Javier Baez Continues Strong Season

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a triple, RBI and run scored on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Baez scored his lone run on a wild pitch by Gio Gonzalez. El Mago continues to have a strong season and is now hitting .287 with 26 home runs and 73 RBI.

Nicholas Castellanos Hits Another Double

Chicago Cubs outfielder Nicholas Castellanos went 2-for-4 with a run scored on Saturday versus the Brewers. The newest Cub hit his league leading 39th double in the contest. Castellanos is 4-for-12 since being acquired from the Cubs and is hitting .275 with 11 home runs and 37 RBI overall.

Albert Almora Jr. Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit his 12th home run of the season Saturday versus the Brewers. The outfielder finished the game 3-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Almora had a strong game Saturday, but has struggled offensively for the most part this season. He can be avoided in most formats.

Cole Hamels Has Strong Return

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels went five innings in his return from the injured list on Saturday. The veteran lefty returned from an oblique injury that sidelined him for over a month and allowed four hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out six Brewers. Hamels was limited in his first start back, but […]

Willson Contreras Exits Early With Injury

Chicago Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras left Saturday’s contest early with a foot injury. Contreras hurt his foot after running to first on a pop fly. Contreras was recently on the injured list and looked to be in a lot of pain. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras and would start should he miss more games. […]

James McCann Gets Saturday Off

Chicago White Sox catcher James McCann will receive Saturday off versus the Philadelphia Phillies. McCann has been in a big slump since making his debut as an All-Star this year. The catcher is hitting just .178 with three home runs and three RBI over his last 78 at-bats. Seby Zavala will replace McCann on Saturday […]

Brad Brach Designated For Assignment

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Brach has been designated for assignment. Brach signed a one-year deal with the Cubs this offseason, but struggled mightily. Brach owns a 6.13 ERA and 1.76 WHIP over 39 2/3 innings. Brach could catch on with another team, but holds no fantasy value.

Cole Hamels Activated For Saturday’s Start

The Chicago Cubs have activated starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) for Saturday’s start versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Hamels had been sidelined since June 28 with an oblique injury. The Cubs may choose to be cautious with Hamels in his first start back, but he should be owned and started in most matchups moving forward. The […]

Kyle Schwarber Will Rest Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will rest on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Schwarber is hitting a poor .197 over his last 71 at-bats, but does have six home runs over that span. Schwarber is what he is and that’s a power hitter with a low batting average. Schwarber is worth the roster spot for […]

Robel Garcia Optioned

The Chicago Cubs have sent infielder Robel Garcia to Triple-A Iowa. Garcia had a nice start to his big league career, but has struggled at the plate lately. Garcia will likely get another shot with the Cubs this season, but won’t hold much fantasy value. Newly acquired outfielder Nicholas Castellanos will take the roster spot […]

Alex Colome Picks Up The Loss On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome picked up the loss on Wednesday versus the New York Mets. Colome’s inning started with an error by shortstop Tim Anderson and things unraveled from there. Colome finished with a line of three hits, three run (zero earned), one walk and two strikeouts. Colome should remain owned in all […]

Lucas Giolito Has Strong Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito struck out nine Mets on Wednesday. The All-Star only allowed three hits, one run and walked three batters over seven innings. Giolito will face the Detroit Tigers in a favorable matchup on Monday.

Ian Happ Drives In A Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with an RBI and walk on Wednesday versus the Cardinals. Happ has started every game since being recalled this weekend and despite a .154 batting average, Happ has drawn six walks. Happ could lose playing time with the Cubs acquiring Nicholas Castellanos on Wednesday. Happ is only worth […]

Kyle Hendricks Excels Versus Cardinals

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks allowed seven hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out seven Cardinals on Wednesday. Hendricks finishes off a great July and allowed only eight runs over 32 innings. Hendricks now owns a cool 3.07 ERA and will face the Oakland Athletics in a home game on Monday.

