JAKE BURGER NEWS

Goodwin HR, 4 hits as White Sox beat O's 8-3, win 4th in row

Brian Goodwin had four hits, including a solo homer, and drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 for their fourth straight win

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Friday Burger is not in the starting lineup Friday against Baltimore.

Impact Burger went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI on Wednesday against the Twins. He'll take a seat Friday as Gavin Sheets handles the DH duties.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star Lynn wins 6-1 as White Sox improve to 10-2 vs Twins

Lance Lynn allowed one run over six innings in his first start since earning a berth on the AL All-Star team, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 after cutting o...

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in lineup Monday Burger isn't starting Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Burger had started each of the last three games, and he went 4-for-11 with a triple, a double, a run and a walk during that time. Gavin Sheets will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two more hits Sunday Burger went 2-for-3 with a walk and a triple in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Tigers.

Impact Burger, who was called up Friday to fill-in for an injured Yoan Moncada (hand), finished off his first series in the majors with his second multi-hit game. He went 4-for-11 with two extra-base hits in his introduction to the show. Moncada took batting practice in the cage Sunday and is expected to be ready to go Monday. That, plus the pending activation of Adam Engel (hamstring) off the 10-day injured list, likely means Burger is headed back to Triple-A Charlotte.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Phillips' mound debut for the Rays highlights this week in MLB Good Times

Brett Phillips' unforgettable mound debut, Jake Burger's resilience and a righted wrong made for good times this week, Jake Mintz writes.

JULY 4, 2021

James Fegan: Jake Burger was called up to address an... - The Athletic Jake Burger was called up to address an immediate need for a third baseman that should be resolved when Yoán Moncada returns Monday, and the...

JULY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jake Burger, Danny Mendick and finding a role on a White Sox contender Jake Burger and Danny Mendick are just the latest players trying to make the most of their White Sox opportunities.

JULY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Debuts with basehits Burger went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 8-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Burger was called up earlier in the day and made his MLB debut. He should serve as a replacement at third base for however long Yoan Moncada (hand) needs. Moncada's hoping to return at some point during the three-game set in Minnesota early next week. Burger, the 2017 first-round draft pick, has overcome a slew of Achilles' tendon and heel injuries and posted a .964 OPS for Triple-A Charlotte prior to his callup.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Making big-league debut Friday Burger will be making his major-league debut Friday against the Tigers, batting eighth and playing third base.

Impact Burger was called up from Triple-A Charlotte earlier Friday. He'll fill in for Yoan Moncada (hand) as expected Friday and should have a solid chance of manning the hot corner throughout the weekend series. Burger slashed .322/.368/.596 with 10 homers and 46 RBI across 185 plate appearances with Charlotte.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox send Mercedes down, bring up INF Jake Burger

The Chicago White Sox have demoted slumping slugger Yermín Mercedes and recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fantasy baseball adds & drops: Recent White Sox callups Gavin Sheets, Jake Burger among top waiver targets Scott Engel scans the fantasy baseball waiver pool and suggests the top options to target, starting with a couple recent White Sox callups.

JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago White Sox option Yermín Mercedes to Triple-A Charlotte and call up Jake Burger in a series of roster moves In need of infield help, the Chicago White Sox called up Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned designated hitter Yermín Mercedes.

JULY 2, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox call up Burger, option Yermín DETROIT -- Jake Burger, the White Sox No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was promoted from Triple-A Charlotte to the White Sox on Friday. He...

JULY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

James Fegan: White Sox officially call up Jake Burger... - The Athletic White Sox officially call up Jake Burger, activate Adam Eaton from the IL. They optioned Zack Burdi and Yermín Mercedes to make room. With B...

JULY 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joins big-league club Burger was called up from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old will receive his first taste of the majors while Yoan Moncada deals with a bruised hand. Moncada hasn't been placed on the injured list but isn't expected to play this weekend, so Burger should see plenty of opportunities between third base and designated hitter since the scuffling Yermin Mercedes was sent to Triple-A. Burger has been impressive during his first Triple-A campaign this year, hitting .322/.368/.596 with 10 homers, 15 doubles, 36 RBI and 29 runs in 42 games.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely headed to Chicago Burger is expected to be recalled by the White Sox for the team's weekend series against Detroit, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burger would be recalled to provide infield depth and potentially start at third base in the absence of Yoan Moncada (hand). The 25-year-old overcame a torn Achilles that required two surgeries and cost him both the 2018 and 2019 campaigns. Through 185 plate appearances with Triple-A Charlotte this season, Burger has maintained a 149 wRC+ with a .275 ISO.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Jake Burger and Yoelqui Céspedes have both been... - The Athletic Jake Burger and Yoelqui Céspedes have both been named as part of the roster for the All-Star Futures Game next month in Colorado. Céspedes h...

JUNE 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago White Sox: Signs that Jake Burger could be called up soon When it was announced that Nick Madrigal was going to miss the season rest of the season, it left the Chicago White Sox with a huge hole at...

JUNE 18, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Sox giving Burger a look at second base for Class AAA Charlotte Top White Sox prospect Jake Burger is a natural third baseman, but he played second base for Class AAA Charlotte Thursday night.

JUNE 18, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Chicago White Sox: 3 reasons to call up Jake Burger High expectations fell upon young Jake Burger when he was selected 11th overall in the 2017 draft. Unfortunately, his path to the show was s...

MAY 27, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

White Sox prospects Jake Burger, Gavin Sheets heating up in Charlotte: 'He just started raking' The White Sox are seeing 2017 draft picks Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets get off to a hot start in Triple A.

MAY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Swats first Triple-A homer Burger (quadriceps) went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI for Triple-A Charlotte in its 12-9 loss to Gwinnett.

Impact Burger was sidelined for a few days after suffering a quad strain in Charlotte's season opener, but the third baseman has now appeared in two games for the affiliate. He celebrated his return to action in style Sunday, taking Atlanta pitching prospect Kyle Muller deep in the first inning for his first home run at the Triple-A level and his first in affiliated ball since 2017. Burger previously missed the entire 2018 and 2019 seasons after tearing his Achilles tendon and requiring surgery on two separate occasions, and he didn't play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor-league season.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with quad strain Burger exited Tuesday's Triple-A season opener with a mild quad strain, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Burger started at third base Wednesday and went 0-for-3 with a run to begin the game. Although he left the game with a quad issue, the injury is believed to be minor, and it's unlikely that the 25-year-old will face a long-term absence.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox will send Jake Burger to Triple-A Charlotte, amid other aggressive minor-league assignments Jake Burger hasn't played in a game since A-ball in 2017, but the White Sox believe he's ready for Triple-A in 2021.

APRIL 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM