Jason Heyward Sitting Versus Lefty On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward will rest on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. With left-hander Brett Anderson on the hill, it makes sense to give the veteran outfielder a day off. Heyward is 2-for-11 on the season with a home run, but most of his value comes on defense and managers can feel safe leaving […]

Joc Pederson Gets Monday Off

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will have his first day off of the season on Monday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Pederson hit eight home runs in the spring, but has been hitless in 10 at-bats with five strikeouts so far. The slugger came over to the Cubs with the promise that he'd be able to […]

Dylan Cease Walks Three In 2021 Debut

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease earned a no decision in his first start of the 2021 season. Cease went 4 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, three runs, three walks and struck out three on the evening. Cease has struggled with walks in his young career, but can be helpful to managers in […]

Tim Anderson Day-To-Day With Left Hamstring Tightness

Updating an earlier report, Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson left Sunday's contest early with left hamstring tightness. It's a sigh of relief for fantasy managers and the Chicago White Sox. The All-Star shortstop is being listed as day-to-day and it looks like he will be back at some point this week. Utility man Leury […]

Tim Anderson Exits Early

Chicago White Sox shortstop has exited Sunday's game versus the Los Angeles Angels. Anderson hurt himself and was seen hobbling after hitting the first base bag on a ground out. Fantasy managers and the White Sox will be holding their breath as more news should be known as the evening goes on. Anderson is one […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up First Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel worked a perfect inning to pick up his first save of the season on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kimbrel struck out two of the three batters he faced and his velocity and control looked stellar. The closer has now pitched back-to-back perfect innings and has struck out five of […]

Joc Pederson Remains Hitless

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson finished 0-for-4 with a RBI on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, but remains hitless in 10 at-bats with one walk and two RBI on the season to go along with five strikeouts. Pederson came over from the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason and was scorching hot during the spring with […]

Zach Davies Performs Well In 2021 Debut

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies had a nice debut with his new club on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Davies cruised through the first five innings, before allowing a two-run homer to Colin Moran with two outs in the top of the sixth inning. Davies would finish the game with a line of four […]

Ian Happ Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit his first home run of the season on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Happ finished the game 1-for-2 with two runs scored, one RBI and a pair of walks. The outfielder should be a strong source of runs and power this season and is in a prime position at […]

Andrew Vaughn Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn will rest on Sunday versus the Los Angeles Angels. The highly touted prospect has started the last two games, but is hitless in his first six at-bats with a walk and run scored. With the recent emergence of Yermin Mercedes at the designated hitter spot, Vaughn's easiest way […]

Garrett Crochet Impresses In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Garrett Crochet had a strong season debut versus the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. The lefty fireballer went 2 1/3 innings and didn't allow a hit, run or walk on the evening. He also punched out three Angels and exited with a chance to pick up his first victory, but […]

David Bote Takes A Seat On Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman David Bote will get a routine day off on Sunday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bote was named the Cubs starting second baseman out of spring training and is 0-for-4 on the season with a walk so far. Bote doesn't offer much for fantasy managers to justify rostering and has second base […]

Yermin Mercedes Stays Hot With Three More Hits

Chicago White Sox catcher Yermin Mercedes continued his hot start to the season on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Coming off of a 5-for-5 season debut on Friday, Mercedes had three hits in his first three at-bats before flying out to outfielder Mike Trout in the bottom of the eighth inning. Among the highlights […]

Lance Lynn K’s Six In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn allowed six hits, two runs (zero earned), two walks and struck out six versus the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Lynn was hurt by the White Sox poor defense in the bottom of the third when the veteran gave up both of unearned runs. Lynn is came over […]

Jason Heyward Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Heyward quietly had a solid 2020 campaign, but even so is in the lineup more for his defense. Manager David Ross is going to deploy Heyward as the everyday right fielder, but managers would be best served […]

Javier Baez Steals Two Bases

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Baez worked his magic and stole both second and third base again Pirates starting Tyler Anderson in the bottom of the second inning and would eventually score his only run of the […]

Craig Kimbrel Looks Great In First Outing Of 2021

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in his first appearance of the season on Saturday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs had a 5-1 lead when Kimbrel entered the game, so it wasn't a save opportunity. Despite that, Kimbrel looked excellent working a 1-2-3 inning with three K's. Kimbrel has struggled during […]

Kris Bryant Hits First Home Run Of 2021

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a solo home run in Saturday's victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was Bryant's first dinger of the season. The former National League MVP is coming off of a tough 2020 campaign and enters this season with high expectations with his contract […]

Jake Arrieta Looks Strong In Return

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta didn't miss a beat to start his second stint with the club. Arrieta threw six strong innings on Saturday afternoon and allowed six hits, one run, one walk and struck out five on the afternoon versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The former All-Star struggled throughout his time in Philadelphia the […]

Nick Madrigal Resting On Saturday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will be absent from the lineup on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels. The contact hitter has two hits over eight plate appearances on the season. Utility man Leury Garcia will replace Madrigal and bat ninth. Garcia is worthy dart throw in DFS versus Alex Cobb on Saturday, […]

Yasmani Grandal Out Of Saturday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will receive a routine day off on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Grandal is 2-for-8 on the season with a pair of RBI on the season and should produce as one of the top catchers for fantasy managers this season. Grandal will be replaced by Zack Collins. Collins […]

Tim Anderson Goes Yard For First Time In 2021

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Anderson's home run came off of Angels closer Raisel Iglesias to give the White Sox a big insurance run in the top of the ninth inning. The All-Star enters the year […]

Yermin Mercedes Picks Up Five Hits

Chicago White Sox catcher Yermin Mercedes went 5-for-5 on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Mercedes drew the start as the teams designated hitter and didn't disappoint in his season debut. All of his hits were singles and he also drove in a pair of runs to go along with a run scored. Mercedes has […]

Dallas Keuchel Struggles In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel struggled in his season debut on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran lefty left after allowing a single and a walk to start the bottom of the fifth inning. The veteran had a final line of four innings in which he allowed five hits, six runs […]

Michael Kopech Looks Well In Season Debut

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech looked like he didn't miss a beat in his first appearance since 2018 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and electing to sit out the 2020 campaign. The former highly touted starter worked out of relief and that's the plan out of the gate this season. Kopech walked Mike Trout […]

Jose Abreu Hits Grand Slam

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs scored on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. The home run was the reigning MVP's first of the year and his 199th of his career. Abreu now has a hit in his first two games of the […]

Yoan Moncada Strikes Out Five Times

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada had a nightmare of a night on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Moncada finished 0-for-5 with five strikeouts on the evening and now has six strikeouts over his first two games. Moncada is coming off of a tough season and plate discipline has always been his weakness, […]

Liam Hendriks Picks Up First Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks picked up his first save with new club on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. Hendriks entered in the bottom of the eighth inning with two runners on base in a one-run game and got shortstop Jose Iglesias to pop out to end the inning. The White Sox had […]

Yermin Mercedes Enters White Sox Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yermin Mercedes will play the role of designated hitter and bat eighth versus the Los Angeles Angels and Andrew Heaney on Friday. Mercedes is one of three catchers on the White Sox and he saw one at-bat in 2020 going 0-for-1. Mercedes, 28, impressed with a .317 batting average to go […]

Andrew Vaughn Will Hit Fifth In Debut

Chicago White Sox first base prospect Andrew Vaughn will make his big league debut and bat fifth versus the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Vaughn is best served as a first baseman or designated hitter, but will be in left field with Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) sidelined. Vaughn doesn't have much experience in the outfield, but […]