Kris Bryant Will Rest Wednesday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will get a day of rest on Wednesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bryant is hitting .285 with 16 home runs and 42 RBI on the season and should be back in the lineup on Thursday for the series finale. David Bote will replace Bryant and bat sixth. Bote is […]

Cubs Option Adbert Alzolay

The Chicago Cubs have optioned pitcher Adbert Alzolay to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. Although Alzolay was shelled on Monday to the tune of seven runs, the prospect pitched fairly well in his other appearances, both out of the bullpen and as a starter. The Cubs needed arms for Tuesday and there is still a good […]

MRI Confirms Strained Oblique For Cole Hamels

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) has been diagnosed with a strained left oblique. Hamels left his last start after one inning and the Cubs are hoping to use the All-Star break to re-evaluate the lefty and provide a timeline. Hamels is having a very good season and owns a 2.98 ERA over 99 […]

Kyle Hendricks Activated For Tuesday’s Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will start on Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendricks has been sidelined since the middle of June right shoulder inflammation and could be limited in his first start back. Hendricks is worth starting in most matchups.

Yusniel Diaz Heating Up

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Yusniel Diaz went 3-for-4 with a home run and double on Monday for Double-A Bowie. Diaz, 22, was the big chip that the Orioles acquired from the Dodgers for Manny Machado last season and is now hitting .246 with eight home runs and 31 RBI. Diaz started the season slow, but […]

Adbert Alzolay Gets Crushed

Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Adbert Alzolay hit his first bump in the road on Monday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie only lasted 2 2/3 innings and allowed 10 hits, seven runs, one walk and struck out three. Alzolay had fared much better in his previous appearances as both a starter and reliever, but didn’t […]

Kyle Hendricks Set To Return Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is scheduled to start Tuesday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hendricks has been sidelined since the middle June with right shoulder inflammation. The right-hander owns a 7-5 record with a 3.36 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 14 starts. Owners may want to see how Hendricks does in his first […]

Javier Baez Will Sit Sunday Versus Reds

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will get a rare day off on Sunday versus the Reds. It’s a planned day off for the All-star and he will be replaced by Addison Russell. Russell will bat seventh versus Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani. Russell has been swinging the bat well lately and is worthy of consideration in […]

Cole Hamels Exits Early On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels exited Friday’s contest versus the Reds with an undisclosed injury. Hamels walked off the mound as he was warming up in the bottom of the second inning. Mike Montgomery has replaced Hamels. Hamels pitched one inning and allowed a pair of hits and one run. More should be known […]

White Sox Call Up Ross Detwiler To Start On Friday

The Chicago White Sox have purchased the contract of pitcher Ross Detwiler from Triple-A Charlotte and he will start on Friday. Detwiler is 8-8 with a 3.98 ERA in Triple-A and owns a career 4.36 ERA. The lefty can be avoided in a tough matchup versus the Twins on Friday.

Tim Anderson Officially Placed On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have officially placed shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) on the 10-day injured list. Anderson left Tuesday’s contest and was diagnosed with a high right ankle sprain. It’s a tough blow for fantasy owners and Leury Garcia is expected to see the bulk of the work at shortstop. Garcia can be left on […]

Gavin Lux Gets Three Hits In Triple-A Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Gavin Lux went 3-for-5 with a run scored in his Triple-A debut on Thursday. Lux, 21, is one of the clubs top prospects and was tearing up Double-A pitching with a .313 batting average and 13 home runs. He also chipped in seven steals. Lux is rising through the Dodgers […]

Justin Dunn Fans Nine

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Justin Dunn put together another nice start for Double-A Arkansas on Thursday. Over 5 1/3 innings, Dunn allowed three hits, two runs, one walk and struck out nine. The right-hander now has 18 strikeouts over his last two starts. Dunn was acquired from the Mets in the Robinson Cano and Edwin […]

Brendan McKay To Be Called Up On Saturday

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times is reporting that Rays outfield and pitching prospect Brendan McKay will be called up on Saturday to start versus the Texas Rangers. McKay has been dominant between Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham this season and registered a 6-0 record with a 1.22 ERA and 88 strikeouts over 61 […]

Kyle Hendricks Feels Great

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) said that he felt great after throwing 30 pitches during a bullpen session on Wednesday. The next step for Hendricks will be to throw 45 pitches on Saturday. Hendricks has been sidelined since the middle of June with right shoulder inflammation. Prospect Adbert Alzolay and veteran Tyler Chatwood […]

