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Bryce Harper Hits 18th Homer Wednesday
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper hit his 18th home run of the season against the Orioles on Wednesday. It was a solo shot for Harper in the third inning against Baltimore starter David Hess. Harper added to his National League-leading home run total and now has moved into a tie for the most home runs […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoMax Scherzer Spins Another Gem Wednesday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer spun another gem on Wednesday en route to picking up his 150th career win. Mad Max dominated through eight innings against Baltimore, allowing no earned runs on two hits and one walk. He punched out 12 batters and currently leads all baseball with 120 strikeouts in 79 2/3 innings […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoAdam Eaton Set To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) has been cleared to start his minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Double-A Harrisburg. According to manager Dave Martinez, Eaton will play both left field and center field during his rehab assignment. If everything goes well during his rehab, Eaton should be ready to come off the disabled […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoJuan Soto To Lead Off Wednesday
Washington Nationals outfield phenom Juan Soto has been moved up to the leadoff spot for Wednesday's game against Baltimore. Soto has a juicy matchup against Baltimore right-hander David Hess, a young pitcher with a 5.82 FIP thus far this season for the scuffling Orioles. Soto, still only 19, has racked up four multi-hit games in […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoJose Abreu Continues Tear, Goes 4-for-4
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued his torrid pace on Saturday, going 4-for-4 and getting on base five times. Abreu hit a home run, two doubles, a single, and walked in five plate appearances. Abreu's batting average in 2018 is up to .319. He's hit nine home runs and 19 doubles, slugging .560 […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoTim Anderson Hits Two Bombs Saturday, Drives In Four
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson powered the White Sox to a 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers Saturday, launching two home runs and driving in a career-high four runs on the day. Anderson has made great strides in his development in 2018, as he's walking way more often (8.0 BB%), striking out way less […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoMatt Davidson Scratched Again Saturday
Chicago White Sox third baseman Matt Davidson (back) was scratched again on Saturday for back tightness. Davidson has now been left out of the starting lineup for four straight games due to his back issues. Davidson was originally penciled in the lineup to hit cleanup on Saturday but was pulled after batting practice when his […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoTop Prospect Eloy Jimenez Hits Go-Ahead Grand Slam Saturday
Chicago White Sox top outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez hit a go-ahead grand slam home run in the 9th inning for the AA Birmingham Barons on Saturday. Jimenez, 21, has now hit nine home runs in 34 AA games this season. He's probably the best power-hitting bat in the minor leagues at this point. Look for […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoDylan Cease Dominates Thursday
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Dylan Cease was dominant in his start on Thursday, striking out nine batters over a career-high 7 1/3 innings of work for the A-Advanced Winston-Salem Dash. Cease, 22, hit 99 mph on a fastball which was his 102nd pitch of the night. Cease is pushing for a promotion up […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoCarlos Rodon Leaves Rehab Start After Being Hit In Head With Liner
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon left his rehab start at AAA Charlotte on Thursday after being struck in the head with a line drive. According to the Chicago Sun-Times Daryl Van Schouwen, Rodon managed to avoid injury from the line drive. It's a shame Rodon got tagged, as he was cruising before he […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoNationals Option Erick Fedde To Triple-A
The Washington Nationals have optioned starting pitcher Erick Fedde back to Triple-A Syracuse, according to MASN's Mark Zuckerman. Fedde made his first start of 2018 on Wednesday against the Padres and looked pretty good, working 5 2/3 innings while striking out six batters and only allowing one earned run. His four-pitch mix was working well […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoWhite Sox Claim Dustin Garneau Off Waivers
The Chicago White Sox have claimed catcher Dustin Garneau off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Friday in wake of the Welington Castillo performance-enhancing drug suspension news. Garneau, 30, was a 19th-round draft pick of the Rockies back in 2009. Garneau will serve as organizational depth at catcher for the White Sox going forward. He […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoMiguel Gonzalez Placed On 60-Day DL
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day disabled list on Thursday, according to the team. Gonzalez has made three starts for the White Sox this season, walking more guys than he's struck out. If you still own him for some strange reason, you should drop him now and forget […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoRyan Madson Still Dealing With Pectoral Injury
Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Madson is still dealing with pectoral soreness and doesn't look to be immediately ready to return to the active roster. Madson made 25 throws at 50 percent effort on Tuesday. According to Madson, he hurt his pectoral muscle throwing harder than average last week against Arizona, and the pectoral muscle cramped […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoTyler O'Neill (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Prospects
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler O'Neill, who was traded to the Cardinals for starting pitcher Marco Gonzales, brings tons of raw power potential with him to the big leagues. O'Neill, still only 22, abused Triple-A pitching before getting called up this season, launching 13 home runs in […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoJuan Soto Makes First Start Monday
Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto has been penciled into the big league lineup for the first time in his career on Monday. Soto, 19, will be playing left field and batting sixth for the Nationals against the San Diego Padres. The Padres are starting left-hander Robbie Erlin on Monday. The Nationals have said that ordinarily […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoJack Flaherty (SP, STL) - Waiver Wire Prospects
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jack Flaherty's ownership percentage in fantasy leagues is bound to take a drastic leap forward after Sunday's 13 strikeout performance against the Phillies. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny showed tons of faith in the rookie, allowing him to throw 120 pitches and work 7 2/3 […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoJace Fry Picks Up First Career Save
Chicago White Sox reliever Jace Fry picked up his first career save in the White Sox win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Fry, 24, got the save opportunity because the Rangers had a lineup full of lefties to face him in the ninth inning. Fry chews up lefties, who looked foolish against him on […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoRyan Madson Headed To The DL
Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Madson has been sent to the DL with a sore pectoral muscle. Madson had been unable to pitch in Saturday's game due to chest soreness. Nationals manager had been using Madson in a setup role ahead of closer Sean Doolittle. Madson, 37, had some bad luck this season, as his actual […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoTop Prospect Juan Soto Promoted To MLB
Washington Nationals outfield prospect Juan Soto has been promoted to the MLB club, according to Byron Kerr of MASN. The Nationals need outfield depth with recent injuries to Howie Kendrick and Rafael Bautista. Soto, 19, began the season with A-Full Season Hagerstown of the South Atlantic League, but has been promoted three times since then. […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoDaniel Palka's Triple Wins It For The White Sox
Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka came through in the clutch on Saturday, driving in two runs with a triple in the third inning. Palka, 26, was an unheralded outfield prospect coming into the season, but he has made the most out of his opportunity in 2018. He has posted a .271/.295/.542 slash line in […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoDaniel Palka's Triple Wins It For The White Sox
Chicago White Sox outfielder Daniel Palka came through in the clutch on Saturday, driving in two runs with a triple in the third inning. Palka, 26, was an unheralded outfield prospect coming into the season, but he has made the most out of his opportunity in 2018. He has posted a .271/.295/.542 slash line in […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoLucas Giolito Limits Damage In Decent Start
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito managed to limit the damage in a decent start against the Rangers on Saturday. Giolito worked six innings and managed to pick up the win. Gilito scattered four hits and two walks over the six innings, striking out three batters. He allowed three runs on the night but […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoNate Jones Racks Up Another Save
Chicago White Sox closer Nate Jones racked up the save for the White Sox Saturday. Jones has now picked up the save in each of the last two save opportunities for the White Sox. It was a bit of a bumpy ride Saturday, as Jones allowed the first two runners to get on base, but […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoMax Scherzer To Start Second Game Of Saturday's Doubleheader
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer is now scheduled to start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scherzer will be starting the game on seven days' rest. Not that Scherzer needs any more help this season, but a little extra rest can't hurt. Scherzer has a nice matchup today against […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoYolmer Sanchez To Play Some Outfield
Chicago White Sox utility man Yolmer Sanchez will likely get some starts in the outfield in the near future, according to The Athletic's James Fegan. Friday's injury to Nicky Delmonico, who is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a broken hand, will accelerate the need to get Sanchez some outfield reps. Sanchez, still only 25, […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoNick Delmonico Out 4-6 Weeks With Hand Fracture
Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico has been diagnosed with a fracture of the third metacarpal on his right hand, according to the team's official Twitter account. Right now the team is estimating that Delmonico will miss four-to-six weeks of action. Delmonico was lifted from Friday's game after being hit by a pitch. Delmonico owners […]
Phil Goyette 6 years agoEloy Jimenez Could Be Up As Soon As Mid-July
Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez could be ready for his big league debut in mid-July, according to the Daily Herald's Scot Gregor. Jimenez, 21, was traded to the White Sox by the Cubs in the Jose Quintana trade last summer. Jimenez is currently playing for the Birmingham Barons in the Double-A Southern League. […]
Phil Goyette 7 years agoMichael Kopech Likely Headed For Mid-July Call-Up
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Michael Kopech is likely headed for a mid-July call-up to the majors, according to the Daily Herald's Scot Gregor. Kopech, 22, has been pitching this season for Triple-A Charlotte in the International League. Kopech has made seven starts for Charlotte, posting an 0-2 record with a 4.86 ERA. However, […]
Phil Goyette 7 years agoMiguel Gonzalez Suffers Setback In Rehab
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) has suffered a setback in his rehab from right rotator cuff inflammation, according to The Athletic's James Fegan. Gonzalez won't do any throwing for the next 10 to 14 days, at which point he will be re-assessed. Fantasy owners should not be clogging up a disabled list […]
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