Ivan Nova Goes Seven Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Ivan Nova allowed ten hits, three runs, one walk and struck out three batters versus the Houston Astros in seven innings. Nova has been one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball this year, so it was surprising to see him last this long versus a tough Astros lineup. Nova […]

Eloy Jimenez Goes Yard Twice

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, two RBI and three runs scored versus the Houston Astros on Wednesday. It was the youngsters second multi-home run game of his young career. Jimenez was activated from the disabled list on Monday and was 0-for-8 since his return coming into […]

Albert Almora Jr. Hits A Grand Slam

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. continued to stay hot on Wednesday by going 1-for-4 with a grand slam. Almora Jr. is now hitting .275 with five home runs, 18 RBI and 19 runs scored. The outfielder has been hot of late and is worth riding in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues until he cools […]

Cole Hamels Only Lasts Four Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels only lasted four innings versus his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Hamels allowed nine hits, three runs, two walks and struck out six. It wasn’t his best outing of the season, but the veteran lefty still owns a 3.38 ERA going into a matchup versus a tough […]

Pedro Strop Throws Another Bullpen Session

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. Strop has been sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring injury since May 8. Strop will throw another bullpen session over the weekend and if everything goes well, Strop could head out on a rehab assignment. Strop had been the Cubs closer […]

Javier Baez To Return Wednesday Night

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (heel) will return to the Cubs starting lineup on Wednesday and bat fourth. Baez left Sunday’s game with a heel contusion and didn’t make an appearance until he pinch-hit and drove in the winning run Tuesday night. Baez will face rookie Cole Irvin Wednesday and should be started everyday that […]

Jose Abreu Goes Deep Tuesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu broke up Justin Verlander’s no-hit bid with a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning Tuesday night. It would be the White Sox only hit on the evening and Abreu’s 11th home run. Abreu is now hitting .259 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI.

Dylan Covey Gives Up Four Runs

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Covey only lasted four innings in a tough matchup versus the Houston Astros Tuesday night. Covey allowed four hits, four runs, four walks and struck out one. Covey now owns a 5.31 ERA and is scheduled to face the Twins in a tough matchup Sunday. The right-hander can be […]

Kris Bryant Continues To Get On Base

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored Tuesday. Bryant continues to get on base and looks to be fully healthy after a rough 2018 campaign. The former MVP is now hitting .275 with 11 home runs and 32 RBI.

Javier Baez Plays Hero

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (heel) pinch-hit on Tuesday and drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Baez missed Monday’s game and didn’t start on Tuesday with a heel contusion, but that didn’t stop El Mago from driving in the winning run with a RBI single. Baez has a chance […]

Jose Quintana Continues To Pitch Well

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana threw six scoreless innings in a tough no-decision Tuesday night. Quintana only allowed two hits, but walked three batters and struck out four. Quintana now owns a 3.30 ERA and has thrown the ball very well this season. The lefty is scheduled to face the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday […]

Javier Baez Won’t Start Tuesday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (heel) will not start on Tuesday. Manager Joe Maddon announced the news on a local radio station and Baez remains day-to-day with a heel contusion. It’s likely that Addison Russell will be at shortstop tonight versus Phillies starter Zach Eflin. Russell is no more than a dart throw in DFS […]

Brad Brach Struggles In Save Situation

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Brach blew his first save on Monday versus the Phillies. With closer Steve Cishek unavailable on Monday, the Cubs elected to go with Brach who allowed two hits, one walk and one run. Brach owns a 2.75 ERA on the season with two holds and zero saves and doesn’t hold […]

Yu Darvish Goes Six Innings Versus Phillies

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish put together another nice performance on Monday versus a tough Phillies lineup. Darvish cruised through the first five innings, before giving up three runs in the top of the sixth inning. In six innings, Darvish allowed four hits, three walks and recorded seven strikeouts. Darvish has thrown better of […]

Anthony Rizzo Has Three Hits On Monday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 3-for-5 with a RBI on Monday versus the Phillies. Rizzo recently missed four games with a sore back and is 6-for-17 with a home run since returning to the lineup last Friday. Rizzo is as consistent as they come at first base as long as he stays healthy.

