YASMANI GRANDAL NEWS

Takes seat for finale Grandal is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Grandal was part of the team's back-to-back-to-back homer parade in the eighth inning Saturday against Robert Stephenson. He had been a bit cold before that and will take a seat Sunday, affording James McCann a start behind the plate. Nick Madrigal moves up to the two hole against right-hander Michael Lorenzen.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs seventh homer Grandal went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Reds.

Impact The catcher only has seven homers on the season, but three of them have come in the last 12 games. Grandal's power stroke has been lagging a little, but he's still been adept at getting on base, slashing .234/.358/.421 through 41 contests.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Anderson homers twice, White Sox overpower Reds 5-0

Tim Anderson hit two of Chicago’s five solo homers, and the Chicago White Sox took another step toward the AL Central title by overpowering the Cincinnati Reds 5-0

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal has been impressed with the White Sox’s handling of the stretch run in a pandemic-shortened season: ‘They’ve done a great job so far’ Catcher Yasmani Grandal has appeared in each of the last five seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015-18) and Milwaukee Brewers (2019). T...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox beat Twins 4-3 to clinch playoff spot

The White Sox clinched their first postseason berth since 2008, rallying to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 as Eloy Jiménez hit a tiebreaking double that capped a two-run rally in the...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sox secret weapon? 'Youth,' says Grandal Veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal used two words to describe what might make this 2020 White Sox team a tough opponent in the postseason. “The...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • MLB.COM

Sox secret weapon? 'Youth,' says Grandal Veteran catcher Yasmani Grandal used two words to describe what might make this 2020 White Sox team a tough opponent in the postseason. “The...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • MLB.COM

Scores three runs Grandal went 1-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and three runs scored Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Grandal reached base a total of three times and came around to score on each occasion. He has swung the bat well of late, as he now has a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's collected 10 hits in 26 at-bats to go along with two home runs, eight RBI and nine runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Grandal has a modest six-game hit streak and is 9-for-23 with two homers, two doubles, six runs ans seven RBI during that stretch, but he'll receive a breather Friday. James McCann will start behind the plate in the series opener versus Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

McCann homers twice, White Sox top Pirates on Clemente Day

James McCann went deep twice for the first multi-homer game of his seven-year career as the White Sox drilled the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs two-run homer Grandal went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Grandal took Dovydas Neverauskas yard in the fifth inning for his sixth homer of the season. He now has at least one hit in seven of last eight contests, collecting two home runs, six RBI and six runs scored in that span. Overall, Grandal is hitting .257/.372/.460 with 18 runs scored and 20 RBI across 137 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers snap 6-game losing streak, beat Angels 7-1

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive day at dish Grandal went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Royals.

Impact Grandal was busy at the plate, with the highlight coming on an RBI double in the eighth inning that put the White Sox up 7-2. He's put together a modest four-game hitting streak, during which he's smacked a home run, two doubles, driven in four and scored two runs. Overall, Grandal has managed a .257/.376/.440 line across 133 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Encarnación homers, White Sox finish 4-game sweep of Royals

Edwin Encarnación hit a three-run homer, Dallas Keuchel threw five scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 8-2 on Sunday to complete a four-game swe...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep in win Grandal went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over Kansas City.

Impact Grandal's fifth-inning blast gave starter Lucas Giolito a commanding four-run cushion. It was Grandal's fifth homer in 30 games. He's hit safely in three straight games, going 5-for-10 with a double and a homer.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox beat Royals 5-3 behind Abreu, Giolito

José Abreu hit his 13th home run of the season in the first inning, Yasmani Grandal added a two-run shot, and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-3 behind Lucas...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Grandal is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.

Impact Grandal's performances have picked up after some early struggles, as he's hitting .263/.391/.526 over his last 10 games. James McCann starts behind the plate Friday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Robert's long homer helps White Sox rout Royals 11-6

Luis Robert’s 458-foot home run capped a second five-run inning of the night for Chicago as the White Sox defeated the Kansas City Royals 11-6

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes up for mental error Grandal went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 win over the Royals.

Impact Grandal mashed a walkoff homer to give the White Sox the victory, which elevated them to a first-place tie with the Twins in the AL Central. If not for an incident in the top of the ninth inning, in which the catcher was involved, Grandal's bottom-of-the-ninth heroics would not have been required. Following a rundown, first baseman Jose Abreu threw home to nail Bubba Starling trying to score, but Grandal wasn't expecting the throw, believing the play was dead. He more than made up for his mental miscue with his fourth home run.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Grandal hits game-winning HR, White Sox beat Royals 6-5 Yasmani Grandal hit his third career game-ending home run in the ninth after a defensive miscue as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas Cit...

AUGUST 29, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Yasmani Grandal hits a walk-off home run to give the White Sox a 6-5 win over the Royals and vault them into a tie for 1st place Yasmani Grandal led off the ninth inning with a home run Friday, giving the White Sox a 6-5 victory against the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Fi...

AUGUST 29, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Grandal hits game-winning HR, White Sox beat Royals 6-5

Yasmani Grandal hit his third career game-ending home run in the ninth after a defensive miscue as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5

AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dominic Smith hits key homer as Mets beat Yankees 6-4

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Tuesday Grandal isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Pirates.

Impact Grandal started three consecutive games since returning from a back issue, but he'll get a day off against Pittsburgh. James McCann will start behind the plate Tuesday.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE