Eloy Jimenez Exits With Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez has left Tuesday’s game early. The rookie appeared to hurt his right shoulder after a collision with Charlie Tilson. Jimenez did not record an at-bat in tonight’s game and Ryan Cordell has replaced him. More should be know on the status of Jimenez as the evening goes on.

Willson Contreras Remains Sidelined With Sore Foot

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (foot) will miss his second consecutive game on Monday versus the Reds. Contreras has been dealing with a sore right foot and is currently day-to-day. Victor Caratini will be behind the dish on Monday and bat fifth in a tough matchup versus Luis Castillo.

Willson Contreras Has A Sore Right Foot

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (foot) is dealing with a sore right foot in his arch area. This would explain why the All-Star exited Saturday’s game early and will rest Sunday. Contreras is day-to-day at the moment. Victor Caratini will start in his place on Sunday and bat fifth.

Willson Contreras Will Sit Series Finale

Chicago Cubs All-Star catcher Willson Contreras will sit for the second time in three games on Sunday. Manager Joe Maddon has been resting Contreras more and more as the season has gone on, but he still remains one of the best catchers in the game. Victor Caratini will bat fifth and start at catcher versus […]

Jason Heyward Plays Hero Versus Pirates

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-4 and hit a game-winning RBI single versus the Pirates on Friday. Heyward has hit a respectable .270 with 14 home runs and 38 RBI in 2019, but he doesn’t offer much outside of NL-only and deeper mixed leagues.

Kris Bryant Goes Yard Versus Pirates

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-3 with a walk, home run and two runs scored on Friday versus the Pirates. Bryant was an All-Star this year and has had a nice rebound year in 2019. The former MVP is now hitting .297 with 18 home runs and 45 RBI.

Yu Darvish Shines Versus Pirates

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish put together one of his best starts as a Cub on Friday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over six strong innings, Darvish allowed two hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out eight batters. Darvish received another no-decision, but this was a very positive outing for him. Darvish will look […]

Cole Hamels To Begin Throwing Program

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cole Hamels (oblique) will begin his throwing program on Friday. The lefty will throw off flat ground as he works his way back from an oblique injury. Hamels had a strong first half and posted a 6-3 record with a 2.98 ERA. The Cubs will look at either Tyler Chatwood or […]

Willson Contreras Absent To Start The Second Half

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will sit to start the second half of the season on Friday. Contreras was an All-Star, but manager Joe Maddon has been playing Victor Caratini a lot more over the past six weeks. Caratini will bat fifth versus Pirates starter Chris Archer and isn’t a bad dart throw for a […]

MacKenzie Gore To Be Promoted To Double-A

The San Diego Padres will promote prized pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore to Double-A Amarillo. Gore, 20, has excelled for High-A Lake Elsinore. The lefty owns a 7-1 record to go along with a 1.02 ERA and 110 strikeouts over 79 1/3 innings. It’s unlikely that Gore will be promoted in 2019, but he is a […]

Lucas Giolito Walks Five Batters

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito struggled on Saturday versus the Chicago Cubs. Giolito was unable to record an out in the top of the fifth inning and finished with a line of four hits, six runs, five walks and struck out five over four innings. Giolito has been a huge surprise this year […]

Yoan Moncada Extends Hit Streak

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada 2-for-3 to extend his hit streak to 12. Moncada also scored two runs with a RBI and two walks. Moncada has been having his best season as a big leaguer and is now hitting .308 with 16 home runs, 47 RBI and six stolen bases. Moncada should be […]

Jon Lester Earns Another Quality Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), three walks and three strikeouts over 6 1/3 versus the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The lefty has been hit or miss this season on the bump, but still owns a healthy 3.72 ERA heading into the All-Star break. Lester is worth […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Second Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his second save of the season on Saturday versus the Chicago White Sox. The right-hander was shaky and struck out three, but also hit a batter and allowed a walk. Kimbrel had a scoreless outing in his season debut, but had given up five runs over his past […]

Luis Robert To Be Promoted To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert will be promoted to Triple-A Charlotte to start the second half of the season. Robert has been fully healthy this season and the results have shown the same. The talented outfielder has hit .349 with 16 home runs, 53 RBI and 29 stolen bases between Advanced-A Winston-Salem and […]

Craig Kimbrel Blows His First Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel blew his first game of the season Wednesday versus the Pirates. Kimbrel recorded the first batter he faced and then allowed a walk, double and sac fly as the Pirates walked off victorious. Kimbrel has now allowed runs in two of his three appearances, but has a strong enough track […]

Javier Baez Picks Up Three More Hits

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 3-for-5 with a home run on Wednesday versus the Pirates. The All-Star has now hit safely in nine of his last 10 games. Baez is once again having a strong campaign and is hitting .289 with 22 home runs and 58 RBI.

Victor Caratini Goes Yard Twice

Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a pair of home runs on Wednesday versus the Pirates. The Cubs offense has been struggling of late and Caratini provided the club with a spark. Despite his strong performance on Wednesday, Caratini doesn’t play enough to consider outside of DFS leagues.

Yu Darvish Doesn’t Allow A Walk Versus Pirates

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish gave up seven hits, four runs, zero walks and struck out six over 6 2/3 innings versus the Pirates on Wednesday. Darvish allowed two home runs on the evening, but the impressive part of his outing was that he didn’t allow a walk. Darvish now owns a 5.01 ERA […]

Dylan Cease Goes Five Innings For The Win

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease went five inning in his big league debut on Wednesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader versus the Detroit Tigers. Cease allowed two runs in the top of the first inning and then settled down. Cease finished with a line of four hits, three runs, four walks and […]

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.