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More Fun with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s First-Hit Home Run

It is CORRECT to say that an 0-fer to start a player's big league career, even a long 0-fer, does not alone represent who that player is. Young players are going to have adjustment periods. Also hitless stretches happen for...

Apr 26, 2024

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s First Big League? A GO-AHEAD, GAME-WINNING HOME RUN!

Boy did he need that! The Chicago Cubs top prospect, Pete Crow-Armstrong, was promoted this week not because he was quite ready offensively, but rather out of necessity after injuries to multiple Cubs outfielders. And predictably, he looked over-matched on...

Apr 25, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Astros 1 – April 25, 2024

Cubs win! Cubs sweep! There was drama late - there always is - but the Cubs got it done! What an impressive series sweep over the Astros, especially considering all the injuries. So awesome. But it didn't start that way...

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Old Friend Dan Straily

I knew Dan Straily was pitching in Korea, and I knew there was a time in relatively recent memory that he was trying to come back to MLB. But sometime between then and now, he fell off my radar as...

Apr 25, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Astros at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Pitching Matchup, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs won again last night, which means they've already won the season-series against the still-struggling Astros. Justin Verlander will be on the bump for today's finale, but he'll have to go up against the mighty Javier...

Apr 25, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | April 25, 2024: Brennen Davis Homers in His Return to Triple-A

Brennen Davis made his return to Triple-A last night, and of course, he managed to smack a three-run home run in an 8-2 win for the Iowa Cubs. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report |...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 25, 2024

The Leadoff Role, Cubs Front Office is Not Particularly Well-Liked? And Other Cubs Bullets

It's a pretty big day for the Chicago Bears, eh? For the second year in a row, they own the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Only this time, they actually plan to use it (and on a quarterback,...

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Brazilian-Japanese Pitcher Daniel Missaki Out of Mexican League

That's a geographic mouthful right there, and it underscores what an interesting signing this is. Stray signings throughout the year are not uncommon, particularly as injuries accumulate down on the farm and the Chicago Cubs have the ability to take...

Apr 25, 2024

Do the Cubs Have a Scoring-Late Problem?

Once a month since August of 2016, my friends and I get together for "Supper Club." It's like book club, but instead of reading books, we go to a different restaurant in the city. Last night, we hit our 77th...

Apr 25, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Astros 3 – April 24, 2024

The Cubs did all their scoring in the first, and made it stand up for the win with generally good pitching and generally good defense. Jameson Taillon looked solid again in his second start, locating well, giving up no barrels,...

Apr 25, 2024

Betting

What is a Total or Over/Under Bet? Breaking Down the Bet Type

New sports bettors will hear the team total or over/under when it comes to wagering on sports. What is a total bet? It's a wager on the total number of points scored in a game. You bet either over or...

Sam Russell

Apr 26, 2024

Myles Turner Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Bucks – NBA Playoffs Game 3, Friday, April 26, 2024

The Indiana Pacers play the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at 5:30 PM ET in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and if the Pacers' Myles Turner connects on three 3-pointers, he'll beat his prop.Myles Turner's Three-Pointer...

Apr 26, 2024

Pascal Siakam Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Bucks – NBA Playoffs Game 3, Friday, April 26, 2024

On Friday at 5:30 PM ET, the Indiana Pacers play the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and Pascal Siakam's 3-pointer prop for this matchup requires two treys.Pascal Siakam's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs....

Apr 26, 2024

Tyrese Haliburton Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Bucks – NBA Playoffs Game 3, Friday, April 26, 2024

Tyrese Haliburton's Indiana Pacers meet the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday at 5:30 PM ET in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and to beat his 3-point prop, he needs to make three from beyond the arc.Tyrese...

Apr 26, 2024

Bobby Portis Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Pacers – NBA Playoffs Game 3, Friday, April 26, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Indiana Pacers at 5:30 PM ET on Friday, in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and one of the 3-pointer over/unders available for this clash requires only one trifecta from Bobby...

Apr 26, 2024

Damian Lillard Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Pacers – NBA Playoffs Game 3, Friday, April 26, 2024

At 5:30 PM ET on Friday, in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it'll be the Milwaukee Bucks versus the Indiana Pacers, with Damian Lillard needing five treys to beat his 3-pointer over/under.Damian Lillard's Three-Pointer Prop...

Apr 26, 2024

Orioles vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – April 26

The Oakland Athletics (10-16) start a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (16-8) on Friday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is at 7:05 PM.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Orioles will send Corbin Burnes (3-0)...

Apr 26, 2024

Braves vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitchers – April 26

After winning their past three games, the Atlanta Braves (17-6) host the Cleveland Guardians (18-7) at Truist Park on Friday at 7:20 PM ET.The Braves will give the ball to Chris Sale (2-1, 4.38 ERA), who is eyeing win No....

Apr 26, 2024

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers – April 26

The Toronto Blue Jays (13-13) face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (16-11) on Friday at Rogers Centre after a three-game losing streak. The contest starts at 7:07 PM ET.The Dodgers will give the nod to Gavin Stone (1-1, 4.00...

Apr 26, 2024

Marlins vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 26

The Miami Marlins (6-20) and the Washington Nationals (10-14) square off at LoanDepot park on Friday at 7:10 PM ET, starting a four-game series.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo (0-2) to the mound,...