Jose Quintana Throws Bullpen Session On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) threw a bullpen session on Monday. Quintana was never expected to miss much time with his thumb injury and it looks like he is making progress to return sooner than later. Alec Mills will be on the bump Tuesday versus the Reds, but is the likely candidate to […]

Willson Contreras Gets Routine Day Off

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will have a routine day off on Tuesday versus the Reds. Contreras has been on a tear to start this season and remains one of the better catchers in the league. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras on Tuesday and bat second. Caratini can have sneaky value in DFS leagues as […]

Kris Bryant Dealing With Elbow Bruise

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (elbow) will sit out on Tuesday with a left elbow bruise. Manager David Ross didn’t seem overly concerned when asked about and he may just miss Tuesday. Replacing Bryant will be infielder David Bote. Bote is coming off of a nice day at the plate on Monday and is […]

Eloy Jimenez Remains Sidelined

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (head) is absent from the clubs doubleheader versus the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Jimenez suffered a head injury after crashing into an outfield wall on Sunday. Jimenez was able to hit off of a tee and also did some throwing on Monday, but he remains day-to-day for now. One […]

Jeremy Jeffress Picks Up Save No. 1

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress came in with one out and the bases loaded to retire two Cincinnati Reds and record his first save of the season Monday. Jeffress cleaned up Craig Kimbrel’s disastrous outing and it is likely that Jeffress would be the next man up if Kimbrel continues to struggle. Jeffress has […]

Craig Kimbrel Struggles In Season Debut

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel struggled Monday versus the Reds. Kimbrel only recorded one out and walked four Reds and also hit a batter while allowing two runs. Kimbrel is coming off of his worst season in 2019 and his 2020 debut didn’t help his cause. Prior to 2019, Kimbrel was one of the most […]

David Bote Knocks In Two Runs

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI on Monday versus the Reds. Bote got his first start of the season with a lefty on the mound and he delivered. Bote will be in a super utility role for the Cubs and likely won’t play enough to offer value to fantasy […]

Steven Souza Jr. Drives In A Pair Of Runs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. went 1-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and three strikeouts on Monday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Souza got his first start of the season as Jason Heyward sat on the bench versus left-hander Wade Miley. Souza is looking to be healthy with his new squad, but will be […]

Willson Contreras Stays Hot

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI on Monday versus the Reds. The All-Star catcher has been off to hot start and is now hitting .357 over the teams first four games. Contreras will have plenty of RBI opportunities being in the number five spot for the Cubs and he […]

Anthony Rizzo Hits Third Home Run

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo continued his hot start to the season on Monday versus the Reds. Rizzo finished the game 1-for-2 with a home run, three runs scored, an RBI and one walk. Rizzo’s home run was his third of the young season and his back issues have not seemed to have held […]

Jon Lester Shines In Season Debut

Chicago starting pitcher Jon Lester opened his 2020 campaign on a high note. Facing the Reds on Monday, Lester no-hit the club over five innings. Lester only had one strikeout and walked one. The veteran lefty looked in good shape and is looking to bounce back from and up and down 2019 campaign. The veteran […]

Brad Wieck Placed On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed relief pitcher Brad Wieck (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Wieck pitched on Saturday, but suffered a right hamstring strain. Replacing Wieck will be right-hander Ryan Tepera. Tepera can be left on the waiver wire in all formats.

Yoan Moncada Gets Sunday Off

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada will rest on Sunday versus the Twins. Moncada has been off to a nice start, but with a delayed start to this offseason, manager Rick Renteria has decided to give him the day off. Infielder Danny Mendick will replace Moncada and bat eighth. Mendick is nothing more than […]

Kyle Schwarber Goes Deep

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. It was the outfielders first bomb of the season and there should be plenty more to follow. Schwarber is an excellent source for owners who are looking for power and the inclusion of the […]

Yu Darvish Goes Four Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish only lasted four innings in his season debut Saturday versus the Brewers. Darvish allowed six hits, three runs and struck out five with zero walks. Darvish was dominant in the second half of 2019 and owners shouldn’t be too discouraged with this outing. The righty will look for better […]

