This Date in Baseball
This Date in Baseball for August 7, 2020AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
EDWIN ENCARNACIÓN
Gonzalez scheduled to start for White Sox against Brewers
The Chicago White Sox face the Milwaukee BrewersAUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houser strong, Brewers stop White Sox 6-game win streak, 1-0
Adrian Houser dominated over seven innings and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the White Sox 1-0 to snap Chicago’s six-game win streakAUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Remains out Wednesday Encarnacion (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 37-year-old exited Tuesday's contest with left shoulder soreness and will miss at least one game as a result. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury as Encarnacion is considered day-to-day, but the team figures to remain cautious with the veteran slugger.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Keuchel scheduled to start for White Sox against Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Chicago White SoxAUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Madrigal and Edwin Encarnacion suffer shoulder injuries in the White Sox’s 3-2 win over the Brewers Injuries to rookie second baseman Nick Madrigal and designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion put a damper on an otherwise successful night as the...
AUGUST 5, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Abreu, White Sox edge Brewers 3-2 for 6th straight victory
Jose Abreu hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, helping Lucas Giolito and the Chicago White Sox edge the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with shoulder soreness Encarnacion was removed from Tuesday's game at Milwaukee with left shoulder soreness.
Impact The veteran slugger appeared to suffer the injury on his infield single during the fourth inning, though at the time he remained in the game to run the bases. Encarnacion should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Encarnacion is not in the lineup Monday in Milwaukee.
Impact The White Sox appear set to give the 37-year-old plenty of rest this season, though his .179/.233/.286 slash line through seven games doesn't help his case for a true everyday role. He'll sit for the third time in the team's first 10 games, with Yasmani Grandal serving as the designated hitter and James McCann starting behind the plate.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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This Date in Baseball for week August 2-8, 2 Take 2JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting nightcap Encarnacion isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader at Cleveland.
Impact Encarnacion served as the designated hitter for the matinee and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. Zack Collins will bat fifth as the DH for Game 2 of the twin bill.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swats first home run Encarnacion went 1-for-4 with two-run home run in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Twins.
Impact Encarnacion was part of a mid-game offensive explosion that included five home runs. The White Sox have a dangerous number of bats in the middle of the order with Encarnacion nestled into the cleanup spot behind Jose Abreu and ahead of Eloy Jimenez. Add in Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Luis Robert and Yasmani Grandal and this could be one of the league's most productive offenses. It's an offense that produced 10 extra-base hits, six home runs and 15 runs in 18 innings.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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This Date in Baseball for July 26JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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This Date in Baseball for July 26-August 1, 2020, 2 TakesJULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shakes off three HRs Rodon (elbow) allowed three home runs and struck out four over 3.2 innings during Thursday's intrasquad game, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact This was Rodon's second outing since having Tommy John surgery 14 months ago. Despite the home runs -- two by Edwin Encarnacion and one by Tim Anderson -- the left-hander was pleased with his slider. "Slider was sharp, fastball was decent, close to almost all the way," Rodon said. "A couple of missed pitches, things we can get better at, and good thing these don't count." It's unclear where Rodon stands when the season opens. He's almost certain to be part of the rotation at some point during the season, but that may not happen immediately.
JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No limitations Encarnacion confirmed that the lower back and hip injuries that cost him time in spring training no longer bother him, David Venn of MLB.com reports.
Impact Encarnacion, who took his first live batting practice of summer camp earlier this week, said he feels no limitations as he prepares for the 2020 season. "The pause was good for me, because I got ready and recovered from the injury in my lower back," Encarnacion said on a Zoom call this week. "I feel 100 percent [ready] to compete, and I thank God for that." The 37-year-old, who homered during Thursday's intrasquad game, has been one of the most consistent power hitters over the last decade and has eight straight seasons of 30 or more home runs.
JULY 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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This Date in BaseballMAY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ready for second spring training Encarnacion (hip) said he's ready to begin training whenever MLB starts a second spring training, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Encarnacion, who dealt with a sore right hip during spring training, had plenty of time to get healthy during the pause prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. He's used a batting cage at his farm and owns a hitting facility in Santo Domingo (Dominican Repbulic). Once MLB gives the green light, Encarnacion said he's ready to hit the facility to begin a ramp-up to an abbreviated season. Encarnacion estimated that he'd need about three weeks' worth of at-bats in a second spring training. The 37-year-old is expected to serve as the White Sox's primary designated hitter.
MAY 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox slugger Encarnacion doing his part to help Dominican Republic’s fight against coronavirus Edwin Encarnacion joined forces with Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez and former Red Sox star David Ortiz to create the COVID-19 Dominica...
MAY 6, 2020 • THESTAR.COM
3 takeaways from White Sox spring training, including Edwin Encarnacion missing time with a sore right hip White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion last played on Sunday.
MARCH 11, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
One Big Number: Edwin Encarnacion's 297 HRs since 2012 Edwin Encarnacion has hit a loooottt of homers since 2012. In fact, he's hit the most in the league over that time span.
FEBRUARY 4, 2020 • NBC.COM
Encarnacion stars with glove and bat, Mariners top Twins 7-4
Encarnacion stars with glove and bat, Mariners top Twins 7-4MAY 20, 2019
Encarnacion has 4 RBIs, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 in 11
Encarnacion has 4 RBIs, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 in 11APRIL 27, 2019
