JAKE BURGER NEWS

Should Jake Burger get more playing time with the White Sox? Jake Burger seems to be thriving, but would that hold in an expanded role?

JUNE 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Displays more power Burger went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Rays.

Impact Burger entered the starting lineup in place of Yoan Moncada, who was out for rest. Burger took advantage and drove in both his runs in the first frame on a ground rule double. He has delivered four extra-base hits in his last four starts and is seemingly challenging Gavin Sheets for playing time as designated hitter.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burger, Grandal key early RBIs, White Sox hold off Rays 6-5

Jake Burger had a key hit for the second consecutive day and the Chicago White Sox hung on to a large early lead to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5

JUNE 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats game-winning homer Burger hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat Saturday to lead the White Sox to a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact Burger didn't start the contest, but he was called upon to pinch hit with a runner on base in the eighth inning and Chicago down a run. The infielder came through with a 427-foot, two-run shot to center field that produced the winning margin. Burger has five long balls and 15 RBI while slashing .238/.284/.416 through 110 plate appearances on the campaign.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'It was a special one': Jake Burger's pinch-hit homer in the 8th lifts the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 win at Tampa Bay Pinch hitter Jake Burger delivered the clutch hit the Chicago White Sox have been desperately looking for.

JUNE 5, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Burger's pinch-hit HR keys 3-run 8th, White Sox top Rays 3-2

Jake Burger's first career pinch-hit homer highlighted a three-run eighth inning and the Chicago White Sox stopped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays open 3-game series at home against the White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Friday

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back on bench in Moncada's return Burger is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact With Yoan Moncada (quadriceps) back in the lineup at third base for the first time since May 25, Burger's six-game run in the starting nine comes to an end. Unless Moncada's quad issue crops up again, Burger looks like he'll have to settle for part-time duty at designated hitter moving forward. Most of the righty-hitting Burger's starts are likely to come against left-handed pitching.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers walk-off single Burger went 1-for-5 with a walk and an RBI on Sunday against the Cubs.

Impact Burger had an uninspiring performance until the 12th inning when he delivered a walk-off single. He has swung a hot bat since being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte May 24 by slugging two home runs, six RBI and scoring two runs across five games. Burger's at-bats are likely to dry up once Yoan Moncada (quadriceps) can return to the lineup, though he could see sporadic run at any of second base, third base or DH.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burger gets game-winning hit as White Sox beat Cubs 5-4

Jake Burger atoned for a costly error with a game-ending RBI single in the 12th inning, and the banged-up Chicago White Sox topped the Chicago Cubs 5-4 in a wild finale to the seas...

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox SS Tim Anderson to IL with right groin strain

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is headed for the injured list after he left Sunday’s game against the Cubs with a right groin strain

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers among three hits Burger went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday in a loss to the Cubs.

Impact The White Sox offense was mostly shut down Saturday, as the team totaled only seven hits. Burger was responsible for nearly half of those, collecting a pair of singles and a fifth-inning solo homer that accounted for the team's only run. He had been on a cold streak entering the contest, going 1-for-12 over his previous four games.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson outpitches Cueto as Cubs beat White Sox 5-1

Keegan Thompson outpitched Johnny Cueto over five sharp innings in a spot start, Frank Schwindel drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 5-1

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A medium-rare feat? Burger homers on National Burger Day CHICAGO -- Jake Burger had homered prior to the fifth inning of Saturday night’s contest between his White Sox and the Cubs at Guaranteed Ra...

MAY 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Jake Burger's 3-run homer leads the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 win against the Boston Red Sox Jake Burger hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 at Guaranteed Rate Field.

MAY 26, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Delivers crucial homer in win Burger went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Burger took Rich Hill deep for a three-run shot in the bottom of the fifth inning, delivering the decisive blow in the White Sox 3-1 win. The homer was his third of the season and his first hit since being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Burger is batting .237 with three home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs over 76 at-bats in 23 games this season. The 26-year-old is currently filling in for Luis Robert (illness) on the active roster and could be sent back to Triple-A when the outfielder returns from the COVID-19 list.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Burger's homer off Hill lifts White Sox over Red Sox

Jake Burger hit a three-run homer off Rich Hill, Lucas Giolito overcame a shaky first inning and the Chicago White Sox beat the Red Sox 3-1 to end Boston’s six-game winning streak

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox pound White Sox 16-3, extend win streak to 6 games

Trevor Story and Christian Vazquez each hit a three-run home run and drove in four runs as the Boston Red Sox set season highs in runs and hits in a 16-3 win over the Chicago White...

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled from Triple-A Burger was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Impact Burger will join the roster in place of Luis Robert, who landed on the COVID-19 injured list. He could have a path to playing time at the designated hitter spot if AJ Pollock shifts to center field to cover for Robert, leaving the outfield corners open for Andrew Vaughn and Gavin Sheets, though he could be stuck on the bench if the White Sox prefer better defense from their outfield trio. Burger spent the first month of the season on the active roster while Yoan Moncada was out with an oblique injury and didn't particularly impress, hitting .239/.276/.352 with a 35.1 percent strikeout rate in 21 games.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Burger was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Burger was moved to Triple-A as a result of Yoan Moncada (oblique) returning from the 10-day injured list Monday. The 26-year-old has produced a .239/.276/.352 slash line with two homers and seven RBI over 71 at-bats with the White Sox this season. It is likely he will return to the big-league club again at some point this summer.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plate umpire Ron Kulpa hit in mask by foul ball, leaves game

Home plate umpire Ron Kulpa had to leave Sunday’s White Sox-Red Sox game at Fenway Park in the fourth inning after taking a foul ball off the mask

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Burger's mom inspires his quest for college degree BOSTON -- Jake Burger is a busy man. By day, and often by night, the rookie third baseman is figuring out ways to hit pitchers such as Shane...

MAY 8, 2022 • MLB.COM

Abreu, White Sox top Red Sox 3-1 in 10 for 5th win in row

José Abreu hit a go-ahead double in the 10th after the White Sox tied it an inning earlier, helping Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 at windy Fenway Park for its fifth straight...

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ready to play Friday Burger (soreness) is starting at third base and batting seventh Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Burger sat out Wednesday against the Cubs while dealing with some soreness after a collision with the wall in foul territory, but he'll rejoin the lineup coming off Thursday's scheduled off day. The 26-year-old had two hits Tuesday to end a streak of three straight games without a hit.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giolito gets help in pitching White Sox past Cubs 4-3

Lucas Giolito struck out 10, Luis Robert made a game-saving catch and Matt Foster worked out of a major jam as the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 at Wrigley Field

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS