Jon Lester Shines In Season Debut

Chicago starting pitcher Jon Lester opened his 2020 campaign on a high note. Facing the Reds on Monday, Lester no-hit the club over five innings. Lester only had one strikeout and walked one. The veteran lefty looked in good shape and is looking to bounce back from and up and down 2019 campaign. The veteran […]

Brad Wieck Placed On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed relief pitcher Brad Wieck (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Wieck pitched on Saturday, but suffered a right hamstring strain. Replacing Wieck will be right-hander Ryan Tepera. Tepera can be left on the waiver wire in all formats.

Yoan Moncada Gets Sunday Off

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada will rest on Sunday versus the Twins. Moncada has been off to a nice start, but with a delayed start to this offseason, manager Rick Renteria has decided to give him the day off. Infielder Danny Mendick will replace Moncada and bat eighth. Mendick is nothing more than […]

Kyle Schwarber Goes Deep

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. It was the outfielders first bomb of the season and there should be plenty more to follow. Schwarber is an excellent source for owners who are looking for power and the inclusion of the […]

Yu Darvish Goes Four Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish only lasted four innings in his season debut Saturday versus the Brewers. Darvish allowed six hits, three runs and struck out five with zero walks. Darvish was dominant in the second half of 2019 and owners shouldn’t be too discouraged with this outing. The righty will look for better […]

Jason Kipnis Will Start Saturday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Jason Kipnis will make his debut for his new team on Saturday versus the Brewers. The Cubs went with Nico Hoerner in Friday’s season opener, but will go with the veteran on Saturday. Kipnis is coming off of a tough 2019 campaign and had to settle for a minor league deal […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Sit On Saturday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is absent from Saturday’s lineup versus the Minnesota Twins. Grandal went 0-for-3 in his White Sox debut on Friday, but it’s surprising to see that he will already be sitting out the second game. James McCann will replace Grandal in the lineup and is batting eighth versus Twins starter […]

Luis Robert Picks Up Two Hits In Debut

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 2-for-4 with a single and double in his much anticipated big league debut. Robert is one of the top prospects in the game and is expected to be a big part of the White Sox lineup. Robert is one of the more exciting prospects in recent memories and […]

Yoan Moncada Shines In Opening Night Loss

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada have an opening night to remember Friday versus the Twins. Moncada went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in the White Sox loss. Moncada got a later start to camp, but didn’t miss a beat on Friday. Moncada is coming off of a breakout season and […]

Lucas Giolito Struggles On Opening Day

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito got lit up against the Minnesota Twins on Opening Day. The 2019 All-Star only lasted 3 and 2/3 innings. Over that span, Giolito allowed six hits, seven earned runs and walked three batters. He also struck out three hitters. Brighter days are ahead for Giolito and he will […]

Kyle Hendricks Dominates Brewers

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks was lights out in the teams home opener on Friday. The Professor threw a complete-game shutout versus the division rival Brewers. Over nine innings, Hendricks allowed zero runs, three hits and struck out nine with zero walks. Hendricks remains one of the most underrated pitchers on a yearly basis […]

Anthony Rizzo Goes Yard

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo 1-for-2 with a home run, RBI and a walk on Friday versus the Brewers. Rizzo survived a scary moment earlier in the game, when he was hit on the hand by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the bottom of the third inning. Rizzo stuck it out and it paid […]

Ian Happ Goes Deep On Opening Night

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run on Friday. Happ batter ninth and provided the Cubs with their two of their three runs in a win versus the Brewers. Happ finished 2019 on a high note and is looking to maintain the centerfield job. Happ will help owners with power, […]

Derek Dietrich Signs With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have signed infielder Derek Dietrich. Dietrich was recently let go by the Cincinnati Reds. Dietrich will report to the South Bend Cubs and serve as organizational depth. Dietrich, 31, had a late start to camp after testing positive for COVID-19. Dietrich might need an injury to get a shot at the big […]

White Sox Designate Carson Fulmer For Assignment

The Chicago White Sox have designated pitcher Carson Fulmer for assignment. Fulmer was the White Sox first-round pick and chosen eighth overall in 2015. Between four seasons in the big leagues as both a starter and reliever, Fulmer owns an uninspiring 6.56 ERA over 44 games (15 starts). It’s possible that Fulmer can slip through […]

