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Michael Kopech Walks Four Batters In Relief
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech went 1 2/3 innings in relief and allowed one hit, no runs, four walks and struck out four on Wednesday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Kopech has made two starts for the Pale Hose, but most of his work has been out of the bullpen. Regardless of the role, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Will Rest On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo will receive a routine day off on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rizzo has been off to a slow start and is hitting .224 with five home runs and 10 RBI on the season. Third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will slide over to first base on Wednesday and Matt […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Crushes Eighth Home Run
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez came up big in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baez didn't start Game 2, but pinch-hit in the bottom of the sixth inning and would remain in the game at shortstop. El Mago came up big in the bottom of the eighth inning with two-run […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJason Heyward Blasts Third Home Run In Victory
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Heyward has now hit three home runs to go along with nine RBI and a .198 batting average. Heyward is in the Cubs everyday lineup for defensive and managers in […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCraig Kimbrel Blows Save On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel picked up a blown save in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kimbrel allowed a solo shot to infielder Max Muncy and that would tie the game 1-1. It was the first earned run that Kimbrel has allowed this year. Kimbrel has looked like his vintage […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKeegan Thompson Gets The Job Done In First Career Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Keegan Thompson made his first start of his career in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers and picked up a no-decision. Thompson went 3 2/3 innings and allowed two hits, zero runs, two walks and struck out a pair on the evening. Thompson pitched well enough to […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYoan Moncada Picks Up Two More Hits On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a RBI in Tuesday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Moncada got off to a slow start this season, but has really turned things on lately. Moncada is now hitting .274 with three home runs and 16 RBI. Moncada doesn't have a […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Hits Sixth Home Run
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a run scored, three RBI and a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Abreu has been off to a slow start this season and was 3-for-21 entering tonight's contest. Abreu is traditionally a slow starter and makes for a prime buy […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Returns To Form In Victory
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks bounced back in a big way on Tuesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hendricks went all seven innings and cruised through the first six innings, but allowed a solo home run to catcher Keibert Ruiz in the top of the seventh inning. Hendricks […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJake Marisnick Hits Third Home Run
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jake Marisnick went 1-for-1 with two runs scored, one walk, one stolen base and a solo home run in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran outfielder has quietly hit .277 this season with three home runs and 12 RBI. Marisnick saw most of his playing time […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCubs And Dodgers Postponed On Monday
The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will be postponed on Monday due to inclement weather conditions. The two teams will instead square up for a doubleheader on Tuesday. Starting pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Walker Buehler are still expected to pitch on Tuesday with Clayton Kershaw and Adbert Alzolay also lined up to pitch. Both […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Engel Three Weeks Away From Rehab Assignment
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) remains about three weeks away from a minor league rehab assignment. Engel has had two setbacks recently and is recovering from a right hamstring strain that he suffered at the end of spring training. Engel is not only the White Sox best defensive outfielder, but they will need […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLuis Robert Diagnosed With Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn announced on Monday that outfielder Luis Robert (hip) has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 hip flexor strain. Hahn wasn't sure if the injury would require surgery yet, but Robert will not participate in baseball activities for 12-to-16 weeks with a permanent timeline unknown at the moment. It's […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoNico Hoerner Won't Start On Monday
Chicago Cubs middle infielder Nico Hoerner will be absent from the Cubs starting lineup on Monday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hoerner made his season debut on April 22 and has been off to an impressive start. Hoerner has started 10 consecutive games primarily at second base and shortstop with some run in the outfield […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Returns To Lineup
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (thigh) has returned to the Cubs lineup on Monday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contreras had been dealing with mild right thigh tightness since Friday and didn't start on Saturday or Sunday, but entered Sunday's contest out of desperation with the Cubs not having any other position players to replace […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJoc Pederson Activated And Leading Off On Monday
The Chicago Cubs have activated outfielder Joc Pederson (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The slugger has been absent since April 21 and will return just in time to face his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pederson hit eight home runs during the spring, but has really struggled during the regular season. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLuis Robert Will Be Sent To Injured List
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said after Sunday's game that outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is "definitely going to go on the IL." He will also be checked out more on Monday. Robert suffered a right hip flexor strain after beating out an infield single in the bottom of the first in Sunday's loss […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLucas Giolito Suffers Third Straight Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito suffered his third straight loss on Sunday versus the Cleveland Indians. Giolito was coming off of two straight rocky starts, but it was his offense that let him down in this one. The right-hander went 5 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, one run, three walks and struck […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCraig Kimbrel Suffers Tough Loss On Sunday
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel suffered a tough loss against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. With outfielder Jesse Winker starting the inning on second, Kimbrel worked a 2-1 count on outfielder Nick Castellanos. Kimbrel would then throw a wild pitch and that would advance Winker to third base. Manager David Ross elected to continue to […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Hits Fifth Home Run
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. It was his first home run in eight games and fifth on the season. Rizzo has been in a bit of a slump and is hitting just .222 on the season and he has only […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Hits Two-Run Home Run
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Baez returned to the lineup on Thursday after dealing with a sore hamstring and has gone 5-for-17 since in four games since. The upcoming free agent has been putting together a strong season and is now […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Hits Two More Home Runs
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant continues to stay hot. Bryant went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a pair of home runs in Sunday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Bryant has been off to an incredible start this season. The upcoming free agent could be a trade candidate, but regardless of if he stays […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTrevor Williams Hit Hard In No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams put together a poor performance in the Cubs loss on Sunday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Williams picked up the no-decision and was hurt by the longball in this contest. Williams allowed three home runs in the bottom of the third inning and would be yanked with two runners on […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoIan Happ Exits After Scary Collision
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has left Sunday's contest in the bottom of the eighth inning. Happ and second baseman Nico Hoerner collided going after a fly ball that Hoerner would catch. Happ was down for a while and tried to walk off under his own power, but would wind up going off the field […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLuis Robert Exits Early On Sunday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has exited Sunday's contest in the bottom of the first inning. Robert hurt his leg when he beat out an infield hit and he came up lame. More should be known about the young star as the afternoon goes on. Outfielder Adam Eaton pinch-ran for Robert. If Robert were […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYermin Mercedes Scratched From Sunday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes has been scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians for with manager Tony La Russa saying that infielder Jake Lamb has earned at-bats and deserves them. Mercedes was scheduled to bat fifth on Sunday, but the White Sox released an updated lineup that has Lamb as the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Out Of Sunday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will be out of Sunday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians. The veteran has been off to a dreadful start this season and has just seven hits in 55 at-bats, but he has produced two home runs and nine RBI. Grandal has former first-round pick Zack Collins as his backup […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Eaton Out Of Sunday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will rest on Sunday versus the Cleveland Indians. Eaton got off to a hot start this season, but has just seven hits over his last 41 at-bats. The veteran on the season is hitting .222 with three home runs, 18 RBI and 16 runs scored. Eaton will help managers […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Out For Second Straight Game
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (thigh) will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday with mild right thigh tightness. Contreras has been dealing with the injury since exiting Friday's contest early. Contreras remains day-to-day and will once again be replaced by Tony Wolters. Wolters has just one hit over 12 at-bats this season and can […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCraig Kimbrel Escapes Trouble For Fifth Save
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his fifth save of the season in Saturday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Kimbrel gave up back-to-back singles to open the frame, but then recorded back-to-back strikeouts and got a groundout to secure the save. Kimbrel has been off to an impressive start this season and has yet […]
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