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Kris Bryant Placed On 10-Day Injured List
The Chicago Cubs have placed third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list with a wrist injury. Bryant got a shot in his wrist earlier Tuesday and was expected back this weekend. The former MVP has been off to a brutal start this season and is hitting just .177 with two homers and four... Read More
Alex Colome Allows First Run Of 2020
Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colome entered Saturday’s contest against the Cubs up four runs and surrendered his first run of the season. The closer struggled to open the innings and allowed two base runners before recording an out, but the Cubs were only able to drive in one runner. Colome finished the game with... Read More
Luis Robert Homers In Consecutive Games
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert homered in his second straight game on Saturday. Robert hasn’t missed a beat since sitting out two games with a bruised hand and finished the evening 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI. The rookie has been phenomenal in his debut and is now hitting .277 with even home... Read More
Reynaldo Lopez Goes 3 1/3 Innings In Return
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez went 3 1/3 innings in his return from the injured list on Saturday against the Cubs. Lopez had been dealing with a sore shoulder and it was his first appearance since the third game of the season. The right-hander only allowed one hit, but surrendered two runs and... Read More
Kyle Hendricks Suffers Another Tough Loss
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks picked up his second consecutive loss on Saturday versus the White Sox. Hendricks once again performed well enough for the victory, but didn’t get much help from his offense. Over 5 1/3 innings, Hendricks allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk and struck out three. The right hander is now... Read More
Jose Abreu Hits Fifth Homer In Two Games
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu continued to enjoy facing the Cubs on Saturday. Coming off a game with two home runs, Abreu went 4-for-4 with three more bombs, four RBI and a walk. Abreu has been ridiculous this series and overall is now hitting .322 with 10 long balls and 27 RBI. He... Read More
Nicky Delmonico Optioned Again
The Chicago White Sox have demoted outfielder Nicky Delmonico to open a spot for starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez. Delmonico has been up and down this season for the White Sox. The outfielder is only hitting .200 in 15 at-bats and holds zero fantasy value when active.
Reynaldo Lopez Activated And Will Start Saturday
The Chicago White Sox have activated starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez from the injured list and he will start Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Lopez only 2/3 of an inning in his first start of the season before being diagnosed with shoulder soreness and landing on the 10-day injured list. In that start versus the Twins,... Read More
Danny Mendick Goes Yard
Chicago White Sox second baseman Danny Mendick went 1-for-4 with a home run in Friday’s contest versus the Chicago Cubs. It was his second home run on the season and he is now hitting .262 with four RBI. Mendick has been filling in for Nick Madrigal (shoulder) and will likely return to the bench once... Read More
Jon Lester Gets Shelled Friday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester got rocked against the hot hitting White Sox on Friday night. Lester allowed four home runs on the evening and had a final line of nine hits, eight runs, zero walks and three strikeouts in 3 2/3. Lester had a strong start to the season, but has now allowed... Read More
Adam Engel Picks Up Three Hits
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Engel picked up three singles in four at-bats on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. Engel also scored a run and picked up a stolen base. The outfielder has been sharing time with Nomar Mazara in right field and is hitting a respectable .286 with two home runs, five RBI and... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Goes Yard In Return To Lineup
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal returned to the lineup with a bang on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. Grandal had been absent since exiting Monday night with back issues and went 2-for-5 with a home run. The catcher also scored twice and knocked in a pair of runs. Grandal had really been struggling coming... Read More
Dallas Keuchel Picks Up Fourth Victory
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel continued his strong start to the season by picking up his fourth victory of the season on Friday versus the Chicago Cubs. The lefty was cruising all night long and didn’t allow a run until the bottom of the eighth inning. The veteran finished with a line of... Read More
Jose Abreu Hits Two Dingers
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu hit a pair of bombs and drove in four runs versus the Chicago Cubs on Friday. It was the sluggers only hits in five at-bats and extended his hit streak to six games. The slugger has been on fire lately and is now hitting .297 with seven home... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Goes Yard Versus Former Club
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Friday versus the Cubs. Jimenez also crossed home plate twice. Jimenez has now homered in two straight games and has been heating up after a slow start. The outfielder is now hitting .407 with four home runs and seven RBI over... Read More
Luis Robert Homers In Return