Cubs Acquire Nicholas Castellanos

The Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Nicholas Castellanos from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for pitching prospects Alex Lange and Paul Richan. The Cubs offense has struggled lately and Castellanos is a big get for them. Castellanos has crushed left-handed pitching this season to the tune of a .347 batting average. His stock rises in […]

Yoan Moncada Exits Early On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada exited Tuesday’s contest versus the Mets after the top of the first inning. Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times has reported that White Sox trainers were looking at Moncada’s lower half prior to Tuesday’s game and nothing appears serious. Moncada is day-to-day for now. Ryan Goins has replaced Moncada […]

Pedro Strop Placed On Injured List With Sore Neck

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (neck) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with neck tightness. Strop started feeling the pain on Sunday and has been struggling of late. For the season, Strop owns a 5.20 ERA. Duane Underwood Jr. has been called up to replace Strop and can be left on the […]

Tim Anderson Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Anderson had been sidelined since June 26 with a high right ankle sprain. Anderson is having a career year and is hitting .317 with 11 home runs, 37 RBI and 15 stolen bases over 70 games. The shortstop should be […]

Dylan Covey Fails To Record An Out

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey failed to record an out in Sunday’s start versus the Minnesota Twins. Covey allowed five hits and five runs. Covey has really struggled this year and now owns a 6.99 ERA. Covey will look for better results on Saturday versus the Phillies. Covey should be avoided in all […]

Jose Quintana Can’t Make It Through Five Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana only lasted 4 2/3 innings on Sunday versus the Brewers in Sunday. The lefty cruises through the first four innings, but got beat up in the bottom of the fifth inning. Quintana finished with a line of four hits, three runs, two walks and three strikeouts. He will look […]

Kyle Schwarber Drives In Seven Runs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 3-for-3 with two home runs, four runs scored, seven RBI and a walk on Sunday versus the Brewers. Schwarber broke out this afternoon after being demoted from the leadoff spot earlier this week. The slugger will help fantasy owners who seek power, but the lefty has struggled overall with […]

Cole Hamels Struggles In Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) threw three innings for Triple-A Iowa during a rehab start on Sunday. Hamels allowed three hits, three runs, three walks and struck out four batters. The lefty has been sidelined since late June and there are whispers that he can return to the big league club as soon […]

Eloy Jimenez Activated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have activated outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) from the 10-day injured list. It was the rookies second stint on the injured list this year and there was no rehab assignment needed this time around. Jimenez has struggled defensively and that has led a pair of trips to the injured list, but while […]

Yoan Moncada Continues Career Year

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles versus the Twins on Saturday. Moncada also scored twice and drove in a pair. The first time All-Star is having a breakout season and is now hitting .302 with 20 home runs and 59 RBI.

Daniel Descalso Placed On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed infielder Daniel Descalso (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. Descalso has struggled mightily at the plate this year with a .181 batting average and two home runs. Even when healthy, Descalso can remain on the waiver wire in all formats.

Cole Hamels Will Make Rehab Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and will pitch for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs on Sunday. It’s a step in the right direction for the lefty who owns a 2.98 ERA on the season. Hamels has been sidelined since late June with a left oblique strain and is […]

Cubs Acquire Derek Holland

The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran pitcher Derek Holland from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations. Holland has struggled this season as both a starter and reliever and was designated for assignment by the Giants last week. Holland has fared well versus lefties and that has been an issue for the Cubs bullpen this […]

Dylan Covey Struggles Versus Marlins

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey allowed six hits, five runs, zero walks and struck out seven Marlins on Tuesday. Covey struggled in a favorable matchup and now falls to 1-6 on the season. The rough outing raised his ERA to 6.04. Covey will look for better results in a tough matchup versus the […]

Javier Baez Goes Yard Versus Padres

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored on Friday versus the Padres. Baez had been in a bit of a funk of late, but Friday’s performance will hopefully kickstart his second half. Baez remains one of the best middle infield options and is now hitting .287 with […]

Jon Lester Goes Six Innings Versus Padres

Chicago Cubs starting pitching Jon Lester toughed it out on a simmering hot day versus the Padres on Friday. The lefty managed to complete six innings and allowed 12 hits, four runs, zero walks and struck out six on the afternoon. Lester now owns a respectable 3.87 ERA and is lined up to face the […]