Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Sat 9/16/17 8:32 AM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson has re-introduced a running game to his offense this month, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Base-stealing was a big part of Anderson's game in the minors -- he stole 49 at Double-A Birmingham in 2015 -- and said he got away from it in the majors for a variety of reasons. "Kind of got caught up in trying to impress when I got to the big leagues - kind of lost focus with it and being not sure or kind of scared in certain spots, because I didn't want to get thrown out," he said. "Now it's just, 'So what if I get thrown out. Just go.' " Anderson had gone 72 games with just two attempted steals before swiping five bags in five attempts over the past nine games. With his power beginning to develop -- the 24-year-old has 16 home runs this season -- we're looking at a potential 20-20 man for the White Sox.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Fri 9/15/17 8:22 AM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson went 3-for-7 with two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 17-7 win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson's been raking since the beginning of August, slashing .315/.327/.549/.877 with seven home runs, 11 doubles, three triples and five stolen bases over 38 games. He's also played better defense of late, committing just four of his 26 errors since Aug. 2. Anderson attributes his turnaround to going to see a counselor, according to Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune. The young shortstop has been dealing with the shooting death of a close friend since early in the season and feels he's been freer since talking it out.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Wed 9/13/17 6:37 AM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson's doing his best to make fantasy owners forget about the first five months of his season, hitting a robust .405 (17-for-42) with six extra-base hits and four steals since the calendar flipped to September. The damage has already been done but it's encouraging to see him affirm the organization's belief that he can be a part of the rebuild process going forward.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Mon 9/11/17 7:59 AM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's 8-1 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson is showing why the White Sox invested six years in him prior to the season, having gone 13-for-25 with five extra-base hits and three stolen bases over the last six games. His average is up to .252, its highest point since May 29. There's still some work to do on his plate approach -- he doesn't walk much, strikes out a lot and is susceptible to breaking stuff -- but as we close in on the end of the season, Anderson is on the verge of double-digit home runs and steals. That's a valuable fantasy asset at the middle-infield spot.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Sat 9/9/17 11:22 PM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and another run scored Saturday in the White Sox's 13-1 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was one of six White Sox to clear the fences. He had gone 0-for-5 in his return Friday following a two-game absence due to illness. This was a nice turnaround performance, and he's now 11-for-29 with two homers to start September. Anderson's fantasy owners should continue riding the wave Sunday if he's in the lineup for the series finale.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Fri 9/8/17 2:53 PM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson (illness) is in Friday's lineup against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson missed the past two games while dealing with an illness, but is back at shortstop batting in the leadoff position for Friday's series finale. Since the beginning of September, Anderson has gone 8-for-19 (.421 average) with one home run and three RBI.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Fri 9/8/17 8:05 AM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson (illness) was feeling better Thursday, but manager Rick Renteria decided to give the shortstop another day off, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson was scratched from Wednesday's game and with very little to play for this season, Renteria opted to five his young shortstop a second day. Anderson, who has multiple hits in three straight games, is hitting .247 entering Friday's game against the Giants.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Thu 9/7/17 3:57 PM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson (illness) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Indians.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson will miss a second straight contest while Tyler Saladino fills in at shortstop. Over his last three games, Anderson has gone 7-for-11 from the plate, and could be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Giants.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Wed 9/6/17 6:50 PM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Indians due to an illness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Anderson is apparently feeling under the weather, so Tyler Saladino will slide into the starting lineup in his place. Consider Anderson day-to-day for now.
Tim Anderson 2B/SS FA Sun 9/3/17 8:17 PM
Tim Anderson
2B/SS FA
Anderson went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, three RBI and two runs scored during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
With a .243/.262/.395 slash line for the campaign, Anderson's fantasy value is limited to deep settings. However, Sunday's blast was his 15th of the campaign, and the White Sox are going to be rolling out an impressive collection of young talents sooner than later, so his long-term outlook remains favorable.