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Corey Seager Likely To Go On Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that it's likely that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) will head out on a rehab assignment before returning to the active roster. Seager is currently at the Dodgers training facility center in Arizona and has continued to progress towards his return. Seager has been sidelined since May... Read More
Mookie Betts And Cody Bellinger Remain Sidelined
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Mookie Betts (hip) and Cody Bellinger (hamstring) remain sidelined on Sunday versus the Colorado Rockies. Betts has been sidelined with a hip injury and will miss his sixth straight game. Manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that the team will decide today if he will remain active or be sent to... Read More
Cubs Activate David Bote, Option Trevor Megill
The Chicago Cubs have activated infielder David Bote from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Bote has been sidelined since May 29 with a separated shoulder and will be thrown right back into the lineup versus the Arizona Diamondbacks this afternoon. Bote has played all over the diamond for the Cubs and will be at... Read More
Alec Mills Goes Five Innings In No-Decision
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills went five innings and recorded a no-decision in Saturday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mills allowed three hits, two runs, two walks and recorded one strikeout. Mills started the season in the bullpen, but he has been in the rotation since June 15 when Trevor Williams landed on the... Read More
Willson Contreras Hits 15th Home Run
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras hit a rocket off of Merrill Kelly in the bottom of the fourth inning to put the Cubs up 2-0 at the time, but it wouldn't be enough offense to help carry the Cubs to... Read More
David Price Has Longest Outing Of Season
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price pieced together his longest start of the season on Friday versus the Colorado Rockies. Price went 5 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, three runs, one walk and four strikeouts. Price was cruising for most of the evening, but was yanked with two outs in the top of... Read More
Cody Bellinger Exits Early With Left Hamstring Tightness
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger exited Friday's contest early with left hamstring tightness. Bellinger entered the game without a hit in his last 26 at-bats, but went 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs and one RBI. The injury just adds to what has been a major misfortune of a season for the outfielder. Bellinger... Read More
Andrew Vaughn Continues Good Start To Second Half
Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 3-for-4 with a double and solo home run in Friday's loss versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Vaughn's solo home run would be in the only run on the board for the White Sox. Vaughn started to warm up before the All-Star break and he has begun the second... Read More
Lucas Giolito Suffers Tough Loss
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito suffered his seventh loss of the season in Friday's matchup versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Giolito pitched six innings and allowed six hits, one run, five walks and struck out three on the evening. The five walks weren't ideal for managers this evening, but Giolito was still able to... Read More
Patrick Mahomes Expected To Have No Restrictions
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes believes that he will have no restrictions with his left foot when training camp starts. Mahomes underwent toe surgery after the season and recently shed his walking boot. Mahomes hasn't had a setback since then and it's a great sign for the signal caller looking ahead to this season.... Read More
Kris Bryant Draws A Pair Of Walks In Return
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant returned to the lineup on Friday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant had been dealing with hamstring fatigue since Tuesday, but was ready for action this afternoon. Bryant went 0-for-2 at the plate with a run scored and two walks and was pulled to start the top of the seventh inning... Read More
Robinson Chirinos Has Big Game In Victory
Chicago Cubs backup catcher Robinson Chirinos showed his power in Friday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Chirinos drew the start with Willson Contreras getting the afternoon off and went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs. Chirinos was acquired by the Cubs on July 5 and he has hit the ball well in a limited role.... Read More
Javier Baez Hits 22nd Home Run
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Baez got the Cubs on the board early with his home run in the bottom of the first inning off of Zac Gallen. Baez is an upcoming free agent and there is a real chance that... Read More
Zach Davies Picks Up Victory On Friday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies picked up his sixth victory of the season on Friday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Davies went 5 1/3 innings and allowed seven hits, two runs, two walks and struck out eight on the afternoon. The eight strikeouts were the most he has had in a game this year. Davies... Read More
Willson Contreras Will Rest On Friday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will get a day off on Friday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras is coming off of a night game and with a quick turnaround, backup catcher Robinson Chirinos will be called upon to handle the work behind the dish. Contreras has been one of the most productive catchers since his... Read More
Kris Bryant Returns To Cubs Lineup
