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Nomar Mazara Picks Up A Pair Of Hits
Chicago White Sox outfielder Nomar Mazara connected for two hits in four at-bats on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. The outfielder also scored twice and knocked in a run. Mazara has really struggled after coming over from the Texas Rangers in the offseason and is hitting a sluggish .222 with no home runs and two […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Connects For Three Hits
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-5 with three RBI on Tuesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Abreu has been overshadowed by teammates Tim Anderson and Luis Robert, but remains one of the more consistent options at first base. The slugger is now hitting .268 with four home runs and 16 RBI. Abreu is […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTim Anderson Refuses To Cool Off
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had another huge night on Tuesday against the Tigers. Anderson started the game off with another home run and finished the game 4-for-5 with three runs and three RBI. Anderson’s groin injury is clearly in the past and the shortstop is currently one of the hottest hitters in the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Picks Up Fourth Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease picked up his fourth victory of the season on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Cease allowed five hits, two runs, three walks and struck out three batters in 6 1/3 innings. It was the youngsters longest outing of the season. Cease now owns a 4-1 record with a […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLuis Robert Exits With Sore Hand
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) exited Tuesday’s contest against the Tigers early with right hand soreness. Robert injured his hand after diving for a ball in the top of the seventh inning. The prospect finished the game 0-for-3 and was replaced by Luis Gonzalez. The outfielder is considered day-to-day. It’s a sigh of […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Receives Shot In Wrist
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (wrist) received a shot in his wrist on Tuesday. Bryant is expected to be out a minimum of two days and manager David Ross is optimistic that he will be back in the lineup on Friday against the White Sox. Bryant has really struggled this season and is only […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Finally Gets A Hit
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. Encarnacion has really struggled with his new team, but it was nice to see him get a hit Monday. The slugger has traditionally been a slow starter, but also can turn it on quickly. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLuis Robert Hits A Pair Of Bombs
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went yard twice on Monday versus the Detroit Tigers. It was the rookie’s only hits and he also had three RBI. Robert has lived up to all the expectations so far and is now hitting .286 with five bombs, 13 RBI and four stolen bases. Robert has about as […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoGio Gonzalez Records 10 K’s
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez put together his strongest start of the season on Monday versus the Detroit Tigers. Over 4 2/3 innings, Gonzalez allowed six hits, two runs, two walks and struck out 10 batters. It was easily the veteran’s strongest start of the season, but he still owns a 6.00 ERA […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTim Anderson Stays Red-Hot
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson stayed red-hot on Monday versus the Tigers. Anderson started the game off with a home run and hit another later in the game. He finished 2-for-5 with a pair of runs and two RBI. Anderson has been on fire since returning from the injured list and is now hitting […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYoan Moncada Goes Yard
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-5 with a solo home run on Monday versus the Detroit Tigers. Moncada was in a bit of a funk before picking a hit and four RBI on Sunday, but it looks like he’s back normal with a pair of hits. Moncada can do it all and […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Dealing With Back Stiffness
Updating an earlier report, Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) exited Monday’s contest with lower back stiffness. Grandal injured himself after throwing out a runner at first base. Grandal was replaced by James McCann in the contest. The All-Star catcher should be considered day-to-day for now.
