YASMANI GRANDAL NEWS

Cranks three-run homer Grandal went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Tuesday against the Twins.

Impact Grandal took Kenta Maeda yard in the second inning to record his third home run of the season. He's been in a horrible slump for much of the campaign, highlighted by zero multi-hit games in his last 15 starts. However, Grandal has a 28.4 percent walk rate, which has resulted in a .121/.372/.288 line across 95 plate appearances.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Abreu, Grandal homer, White Sox top Twins 9-3

José Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox won their fourth straight, 9-3 over the Minnesota Twins

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mercedes carries White Sox over Royals 9-3 to complete sweep

Yermin Mercedes and Jose Abreu had three RBI’s each to help the Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City 9-3, finishing off a three-game sweep and handing the Royals their eight consecut...

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago White Sox: Is Yasmani Grandal’s walking good or bad? Yasmani Grandal was signed to the richest free-agent contract in Chicago White Sox history. It was a four-year $73 million dollar deal. Wit...

MAY 9, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Grandal walks his way to Ruthian record How do you hit .000 and match Babe Ruth in the record books? You do what White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal just did -- go 0-for-3 with 13 wa...

MAY 9, 2021 • MLB.COM

White Sox jump on sagging Royals with 8 runs in 1st, win 9-1

Danny Mendick hit a two-run homer during an eight-run first inning for Chicago, and the White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 9-1

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Friday Grandal is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.

Impact Grandal started the last two games and will take a seat for Friday's series opener. Zack Collins will work behind the plate for the White Sox.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto breaks thumb as Reds beat White Sox 1-0 in 10 innings

Cincinnati’s Joey Votto fractured his left thumb during a 10-inning, 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pollock 8 RBIs, Beaty 7 RBIs, each slam as Dodgers bop Brews

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MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Cleveland.

Impact He'll rest for the series finale after turning in a big day at the plate in Saturday's 7-3 win. Despite not recording a hit in the contest, Grandal came around to score twice while drawing four walks on the day. Zack Collins will fill in at catcher for the idle Grandal on Sunday.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Four plate appearances, four walks Grandal failed to register an at bat while logging four walks and two runs as Chicago beat Cleveland 7-3 on Saturday.

Impact The veteran catcher demonstrated his on-base penchant by walking each time he stepped up to the dish and now has nine walks compared to one hit over his last six games. Grandal currently owns a .333 OBP compared to a .273 SLG.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers' Boyd leaves in 2nd inning with left knee tendinitis

Detroit Tigers starter Matthew Boyd left the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox after facing seven batters because of an injured left knee

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cease pitches shutout, White Sox complete DH sweep of Tigers

Dylan Cease struck out a season-best nine in his first career shutout, Yoán Moncada and Yermín Mercedes homered, and the Chicago White Sox completed a doubleheader sweep of the slu...

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat for Game 1 Grandal isn't starting Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Grandal was initially slated to sit out Wednesday's contest before it was rained out, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's matinee instead. Zack Collins will start behind the dish and bat seventh.

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Wednesday's lineup Grandal is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Tigers.

Impact It's been a rough stretch for Grandal at the plate, as he is hitting .059 with one home run over his last 11 games, albeit with more walks (eight) than strikeouts (seven) over that stretch. He will be back in the lineup Thursday, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for series finale Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact With Grandal resting following four consecutive starts at catcher, Zack Collins will step in behind the dish for the series finale. Grandal is in the midst of a brutal slump at the plate, having recorded two hits in 31 at-bats over his last 10 games.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrigal drives in winning run as White Sox beat Rangers 2-1

Nick Madrigal doubled home the winning run in the ninth inning after Liam Hendriks allowed a tying homer in the top half, and the Chicago White Sox recovered to beat the Texas Rang...

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is working to find a balance between being aggressive in framing pitches and avoiding catcher’s interference: ‘Yaz has no fear back there’ Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is working to find a balance between being aggressive framing pitches and trying to avoid catcher’...

APRIL 24, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox notes: Yasmani Grandal's catcher's interference, Adam Eaton's suspension and Tim Anderson's power Yasmani Grandal was called for two catcher's interferences Tuesday, matching his previous season high.

APRIL 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Launches two-run homer Grandal went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Tuesday's 8-5 win against Cleveland.

Impact The 32-year-old entered Tuesday's contest 1-for-21 over the previous seven games, but he busted out with his second homer of the season. Grandal has a .150/.306/.350 slash line with two home runs, six runs and nine RBI through 12 games.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodón beats Indians after no-no, Abreu hits 2 homers for Sox

Carlos Rodón followed up his no-hitter by hanging around for five shaky innings to beat Cleveland for the second time in a week and José Abreu homered twice, leading the Chicago Wh...

APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits for second game of twin bill Grandal is out of the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Red Sox.

Impact Manager Tony La Russa will give Grandal some maintenance for the second game after the 32-year-old caught all seven innings while going 1-for-3 with an RBI double in Chicago's 3-2 win in Game 1. Zack Collins gets the start behind the plate in Game 2, while Yermin Mercedes serves as Chicago's designated hitter.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mercedes homers, White Sox complete sweep over Red Sox

Yermín Mercedes opened Chicago’s three-run fourth inning with a long home run and the White Sox completed a sweep of their split-admission doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox w...

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Grandal isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Grandal has gone hitless with six walks, one run, one RBI and four strikeouts in his last 21 plate appearances. Zack Collins will start behind the dish Saturday, batting sixth.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Wednesday Grandal is not in Wednesday's lineup against Cleveland.

Impact He is 0-for-11 with six walks and four strikeouts over his last four games. Zack Collins starts behind the dish and will bat sixth.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE