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Enhanced Box Score: Reds 8, Cubs 4 – June 6, 2024

The Cubs take the lead! And then immediately lose it. The Cubs take the lead again! And then immediately lose it. I tend to think some of the timing - the immediacy - is coincidental, but regardless, it makes for...

Jun 06, 2024

Christopher Morel Puts the Cubs Back On Top

It's a game of homers so far, with Seiya Suzuki's two-run shot getting it started, then Elly De La Cruz's three-run homer giving the Reds the lead, and now Christopher Morel's two-run shot taking it back. That's a dozen on...

Jun 06, 2024

An Early Lead? Wha? Seiya Suzuki With the Two-Run Shot

Maybe it's just my damaged heart, but it feels like weeks since the Cubs took an early, multi-run lead in a game. Thank you, Miguel Amaya for the third inning single, and thank you, Seiya Suzuki for the following homer:...

Jun 06, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Reds (6:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs have won two games in a row - but just barely (and against the worst team in MLB). Let's see if they can deliver a more convincing victory in the first of four games against...

Michael Cerami

Jun 06, 2024

Nick Madrigal Broke His Hand In His First Game At Triple-A Iowa

[Ankin_law] Whether you felt he should be sent back down to Triple-A Iowa or not, and whatever you think of his future role with the Chicago Cubs, I don't think you can feel anything but bad about what happened to...

Jun 06, 2024

Unfortunately, We Need to Talk About Yan Gomes and the Cubs’ Options at Catcher

Hand up. I didn't think Yan Gomes would be this big of a problem 2024. In fact, I was pretty excited about the guidance and leadership he was likely to provide — in addition to the actual in-game value —...

Michael Cerami

Jun 06, 2024

MLBits: Skenes-Ohtani Lived Up to the Billing, the Reds Aren’t Dead Yet, More

Paul Skenes is a SoCal native who watched Shohei Ohtani play for the Los Angeles Angels for the last half-decade. On Wednesday, he squared off with him for the first time. That and more in today's MLB Notes. Skenes vs....

Patrick K. Flowers

Jun 06, 2024

Can Ian Happ Keep Up His Cincy-Heroics? Cubs vs Reds Series Preview

Cubs vs Reds — The Cubs did not have a great time facing the Reds last weekend, squeezing out just one win over three games despite Javier Assad and Justin Steele both throwing in that series (as well as Ben...

Michael Cerami

Jun 06, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | June 6, 2024: No Shortage of Offense for Iowa, Triantos Powers the Smokies, More

There was no shortage of offense for Iowa in a doubleheader split with Toledo, and the Smokies topped the Barons thanks to a solid day for James Triantos. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report |...

Patrick K. Flowers

Jun 06, 2024

Things Have Gone So Very Badly for Two of the Late-Signing Starting Pitchers

I knew it'd been a rough start to the year for new Giants lefty Blake Snell and new Diamondbacks lefty Jordan Montgomery, but it kind of came to a head in Montgomery's last outing. It was bad, bad, bad: https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1798454426551959906...

Jun 06, 2024

How to Watch Dodgers vs. Yankees: Live Stream or on TV

On Friday at 7:05 PM ET, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers (39-25) play Juan Soto and the New York Yankees (44-19) at Yankee Stadium.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Los Angeles take...

Jun 06, 2024

Twins vs. Pirates: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Friday, Ryan Jeffers and the Minnesota Twins (33-28) face Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-33), with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM ET at PNC Park.If you're intending to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV...

Jun 06, 2024

Friday’s WNBA Picks and Predictions – June 7

The WNBA schedule today, which includes the Seattle Storm squaring off against the Las Vegas Aces as one of four contests, is sure to please.Scroll down and you'll discover WNBA picks and predictions for each and every matchup on today's...

Jun 06, 2024

How to Watch Padres vs. Diamondbacks: Live Stream or on TV

Michael King will take the ball for the San Diego Padres (32-33) when they host starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt and the Arizona Diamondbacks (29-33) on Friday, with first pitch at 9:40 PM ET.Keep reading to find out all the details...

Jun 06, 2024

Astros vs. Angels: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Framber Valdez will take the mound for the Houston Astros (28-35) when they visit starting pitcher Griffin Canning and the Los Angeles Angels (24-38) on Friday, with first pitch at 9:38 PM ET.If you're trying to watch this game, keep...

Jun 06, 2024

White Sox vs. Red Sox: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Chicago White Sox (15-47), led by Gavin Sheets, host Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox (31-31) on Friday at 8:10 PM ET.Find out how to watch the Chicago-Boston matchup below.When is White Sox vs. Red Sox and when...

Jun 06, 2024

Blue Jays vs. Athletics: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays (30-32) visit JJ Bleday and the Oakland Athletics (25-39) on Friday, with first pitch at 9:40 PM ET.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for...

Jun 06, 2024

Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants Series June 7-9: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

A three-game series featuring the Texas Rangers and the visiting San Francisco Giants will start on Friday, June 7 at 8:05 PM ET.Rangers vs. Giants Series Info Giants @ Rangers Time: Friday, June 7 at 8:05 PM ET Rangers Starting...

Jun 06, 2024

Kansas City Royals vs. Seattle Mariners Series June 7-9: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Friday, June 7 at 8:10 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Kansas City Royals and the visiting Seattle Mariners will get underway.Royals vs. Mariners Series Info Mariners @ Royals Time: Friday, June 7 at 8:10 PM ET Royals...

Jun 06, 2024

Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays Series June 7-9: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Oakland Athletics are hosting the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game series, with the first matchup getting underway at 9:40 PM ET on Friday, June 7.Athletics vs. Blue Jays Series Info Blue Jays @ Athletics Time: Friday, June 7...