Buster Posey Remains Sidelined On Monday

San Francisco Giants catcher/first baseman Buster Posey (elbow) will miss his second straight game on Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Posey left Saturday's contest early with a left elbow contusion. The injury doesn't seem serious and Posey could be available off of the bench. Backup catcher Curt Casali will bat eighth and get his second […]

Elbow Sidelines Didi Gregorius On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) will be out of Monday's lineup versus the San Francisco Giants. Manager Joe Girardi said that Gregorius is dealing with some swelling in his elbow and needed a day off. The injury doesn't sound serious and Gregorius should be treated as day-to-day. The shortstop has been off to a […]

Jose Alvarado Among Three Phillies Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado, starting pitcher Matt Moore and infielder Ronald Torreyes have all been placed on the COVID-19 injured list prior to Monday's contest versus the San Francisco Giants. Alvarado is the biggest name on the list and has recorded a 1.59 ERA with a K/9 of 15.88. He is a name […]

Yordan Alvarez And Alex Bregman Among Astros Players Set To Return From COVID-19 Injured List

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, outfielder Yordan Alvarez, catcher Martin Maldonado and utility man Robel Garcia are all flying to Denver and will be reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday versus the Colorado Rockies. Bregman and Alvarez are the big names here and they should provide a big boost to the Astros […]

Adalberto Mondesi Remains Sidelined

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) is still without a timetable for his return. Manager Mike Matheny said on Monday that Mondesi has been lightly moving so that his strained oblique doesn't linger. The Royals are remaining cautious with their talented shortstop and Nicky Lopez will continue play shortstop in his absence. Mondesi is […]

Dinelson Lamet Expected To Return On Tuesday Or Wednesday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow) is expected to return on Tuesday or Wednesday. Lamet has been dealing with elbow issues, but this is great news for those who invested heavily in the talented right-hander. Lamet has always had filthy stuff on the mound, but has never pitched over 114 1/3 innings in […]

Luis Severino Expected Back This Summer

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (elbow) is expected back between June and August. Severino is recovering from Tommy John surgery and hasn't thrown a pitch in the majors since appearing in three games in 2019. Severino owns a career 3.46 ERA in five seasons and is still just 25 years of age. Outside […]

Luke Voit Expected Back In Mid-May

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (knee) is expected back around mid-May. The slugger underwent surgery in March and has yet to pick up a bat, but was fielding grounders on Sunday. Voit has hit 57 home runs over the past three seasons and is a big part of the middle of the Yankees […]

Adam Eaton Drives In Three Runs

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Monday's loss versus the Boston Red Sox. Both of Eaton's hit were doubles and he provided for three of the four runs scored by the White Sox in an ugly 13-4 loss. Eaton has looked healthy in the early going and has found […]

Lucas Giolito Obliterated In Monday’s Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito got roughed up in Monday's start versus the Boston Red Sox. Giolito gave up a home run to the first batter he faced, infielder Enrique Hernandez and it went downhill from there. Giolito faced 11 batters and threw 47 pitches in the bottom of the first inning and […]

Cubs Made Multi-Year Offer To Javier Baez

Jon Heyman of the MLB Network is reporting that the Chicago Cubs made a multi-year offer in the $160-$170 million range in the spring of 2020. Baez has chosen to test the free agent market this offseason and will be one of many talented shortstops available that includes Corey Seager and Trevor Story. The talented […]

Yoan Moncada Absent On Monday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada will rest on Monday versus the Boston Red Sox. Moncada has really struggled this season and is hitting .200 with one home run and seven RBI. Managers should remain patient for now with Moncada unlikely to return draft day value in a trade at the moment. Infielder Jake […]

Anthony Rizzo Heats Up With Two Home Runs

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo continues to heat up and went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's loss against the Atlanta Braves. Rizzo hit a home run in the bottom of the first and bottom of the third inning, but it wasn't enough with the Cubs losing 13-4. Rizzo has […]

