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Top Prospect Luis Robert Likely To Return In Early June
Chicago White Sox top outfield prospect Luis Robert (thumb) is likely to return to action in early June, according to the Daily Herald's Scot Gregor. Robert, 20, sprained a ligament in his left thumb sliding into second base during spring training. As of now, the plan is to have Robert play in the Arizona Fall... Read More
Carlos Rodon To Make Rehab Start Saturday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) will make his first rehab start for Single-A Kannapolis of the South Atlantic League on Saturday. Rodon, 25, has been on the shelf since September of 2017 after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair significant bursitis in his left (throwing) shoulder. If everything goes according to plan during... Read More
Matt Wieters Undergoes Surgery To Repair Hamstring
According to the team, Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair his injured hamstring. As of now, Wieters will be out indefinitely while his hamstring heals. Fantasy owners in redraft leagues should feel free to dump Wieters now and seek out a replacement catcher. For the moment, the Nationals will rely... Read More
Bruce Rondon Picks Up First Save Of The Season
Chicago White Sox reliever Bruce Rondon got the call to work the ninth inning against the Cubs on Sunday. Rodon, 27, struck out two batters and allowed one hit while holding the Cubs scoreless and picking up the save. Rondon is worth a speculative add if you are struggling for saves. However, don't plan on... Read More
Jordan Stephens Called-Up To AAA Charlotte
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jordan Stephens has been called up to AAA Charlotte, in a move that was probably overdue. Stephens, 25, has been excellent for AA Birmingham this year, posting a 4-3 record in 7 starts with a 2.95 ERA. His surface stats are supported by his underlying stats, as Stephens has posted... Read More
Carson Fulmer Struggles, Gets Quick Hook Again On Friday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carson Fulmer only lasted 1 2/3 innings on Friday in the first game of the Crosstown Classic against the Cubs. Fulmer lacked control and was shelled for 5 earned runs, highlighted by a Willson Contreras grand slam. He walked four batters and gave up 3 hits. This is the third... Read More
Adam Eaton Placed On 60-Day DL
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) has been transferred to the 60-day DL by the Nationals. The earliest he would be eligible to return is the first week of June. Eaton underwent surgery on his ankle which discovered an undiagnosed cartilage tear. The team has given no timetable for his return at this point. It... Read More
Yolmer Sanchez Batting Cleanup Friday
Chicago White Sox utility man Yolmer Sanchez is batting cleanup and playing second base on Friday against the Cubs. Sanchez, 25, is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak. An undersized utility man is a strange choice to bat cleanup, but the White Sox have struggled as of late and manager Rick Renteria seems to be... Read More
Tanner Roark Fantastic Again
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark turned in another fantastic outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Roark, 31, worked seven innings of one-run baseball against a tough Diamondbacks lineup. He scattered four hits, walked none, and struck out four batters. His ERA this season has now dropped to 3.33 to go with a 2-3... Read More
Matt Wieters Exits With Possible Knee Injury
Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters left Thursday's game after pulling up lame while running to first base. Wieters was clutching the back of his knee and immediately waved to the dugout for help. The team is sending him for an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, but this one could be significant. Rookie... Read More
Reynaldo Lopez Keeps Rolling
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez kept rolling Wednesday against the Pirates. Lopez turned in a career-high 7 1/3 innings, striking out six while scattering three hits and two walks. Lopez allowed two earned runs on two Pirates home runs, but otherwise, he was dominant. He had some hard luck in failing to pick... Read More
Reynaldo Lopez Faces Difficult Test Against Pirates
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez faces a difficult test Wednesday against a Pittsburgh Pirates lineup that might give him fits. So far this season, Lopez has outpitched his peripheral stats, posting a 2.43 ERA over six starts. However, Lopez is relying on an artificially low BABIP (.224) and deflated HR/FB rate (7.5 percent),... Read More
Yoan Moncada To Test Hamstring On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada will test out his injured hamstring by running on it on Wednesday. According to MLB.com's Scott Merkin, Moncada said his hamstring feels fine when hitting. If his hamstring holds up while running, Moncada could be ready to return to the lineup next week. Fantasy owners will be happy... Read More
Avisail Garcia Takes Live Batting Practice On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) took live batting practice in a simulated game against Miguel Gonzalez at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday. Garcia has been shelved with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain. Garcia had a surprisingly productive 2017, posting a .886 OPS, 18 home runs, and five stolen bases. However, his... Read More
Miguel Gonzalez Throwing Off Mound Tuesday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez (shoulder) was seen throwing off the mound Tuesday. Manager Rick Renteria and pitching coach Don Cooper watched as Gonzalez threw to Avisail Garcia. This is an encouraging sign for Gonzalez's recovery. He has been on the disabled list since April 9 with right rotator cuff inflammation. Gonzalez should... Read More
