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Rowan Wick Picks Up Third Save
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rowan Wick picked up his third save of the season on Thursday versus the Brewers. Wick gave up his first run of the season, but was able to secure the victory for the Cubs. With Craig Kimbrel in a funk, it appears that Wick is the preferred option for saves. Wick […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoYu Darvish Continues Strong Season With 11 Strikeouts
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish was lights out versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Darvish had not allowed a hit until Justin Smoak went yard in the top of the seventh inning. Over seven innings, Darvish allowed one hit, one run, two walks and struck out 11 Brewers. Darvish has been phenomenal this season […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAnthony Rizzo Crushes Fourth Home Run
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hit his fourth home run of the season on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. The slugger finished the game 2-for-4 with two runs scored, one RBI and one walk. The first baseman is hitting .240 on the season with four home runs and six RBI, but has now hit […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKris Bryant Hits Second Home Run On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-5 with a solo home run on Wednesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Bryant is only hitting .196 on the season, but has six hits over his last 21 at-bats with a pair of home runs and three walks. Better days should be ahead for Bryant and owners should […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Hendricks Records Third Quality Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks picked up his third quality start of the season Wednesday versus the Indians. Over six innings, Hendricks allowed seven hits, one run, zero walks and five strikeouts. The right-hander was roughed up in his second start of the season, but has been superb in his three starts. Hendricks should […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoAlex Colome Secures Fifth Save
Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome picked up his fifth save of the season on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Colome threw a perfect ninth inning for the save and has yet to allow a run in eight games. Colome is entrenched in the closer’s role with the White Sox and should be owned in […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDylan Cease Secures Third Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease picked up his third victory of the season on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Over six innings, Cease allowed seven hits, five runs (one earned), zero walks and struck out five hitters. Cease now owns a respectable 3.26 ERA and the White Sox will really need him to […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTim Anderson Shines On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and a RBI on Wednesday versus the Detroit Tigers. Anderson returned from a groin strain on Tuesday and hasn’t missed a beat with the bat. The shortstop fell a double short of the cycle and is now hitting .385 on the season. Anderson […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoKyle Schwarber Scratched From Wednesday’s Lineup
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (knee) has been scratched from Wednesday’s contest versus the Cleveland Indians with lingering soreness in his right knee. The slugger has been off to a sluggish start with a .234 batting average to go along with two home runs and six RBI. Schwarber has been getting a lot of run […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJon Lester Continues His Strong Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester continued his strong start to the 2020 season versus the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. The lefty allowed just three hits, one run, two walks and struck out four batters over six innings. Lester has entered his contract year with a 2-0 record and 1.06 ERA and nine strikeouts over […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJavier Baez Is Starting To Heat Up
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-5 with a run scored on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Baez has really struggled to start the 2020 campaign, but has now hit safely in three straight games and is 5-for-11 with two RBI over that span. Baez has shown that he’s capable of being of the best […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoWillson Contreras Continues To Hit
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-4 with a RBI on Tuesday against the Cleveland Indians. Contreras has been the Cubs most consistent hitter this season and now has seven RBI to go along with a solid .311 batting average. Contreras remains one of the best catchers in all of baseball and fantasy leagues. He […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJason Heyward Responds To Being Demoted In Batting Order
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward responded to being moved down in the order on Tuesday versus the Cleveland Indians. Heyward went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Heyward is still just hitting .244 on the season and most of his value comes on the defensive side. Despite the strong game, Heyward should be […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoJose Abreu Hits A Pair Of Doubles
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and two RBI on Tuesday versus the Tigers. After exiting Monday’s game with a sore hip, Abreu was a question mark heading into to Tuesday’s game. The hip didn’t seem to both the slugger and he is now […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoEnd Of A Slump? Eloy Jimenez Goes Yard
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run on Tuesday versus the Tigers. Jimenez is one of the most hyped youngsters in the game, but has struggled early on with both his offense and defense. Jimenez is only hitting .233 with four home runs and 12 RBI, but owners should […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoGio Gonzalez Allows Two Runs
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez went 4 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, two runs and one walk. He also recorded two strikeouts on the evening versus the Detroit Tigers. With Michael Kopech opting out of the season and Carlos Rodon (shoulder) and Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) sidelined, the Sox are counting on Gonzalez […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoLeury Garcia Placed On Injured List
Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb. Garcia reminded baseball fans why you don’t slide into first base and that’s how he suffered the injury Monday night. With Nick Madrigal (shoulder) sidelined and Garcia performing well, it’s a bad time for him […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Returns To Lineup Tuesday
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) has returned to the lineup on Tuesday versus the Tigers. The slugger was sidelined for six games with joint inflammation in left shoulder. Encarnacion had been off to a slow start, but he’s the type of hitter that can get hot in a hurry. Encarnacion should be […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTim Anderson Returns From Injured List
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Anderson was sidelined with a groin strain and missed the minimum amount of games. Anderson will return to the number one spot in the order versus the Tigers and should be owned in all formats for his power […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoIan Happ Moves Up In Batting Order
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has moved up in the order to the number six spot on Tuesday versus the Indians. Manager David Ross earlier in the day commented on how Happ has really improved since his stint in Triple-A last year and that Happ is the club’s centerfielder. Happ has been hitting the ball […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDanny Mendick Picks Up Three Hits
Chicago White Sox infielder Danny Mendick went 3-for-4 with a triple on Monday versus the Detroit Tigers. Mendick has hit a respectable .303 in limited action this year and is now the everyday second baseman with Nick Madrigal (shoulder) sidelined. Mendick isn’t likely to have long term value and is best suited in DFS.
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoDallas Keuchel Suffers Loss In Quality Start
Chicago White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel recorded a quality start on Monday, but suffered his second loss in the process. Over six inning against the Tigers, Keuchel allowed six hits, three runs, two walks and had four strikeouts. The veteran lefty is now 2-2 with his new squad and will look for his third victory […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoCarlos Rodon Could Return In A Few Weeks
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon’s (shoulder) preliminary scans on his left shoulder came back negative. It’s good news for Rodon who left Monday’s start after two innings and has a long list of injuries. The White Sox remain optimistic that Rodon can return in a few weeks, but fantasy owners can leave him […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoTim Anderson Will Head To Alternative Training Site
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) will head to the teams alternative training site and is could rejoin the club next week. Anderson is deal with a right groin strain and can be activated as early August 11. Utilityman Leury Garcia has been on fire as he fills in for Anderson and with Nick […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoBrewers Give Slumping Christian Yelich The Night Off
The Milwaukee Brewers will give struggling outfielder Christian Yelich the day off on Wednesday versus the White Sox. The former National League MVP has been off to an abysmal start to the 2020 season. The outfielder has just three hits in 34 at-bats with one home run and three RBI. Mark Mathias will replace Yelich […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoMookie Betts Remains Out
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (finger) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday. Betts has been dealing with swelling in his finger and has been sidelined since exiting Sunday’s game. Betts was expected to return Wednesday, but the Dodgers will give him another day off with an off day on Thursday. Betts could return […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoNick Madrigal Sent To Injured List
Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder) has been placed on the injured list with a separated left shoulder. Madrigal suffered the injury on Tuesday after sliding into third base. It’s a shame as the second base prospect finally got promoted and was going to start regularly. General Manager Rick Hahn was optimistic that […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Out Of Wednesday's Lineup
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) will be absent from Wednesday’s lineup. Encarnacion exited Tuesday’s contest with left shoulder soreness. Encarnacion has only six hits in 30 at-bats for the season and a shoulder injury is unlikely to help. Catcher Yasmani Grandal will be the designated hitter on Wednesday and James McCann will […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoRafael Montero Close To Returning
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Rafael Montero (elbow) threw an inning on Wednesday and the Rangers alternative site. Montero has been sidelined with elbow tendinitis, but appears to be on track to join the club at some point this weekend. With the Rangers losing Jose Leclerc (shoulder), Montero could find himself in the closer role. Montero […]
Daniel Burdeen 4 years agoBrendan McKay Throws Simulated Game
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Brendan McKay (COVID-19) threw two innings in a simulated game Wednesday. McKay has been on the COVID-19 injured list and has not appeared in a game this season. The lefty had some impressive starts to start his career in 2019, but began getting hit hard as his season went on. McKay […]
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