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Enhanced Box Score: Braves 3, Cubs 0 – May 23, 2024
The vibes are not good. For the 1,000th game in a row, the Chicago Cubs offense failed to do much of anything, wasting yet another (mostly) solid pitching performance from the entire staff. And it's especially a shame, because today...
May 23, 2024
Robo Umps, World Baseball Classic Sites, and More MLB Owners Meetings Nuggets
It's clear that Major League Baseball needs to move to an automated balls-and-strikes system, and it's also clear that it will happen at some point. Unfortunately, it sounds like that system will not arrive in 2025. A report by the...
May 23, 2024
MLBits: Yanks to Slash Payroll, Coming Up on the “Worst” Draft Class, Bogaerts, Skenes, More
Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner is crying broke, the Padres' depth will be tested without Xander Bogaerts for the foreseeable future, and Keith Law has some strong words for the 2024 MLB Draft class in today's MLB Notes. Hal Steinbrenner Says Current...
May 23, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Braves at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
CUBS LINEUP — For as rough as it has felt at times against the Braves this season, the Cubs still have a chance to split the season-series with a win this afternoon. And while the Cubs are rolling with a...
May 23, 2024
Cubs Farm Report | May 23, 2024: Horton’s Impressive Start Helps Iowa Down Indianapolis
Cade Horton made his best start yet at Triple-A as the Iowa Cubs downed Indianapolis in 11 innings on Wednesday. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report | May 23, 2024 Triple-A Iowa Cubs The Iowa...
May 23, 2024
Steele is Feeling Really Good Overall, Offensive Lull, Pitcher Updates, and Other Cubs Bullets
The Little Boy has a special ceremony at school today, so the schedule is a little atypical for me. Hopefully the Cubs beat the Braves, take the series, and that'll put a great cap on the day. The 7th inning...
May 23, 2024
Cade Horton Continues to Improve at Triple-A Iowa, and His Latest Start Was His Best
I'd forgotten that, in addition to the talent and experience difference in jumping from Double-A competition to Triple-A competition, there are a couple logistical changes for players. First, there is the automated balls and strikes system (fully automated half the...
May 23, 2024
Kyle Hendricks Takes His Bullpen Demotion Like an Absolute Champ
Is there a more model Major Leaguer or better example-setter than Kyle Hendricks? I really don't think so. Two days ago, the Cubs bounced the veteran right-hander from their starting rotation. It was a true demotion, as his general ineffectiveness...
May 23, 2024
At Least Porter Hodge’s Debut Was Incredible
There's not a whole lot you're gonna want to take away from last night's loss to the Atlanta Braves, outside of the first six innings from Justin Steele, which were actually pretty good (just pretend in your mind that he...
May 23, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Braves 9, Cubs 2 – May 22, 2024
If you didn't actually watch this game, you might be worried about Justin Steele. After all, how can anyone have been anything other than "really bad" with five earned runs to their name? Well, I'm here to tell you he...
May 22, 2024
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NFL Notes — Despite not having a contract extension in place (or even in sight), Dak Prescott doesn't plan on skipping any Cowboys offseason activities. Dak Prescott on Extension Talks: "I don't play for money" Despite entering the final year...
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Are you ready for the premature panic on social media because Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears offense had a tough day in shorts and tee shirts on May 23? Prepare yourself because it happened. The word out of Lake...
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Robo Umps, World Baseball Classic Sites, and More MLB Owners Meetings Nuggets
It's clear that Major League Baseball needs to move to an automated balls-and-strikes system, and it's also clear that it will happen at some point. Unfortunately, it sounds like that system will not arrive in 2025. A report by the...
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NFL Futures: Latest 2024 NFC Division Winner Odds and More
As the NFL season approaches, fans and bettors alike are eagerly analyzing the latest Division Winner Odds. With each division presenting its own set of challenges and potential surprises, the race for the top spot is more thrilling than ever....
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Enhanced Box Score: Braves 3, Cubs 0 – May 23, 2024
The vibes are not good. For the 1,000th game in a row, the Chicago Cubs offense failed to do much of anything, wasting yet another (mostly) solid pitching performance from the entire staff. And it's especially a shame, because today...
May 23, 2024
Indy 500 Lineup: Starting Order, Pole Based on Qualifying Results
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May 23, 2024
A Door Could Reportedly Open for 76ers to Show Interest in Zach LaVine
The moment Zach LaVine opted for season-ending foot surgery was the moment the trade market fell silent. What little action there was surrounding the two-time All-Star would be put on silent until at least the offseason. And, well, here we...
May 23, 2024
Top Player Prop Bets for Celtics vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals Game 2 on May 23, 2024
Jayson Tatum and Pascal Siakam are among the players with prop bets on the table when the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers meet at TD Garden on Thursday (tipping at 8:00 PM ET).How to Watch Celtics vs. PacersDate: Thursday,...
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MLBits: Yanks to Slash Payroll, Coming Up on the “Worst” Draft Class, Bogaerts, Skenes, More
Yankees' Hal Steinbrenner is crying broke, the Padres' depth will be tested without Xander Bogaerts for the foreseeable future, and Keith Law has some strong words for the 2024 MLB Draft class in today's MLB Notes. Hal Steinbrenner Says Current...
May 23, 2024
Guess Who Zach LaVine Was Spotted With at Bronny James’ Pro Day
The Zach LaVine to the Lakers hoopla will never die, will it? The Chicago Bulls' max player has long been linked to the marquee franchise. Part of the reason for that has been his West Coast roots. Not only did...
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