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Tim Anderson Continues To Enjoy May
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson extended his hitting streak to eight games on Thursday versus the Minnesota Twins. Anderson hit a solo shot to open the bottom of the first inning and would finish the game 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Anderson has been on fire in May and has safely hit […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLance Lynn Picks Up Fourth Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his fourth victory of the season against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Lynn only went five innings, but allowed just two hits, one run (zero earned), three walks and struck out nine. The veteran has been off to a magnificent start this season and is now […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMichael Kopech Will Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader On Friday
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa announced on Thursday that pitcher Michael Kopech will draw his third start of the season in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader versus the Kansas City Royals. Kopech has mainly pitched out of the bullpen, but has made two starts this season. He has looked dominant in both roles […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoNick Madrigal Absent On Thursday's Lineup Card
Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal is getting a routine day of rest versus the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Madrigal is having a nice season with a .295 batting average and 11 RBI, but he has been in a bit of a funk with five hits over his last 23 at-bats. Madrigal doesn't offer […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Resting After Long Night
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will sit on Thursday afternoon versus the Minnesota Twins. Grandal has been off to a sluggish start this season, but has begun warming up with two home runs and four RBI in his last two games. Grandal has drawn his fair share of walks this season with a .717 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYermin Mercedes Out Of Thursday’s Lineup
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes has been left off of Thursday's lineup card versus the Minnesota Twins. Mercedes has been the waiver wire pickup of the season and it's just a routine day off. Mercedes hasn't slowed down since starting the season 8-for-8 and is hitting .376 with five home runs and 21 […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLiam Hendriks Pitches In Non-Save Situation On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks allowed two hits, one run (zero earned) and struck out three in a non-save situation versus the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Hendriks entered the game with the White Sox leading 13-7 in the top of the ninth inning and allowed three baserunners before getting Nelson Cruz, Mitch Garver and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTim Anderson Has Hit Safely In Seven Straight Games
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 2-for-4 with a run scored and one RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Anderson has now hit safely in seven straight games. The power and speed shortstop hasn't missed a beat this season and managers have to be happy with the production he has given them […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Stays Hot With Three More RBI
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continues to warm up and went 2-for-5 with a triple, one run scored and three RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu has really been seeing the ball well this past week and has now hit safely in five straight games. There was never a worry […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoBilly Hamilton Does A Little Bit Of Everything In Victory
Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton put together his best game of the season on Wednesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Hamilton got the start in place of outfielder Adam Eaton and he didn't disappoint. Hamilton entered the game with a .125 batting average, but went 4-for-4 with a double, triple, three runs scored, one RBI […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYoan Moncada Picks Up Two Hits In Victory
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Moncada has been having a solid season, but entered the contest with just five hits over his last 23 at-bats. Moncada has the ability to put up big power numbers in the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAndrew Vaughn Hits First Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn hit his first career home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Vaughn was 1-for-4 with three runs scored, two RBI and one walk on the evening. Vaughn hasn't shown the power that many expected yet, but he has hit .293 over the past month. Vaughn profiles […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDallas Keuchel Picks Up Second Win
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel struggled, but picked up his second victory of the season against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The veteran lefty went 5 2/3 innings and allowed eight hits, six runs, one walk and one strikeout on evening. Keuchel has been a rollercoaster ride all year and now owns a […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCarlos Rodon Dealing With Hamstring And Back Tightness
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon will have his scheduled start on Thursday versus the Minnesota Twins pushed back to Saturday versus the Kansas City Royals. Manager Tony La Russa said on Wednesday that the lefty is dealing with both hamstring and back tightness. La Russa said that Rodon could have pitched tomorrow if […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJoc Pederson Stays Hot On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continued to stay on Wednesday with three hits in five at-bats versus the Cleveland Indians. He also knocked in the only run for the Cubs on the afternoon. Pederson started the season slow and was dealing with a wrist injury. Pederson missed 10 days with the wrist injury, but has […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Hits Four Singles In Loss