Kris Bryant Scratched From Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (back) was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with back stiffness. Manager David Ross hinted that had this been a regular season game, Bryant would likely be playing. The Cubs are just playing it safe with the former National League MVP, who is a prime candidate for a bounce back season. […]

Cubs Name Alec Mills The Fifth Starter

The Chicago Cubs have named starting pitcher Alec Mills their fifth starter to open the season. Mills had a 2.75 ERA over nine appearances (four starts) for the Cubs in 2019. He also struck out 42 batters over 36 innings. With Jose Quintana (thumb) not expected to miss much time, Mills place in the rotation […]

Nomar Mazara Placed On Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nomar Mazara (undisclosed) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Manager Rick Renteria declined to specify why the outfielder will be on the injured list, but said that Mazara has been “under the weather.” Outfielders Leury Garcia and Adam Engel are the likely candidates to replace Mazara. Outside of DFS, […]

Jose Quintana Feels Good

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana (thumb) is feeling good and is about a week to 10 days away from having a bullpen session. Quintana is most likely going to be unavailable at the start of the season, but he shouldn’t miss much time. Tyler Chatwood and Alec Mills will fill in for the lefty […]

Anthony Rizzo Performs Field Work On Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) did some work in the field prior to the park being open to the media on Saturday. Rizzo took batting practice earlier in the week and has been working hard to be ready for Opening Day. Rizzo has dealt with back issues throughout his career, but is trending […]

Yoan Moncada Reports To Camp

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (undisclosed) has returned to White Sox camp. There was no initial reason as to why Moncada’s arrival was delayed, but Moncada said he had tested positive for COVID-19. Moncada is coming off of his breakout season and he will look to build off of that success this year. […]

Kyle Hendricks Will Start Opening Day

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks will get the call on Opening Day this year. Hendricks was competing with Yu Darvish for the season opener. The Professor has quietly been one of the better starting pitchers over the last five seasons and getting the nod on Opening Day helps prove that. Hendricks pitches better at […]

Anthony Rizzo Takes Live Batting Practice

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) took like batting practice on Thursday. On Wednesday a MRI revealed that Rizzo was dealing with lower back pain, but Thursday’s action should be looked at with a positive sign. The slugger saw 17 pitches and bunted six times, he also did some light running around the bases. […]

Anthony Rizzo Dealing With Inflammation

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) had an MRI earlier this week that confirmed that he has inflammation in his lower back. Manager David Ross indicated that it’s still too early to determine if Rizzo will be placed on the injured list. If Rizzo misses time, catcher Victor Caratini and third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant […]

David Ross Impressed With Jason Kipnis

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has been impressed with second baseman Jason Kipnis. Ross raved about the second baseman’s baserunning and said in regards to his fielding that Kipnis is “moving better than he was in Spring Training.” Kipnis signed a minor league deal this offseason and will compete with infielders Nico Hoerner, David Bote […]

Anthony Rizzo Takes Batting Practice

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) took part in line batting practice Sunday. The Cubs wanted a preferred for their slugger, who has been dealing with lower back tightness this week. Manager David Ross also said Rizzo is doing better. Rizzo has dealt with back issues over the last couple of seasons, but doesn’t […]

Anthony Rizzo Participates On Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) played catch and took part in infield drills on Saturday. Rizzo has sat the past few days with lower back tightness, an injury that he has dealt with over the past couple of season. Manager David Ross said Rizzo is “moving in the right direction.” This is a […]

Cubs Add Hernan Perez To Player Pool

The Chicago Cubs have added infielder Hernan Perez to their player pool. Perez was signed to a minor league deal this offseason after struggling last season with the Milwaukee Brewers. Perez adds versatility to the Cubs and will compete for one of their final bench spots. For now, Perez can be left on the waiver […]

Anthony Rizzo Sidelined With Back Injury

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) remained sidelined on Wednesday. Manager David Ross said that the club is approaching Rizzo’s back with caution and he is day-to-day. Rizzo has dealt with back issues over the last couple of seasons, but for now it should not remain a big issue. Rizzo remains one of the […]

Andrew Vaughn Getting Work At Third Base

Chicago White Sox first base prospect Andrew Vaughn has been getting practice at third base. Manager Rick Renteria said "He has all the makings of being able to play that position." A move to third base would likely allow Vaughn to get to the big leagues significantly faster, because Jose Abreu is firm at first […]