Cubs And Dodgers Postponed On Monday

The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will be postponed on Monday due to inclement weather conditions. The two teams will instead square up for a doubleheader on Tuesday. Starting pitchers Kyle Hendricks and Walker Buehler are still expected to pitch on Tuesday with Clayton Kershaw and Adbert Alzolay also lined up to pitch. Both […]

Adam Engel Three Weeks Away From Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel (hamstring) remains about three weeks away from a minor league rehab assignment. Engel has had two setbacks recently and is recovering from a right hamstring strain that he suffered at the end of spring training. Engel is not only the White Sox best defensive outfielder, but they will need […]

Luis Robert Diagnosed With Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn announced on Monday that outfielder Luis Robert (hip) has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 hip flexor strain. Hahn wasn't sure if the injury would require surgery yet, but Robert will not participate in baseball activities for 12-to-16 weeks with a permanent timeline unknown at the moment. It's […]

Nico Hoerner Won't Start On Monday

Chicago Cubs middle infielder Nico Hoerner will be absent from the Cubs starting lineup on Monday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hoerner made his season debut on April 22 and has been off to an impressive start. Hoerner has started 10 consecutive games primarily at second base and shortstop with some run in the outfield […]

Willson Contreras Returns To Lineup

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (thigh) has returned to the Cubs lineup on Monday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contreras had been dealing with mild right thigh tightness since Friday and didn't start on Saturday or Sunday, but entered Sunday's contest out of desperation with the Cubs not having any other position players to replace […]

Joc Pederson Activated And Leading Off On Monday

The Chicago Cubs have activated outfielder Joc Pederson (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The slugger has been absent since April 21 and will return just in time to face his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pederson hit eight home runs during the spring, but has really struggled during the regular season. […]

Luis Robert Will Be Sent To Injured List

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said after Sunday's game that outfielder Luis Robert (hip) is "definitely going to go on the IL." He will also be checked out more on Monday. Robert suffered a right hip flexor strain after beating out an infield single in the bottom of the first in Sunday's loss […]

Lucas Giolito Suffers Third Straight Loss

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito suffered his third straight loss on Sunday versus the Cleveland Indians. Giolito was coming off of two straight rocky starts, but it was his offense that let him down in this one. The right-hander went 5 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, one run, three walks and struck […]

Craig Kimbrel Suffers Tough Loss On Sunday

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel suffered a tough loss against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. With outfielder Jesse Winker starting the inning on second, Kimbrel worked a 2-1 count on outfielder Nick Castellanos. Kimbrel would then throw a wild pitch and that would advance Winker to third base. Manager David Ross elected to continue to […]

Anthony Rizzo Hits Fifth Home Run

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. It was his first home run in eight games and fifth on the season. Rizzo has been in a bit of a slump and is hitting just .222 on the season and he has only […]

Javier Baez Hits Two-Run Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Sunday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Baez returned to the lineup on Thursday after dealing with a sore hamstring and has gone 5-for-17 since in four games since. The upcoming free agent has been putting together a strong season and is now […]

Kris Bryant Hits Two More Home Runs

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant continues to stay hot. Bryant went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a pair of home runs in Sunday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. Bryant has been off to an incredible start this season. The upcoming free agent could be a trade candidate, but regardless of if he stays […]

Trevor Williams Hit Hard In No-Decision

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams put together a poor performance in the Cubs loss on Sunday versus the Cincinnati Reds. Williams picked up the no-decision and was hurt by the longball in this contest. Williams allowed three home runs in the bottom of the third inning and would be yanked with two runners on […]

Ian Happ Exits After Scary Collision

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has left Sunday's contest in the bottom of the eighth inning. Happ and second baseman Nico Hoerner collided going after a fly ball that Hoerner would catch. Happ was down for a while and tried to walk off under his own power, but would wind up going off the field […]

Luis Robert Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has exited Sunday's contest in the bottom of the first inning. Robert hurt his leg when he beat out an infield hit and he came up lame. More should be known about the young star as the afternoon goes on. Outfielder Adam Eaton pinch-ran for Robert. If Robert were […]