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 4-for-5 with four singles on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Contreras has been having a nice season, but was in a bit of a funk with just four hits over his last 18 at-bats entering the contest. Contreras has now gone 6-for-8 in two games this week and appears […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoZach Davies Picks Up Another No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies picked up a no-decision on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Davies went 5 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, one run, two walks and struck out four on the afternoon. The veteran got off to a very rough start this season, but has now strung together three good outings […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Eaton Not In Wednesday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will be out of the lineup for the third time in four games with the White Sox facing lefty J.A. Happ. Eaton is on the bench due to the matchup, but he has struggled with just three hits over his last 24 at-bats. Eaton has mainly hit second for […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJake Arrieta Will Throw Bullpen Session On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (thumb) had his bullpen session on Tuesday pushed back a day to Wednesday. Manager David Ross said that if everything goes well, Arrieta will be activated from the 10-day injured list and start on Friday versus the Detroit Tigers. Arrieta has been sidelined since May 4 with a right […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Sidelined On Wednesday With Sinus Issue
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (illness) is absent from Wednesday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians. Bryant left Tuesday's contest in the bottom of the sixth inning with a sinus issue that was making it difficult for him to breathe. It's a relief for fantasy managers that this shouldn't be a long-term injury and Bryant […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Returns To Lineup On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (back) will return to the lineup on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Baez left Saturday's contest with back stiffness, but was able to pinch-hit on Sunday. The shortstop was initially in Tuesday's lineup, but was scratched before the game started. Baez has been off to a good start in his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Hits Third Home Run
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run versus the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. Grandal has been ice cold at the plate this season and had just three hits over his last 43 at-bats entering Tuesday. Despite tonight's performance, Grandal has really struggled this season and managers should temper their […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Continues To Warm Up
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has continued to warm up with another strong performance on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Abreu went 2-for-3 with a hit by pitch, three runs scored and a two-run home run. Abreu is historically a slow starter, but has now hit safely in four straight games with three […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Earns Another No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease picked up a no-decision on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Cease only lasted five innings and allowed five hits, three runs, two walks and struck out seven on the evening. Cease has strung together some nice starts lately, but walks and longevity continue to be a bit of […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoEric Sogard Goes Yard In Loss
Chicago Cubs second baseman Eric Sogard went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss versus the Cleveland Indians. The veteran took Shane Bieber deep in the top of the fifth inning for his first home run of the season. Sogard has been on the wrong side of a platoon with David Bote at […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdbert Alzolay Suffers Tough Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay fell victim to a tough loss on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Alzolay was looking dominant for most of the evening, but his biggest mistake was a two-run home run to second baseman Cesar Hernandez in the bottom of the sixth inning. The home run would give the Indians […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Exited With Illness On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant left Tuesday's game versus the Cleveland Indians due to being under the weather. Fantasy managers can take a sigh of relief with Bryant likely to be day-to-day at the worst. Bryant has been one of the best offensive players in his upcoming walk season and is hitting .308 with […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Exits Early On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant left Tuesday's contest in the bottom of the sixth versus the Cleveland Indians due to an unknown reason. Bryant finished the game 1-for-3 with a double and was replaced by Nick Martini. Losing Bryant would be a big loss for fantasy managers and more should be known on his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoIan Happ Slowly Progressing
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said on Tuesday that things are going "a little slower than anticipated" for outfielder Ian Happ (ribs). Happ collided with teammate Nico Hoerner on May 4 and exited the ballgame. He has not seen action since and was shortly placed on the 10-day injured list following the collision. Ross did […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoNico Hoerner Aiming To Return This Weekend
Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (forearm) has been hitting and going through infield work with the hope to be activated from the 10-day injured list this weekend. Hoerner hurt his forearm when he collided with outfielder Ian Happ against the Cincinnati Reds on May 2. Hoerner initially finished that game, but was placed on the […]
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