had the chance to use Betts as their designated hitter, but he will be in right field and batting leadoff against Zack Greinke. Betts was out of Saturday's lineup and then scratched from Sunday's lineup […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMatt Duffy Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Duffy (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 23 with a lower back strain. Duffy tried to avoid the injured list, but his back isn't improving and the extra time should help him recover. Duffy has carved out a nice role as a super utility […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoX-rays Come Back Negative For Willson Contreras
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras had X-rays on his wrist on Tuesday and they came back negative, but he has been diagnosed with a left wrist contusion. Contreras was hit hard on the wrist when him and closer Craig Kimbrel mixed up their pitch selection on Sunday. Contreras toughed it out and remained in the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLance Lynn Picks Up Fifth Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitching Lance Lynn continued his strong season on Monday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Lynn flirted with a no-hitter into the top of the sixth inning. Lynn picked up his fifth victory and allowed three hits, one run, three walks and four strikeouts in seven innings. Lynn now owns an impressive […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Starting To Show Power
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Vaughn's home run off of Kwang Hyun Kim in the bottom of the sixth inning would give the White Sox a 2-1 lead and be enough to help lead his team to victory. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Will Be Monitored For A Couple Of Days
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said after Sunday's game that catcher Willson Contreras will be monitored over the next couple of days. Contreras got crossed up on a 99 MPH pitch by closer Craig Kimbrel and it hit him on the wrist in the bottom of the tenth inning. Contreras was in pain, but remained […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoZach Davies Records A No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies picked up another no-decision on Sunday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Davies has looked better of late and went five innings on the evening. He allowed four hits, zero runs, three walks and three strikeouts. Despite the no runs allowed, the walks continue to be concerning and he doesn't […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Plays Hero In Sunday's Victory
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez came up big in Sunday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Baez was 1-for-4 with the game winning two-run home run. Baez crushed the home run off of Cardinals closer Alex Reyes and that would be all Craig Kimbrel would need in the bottom of the tenth inning to seal […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDallas Keuchel Fails To Record Out In Fifth Inning
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel picked up another no-decision on Sunday versus the New York Yankees. The veteran left with the bases loaded in the bottom of the fifth and no outs recorded. He would finish with a final line of six hits, three runs (one earned), two walks and struck out four […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Has Big Pinch-Hit Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn came up with a big pinch-hit home run versus the New York Yankees in Sunday's loss. Vaughn hit the solo blast off of closer Aroldis Chapman to tie the game 4-4 at the time. Vaughn had been in a slump entering the game and didn't get the start […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Hits Sixth Home Run
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Grandal has been off to a very slow start offensively, but six of his 12 hits on the season have been home runs. He has also drawn 37 walks on the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Crushes Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued his strong month of May by going 1-for-4 with a towering two-run home run in Sunday's loss versus the New York Yankees. Abreu sat out the first the three games of the week with an ankle sprain, but hasn't missed a beat since returning to the lineup. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMax Muncy Hits Another Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy continues to rake the ball. Muncy went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. The home run would be his tenth of the season and his second in as many days. Muncy was hitting .222 with three home runs […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoGavin Lux Hits Grand Slam In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Sunday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Lux was originally slated to bat fifth, but moved to the leadoff spot with outfielder Mookie Betts (shoulder) being scratched. Lux has been given an everyday opportunity this season and he struggled in April, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJulio Urias Earns Seventh Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias continued his strong season with his seventh victory on the season versus the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Urias went six frames and allowed two hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out ten on the afternoon. The lefty also chipped in offensively by going 2-for-3 with three […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Engel Set To Begin Rehab Assignment On Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment on Monday in Triple-A Charlotte. Engel has been sidelined all season after suffering a Grade 3 right hamstring strain at the end of spring training. The outfielder is a defensive specialist, but had a nice 2020 season with three home runs and 12 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Resting On Sunday
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn will receive Sunday afternoon off versus the New York Yankees. Vaughn has been in a slump and has just two hits over his last 23 at-bats. Vaughn will be replaced by infielder Jake Lamb on Sunday. Lamb will bat second versus Jameson Taillon. Lamb is hitting .188 on […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAustin Barnes Goes Yard In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a solo home run in Saturday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Barnes got the start with Will Smith getting the night off and it paid off for the Dodgers. Barnes is only hitting .227 on the season and Saturday's dinger was his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMax Muncy Remains Hot
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy stayed scorching hot on Saturday with a 3-for-4 performance in Saturday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Muncy hit two singles and crushed a solo home run off of Scott Kazmir in the top of the first inning. Muncy has been ridiculous in May and is now hitting .383 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKenley Jansen Records 11th Save
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen recorded his 11th save of the season versus the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Jansen worked a quick 1-2-3 inning with one strikeout to seal the deal. Walks have been an issue for Jansen this season, but he has only allowed five hits on the year. Jansen now owns […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWalker Buehler Picks Up Third Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler picked up his third victory on the season against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Buehler went seven innings and allowed six hits, one run, one walk and struck out five on the afternoon. Buehler is now 3-0 on the season with a 2.78 ERA and has thrown […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdbert Alzolay Pitches Well In Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay suffered a tough loss on Saturday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Alzolay threw seven strong innings, but the Cubs offense couldn't do enough to help him out. Alzolay allowed five hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out six on the evening. Saturday was his longest outing of the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Picks Up First Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease suffered his first loss of the season on Saturday versus the New York Yankees. Cease cruised through the first three innings, but struggled in the fourth and fifth innings. Cease left with bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the fifth inning and relief pitcher Matt […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoChris Taylor Goes Yard In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run versus the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Taylor has quietly been putting together a nice season. He is now hitting .288 with six home runs, 20 RBI and five stolen bases. Taylor has been playing all for the Dodgers and his versatility […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoBlake Treinen Records Second Save
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen picked up his second save of the season with closer Kenley Jansen unavailable on Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. Treinen worked a quick 1-2-3 inning to lock down a Dodgers victory. Treinen has been having a great year out of the bullpen and now owns a 1.89 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTrevor Bauer Throws 126 Pitches In Victory
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer continued his impressive season versus the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Bauer went six 1/3 innings and picked up a quality start. Bauer allowed two hits, one run (zero earned), four walks and struck out 11 on the evening to earn his fifth victory. The Dodgers only […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Knocks In Two Runs
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-3 with a walk, single and double to go along with two RBI in Friday's victory versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Rizzo exited Tuesday's contest early with lower back tightness and sat out on Wednesday, but has now started two consecutive games. Back issues are always a bit […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJoc Pederson Blasts Solo Home Run In Victory
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continues to enjoy the month of May. The slugger went 1-for-3 with a two runs scored, one walk and a solo home run on Friday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The home run was the outfielders first since April 7. Pederson has been on fire and now has seven multi-hit […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Secures Fourth Victory
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks picked up his fourth victory of the season versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday evening. Hendricks exited in the bottom of the seventh inning with runners on first and third with two outs after first baseman Anthony Rizzo made an error to record what would have been the […]
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