Yermin Mercedes Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Yermin Mercedes has been scratched from Sunday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians for with manager Tony La Russa saying that infielder Jake Lamb has earned at-bats and deserves them. Mercedes was scheduled to bat fifth on Sunday, but the White Sox released an updated lineup that has Lamb as the […]

Yasmani Grandal Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal will be out of Sunday's lineup versus the Cleveland Indians. The veteran has been off to a dreadful start this season and has just seven hits in 55 at-bats, but he has produced two home runs and nine RBI. Grandal has former first-round pick Zack Collins as his backup […]

Adam Eaton Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will rest on Sunday versus the Cleveland Indians. Eaton got off to a hot start this season, but has just seven hits over his last 41 at-bats. The veteran on the season is hitting .222 with three home runs, 18 RBI and 16 runs scored. Eaton will help managers […]

Willson Contreras Out For Second Straight Game

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (thigh) will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday with mild right thigh tightness. Contreras has been dealing with the injury since exiting Friday's contest early. Contreras remains day-to-day and will once again be replaced by Tony Wolters. Wolters has just one hit over 12 at-bats this season and can […]

Craig Kimbrel Escapes Trouble For Fifth Save

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel picked up his fifth save of the season in Saturday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Kimbrel gave up back-to-back singles to open the frame, but then recorded back-to-back strikeouts and got a groundout to secure the save. Kimbrel has been off to an impressive start this season and has yet […]

Nico Hoerner Continues To Hit Well

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner continued his strong start to the year by going 3-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and one RBI in Saturday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Hoerner has been a breath of fresh air for a Cubs offense that has been mostly sluggish this season. The second baseman has earned […]

Zach Davies Only Lasts Four Innings In Saturday's Start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Zach Davies once again failed to go past four innings in Saturday's no-decision versus the Cincinnati Reds. Davies didn't get hit too hard in this contest, but durability has been an issue with him. He has now gone five starts in a row without pitching past four innings. Davies would finish […]

Leury Garcia Knocks In Three

Chicago White Sox utility man Leury Garcia performed well in a start on Saturday versus the Cleveland Indians. Garcia replaced second baseman Nick Madrigal in the lineup and went 1-for-3 with a walk and three RBI. Garcia has been a favorite of manager Tony La Russa early on and has been getting playing time all […]

Tim Anderson Hits Grand Slam In Victory

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Saturday's victory versus the Cleveland Indians. Anderson has cooled off a bit over the past week, but it still putting together a very strong season. The talented shortstop is one of the best options at the position and provides help across all […]

Lance Lynn Picks Up Victory In Return

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn picked up his second victory of the season in his return to the mound on Saturday versus the Cleveland Indians. Lynn had been sidelined since with April 15 with a strained right trapezius and went five innings in his first game back. The veteran allowed four hits, three […]

Lance Lynn Set To Return On Saturday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn (trapezius) is geared up to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and start versus the Cleveland Indians. Lynn has been sidelined since his last start on April 15 with a strained right trapezius. The offseason acquisition has been great for the White Sox in the […]

Dallas Keuchel Picks Up First Loss Of 2021

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel suffered his first of 2021 versus the Cleveland Indians on Friday. The lefty went six innings and allowed four hits, four runs, four walks and struck out four on the evening. The veteran now owns a 1-1 record with a 4.65 ERA. Keuchel doesn't offer many strikeouts for […]

Kris Bryant Stays Hot With Seventh Home Run

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant continued his strong start of the year by going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a home run in Friday's loss versus the Cincinnati Reds. The upcoming free agent and potential trade candidate has been healthy this year and has been off to an encouraging start. The former National League […]

Jake Arrieta Gets Lit Up On Friday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta suffered his third loss of the season in a rough outing versus the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran entered the contest with only eight earned runs allowed on the season in five starts, but got torched for seven runs on Friday. Arrieta also allowed seven hits, one walk and recorded […]

Willson Contreras Exits Early On Friday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras left Friday's in the top of the fifth inning with mild right thigh tightness. Contreras suffered the injury after hitting a single and calling out for the trainers. Contreras left immediately and backup catcher Tony Wolters replaced him on the basepaths. The good news is that Contreras was able to […]