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant will return to the Cubs lineup on Friday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant left Tuesday's contest with hamstring fatigue, sat out on Wednesday and pinch-hit on Thursday. Bryant got off to a hot start this season, but has slowed down since with just 13 hits over his last 62 at-bats.... Read More
Cubs Activate Matt Duffy, DFA Eric Sogard
The Chicago Cubs have activated infielder Matt Duffy from the 60-day injured list on Friday. Duffy was sidelined since May 22 with a lower back strain. Duffy was having a solid season before his injury and has hit .278 with one home run, 12 RBI and three stolen bases. With infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant likely to... Read More
Will Smith Continues Strong Second Half
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith continued his strong season at the plate on Thursday versus the San Francisco Giants. Smith went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and has now gone yard in three of his last five games. Smith has become one of the more valuable options behind the plate this season and... Read More
Cody Bellinger Continues To Struggle At The Plate
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger went 0-for-4 in Thursday's loss versus the San Francisco Giants. Bellinger has been a major disappointment for managers this season and is now hitless in his last 25 at-bats. Bellinger has dealt with two stints on the injured list this season and is hitting a weak .152 with four... Read More
Walker Buehler Continues Consistent Season
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler threw another quality start in a tough no-decision on Thursday versus the San Francisco Giants. Buehler went 7 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, one run, one walk and struck out nine. He has now gone six or more innings in 21 of his last 22 starts. Buehler... Read More
Kenley Jansen Gets Rocked
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen continued his struggles with his third consecutive blown save on Thursday versus the San Francisco Giants. Jansen was called to protect a 3-1 lead and started the inning by striking out two of the three first batters, but it was all downhill from there. Jansen was pulled with the... Read More
Kris Bryant Comes Off Bench On Thursday
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) pinch-hit on Thursday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant has been sidelined with hamstring fatigue and tonight was his first appearance since leaving Tuesday's contest early. Bryant drew a walk in his at-bat and then was pulled for a pinch runner. It's an encouraging sign that Bryant was able... Read More
Adbert Alzolay Earns Quality Start In Loss
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay recorded a quality start in Thursday's loss versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Alzolay went six innings and allowed four hits, three runs, three walks and struck out eight on the evening. Alzolay pitched well overall, but a solo shot by Dylan Carlson and a two-run home run by Nolan... Read More
Justin Turner Returns To Lineup On Thursday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (knee) will return to the lineup on Thursday versus the San Francisco Giants. Turner exited Tuesday's contest early after being hit on the knee and was diagnosed with a knee contusion. Turner didn't start on Wednesday, but he pinch-hit and went 0-for-1. Turner will bat third this evening against... Read More
Mookie Betts Will Miss Fifth Straight Game
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) remains sidelined for the fifth consecutive game on Thursday versus the San Francisco Giants. Betts has been dealing with a hip injury since being removed on Saturday and he has yet to appear in a game since. Betts was rounding into form before the All-Star break, but health... Read More
Chris Taylor Remains Hot With Another Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor continued his career year with a 2-for-4 performance in Wednesday's loss versus the San Francisco Giants. Taylor lead off the game with a solo home run and picked up a stolen base. The first time All-Star has been more than just a versatile option for managers this year and... Read More
Julio Urias Pitches Well In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias continued his impressive season on Wednesday versus the San Francisco Giants. Urias tossed seven innings and allowed three hits, one run, one walk and struck out five on the evening. With Clayton Kershaw (forearm) and Trevor Bauer (administrative leave) both sidelined, Urias has become the Dodgers ace at... Read More
Kenley Jansen Implodes On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen blew his second consecutive save on Wednesday versus the San Francisco Giants. Jansen was all over the place in the top of the ninth inning and gave up a two-run home run to Wilmer Flores to give the Giants a 3-2 lead. Jansen would then get Mike Yastrzemski to... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Suffers Loss On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel suffered his third loss of the season on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Kimbrel entered the game with two outs and two runners on in the bottom of the ninth inning and got Paul Goldschmidt out to send the game into extra innings. Kimbrel would stay in the game... Read More
Kyle Hendricks Tosses Another Quality Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks suffered a no-decision on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Hendricks cruised through the first six innings, but ran into trouble in the bottom of the seventh inning and allowed two runs in that frame. Hendricks would finish with a line of eight hits, two runs, zero walks and... Read More