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The Chicago Cubs keep getting injured — and keep winning
CHICAGO — Thompson, Stewart, Wisdom & Nance. They sound like a law firm, but they were the driving force for the Chicago Cubs in edging out the San Diego Padres for the best record in the National League in the month of May. The Cubs’ 7-2 win at Wrigley Field over San Diego on Memorial […]
Continue readingChicago Cubs righty Trevor Williams put on IL with appendicitis
Williams was scheduled to start Monday against San Diego, but he had an appendectomy Sunday. Kohl Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take Williams’ turn against the Padres. And Chicago’s offense made Stewart feel right at home. Javier Báez and Patrick Wisdom each homered twice, helping Stewart and the Cubs to a 7-2 victory […]
Continue readingChicago Cubs’ David Bote suffered dislocated shoulder on slide vs. Cincinnati Reds
Bote was injured sliding into second base during Saturday’s 10-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds and had to be helped off the field. In corresponding moves, the Cubs called up infielder Sergio Alcantara from Triple-A Iowa and designated right-hander Tyson Miller for assignment. The Cubs have been hit hard by injuries this month, especially among […]
Continue readingChicago Cubs’ David Bote suffers left shoulder injury, leaves game vs. Cincinnati Reds
Bote grabbed his shoulder after the play at second base in the fourth inning. He was helped off the field and replaced by Patrick Wisdom at third base before the Reds batted in the top of the fifth. The team said Bote is undergoing further evaluation. He finished 0-for-1 with a run scored. The Cubs […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday
The nightly no-hitter watch will be in Motor City as Gerrit Cole takes on the Tigers. In Houston, Framber Valdez will make his 2021 debut against the Padres. The Astros were concerned the southpaw may require season-ending surgery after fracturing his left ring finger in the spring, but he was able to avoid the knife […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Sunday
Don’t fret, we’ll keep tracking the latest trends so you can focus on your fantasy team management. To that end, here are Sunday’s selections, designed to help finish the week out in a strong manner. Everyone is available in at least half of all ESPN leagues. Casey Mize (R), rostered in 36% of ESPN leagues, […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday
The point is, you should look no further than the MLB standings to know that fantasy standings are also in flux. Water finds it level, your slumping players will rebound, and your injured guys will return. In other words, keep grinding! To that end, the Daily Notes crew is here for you, helping to keep […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes — Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday
It’s always good to get the weekend off on a strong note so here are the usual array of pitchers and batters in a favorable scenario. As is the custom, everyone is available in at least 50% of all ESPN league. Madison Bumgarner (L), rostered in 26% of ESPN leagues, Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies: […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes — Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
Here’s a look at Thursday’s top streaming options, focusing on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues. Jordan Montgomery (L), rostered in 57% of ESPN leagues, New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles: Montgomery’s rostered percentage sits above our 50% threshold, but he’s been dropped in enough leagues over the last week that he’s […]
Continue readingDansby Swanson burns sage throughout ballpark to spark Atlanta Braves out of slump
ATLANTA — The Braves were eager to make up for their embarrassing performance the previous day, so they brought in a little extra help. Call it the power of sage. Atlanta scored four runs in the first inning, Freddie Freeman added a three-run homer and Atlanta overcame a grand slam by Kris Bryant to beat […]
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