Cody Bellinger Will Begin Rehab Assignment On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) will begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Manager Dave Roberts said that he's not sure how long Bellinger will be on his rehab assignment, but it's encouraging news that Bellinger's return is near. Bellinger has been out since April 5 with a hairline fracture […]

Craig Kimbrel K's The Side For Ninth Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel continued his hot start to the season by striking out all three hitters he faced on Thursday to convert his ninth save of the season. Kimbrel has been having a phenomenal season in his walk year and now owns a shiny 1.02 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings. […]

Ian Happ Goes Yard Twice In Victory

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in a victory versus the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Happ returned from the 10-day injured list last week with bruised ribs and has looked the best he has all season. Happ is no longer leading off for the Cubs, but he […]

Trevor Williams Picks Up Another No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams picked up a no-decision on Thursday. The Cubs would win the ballgame, but Williams fell one out short of qualifying for his third victory. On the afternoon, Williams allowed five hits, two runs, two walks and struck out five. Williams was in control for most of his outing and […]

Justin Steele Exits Early On Thursday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele left Thursday's contest with right hamstring tightness. Steele pitched a scoreless inning in the top of the sixth and even took an at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning. Steele headed out to work the top of the seventh inning, but went back to the dugout after throwing warmups. […]

David Price Will Start On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher David Price will start Thursday's series finale versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Price was activated from the 10-day injured on May 17 and threw a scoreless inning of relief with one strikeout the following day. The veteran missed around three weeks with a hamstring strain. Price is only expected […]

Cubs Place Jason Heyward On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Heyward suffered the injury in Wednesday's contest and was replaced in the bottom of the fourth inning. Heyward hasn't provided much, if any value to managers this season. With Heyward sidelined, infielders David Bote, Eric Sogard […]

Willson Contreras Will Rest On Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will rest on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. Contreras caught Wednesday's night game and with a quick turnaround on Thursday afternoon, the talented catcher will have a day to rest. Contreras has been one of the best catchers behind the dish and should return to the lineup on Friday versus […]

Kris Bryant Resting On Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will rest on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. The upcoming free agent has been off to an impressive start this season. He is hitting .308 with ten home runs, 26 RBI and two stolen bases. Bryant is just getting a routine day off and should return to the lineup […]

Anthony Rizzo Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will return to the Cubs lineup on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals. Rizzo left Tuesday's contest early with lower back tightness and sat out on Wednesday. It's big news for managers that Rizzo won't need an injured list stint. Despite that, Rizzo has a history of back issues […]

Max Muncy Continues To Stay Hot

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 2-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, one run scored and his first stolen base of the season on Wednesday evening versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Muncy got off to a slow start this season, but has turned the corner in the month of May. Muncy is hitting .263 on the season […]

Kenley Jansen Secures Ninth Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his ninth save of the season on Wednesday night versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jansen worked a 1-2-3 inning with a pair of strikeouts to secure a Dodgers victory. Jansen now sports a healthy 1.45 ERA, but he has allowed 15 walks over 18 2/3 innings. Jansen's FIP […]

Clayton Kershaw K’s Eight In No-Decision

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw picked up a no-decision on Wednesday evening versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kershaw went six innings and allowed two hits, two runs, one walk and struck out eight. The lefties only blemish was a two-run home run to Eduardo Escobar in the top of the fourth inning. Kershaw has […]

Jake Arrieta Picks Up Fourth Loss

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta suffered his fourth loss of the season on Wednesday versus the Washington Nationals. Arrieta only last five innings and allowed seven hits, four runs, two walks and struck out two on the evening. The veteran has been solid in his return to the Cubs and has only allowed over […]

Javier Baez Crushed Tenth Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez hit his tenth home run of the season on Wednesday versus the Washington Nationals. Baez didn't start the contest, but pinch-hit in the bottom of the ninth inning. Baez crushed a solo home run off of Brad Hand and cut the lead to 4-3 at the time, but it wouldn't […]