Willson Contreras Will Sit Thursday Versus Braves

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will be on the bench for Thursday’s game versus the Atlanta Braves. Contreras has been swinging bat as good as ever and extended his hit streak to ten games on Wednesday. Contreras should be back in the lineup on Friday versus the Reds. Victor Caratini will replace Contreras on Thursday […]

Yu Darvish Suffers A Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish did not make it 11 straight no-decisions as he picked up the loss on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Darvish was hurt by giving up two home runs and allowed five hits, five runs, two walks and eight strikeouts. Darvish is having a much better year than 2018, but […]

Reynaldo Lopez Gets A Quality Start

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez picked up a quality start on Wednesday versus the Red Sox. Lopez has mostly been atrocious this year and allowed nine hits, three runs, one walk and struck out three over six innings. Lopez owns a 6.12 ERA heading into his next start versus the Tigers in a […]

Jose Abreu Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu broke out of a mini slump on Wednesday versus the Boston Red Sox. The slugger went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, a home run and four RBI. Abreu remains one of the more underrated first base options and is now hitting .260 with 19 home runs and 59 […]

Kris Bryant Continues Strong Season

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant went 3-for-5 with a solo home run on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. After an injury plagued 2018 campaign, Bryant has bounced back nicely with a .287 batting average with 16 home runs and 41 RBI. The former MVP remains one of the best offensive options in the game […]

Willson Contreras Extends Hit Streak

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras extended his streak to 10 games on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Contreras finished the game 2-for-3 with a home run, triple, RBI and a walk. Contreras has been on fire lately and remains one of the best catchers in all formats. Contreras is hitting .300 with 17 home runs […]

Craig Kimbrel Officially Called Up

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel was officially promoted following Wednesday’s loss versus the Atlanta Braves. Kimbrel will slide into the closer role for the Cubs and instantly becomes one of the better options for owners looking for saves. Reliever Tony Barnette was sent down to Triple-A to clear space for Kimbrel.

Craig Kimbrel Expected To Join The Cubs On Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel is on his way to Chicago and is expected to be promoted prior to Thursday’s game versus the Atlanta Braves. Kimbrel was signed on June 7th and has been working with Triple-A Iowa. Kimbrel has been one of the best closers during his big league tenure and he should […]

Yoan Moncada Exits Early On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada exited Wednesday’s contest in the top of the first inning. Moncada was hit in the knee by Chris Sale and stayed in the game initially. After going from first to third during the teams next at bat, Moncada exited. More should be known on Moncada’s status as the […]

Tim Anderson Headed To The Injured List

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) is headed to the 10-day injured list with a high right ankle sprain. Anderson left Tuesday’s contest early and was seen in a walking boot on Wednesday. It’s a tough blow for fantasy owners and Anderson is likely to be replaced at shortstop by Leury Garcia. Garcia doesn’t […]

Tim Anderson In Walking Boot

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (ankle) has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and is currently in a walking boot. Anderson left Tuesday’s game after hurting his ankle making a defensive play and needed help coming off the field. Anderson has not been placed on the injured list, but it is likely to […]

Tim Anderson Exits Early With Ankle Injury

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has exited Tuesday’s contest after injuring his ankle making a defensive play. Anderson was unable to put any weight on his ankle and needed help coming off the field. Anderson finished the game 2-for-3. Ryan Cordell took Anderson’s spot in the batting order and Leury Garcia moved from center […]

Brandon Morrow Will Throw A Bullpen Session Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) has thrown two successful bullpen session and will throw a third session on Tuesday. Morrow has been sidelined since July 15 of last year with various elbow issues. There is no timetable if Morrow will return to the big leagues anytime soon or at all this season and […]

Kyle Hendricks Throws 15 Pitches

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) threw 15 pitches on Monday. Hendricks has been sidelined since June 15th with right shoulder inflammation, but Cubs president Theo Epstein said that Hendricks could return near the All-Star break. Prospect Adbert Alzolay has replaced Hendricks in the rotation and is an intriguing pickup in all formats.

Jon Jay Activated, Will Start Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jon Jay (groin) has been activated from the 60-day injured list. Jay was signed this offseason and has missed the entire season thus far with a groin injury. Jay will make his debut on Monday and bat sixth. Jay is in a good spot in the order being sandwiched between two […]