CHICAGO (WGN) — Prior to Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox announced they have signed a left-handed pitcher with seven years of MLB experience. According to a press release from the team, the White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $760,000 with Tyler Alexander. Alexander went 3-5 with a 6.19 ERA and 30 strikeouts … [Read more...] about White Sox sign former Brewers, Tigers LHP Alexander
Brandon Marsh delivers for Phillies in 11th, rookie Otto Kemp has 3 hits in 4-3 win over Cubs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brandon Marsh singled home the winning run in the 11th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies used two bunt hits to load the bases and beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Monday night. Ian Happ tied it at 2 for the Cubs on a solo homer off reliever Matt Strahm in the eighth. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an RBI double in the 11th off Carlos Hernández (1-0) for a 3-2 … [Read more...] about Brandon Marsh delivers for Phillies in 11th, rookie Otto Kemp has 3 hits in 4-3 win over Cubs
Jonathan India hits a tiebreaking double as the Royals beat the White Sox 7-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan India hit a tiebreaking double in Kansas City's two-run seventh inning, and the Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep. Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. each hit a two-run homer for Kansas City, which had lost three of four. Jac Caglianone went 4 for 4 in his sixth major league game. The Royals also got a big lift … [Read more...] about Jonathan India hits a tiebreaking double as the Royals beat the White Sox 7-5
Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire against D.C. United
Chicago Fire (6-5-4, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. DC United (4-7-6, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. CDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Chicago +145, DC United +165, Draw +247; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Hugo Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with D.C. United after scoring two goals against Orlando City. United is … [Read more...] about Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire against D.C. United
Tigers beat Cubs 4-0 in matchup of AL-NL Central leaders
DETROIT (AP) — Jack Flaherty struck out nine over six scoreless innings as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-0 on Sunday and took two of three games in a matchup of two of the MLB's top teams. The AL Central-leading Tigers improved to 43-24, while the NL Central-best Cubs fell to 40-25 in the first matchup this season of 40-win teams. According to the Elias … [Read more...] about Tigers beat Cubs 4-0 in matchup of AL-NL Central leaders