Wilmer Difo Extends Hitting Streak With Walk Off
Washington Nationals second baseman Wilmer Difo extended his hitting streak in dramatic fashion on Sunday with a walk-off single to center field against the Phillies. Difo has now hit safely in nine straight games for the Nats. The Nationals have been using Difo in the ninth spot in the lineup recently. While that is not... Read More
Max Scherzer Goes Mad
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer struck out 15 Phillies batters in 6 1/3 innings on Sunday. Scherzer is the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out at least 15 batters in a start which lasted no longer than 6 1/3 innings. He has been possibly the best starting pitcher in baseball so far... Read More
James Shields Has A Big Game
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher James Shields took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. Shields, who has had a rough run as a starting pitcher during his time with the White Sox, had his no-hit bid broken up by an Eduardo Escobar single after one out in the seventh... Read More
Matt Adams Batting Third, Playing Left Field Saturday
Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams finds himself batting third and starting in left field again today. Adams has been on a tear as of late, and he hit another home run on Friday against Philadelphia. He generally hits right-handed pitching well, but so far this season he has been a revelation in a platoon... Read More
Trea Turner Out Of Lineup Saturday
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was given a rare off day on Saturday by manager Davey Martinez. Turner has appeared in all 33 of Washington's games thus far in 2018. Wilmer Difo will slide over to shortstop and bat ninth. Turner, 24, was a first-round fantasy pick this season due to his power/speed potential. The... Read More
Anthon Rendon Starting Today, Batting Second
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon is back in the starting lineup after recovering from his toe injury. Rendon will bat second in the order behind Washington's new leadoff monster, Bryce Harper. Rendon has a decent matchup today as he will face off against Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez (1-4, 5.70 ERA). Rendon started the year... Read More
Juan Soto Hits Another Home Run
Washington Nationals outfield prospect Juan Soto hit another home run Friday for the High-A Advanced Potomac Nationals. Soto now has more home runs (five) than strikeouts (three) in the 10 games he's played since being called up. His OPS this season is 1.300. He's still only 19 years old and is probably the fastest rising... Read More
Welington Castillo Still Day-To-Day
Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo (groin) is still day-to-day after taking a foul tip to "a personal region of his body" in a game against the Royals earlier this week. According to White Sox manager Rick Renteria, he's just trying to give Castillo "a little space" after taking a foul tip to the "groin... Read More
Michael Kopech Making Progress With Changeup
Chicago White Sox top starting pitching prospect Michael Kopech said in an interview Friday that he felt very comfortable throwing his changeup in his last outing against Triple-A Gwinnett. Thus far in his career, Kopech has relied on a double-plus fastball that touches 100 mph, combined with a slider which flashes plus at times. That... Read More
Bryce Harper Batting Leadoff Again Friday
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez is sticking with outfielder Bryce Harper in the leadoff spot again on Friday against the Phillies. Harper's fantasy owners should be happy seeing him in the leadoff spot, as it gives him the most at-bats in one of the league's most potent lineups. Harper faces off against Philadelphia's Nick Pivetta,... Read More
Shawn Kelley Throws Bullpen Session Friday
Washington Nationals reliever Shawn Kelley (elbow) threw a bullpen session Friday. Kelley has been dealing with ulnar nerve irritation for a couple of weeks. According to reports, Kelley felt good after the session. He is eligible to come off the disabled list Friday but might need a couple of days to work his way back... Read More
Anthony Rendon Likely To Be Activated Saturday
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (toe) is likely to be activated Saturday as long as his rehab start with the Potomac Nationals goes well. Rendon is a key component in a potent Nationals offense which ranks second in the NL and seventh overall in runs scored. Weekly leaguers will need to plan on having... Read More
Anthony Rendon Back By Saturday At The Latest
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (toe) is scheduled to start a short rehab assignment with the Carolina League's Potomac Nationals on Thursday. According to manager Dave Martinez, Rendon will either spend one or two days with the P-Nats before being recalled to the big club. This means that Rendon could be back in action... Read More
Matt Adams Goes Yard Again
Washington Nationals first baseman Matt Adams hit a bomb Wednesday night against the Pirates and has now hit three home runs in his last two games. Adams, turning it on as of late, has hit four homers in his last six games and has also driven in 11 runs in that same time frame. Going... Read More
Yoan Moncada Day-To-Day With Left Hamstring Tightness
According to the Chicago White Sox official Twitter account, second baseman Yoan Moncada is day-to-day with left hamstring tightness. Moncada exited Wednesday's game against the Cardinals in the eighth inning after sliding awkwardly into third base. While hamstring injuries can be tricky, this is good news for Moncada owners. Moncada, still only 22, is a... Read More
