Javier Baez Will Miss Second Straight Game

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) will miss his second consecutive game on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Baez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a right thumb sprain and remains day-to-day at the moment. It's unfortunate for managers with Baez hitting three home runs in his last two games. The upcoming free agent is... Read More

Kris Bryant Absent From Lineup With Hamstring Injury

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (hamstring) will be sidelined for Thursday's contest versus the Philadelphia Phillies with hamstring tightness. Bryant left Wednesday's contest early and remains day-to-day. Infielder Patrick Wisdom will replace Bryant in the lineup on Thursday and bat second versus Zach Eflin. Wisdom offers plenty of power, but doesn't offer much else. He... Read More

AJ Pollock Will Sit On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock will be left off of Thursday's lineup card versus the Miami Marlins. Pollock hit a home run on Wednesday, but will rest with a quick turnaround on Thursday. Pollock has put up productive numbers with a .250 batting average, nine home runs, 30 RBI and two stolen bases. Health... Read More

Justin Turner Will Sit Out On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will get a routine day off on Thursday versus the Miami Marlins. Turner is coming off of a strong performance on Wednesday and has been on fire in the month of July. Turner will be replaced on Thursday by infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry. McKinstry hit a pinch-hit home run... Read More

Justin Turner Remains Hot With Three More Hits

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner continued his impressive first half with a 3-for-4 performance in Wednesday's loss. Turner hit the third of three home runs in the top of the third inning and it was a big one with two men on base. Turner has been on fire to start July and is... Read More

AJ Pollock Goes Yard In Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Pollock's home run was the first of three hit by the Dodgers in the top of the third inning. Health has always been the biggest issue for Pollock, but he is capable of helping across... Read More

Alec Mills Snags Fourth Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills recorded his fourth victory of the season on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Mills went 5 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, three runs, one walk and struck out five. Mills started the season out of the bullpen and was expected to lose his spot in the rotation when... Read More

Mookie Betts Hits 11th Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts went 1-for-5 with a solo homer run in Wednesday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Betts dealt with injuries earlier in the season and he hasn't been putting up the superstar numbers that managers expected coming into the season. The talented outfielder is now hitting .246 with 11 home runs,... Read More

Leury Garcia Comes Up Big In Victory

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia put together a big performance in Wednesday's win versus the Minnesota Twins. Garcia went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, three RBI, a triple and two-run home run. Garcia has been playing all over the diamond for the White Sox and he has become a staple in the lineup. Garcia... Read More

Lance Lynn Picks Up Ninth Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn improved to 9-3 with Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. The big hurler tossed six frames on the afternoon and allowed four hits, one run, three walks and struck out six. Lynn's walks have gone up in his past couple of starts, but managers shouldn't be concerned. Lynn... Read More

Will Smith Gets A Routine Day Off On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will rest on Wednesday versus the Miami Marlins. It is just a routine day off for Smith and he will be replaced by backup catcher Austin Barnes. Barnes will bat eighth against the Marlins bullpen in a bullpen game. Barnes is hitting .220 on the year with three home... Read More

Gavin Lux Resting On Wednesday Afternoon

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux will rest on Wednesday versus the Miami Marlins. Lux has been hitting the ball well of late, but has a been a disappointment in general this year with a .237 batting average to go along with six home runs, 34 RBI and three stolen bases. With Lux on... Read More

White Sox Designate Adam Eaton For Assignment

The Chicago White Sox have announced on Wednesday that they have designated outfielder Adam Eaton for assignment. Eaton joined the White Sox for the second time in his career with a one-year deal this offseason, but things didn't go as planned this time around. The veteran hit a weak .201 with five home runs, 28... Read More

Javier Baez Goes Yard Twice In Loss

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez stayed hot in Tuesday's loss versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Baez went 2-for-4 on the evening with four RBI to go along with a solo home run and two-run home run. Baez has now homered in consecutive games and has 21 home runs for the season. The upcoming free agent also... Read More