Trevor Bauer Has Start Pushed Back To Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer will have his start on Thursday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks pushed back to Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. Manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday that the club will go with a bullpen game on Wednesday. Bauer threw 113 pitches in his last start and pushing him back […]

Will Smith Resting On Wednesday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will get Wednesday evening off versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith has been swinging a good bat of late and is having a good season overall. Smith is hitting.264 with 4 home runs and 15 RBI this season. Smith should be expected to return to the lineup on Thursday versus […]

Adam Engel Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) has a chance to go on his minor league assignment at the beginning of next week. The outfielder has been sidelined all season after suffering a severe right hamstring strain at the end of spring training. The defensive specialist has had a few setbacks and the White Sox […]

Liam Hendriks Records Ninth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks worked a perfect ninth inning to pick up his ninth save of the season versus the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks pitched a clean frame and struck out two Twins in the process. Hendriks continues to put together an impressive season and remind managers why he was one of the first […]

Cubs Designate Tony Wolters For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated catcher Tony Wolters for assignment. Wolters has spent two stints on the Cubs roster this year and has operated as the backup to catcher Willson Contreras. Wolters only produced three hits in 24 at-bats. If he doesn't clear waivers, Wolters is likely to land on his feet as organizational depth […]

Anthony Rizzo Sidelined On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) will be out of Wednesday's contest with lower back tightness. Rizzo suffered the injury on Tuesday and exited the ballgame early. Back injuries are nothing new for Rizzo and wise managers should have been prepared that something like this could happen to Rizzo when they drafted him. Rizzo […]

Lucas Giolito K's 11 In Victory

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito looked like his vintage self in Wednesday's victory versus the Minnesota Twins. Giolito had been in a mini slump, but broke out of it in a big way Wednesday afternoon. Giolito worked eight frames and allowed two hits, one run, three walks and struck out 11. The only […]

Nick Madrigal Will Rest On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal will be left off of Wednesday's lineup card versus the Minnesota Twins. Madrigal has been one of the best contact hitters this season, but has found himself in a bit of a slump. Madrigal is hitting .204 with one home run and three RBI over the past two […]

Yasmani Grandal Gets Wednesday Off

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will rest on Wednesday versus the Minnesota Twins. Grandal started on Tuesday night and went 1-for-3 with two walks and a home run. With a short turnaround this afternoon, Zack Collins will catch Lucas Giolito. Collins is hitting just .204 with two home runs and six RBI as the […]

Jake Lamb Hits Second Home Run

Chicago White Sox infielder Jake Lamb went 2-for-3 with a solo home run on Tuesday versus the Minnesota Twins. He also scored two runs on the evening. Lamb got the rare start with first baseman Jose Abreu (ankle) sidelined. The veteran is now hitting .172 with two home runs and two RBI on the season. […]

Lance Lynn Picks Up No-Decision On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up a no-decision versus the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday evening. Lynn tossed six innings and allowed five hits, two runs, one walk and struck out two on the night. Both of Lynn's runs were via solo home runs by Miguel Sano. The two strikeouts were by far […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up Eighth Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel continued his strong season by picking up his eighth save of the season versus the Washington Nationals on Tuesday evening. Kimbrel faced four batters and retired all four, but Ryan Zimmerman reached on a dropped third strike. Kimbrel would finish the inning with two strikeouts and now owns an impressive […]

David Bote Goes Yard In Victory

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and a two-run home run on Tuesday versus the Washington Nationals. Bote opened the season as the Cubs regular second baseman, but has lot that job Nico Hoerner. Bote's versatility has allowed him to get a good amount of starts per week for the […]

Nico Hoerner Continues To Impress

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner continues to make good contact against opposing pitchers. Hoerner went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and a RBI on Tuesday versus the Washington Nationals. Hoerner returned from a forearm strain on May 14 and picked up where he left off. Hoerner has entrenched himself as the Cubs second baseman […]

Ian Happ Hits Second Home Run Since Returning From Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk on Tuesday versus the Washington Nationals. Happ began the year leading off for the Cubs, but was then demoted to the lower third of the order after a rough start to the season. Shortly after his demotion, Happ collided with […]