Carlos Rodon K’s 13 In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon continued his impressive season with another strong outing in Friday's no-decision versus the New York Yankees. Rodon threw six frames and allowed two hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out 13 on the evening. Rodon continues to look sharp this season and has been one of the […]

Max Muncy Left Off Of Friday's Lineup Card

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will receive a routine day off on Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. Muncy has been on fire lately and is hitting .405 with three home runs, nine RBI and a stolen base over the past two weeks. Muncy should be expected to return to the lineup on Saturday. […]

Adam Eaton Will Sit On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will receive Friday evening off with the White Sox set to do battle versus left-hander Jordan Montgomery. Eaton started the season on a high note, but it has been all downhill since. Eaton has been hitting a weak .164 over the last month with one home run and nine […]

Yasmani Grandal Absent From Friday's Lineup Card

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will rest on Friday versus the New York Yankees. Grandal only has 11 hits this season in 79 at-bats, but he has drawn 35 walks for a .350 OBP. The veteran has also hit five home runs and driven in 17 runs. Friday's absence from the lineup is just […]

Jose Abreu Returns To The Lineup On Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (ankle) will return to the lineup on Friday and bat fourth versus the New York Yankees. Abreu was sidelined for the last three games with a sore left ankle, but appears to be good to go this evening. Abreu has been enjoying a great month of May and […]

Albert Pujols Hits First Home Run In Dodger Blue

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Albert Pujols went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The home run was his 668th of his career and also moved him into 13th place all time with 3,256 hits to pass Eddie Murray. Pujols has enjoyed Dodger blue so far and has […]

Will Smith Goes Yard In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a solo home run on Thursday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith's home run in the bottom of the fifth inning would end up being enough to give the Dodgers the victory and a sweep. Smith has been one of the better options […]

David Price Pitches Well As Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price started on Thursday and went two innings as the opener in a bullpen game. Price allowed three hits, no runs, no walks and struck out one during his performance. Price recently returned from the injured list and he has looked good after two bad performances to open the season. […]

Kenley Jansen Racks Up Another Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his 10th save of the season to finish off a sweep against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Jansen threw a clean 1-2-3 inning and struck out two batters. Jansen has now pitched in back-to-back games and could be given the day off on Friday. If Jansen were […]

Zach McKinstry Set To Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Zach McKinstry (oblique) will begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts was unsure on how long of a stint that McKinstry would need before returning, but he is trending in the right direction. McKinstry came out of nowhere to start the season with a […]

Cody Bellinger Will Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) will begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts said that he's not sure how long Bellinger will be on his rehab assignment, but it's encouraging news that Bellinger's return is near. Bellinger has been out since April 5 with a hairline fracture […]

Craig Kimbrel K's The Side For Ninth Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel continued his hot start to the season by striking out all three hitters he faced on Thursday to convert his ninth save of the season. Kimbrel has been having a phenomenal season in his walk year and now owns a shiny 1.02 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings. […]

Ian Happ Goes Yard Twice In Victory

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in a victory versus the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Happ returned from the 10-day injured list last week with bruised ribs and has looked the best he has all season. Happ is no longer leading off for the Cubs, but he […]

Trevor Williams Picks Up Another No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams picked up a no-decision on Thursday. The Cubs would win the ballgame, but Williams fell one out short of qualifying for his third victory. On the afternoon, Williams allowed five hits, two runs, two walks and struck out five. Williams was in control for most of his outing and […]

Justin Steele Exits Early On Thursday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele left Thursday's contest with right hamstring tightness. Steele pitched a scoreless inning in the top of the sixth and even took an at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning. Steele headed out to work the top of the seventh inning, but went back to the dugout after throwing warmups. […]

David Price Will Start On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price will start Thursday's series finale versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Price was activated from the 10-day injured on May 17 and threw a scoreless inning of relief with one strikeout the following day. The veteran missed around three weeks with a hamstring strain. Price is only expected […]

Cubs Place Jason Heyward On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Heyward suffered the injury in Wednesday's contest and was replaced in the bottom of the fourth inning. Heyward hasn't provided much, if any value to managers this season. With Heyward sidelined, infielders David Bote, Eric Sogard […]

Willson Contreras Will Rest On Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. Contreras caught Wednesday's night game and with a quick turnaround on Thursday afternoon, the talented catcher will have a day to rest. Contreras has been one of the best catchers behind the dish and should return to the lineup on Friday versus […]

Kris Bryant Resting On Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will rest on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. The upcoming free agent has been off to an impressive start this season. He is hitting .308 with ten home runs, 26 RBI and two stolen bases. Bryant is just getting a routine day off and should return to the lineup […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will return to the Cubs lineup on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. Rizzo left Tuesday's contest early with lower back tightness and sat out on Wednesday. It's big news for managers that Rizzo won't need an injured list stint. Despite that, Rizzo has a history of back issues […]

Max Muncy Continues To Stay Hot

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 2-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, one run scored and his first stolen base of the season on Wednesday evening versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Muncy got off to a slow start this season, but has turned the corner in the month of May. Muncy is hitting .263 on the season […]

Kenley Jansen Secures Ninth Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his ninth save of the season on Wednesday night versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jansen worked a 1-2-3 inning with a pair of strikeouts to secure a Dodgers victory. Jansen now sports a healthy 1.45 ERA, but he has allowed 15 walks over 18 2/3 innings. Jansen's FIP […]

Clayton Kershaw K’s Eight In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw picked up a no-decision on Wednesday evening versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kershaw went six innings and allowed two hits, two runs, one walk and struck out eight. The lefties only blemish was a two-run home run to Eduardo Escobar in the top of the fourth inning. Kershaw has […]

Jake Arrieta Picks Up Fourth Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta suffered his fourth loss of the season on Wednesday versus the Washington Nationals. Arrieta only last five innings and allowed seven hits, four runs, two walks and struck out two on the evening. The veteran has been solid in his return to the Cubs and has only allowed over […]

Javier Baez Crushed Tenth Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez hit his tenth home run of the season on Wednesday versus the Washington Nationals. Baez didn't start the contest, but pinch-hit in the bottom of the ninth inning. Baez crushed a solo home run off of Brad Hand and cut the lead to 4-3 at the time, but it wouldn't […]

Trevor Bauer Has Start Pushed Back To Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer will have his start on Thursday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks pushed back to Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. Manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday that the club will go with a bullpen game on Wednesday. Bauer threw 113 pitches in his last start and pushing him back […]

Will Smith Resting On Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get Wednesday evening off versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith has been swinging a good bat of late and is having a good season overall. Smith is hitting.264 with 4 home runs and 15 RBI this season. Smith should be expected to return to the lineup on Thursday versus […]

Adam Engel Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) has a chance to go on his minor league assignment at the beginning of next week. The outfielder has been sidelined all season after suffering a severe right hamstring strain at the end of spring training. The defensive specialist has had a few setbacks and the White Sox […]

Liam Hendriks Records Ninth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks worked a perfect ninth inning to pick up his ninth save of the season versus the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks pitched a clean frame and struck out two Twins in the process. Hendriks continues to put together an impressive season and remind managers why he was one of the first […]

Cubs Designate Tony Wolters For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated catcher Tony Wolters for assignment. Wolters has spent two stints on the Cubs roster this year and has operated as the backup to catcher Willson Contreras. Wolters only produced three hits in 24 at-bats. If he doesn't clear waivers, Wolters is likely to land on his feet as organizational depth […]