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The Cubs’ Low-A Affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans Turned a Triple Play!

You don't see a triple-play too often (there had been just one in all of MiLB before last night), so it's awfully fun when it happens. One of the most fun parts is thinking, in advance, about what TYPE of...

May 08, 2024

A Truly Incredible No-Hitter Jinx

This is one of those fun bits of baseball that pretty much speaks for itself. Watch and enjoy the best no-hitter jinx in recent memory. https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1788032742707368313

May 08, 2024

It Took Two At-Bats for Cody Bellinger’s First Home Run Since Being Activated

Cody Bellinger's first plate appearance of this game (and first PA since returning from two fractured ribs) may have ended in a fly out to right field, but that was after an impressive 12-pitch at-bat. That, alone, was a welcomed...

May 07, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Padres 2 – May 7, 2024

Well ... THANK FREAKIN' GOD, EH? In case you weren't watching tonight, this was one of those games that FELT like the Cubs were up by five runs, even though it was 1-0 through the seventh inning. And that's because...

May 07, 2024

MICHAEL BUSCH SAVES THE NIGHT! WALK-OFF HOME RUUUUUUUUUUUN!

Oh my god, thank you, Michael Busch. After Shota Imanaga's stellar start was looking spoiled by a weak offensive showing, the Cubs were able to tie things up in the 8th inning and shut down the Padres in the top...

May 07, 2024

OUCH…Willson Contreras Was Just Hit with a J.D. Martinez Swing (UPDATE: Fractured)

Oouuuuuch. Anyone who's watched Willson Contreras play - or has read the stories - knows that the former Cubs catcher is one of the toughest players in MLB. He always played through injuries and would hobble up to his post...

May 07, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Padres at Cubs (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — With Dylan Cease scheduled to pitch for the Padres in the finale tomorrow, the Cubs are really going to want to take this game tonight. Fortunately, they have Shota Imanaga on the mound ... and CODY BELLINGER...

May 07, 2024

Marcus Semien is a Triple Shy of the Cycle … in the 2nd Inning!

Well, have yourself a day, Marcus Semien. The Rangers infielder is 3-3 with a home run, double, single, four RBI, and a run scored today against the Oakland Athletics, and they're only in the second inning! Semien led the game...

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May 07, 2024

Thinking About the Cubs Lineup AFTER Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki Return

UPDATE: Cody Bellinger is officially back with the Chicago Cubs, having been called up after publication of this article. Original post follows. *** According to Taylor McGregor on last night's broadcast, we are maybe a day away from Cody Bellinger...

May 07, 2024

CODY BELLINGER IS BACK (Plus Several Other Cubs Roster Moves and Injury Updates)

No point in burying the lede! The Chicago Cubs center fielder, Cody Bellinger, is officially back with the team just TWO WEEKS after fracturing multiple ribs on a collision with the center field wall. I'd say that's as "best case...

May 07, 2024

The Cubs’ Low-A Affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans Turned a Triple Play!

May 08, 2024

A Truly Incredible No-Hitter Jinx

This is one of those fun bits of baseball that pretty much speaks for itself. Watch and enjoy the best no-hitter jinx in recent memory. https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1788032742707368313

May 08, 2024

Rangers vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Texas Rangers (21-16) will look to Marcus Semien, red hot after a four-hit game, to lead them in a matchup with the Oakland Athletics (17-20) on Wednesday at 3:37 PM ET on NBCS-CA. The Rangers are -127 favorites for...

May 08, 2024

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The Myrtle Beach Classic Betting Odds, Streaming Live, TV Channel – Round 1

Daniel Berger is the favorite (+2200) at the 2024 Myrtle Beach Classic ($4M purse), from May 9-12 at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, SC.Taylor Pendrith shot -23 to win the AT&T Byron Nelson, with Ben Kohles...

May 08, 2024

Dodgers vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (25-13) roll into Wednesday's matchup with the Miami Marlins (10-28) looking to extend a six-game winning streak. The contest starts at 3:10 PM ET on SportsNet LA with the Dodgers listed as -283 favorites on the...

May 08, 2024

Rangers vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 8

The Oakland Athletics (17-20), who lost their previous three games, face the Texas Rangers (21-16) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Wednesday. First pitch is at 3:37 PM ET.The probable starters are Michael Lorenzen (2-1) for the Rangers and JP Sears...

May 08, 2024

Padres vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The San Diego Padres (19-20), led by Jake Cronenworth on an 11-game hitting streak, will meet the Chicago Cubs (22-15) Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Padres are -126 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 2:20 PM ET on SDPA.Dylan...

May 08, 2024

Royals vs. Brewers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Kansas City Royals (21-16) and the Milwaukee Brewers (21-14) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Wednesday at 2:10 PM ET. The Royals are -133 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Brewers...

May 08, 2024

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, May 8, 2024

The MLB's 16-game schedule today should provide some fireworks. The matchups include the Boston Red Sox squaring off against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.Keep reading and you'll discover MLB player prop bets for each and every contest on Wednesday's...

May 08, 2024

Dodgers vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers – May 8

The Los Angeles Dodgers (25-13) look to add to a six-game winning streak as they host the Miami Marlins (10-28) at 3:10 PM ET on Wednesday.The probable starters are Gavin Stone (2-1) for the Dodgers and Ryan Weathers (2-3) for...