Jason Kipnis Will Start Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Jason Kipnis will make his debut for his new team on Saturday versus the Brewers. The Cubs went with Nico Hoerner in Friday’s season opener, but will go with the veteran on Saturday. Kipnis is coming off of a tough 2019 campaign and had to settle for a minor league deal […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Sit On Saturday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is absent from Saturday’s lineup versus the Minnesota Twins. Grandal went 0-for-3 in his White Sox debut on Friday, but it’s surprising to see that he will already be sitting out the second game. James McCann will replace Grandal in the lineup and is batting eighth versus Twins starter […]

Luis Robert Picks Up Two Hits In Debut

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 2-for-4 with a single and double in his much anticipated big league debut. Robert is one of the top prospects in the game and is expected to be a big part of the White Sox lineup. Robert is one of the more exciting prospects in recent memories and […]

Yoan Moncada Shines In Opening Night Loss

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada have an opening night to remember Friday versus the Twins. Moncada went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in the White Sox loss. Moncada got a later start to camp, but didn’t miss a beat on Friday. Moncada is coming off of a breakout season and […]

Lucas Giolito Struggles On Opening Day

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito got lit up against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day. The 2019 All-Star only lasted 3 and 2/3 innings. Over that span, Giolito allowed six hits, seven earned runs and walked three batters. He also struck out three hitters. Brighter days are ahead for Giolito and he will […]

Kyle Hendricks Dominates Brewers

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks was lights out in the teams home opener on Friday. The Professor threw a complete-game shutout versus the division rival Brewers. Over nine innings, Hendricks allowed zero runs, three hits and struck out nine with zero walks. Hendricks remains one of the most underrated pitchers on a yearly basis […]

Anthony Rizzo Goes Yard

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo 1-for-2 with a home run, RBI and a walk on Friday versus the Brewers. Rizzo survived a scary moment earlier in the game, when he was hit on the hand by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the bottom of the third inning. Rizzo stuck it out and it paid […]

Ian Happ Goes Deep On Opening Night

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run on Friday. Happ batter ninth and provided the Cubs with their two of their three runs in a win versus the Brewers. Happ finished 2019 on a high note and is looking to maintain the centerfield job. Happ will help owners with power, […]

Derek Dietrich Signs With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have signed infielder Derek Dietrich. Dietrich was recently let go by the Cincinnati Reds. Dietrich will report to the South Bend Cubs and serve as organizational depth. Dietrich, 31, had a late start to camp after testing positive for COVID-19. Dietrich might need an injury to get a shot at the big […]

White Sox Designate Carson Fulmer For Assignment

The Chicago White Sox have designated pitcher Carson Fulmer for assignment. Fulmer was the White Sox first-round pick and chosen eighth overall in 2015. Between four seasons in the big leagues as both a starter and reliever, Fulmer owns an uninspiring 6.56 ERA over 44 games (15 starts). It’s possible that Fulmer can slip through […]

Kris Bryant Scratched From Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (back) was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with back stiffness. Manager David Ross hinted that had this been a regular season game, Bryant would likely be playing. The Cubs are just playing it safe with the former National League MVP, who is a prime candidate for a bounce back season. […]

Cubs Name Alec Mills The Fifth Starter

The Chicago Cubs have named starting pitcher Alec Mills their fifth starter to open the season. Mills had a 2.75 ERA over nine appearances (four starts) for the Cubs in 2019. He also struck out 42 batters over 36 innings. With Jose Quintana (thumb) not expected to miss much time, Mills place in the rotation […]

Nomar Mazara Placed On Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nomar Mazara (undisclosed) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Manager Rick Renteria declined to specify why the outfielder will be on the injured list, but said that Mazara has been “under the weather.” Outfielders Leury Garcia and Adam Engel are the likely candidates to replace Mazara. Outside of DFS, […]

Jose Quintana Feels Good

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) is feeling good and is about a week to 10 days away from having a bullpen session. Quintana is most likely going to be unavailable at the start of the season, but he shouldn’t miss much time. Tyler Chatwood and Alec Mills will fill in for the lefty […]

Anthony Rizzo Performs Field Work On Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) did some work in the field prior to the park being open to the media on Saturday. Rizzo took batting practice earlier in the week and has been working hard to be ready for Opening Day. Rizzo has dealt with back issues throughout his career, but is trending […]