Jake Arrieta Gets Shelled In Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta struggled in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran got rocked over 1 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, seven runs, two walks, one hit by pitch and struck out four on the evening. Arrieta had a 2.57 ERA over his first five starts this season, but it... Read More

Tony Gonsolin Has Longest Outing Of Season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin put together his longest outing of the season in Tuesday's no-decision versus the Miami Marlins. Gonsolin was sharp all evening and allowed two hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out three. It was Gonsolin's sixth game of the season and fifth start. The right-hander missed the beginning... Read More

Liam Hendriks Records Final Six Outs

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded the final six outs of Tuesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins for his 22nd save of the season. Hendriks struck out the side in the bottom of the eighth inning and then would begin the ninth inning with another strikeout. He would then get Max Kepler and Miguel... Read More

Carlos Rodon Sharp In Six Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon improved to 7-3 with Tuesday's defeat against the Minnesota Twins. Rodon continued his impressive season by allowing seven hits, one run, zero walks and eight strikeouts over six innings. The lefty was sharp all evening and now owns a 2.31 ERA. The first time All-Star isn't scheduled to... Read More

Yasmani Grandal Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn tendon in his left knee and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Grandal exited Friday's contest early with the injury and was replaced by backup catcher Zack Collins over the weekend. The veteran tried to... Read More

Yasmani Grandal Not Starting On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) will be sidelined on Tuesday. Grandal first suffered left calf tightness on Friday and sat out on Saturday and Sunday. Grandal started on Monday and reinjured his left calf. Grandal exited early and was on crutches after the game. It's a curious move that the White Sox have... Read More

Tim Anderson Resting On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will get a day of rest on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Anderson has been swinging a hot bat with a .308 batting average over the past month, but he has not hit a home run during that span. Anderson is one of the better pop and speed offensive... Read More

Corey Seager Resumes Swinging

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Tuesday that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) has resumed swinging and has taken about 40 swings over the last couple of days. Roberts also said on the Tuesday that he thinks Seager should be ready for a rehab assignment after the All-Star break. That's certainly encouraging news for... Read More

Dodgers Designate Steven Souza Jr. For Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Steven Souza Jr. has been designated for assignment on Tuesday. Souza was promoted to the big league club on June 16 and struggled in limited playing time. The veteran only had four hits in 25 at-bats with one home run and two RBI. Relief pitcher will Jake Reed will replace Souza... Read More

Dee Strange-Gordon Elects Free Agency

Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting that infielder Dee Strange-Gordon has opted out of his minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. Passan says that the speedy infielder is expected to latch on with a new team in the coming days. Strange-Gordon signed a minor league deal with the Cubs on May 29, but didn't... Read More

Eric Sogard Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs infielder Eric Sogard (thumb) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb contusion. Sogard has been operating as a backup infielder for the Cubs and has also made five appearances as a relief pitcher. Sogard hasn't done much this season with his bat and is hitting .250 with one... Read More

Nico Hoerner Sitting On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner will rest on Tuesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Hoerner was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and started at second base on Sunday and Monday. Hoerner is the Cubs starting second baseman, but the club is giving him a maintenance day to keep him fresh. Hoerner is... Read More

Trevor Williams Activated From Injured List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams (appendix) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Williams has been sidelined since May 31 after undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis. Williams was struggling before being placed on the injured list, but he should return to his spot in the rotation. Pitcher Alec Mills is expected... Read More

Jake Marisnick Hits Home Run In Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jake Marisnick went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Marisnick gave the Cubs a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning, but it wouldn't be enough and the Cubs would end up getting crushed 13-3. Despite the home run, the veteran operates as... Read More

Zach Davies Racks Up Another No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies earned a no-decision in Monday's outing versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Davies only lasted five frames on the evening and allowed four hits, two runs, two walks and struck out one on the evening. The right-hander continues to put together mediocre starts with a low number of strikeouts. His value... Read More

Javier Baez Goes Yard In Loss

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a solo home run in Monday's loss versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs got crushed in the contest, but Baez was able to help managers with his seventh double and 19th home run of the season. The upcoming free agent only hit... Read More