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Liam Hendriks Throws Scoreless Inning
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded two strikeouts in a scoreless inning on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Hendriks entered the game with a 0-0 score and looked lights out. The White Sox big free agent acquisition had given up three runs in three outings prior to Tuesday, so tonight's performance was encouraging. Hendriks […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLucas Giolito Shines In No-Decision
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito earned a no-decision in a phenomenal start versus Shane Bieber and the Cleveland Indians. Giolito was pulled after walking Roberto Perez to start the top of the eighth inning, but went seven innings and allowed just three hits, zero runs, two walks and struck out eight on the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCraig Kimbrel Records Third Save Of 2021
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel recorded a four-out save on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Kimbrel entered the game with two runners out and got Avisail Garcia to ground into a fielders choice. Kimbrel would then start the bottom of the ninth and record the first two outs of the inning, before allowing his first […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Crushes Two-Run Blast
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-3 with two runs scored, a hit by pitch and a two-run home run on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Contreras sent a rocket to left field off of Brent Suter in the top of the eighth to give the Cubs a 3-2 lead at the time and that […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAlec Mills Allows Two Runs In Spot Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills filled in on late notice for Kyle Hendricks (illness) and went four innings versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Mills allowed two hits, two runs, zero walks and didn't record a strikeout in the contest. Mills filled in admirably in this contest, but Hendricks will likely be back for his next […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Scratched From Tuesday's Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (illness) has been scratched from Tuesday's start versus the Milwaukee Brewers due to not feeling well. Swingman Alec Mills will replace Hendricks as the last-minute starter. Mills has pitched well out of the bullpen and performed solid as a starter last year, but should be avoided in DFS on […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMatt Duffy Placed On COVID-19 Injured List
Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Duffy (COVID-19) has been placed on the COVID-19-related injured list. Duffy will join relievers Brandon Workman, Jason Adam and Dan Winkler who were all placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Monday. Duffy has had limited playing time and is just 1-for-8 on the season. Infielder Ildemaro Vargas will replace Duffy […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYermin Mercedes Gets A Day Off
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes will get Tuesday off versus the Cleveland Indians. Mercedes has been one of the better stories on this young season, after he started the season 8-for-8. Mercedes is hitting an insane .500 with two home runs and seven RBI on the season. Mercedes will eventually regress with a […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Eaton Homers In Consecutive Days
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton continued his strong season with his second home run in as many days versus the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Eaton's three-run blast was his only hit in four at-bats. Eaton has been a staple at the top of the order thus far for the White Sox and should offer […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDallas Keuchel Issues Two More Walks
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel picked up a no-decision on Monday versus the Cleveland Indians. Keuchel was announced the started about a hour before the game, because scheduled starter Carlos Rodon (illness) was scratched with a stomach bug. The veteran lefty would go five innings on the evening and allowed three hits, three […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Continues Strong Start
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant continued his strong start of the season on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Bryant went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored on the evening. The Cubs as a whole have struggled offensively, but Bryant has been performing well in his contract year. The former National […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdbert Alzolay Looks Good In Tough Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay suffered a tough loss on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Alzolay cruised through five innings, but would allow the first three batters to reach base in the bottom of the sixth inning. The right-hander was pulled at that point and relief pitcher Andrew Chafin would serve up a three-run […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCarlos Rodon Will Miss Monday's Start With Stomach Illness
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (illness) has been scratched from Monday's start with an upset stomach. Rodon went five scoreless innings in his season debut and struck out nine with two hits allowed and two walks. Rodon has always been a valuable pitcher when he is healthy, but that has been few and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoNick Madrigal Gets Day Off
Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will get a day of rest on Monday versus the Cleveland Indians. Madrigal has one hit in four straight games and has a one hit in seven of eighth games this year. Madrigal hit .340 in his debut campaign last season and has continued to make contact this […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Crushes Third Home Run