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert 1-for-4 in his return to the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. Robert returned to the lineup after missing two games with a bruised hand. His hand didn’t seem to bother him as his only hit was a home run. The White Sox lineup has been absolutely on... Read More
Kris Bryant Remains Sidelined Versus White Sox
Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (wrist) remains sidelined on Friday against the Chicago White Sox. Bryant has missed the last three games after getting an injection on his wrist and it’s has been expected that he would return sometime this weekend. David Bote will once again replace Bryant in the lineup and bat sixth.... Read More
Yoan Moncada Resting With Leg Soreness
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada will be out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Cubs. Manager Rick Renteria said that Moncada is dealing with leg soreness and could see a special at-bat. Moncada will be replaced by Ryan Goins and he will bat ninth against Jon Lester. Goins is known more... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Returns To Action Versus Cubs
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) will return to the lineup on Friday against the Cubs. Grandal has been dealing back soreness and hasn’t been in the lineup since exciting Monday’s contest. The big free-agent addition has struggled with his new club and is hitting just .222 with one home run and 10 RBI.... Read More
Luis Robert Returns To Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) has returned to the lineup on Friday. Robert missed two games with a bruised hand and will bat sixth against Jon Lester and the Cubs. The youngster is having a strong debut season is hitting .276 with five homers, 13 RBI and four stolen bases. He can be... Read More
Yasmani Grandal Remains Out
Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) remains sidelined on Thursday versus the Detroit Tigers. Grandal has been absent since exiting Monday’s contest and will once again be replace in the lineup with James McCann. McCann will bat seventh and has swung the bat well this year. He makes for a sneaky DFS option on... Read More
Luis Robert To Sit Second Straight Game
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand) will miss his second straight game with a bruised hand. Robert injured his hand on Tuesday when he dove for a ball. Adam Engel will replace Robert on Thursday and bat ninth against Spencer Turnbull. The good news is that Robert remains day-to-day and could return on Friday.
Adbert Alzolay Impresses On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay shined in Game 2 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. The youngster went five innings and allowed just two hits, one run (zero earned), one walk and recorded six strikeouts. Jose Quintana (thumb) is expected back next and with Alec Mills struggling, Alzolay might have a chance to get... Read More
Craig Kimbrel Strikeout The Side For Save Number One
The Chicago Cubs elected to give reliever Craig Kimbrel another save opportunity on Wednesday and he delivered in Game 2 of a doubleheader. Kimbrel had good command and was throwing gas to the Cardinals lineup. He struck out the first two batters before hitting Tommy Edman and ended the game by striking out Kolten Wong.... Read More
Alec Mills Gets Rocked On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills struggled in Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. Mills only lasted 3 2/3 innings and allowed seven hits, six runs, two walks and recorded one strikeout. Mills was very impressive in his first two starts of the season, but he’s fallen off of a cliff in his... Read More
Adbert Alzolay Will Start Game 2 Of Doubleheader
The Chicago Cubs will call up right-gander Adbert Alzolay for Game 2 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Cardinals. Alzolay is one of the teams top pitching prospects and this will his second stint at the big league level. Alzolay was up and down in four games in 2019 and will face a tough Cardinals lineup.... Read More
Steven Souza Jr. Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring
Chicago Cubs outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (hamstring) had a MRI on Wednesday that diagnosed him with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. The outfielder was scratched from Monday’s lineup and placed on the injured list Tuesday. Souza has dealt with injuries throughout his career and has been operating as the Cubs fourth outfielder. He has struggled... Read More
Rowan Wick Snags Save Number Four
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rowan Wick recorded four outs to pick up his fourth save of the season on Tuesday against the Cardinals. Wick seems to be the preferred option to collect saves, but manager David Ross has yet to officially give him the title of closer. Craig Kimbrel entered the year as the closer... Read More
Jason Heyward Picks Up Two More Hits
Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward went 2-for-3 with a RBI and run scored against the Cardinals on Tuesday. The Cubs offense as a whole has underperformed, but Heyward is quietly hitting .291 with a pair of home runs and 12 RBI. Heyward is a fine addition in deeper mixed leagues for now, but owners should... Read More
Ian Happ Hits Second Homer In As Many Days
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ stayed hot on Tuesday against the Cardinals. The outfielder was moved to the leadoff spot with Kris Bryant (wrist) sidelined. Happ went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a pair of walks. It’s his second homer in two days for Happ and he remains one of the bright spots... Read More