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Now We Know Why Ian Happ Was Removed Mid-game

In the top of the seventh inning of today's 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins, Alexander Canario trotted out to left field in place of Ian Happ. At first, we thought (or maybe just hoped) that Craig Counsell was giving...

Apr 19, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Marlins 3 – April 19, 2024

And just like that the Chicago Cubs are the first team in the NL Central to reach 12 wins! They're not technically in first place yet because the Brewers (11-6) have played fewer games, but we're talking about a matter...

Apr 19, 2024

Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson with Back-to-Back Slick Defensive Plays

With a lefty Marlins starter on the mound this afternoon, Nico Hoerner lead off today's game for the Chicago Cubs. And he did it in style, ripping a leadoff double to the left-center field wall, before coming into score a...

Apr 19, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Marlins at Cubs – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

*The Cubs were rained out yesterday, but today? Today, we've got a Friday 1:20 start at Wrigley Field, and that means all is right in the world. Before you take a look at the Cubs lineup against Miami, check out...

Apr 19, 2024

MLBits: The White Sox Might be the Worst Team Ever, What Games I’m Watching this Weekend, More

Happy Friday! Well, for everyone except for the pilots who were supposed to be manning the Colorado Rockies flight last week but instead allowed a member of the Rockies coaching staff to hop in the pilot's seat for a fun...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 19, 2024

Can I Interest You in a Positive Injury-Update on Justin Steele?

Justin Steele, arguably the single most irreplaceable player on the Chicago Cubs 2024 roster, went down with a hamstring injury just 4.2 innings into his Opening Day start against the Rangers on March 28. In his place, the Cubs sixth...

Apr 19, 2024

FAA Reportedly Investigating How a Passenger on Colorado Rockies Team Flight Was Seen Accessing the Cockpit

If you do this job long enough, it's really wild to see the range of topics that can somehow become attached to sports. That is to say, I did not envision myself at some point writing about flight safety, cockpit...

Brett Taylor

Apr 19, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | April 19, 2024: Kevin Alcántara is Heating Up!

The Iowa Cubs were rained out, but the rest of the farm was in action, and so was Kevin Alcántara, who picked up four hits and now has seven in his last three games as he breaks out of an...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 19, 2024

It’s Not Kyle Hendricks Last Chance (But…), Ben Brown, Jameson Taillon, and Other Cubs Bullets

Well, the rain stole one from us yesterday, which is a blessing and a curse. On the bright side, the bullpen gets an extra day of rest (on top of the day Hayden Wesneski bought them). But on the flip...

Apr 19, 2024

The Chicago Cubs Are Not Stealing Bases So Far This Year

The Chicago Cubs are against theft. Of bases: https://twitter.com/codifybaseball/status/1781046629103231339 The Chicago Cubs this year have stolen just three bases, the fewest in all of baseball. Dansby Swanson has stolen two bases, Nick Madrigal has stolen one. That's it. I don't...

Brett Taylor

Apr 19, 2024

Astros vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Houston Astros (7-14) are favorites (-181) on the moneyline when they take on the Washington Nationals (8-11) Saturday at 4:05 PM ET, live on SCHN.Houston's Ronel Blanco and Washington's Trevor Williams have been named the starters for this contest.Astros...

Apr 20, 2024

Pirates vs. Red Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-9) stumble into Saturday's matchup with the Boston Red Sox (11-10) looking to break a four-game losing streak. The contest starts at 4:05 PM ET on SportsNet PT with the Pirates listed as -121 favorites to right...

Apr 20, 2024

Astros vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20

The Houston Astros (7-14) visit the Washington Nationals (8-11) for an away game at Nationals Park on Saturday. First pitch is at 4:05 PM ET.The Astros will give the nod to Ronel Blanco (2-0, 0.86 ERA), who is eyeing win...

Apr 20, 2024

Diamondbacks vs. Giants Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20

The San Francisco Giants (9-12) play at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks (10-11) at Oracle Park. The game is set to begin at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday.The Diamondbacks will give the ball to Zac Gallen (3-0, 1.64 ERA), who...

Apr 20, 2024

Dodgers vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20

The New York Mets (11-8) visit the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-10) on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET and look to build on a five-game winning streak.The Dodgers will give the ball to Gavin Stone (1-1, 3.68 ERA), who is eyeing...

Apr 20, 2024

Pirates vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20

The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-9) look to end a stretch of four losses as they match up against the Boston Red Sox (11-10) on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.The Pirates will call on Mitch Keller (2-1) versus the Red Sox and...

Apr 20, 2024

Cubs vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024

Bryan De La Cruz leads the Miami Marlins (4-16) into Saturday's matchup with the Chicago Cubs (12-7) on a two-game homer streak. His Marlins are underdogs for the contest, however, with oddsmakers naming the Cubs as -158 moneyline favorites. The...

Apr 20, 2024

Twins vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Detroit Tigers (11-9) will look to Kerry Carpenter, after his four-hit game last time out, to lead them in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins (6-12) on Saturday at 2:10 PM ET on BSN. The Tigers are +114 underdogs...

Apr 20, 2024

Cardinals vs. Brewers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024

Willson Contreras (12 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the St. Louis Cardinals (9-11) and Milwaukee Brewers (12-6) meet Saturday at 2:15 PM ET, live on BSWI from Busch Stadium. Contreras and the Cardinals are favored...

Apr 20, 2024

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, April 20, 2024

The MLB's 16-game slate today is not one to miss. The contests include the Baltimore Orioles taking on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.If you're looking for MLB prop bets for today's games, we're here to help. Scroll down...