Daniel Descalso Picks Up A Pair Of Hits

Chicago Cubs infielder Daniel Descalso went 1-for-4 with a walk and two RBI on Monday versus the Phillies. Descalso has been getting a decent amount of plate appearances for the Cubs, but does not own an everyday role and is more useful in DFS.

Charlie Tilson Stays Hot

Chicago White Sox outfielder Charlie Tilson picked up two more hits on Monday to raise his batting average to .327 on the season. Tilson has been on fire since being recalled on May 6. Tilson doesn’t offer much power, but he offers speed with three stolen bases. Tilson may not be a long term answer, […]

Willson Contreras Will Sit Monday Night

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will have Monday evening off. The Cubs have been using their backup catchers for all starts made by Yu Darvish and that allows Contreras to have a designated day off. This will be the fifth straight start by Darvish in which Contreras will sit and he should be back in […]

Javier Baez Out On Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez will rest on Monday. Baez left Sunday’s game early with a heel contusion. Baez rarely takes a day off and the Cubs are wise to give him a breather as he is a little banged up. Baez remains day-to-day. Addison Russell will take over for Baez at shortstop and bat […]

Javier Baez Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez left Sunday evenings game early after fielding a ground ball. It appeared that Baez got his cleat stuck in the dirt and hurt his right ankle. Baez initially stayed in the game for two more innings, but with the Cubs taking control of the score, Addison Russell replaced Baez. Baez […]

Ivan Nova Gets Rocked

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Ivan Nova had another rough outing on Friday versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Nova allowed nine runs (eight earned) on eight hits and four walks while striking out one in three innings. Nova has been disastrous this season and now owns a 7.42 ERA. Nova will look for better results […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Sixth Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went yard for the second time in three games Friday night against the Washington Nationals. Schwarber went yard after an at-bat that was 13 pitches against Justin Miller. The slugger finished the game 1-for-4 with three walks, three runs scored and two RBI. It was the second straight game that […]

Cole Hamels Gets His Fourth Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels allowed two runs over five innings versus the Nationals on Friday evening. Hamels also allowed seven hits, three walks and struck out five on the evening. The lefty picked up his fourth win of the season and now is 4-0 with a 3.13 ERA. Hamels will look for victory […]

Anthony Rizzo Singles In Return

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-5 and was hit by a pitch in his return on Friday. Rizzo had missed the teams previous four games with a back injury and the Cubs and fantasy owners were happy to welcome him back on Friday. Rizzo remains a consistent hitter at first base and is […]

Albert Almora Jr. Hits Fifth Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit his fifth home run of season on Friday. Almora hit his home run off of Nationals ace Max Scherzer in the top of the third to put the Cubs up 3-0 at the time. The outfielder finished the game 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI. Almora […]

Willson Contreras Surpasses 2018 Home Run Total

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 4-for-5 with a walk on Friday against the Nationals. The catcher hit a home run with three singles and is now hitting a cool .320 with 11 home runs and 29 RBI. Contreras had a rough 2018, but has come out swinging in 2019 and has surpassed his home […]

Kris Bryant Goes Deep Three Times

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant stayed hot on Friday versus the Nationals. The slugger went 4-for-6 with three home runs, five RBI and three runs scored. Owners who were patient with Bryant are now seeing the benefits of one of the better hitters in the game when he is healthy. Bryant is now hitting […]

Results Come Back Clean On Manny Banuelos

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Manny Banuelos underwent a MRI on Thursday for his sore left shoulder and the results came back clean. Banuelos exited his start early on Wednesday and manager Rick Renteria says he is day-to-day. Banuelos is scheduled to face a tough Astros lineup on Monday and doesn’t offer much upside. He […]

Anthony Rizzo Remains Out

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will miss his fourth straight game with a back injury. Rizzo has been out since Sunday and said that he would let manager Joe Maddon know if he could pinch-hit during Wednesday’s contest. Rizzo remains day-to-day and is replaced at first base by backup catcher Victor Caratini. Caratini […]

Kyle Schwarber Will Bat First On Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber will bat first versus the Reds on Thursday night. Schwarber is known for his powerful bat, but also has good on-base skills. It will be the first time Schwarber has hit at the top of the order this season and he has the ability to score some runs in a […]