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez hammered his third home run of the season to provide the lone run of the game in a 7-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. It was his only hit in four at-bats on the day and he struck out in his other three. Baez is entering free agency […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLiam Hendriks Blows First Save Of 2021
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his first save as a member of the White Sox on Sunday versus the Kansas City Royals. Hendriks started the top of the ninth inning with a 3-2 lead but served up a solo home run to designated hitter Carlos Santana to start the inning. Hendriks would then […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLeury Garcia Knocks In A Run In Return
Chicago White Sox utility man Leury Garcia returned from a two-game absence on Sunday after dealing with knee soreness and went 1-for-5 with a RBI. Garcia started in right field on Sunday with Adam Eaton not starting, but he can play all over the diamond and was filling in for Tim Anderson (hamstring) before his […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Eaton Hits Pinch-Hit Home Run
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton came off the bench on Sunday to life the White Sox to a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning when he hit a two-run home run pinch hitting for first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn. Eaton played hero for a little while, but closer Liam Hendriks would blow […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Can't Get Through Five Innings
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease only last 4 2/3 innings versus the Kansas City Royals on Sunday afternoon. Cease allowed four hits, one run and struck out six on the evening, but threw three walks. The walks have always been an issue for the youngster, but he has shown real flashes on the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTrevor Williams Struggles In Return To Pittsburgh
Coming off of a strong season debut, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams struggled in his return to Pittsburgh against the Pirates. Williams only lasted 3 1/3 innings on Sunday and allowed 10 hits, five runs, two walks and struck out three on the afternoon. It wasn't the revenge game that Williams dreamt up and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Engel Could Return For Next Homestand
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said on Sunday that outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) is progressing and could return for the teams next homestand that would start on April 23. Engel got hurt late in camp with a right hamstring strain. Engel is known for his defense, but had a very nice spring with […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Resting On Sunday
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will get a routine day off on Sunday versus the Kansas City Royals. Grandal has been off to a slow start this season and is currently 4-for-19 on the season with one home run and six RBI. Despite the rough start, Grandal has a good enough track record that […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdam Eaton Resting On Sunday, Leury Garcia Returns To Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will rest on Sunday versus the Kansas City Royals. Eaton has been off to a solid start in his second go around with the Pale Hose and is hitting .241 with one home run, five RBI, one stolen base and eighth runs scored. Eaton has mainly hit out of […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoZach Davies Gets Shelled
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies got lit up versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Davies only threw nine pitches in a scoreless first inning, but blew up in the bottom of the second inning. Davies would allow five hits, seven runs and three in the bottom of the second before being pulled with two […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWhite Sox And Royals Postponed On Saturday
Saturday's contest between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on May 14. Left-hander Mike Minor was scheduled to face off versus Dylan Cease and both figure to be moved back to Sunday.
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYermin Mercedes Crushes Second Home Run
Chicago White Sox catcher/designated Yermin Mercedes continues to hit the baseball and has become one of the nicer stories in baseball this season. Mercedes absolutely crushed a 481 foot solo home run off of Brad Keller in the bottom of the second inning. Mercedes has been unstoppable on the young season and finished the contest […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYoan Moncada Hits First Homer Of 2021
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. Moncada has had a slow start to the season with a .192 batting average and 12 strikeouts. The strikeouts have always been a weakness of Moncada, but he is plenty capable of helping […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLance Lynn Throws Shutout
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn was on his game versus the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Lynn went the distance and allowed just five hits with zero runs and no walks. He also struck out 11 on the evening. Lynn was lights out and now has four complete games under his belt in […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCraig Kimbrel Picks Up 350th Career Save
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his second save of the season on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kimbrel came in with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom eighth and struck out both batters he faced. Kimbrel then went 1-2-3 in the bottom of the ninth with two pop-ups and a […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Breaks Out Of Slump With First Home Run
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a solo home run on Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rizzo entered the game 2-for-19 and hopefully Thursday's nice performance will get the veteran going. Despite the slow start, Rizzo remains one of the more consistent first baseman in the game. Rizzo […]
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