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Picks Up An RBI
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI on Monday against the Cardinals. Contreras got off to a hot start at the beginning of the season but has really been in a funk lately. The All-Star catcher is now hitting .231 with two home runs and eight RBI on the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDavid Bote Plays Hero In Game 2 Of Doubleheader
Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote came up big in Monday’s contest versus the Cardinals. Bote pinch-hit for Victor Caratini in the bottom of the sixth inning and hit a three-run blast. Bote has come up with some big hits for the Cubs and has three dingers with 11 RBI with a .209 batting average. Bote […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJeremy Jeffress Picks Up Another Save
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress picked up his second save of the season in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Rowan Wick who had seen the last couple of Cubs saves pitched in Game 1 and Jeffress answered the call in Game 2. Craig Kimbrel came into […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYasmani Grandal Exits Early With Injury
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal left Monday’s game early with an apparent injury. The catcher left the contest after throwing out a runner at first base and was replaced by James McCann. He finished 0-for-2 with a walk on the evening and now owns a sluggish .222 batting average. McCann is hitting .343 on […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoIan Happ Goes Yard
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in the first game of Monday’s doubleheader versus the Cardinals. Happ was a late addition to the lineup after Steven Souza Jr. (hamstring) was scratched with a hamstring injury. Happ has been one of the few bright spots for the […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Suffers Tough Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks suffered his second loss of the season in the first game of a doubleheader versus the Cardinals on Monday. Hendricks left the game with one out in the seventh inning in a tie game and the bases loaded, but reliever Rowan Wick came in and allowed the two-run double […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Quintana Inching Towards A Return
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) threw 61 pitches in a simulated game on Monday. The lefty will throw one more simulated game and if everything goes well, Quintana should be able to be activated. With Tyler Chatwood (back) on the injured list with a back injury, Quintana should slide back into the rotation. […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAdbert Alzolay Dealing With Forearm Bruise
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay (forearm) took a ball off of his forearm and is dealing with a bruise. Alzolay was the most likely option to pitch Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader versus the Cardinals, but his injury changed the clubs plans. Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that if Alzolay’s bruise heels, […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTyson Miller Will Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Tyson Miller will make his big league debut in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday versus the Cardinals. Miller, 25, pitched in Double-A and Triple-A in 2019 and put together a 4.35 ERA in 26 starts with a 1.28 WHIP. Miller will likely be returned to the Cubs training […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoIan Happ, Kyle Schwarber Sitting Out First Game Monday
Chicago Cubs outfielders Ian Happ and Kyle Schwarber will sit out the first game of Monday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. With the Cubs facing lefty Kwang Hyun Kim, it makes sense to rest both outfielders for the second game of their doubleheader. Albert Almora Jr. will replace Happ and bat eighth, while David Bote will […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLuis Robert Hits Another Home Run
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 1-for-3 with a home run in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday versus the Cardinals. Robert had slowed down a bit after a strong start to his big league career, but he is starting to see the ball well again. The top prospect is now hitting […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoEloy Jimenez Starting To Hit Well
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-3 in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Jimenez got off to a brutal start this season, but is now 7 for his last 19 with three home runs and five RBI. Jimenez is one of the most exciting prospects in […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Continues To Heat Up
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo continued to swing the bat well on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Rizzo has really been coming on lately and finished the game 3-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and his fifth home run. The first baseman is now hitting .254 with five homers and nine RBI. He […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoSteven Souza Jr. Hits First Home Run
Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. went 1-for-2 with a home run on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Souza didn’t start the game, but pinch-hit for Victor Caratini and hit a game tying homer in the bottom of the eighth inning. The injury plagued outfielder is only hitting .176 on the season and won’t see […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoColin Rea Struggles In Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea allowed four hits and three runs with zero walks and no strikeouts versus the Brewers on Saturday. Rea only lasted 3 1/3 innings and isn’t expect to remain in the rotation. Rea will be primarily working out of the bullpen and can be left on the waiver wire.
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLucas Giolito Gets Knocked Around
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito got shelled on Saturday versus the St. Louis Cardinals in the first game of a doubleheader. Giolito allowed four runs in the first inning and finished the game with six hits, five runs (four earned), two walks and five strikeouts over five innings. Giolito did suffer from some […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAlec Mills Suffers First Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills picked up his first loss of season on Friday versus the Brewers. Mills was pushed up a day with Tyler Chatwood (back) scratched prior to Friday’s game with back tightness. Mills pitched great for the first five innings, but a three-run home run by Christian Yelich gave the Brewers […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCraig Kimbrel Throws Scoreless Frame
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel threw a scoreless inning on Friday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Kimbrel did allow a walk, but he also recorded two strikeouts and his pitches looked the best they have all season. Manager David Ross has been using Rowan Wick has the closer, but has not formally removed Kimbrel from […]
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