Joc Pederson Gets Two Hits In Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson had his best game of the season on Sunday in a loss against the Atlanta Braves. Pederson has really struggled with his new club, but went 2-for-3 with a single, triple and walk on the evening. The slugger came to the Cubs this offseason with the opportunity to be an […]

Kyle Hendricks Roughed Up In Sunday’s Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks got lit up versus the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Hendricks allowed four home runs and six runs in the top of the first inning. Hendricks was returning from an illness that saw him scratched from Tuesday's start and would finish with a line of four innings with seven hits, […]

Yermin Mercedes Hits Fourth Home Run

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run versus the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader. Mercedes has been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far and hasn't slowed down since his historic 8-for-8 start to the season. Mercedes has always hit in […]

Nick Madrigal Knocks In Two Runs

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal went 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. Madrigal wasn't used in Game 1, but moved up from his usual bottom of the order spot to the top spot in Game 2 and it paid off. […]

Michael Kopech Performs Well In Start

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech went three innings and allowed one hit, one run, one walk and struck out four as the starting pitcher in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. Kopech was once one of the top starting pitching prospects in baseball, but has been operating as a […]

Liam Hendriks Picks Up Second Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks picked up his second save of the season with a scoreless inning in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. Hendriks allowed one hit and struck out one. The White Sox big free agent signing this offseason got off to a rough start with three runs […]

Dallas Keuchel Picks Up First Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel picked up his first victory of the season in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. Keuchel went five innings and allowed six hits, two runs, zero walks and struck out one on the afternoon. It was the veterans best start this season and he […]

Tim Anderson Hits Second Home Run

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a pair of singles in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. Anderson took the first pitch of the game yard for his second home run of the season. Anderson has played three games since returning from a […]

Andrew Vaughn Out Of Game 1 Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn will sit out Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. Manager Tony La Russa has been reluctant to give Vaughn the playing time many expected, but the White Sox recently forced his hand by designating outfielder Nick Williams for assignment. Vaughn is hitting just .160 […]

Nick Madrigal Absent For Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will sit out Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. Madrigal is having a solid season with the bat and is hitting .279 with one RBI and a stolen base. Madrigal offers plenty of contact and should help managers seeking improvement in the batting average […]

White Sox Promote Jonathan Stiever As 27th Man On Sunday

The Chicago White Sox have promoted starting pitcher Jonathan Stiever as their 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader versus the Boston Red Sox. Stiever throws a nasty curveball and could be an option to start Game 2 on Sunday. The right-hander struggled in two starts with the Pale Hose in 2020 and allowed seven runs in […]

Jose Abreu Extends On-Base Streak To 16

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with one RBI in Saturday's loss versus the Boston Red Sox. Abreu's double in the top of the first inning extended his on-base streak to 16 games, dating back to the 2020 season. Last year's American League MVP has been getting on base, but is only […]

Luis Robert Starting To Warm Up

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and a stolen base in Saturday's loss versus the Boston Red Sox. Robert raised his batting average to .286 with the strong performance and now has two hits in each of his last three games. Robert also has one home run and […]

Tim Anderson Steals First Base Of Season

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 1-for-5 with a single and a stolen base on Sunday versus the Boston Red Sox. Anderson returned to the lineup on Thursday after being activated from the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Anderson is now 3-for-10 since returning to the lineup with a stolen base. […]

Dylan Cease Only Lasts 4 2/3 Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease returned from the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday versus the Boston Red Sox. Cease only last 4 2/3 innings and was taken out of the game after allowing a single to Xander Bogaerts with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning. Cease allowed six hits, two […]

Joc Pederson Continues To Struggle

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continued his cold start to the season Saturday versus the Atlanta Braves. The Cubs offense went off in a 13-4 victory, but Pederson went 0-for-2 with two walks, a hit by pitch and two runs scored. Pederson was also the only member of the Cubs starting lineup to not record […]

David Bote Records Four RBI

Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote went 2-for-4 with a double, home run and four RBI in Saturday's victory versus the Atlanta Braves. Despite the nice performance on Saturday, Bote is only hitting .156 with two home runs and six RBI. Bote beat out veteran Eric Sogard and prospect Nico Hoerner for the second base […]