NEWSLETTER
I had a great time meeting up with a handful of folks after the game yesterday, even if I barely have a voice today thanks to too much shouting conversation in a loud bar. I can still type, though.
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Interesting Night from Fill-In, Multi-Inning Closer Keegan Thompson
We are still less than a year removed from a time when Keegan Thompson was expected to be a critical part of the Chicago Cubs' bullpen. He had been so good transitioning into a multi-inning role in 2021 and 2022...
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Cubs Farm Report | April 16, 2024: Studs and Duds of the Week
With no minor league action on Mondays, I figured we would use Tuesdays to highlight some of the best and worst performances on the Cubs farm over the last week. Triple-A Iowa Cubs Studs & Duds of the Week Luis...
Apr 16, 2024
Nico Hoerner’s Extremely High Hit and Two Even Higher Ones in Recent Memory
By now you've seen Nico Hoerner's jarringly-high game-winning hit from last night's game against the Diamondbacks, and I've kinda been chuckling about it all morning. I thought Sarah Langs offered some fun context for just how high that pitch was:...
Apr 16, 2024
NO WAY! Michael Busch Ties Cubs HR History with Yet ANOTHER Home Run
Coming into tonight's game, Michael Busch had homered in four straight contests. The streak was notable enough for all the obvious reasons, but it was especially interesting because all four long balls came with two strikes and all four came...
Apr 15, 2024
STUD: Nico Hoerner Won That Game for the Cubs With Sheer Will
In a game where a rookie pitching prospect makes the best start of his career, a key set-up man has a bounceback performance after a rough start to his season, and a formerly dominant reliever toiling away in Triple-A comes...
Apr 16, 2024
Luck Turning? 10% and 100-Win Pace, Neris Bounces Back, Madrigal for Morel, and Other Cubs Bullets
I won't say the Cubs luck has finally turned — not one day after they lost Seiya Suzuki to an oblique injury (while still playing without Justin Steele, Jameson Taillon, and Julian Merryweather) — buuuuuuuuut that's two wins in a...
Apr 16, 2024
The Cardinals Couldn’t Challenge a Play Because a Security Guard Got in the Way
Although challenges have become a staple of Major League Baseball, the league is still working on the optimal timing. The timing of doing the whole "hang on a minute, we're checking" thing, the timing of when you've got to signal...
Apr 16, 2024
Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Win an Extra-Innings Thriller in Arizona
Although you'd always love to see more offense throughout a game, it's hard to argue with a thrilling, come-from-behind, late-innings, then-extra-innings win. That's what the Chicago Cubs pulled off last night against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with a great performance from...
Apr 16, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Diamondbacks 2 – April 15, 2024
Un-be-lievable. That game went from snooze-fest to nail-biter in a HURRY. And I don't think I'm too far off base saying the Cubs got pretty lucky in that one. Not only were they able to tie the game in the...
Apr 16, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Diamondbacks – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are opening up a new series tonight in Arizona, and they'll do it without their ace, Justin Steele, their No. 3, Jameson Taillon, one of their top relievers, Julian Merryweather, and, their most important hitter....
Apr 15, 2024
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Apr 16, 2024
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The Seattle Mariners (7-10), led by the red-hot Jorge Polanco and his two-game homer streak, are -130 favorites to pick up a win over the Cincinnati Reds (9-7) Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET, live from T-Mobile Park and broadcast on...
Apr 16, 2024
Cardinals vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals (8-9) are set to take on the Oakland Athletics (7-10) Tuesday at 9:40 PM ET, airing on BSMW. The Cardinals are listed as -148 favorites by oddsmakers, while the underdog Athletics have +124 odds for the...
Apr 16, 2024
Diamondbacks vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Arizona Diamondbacks (8-9) hope to avoid an upset as -124 favorites when they take on Michael Busch (homers in five straight contests) and the Chicago Cubs (10-6). First pitch is at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday, live from Chase...
Apr 16, 2024
Dodgers vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Will Smith, batting .369 this season, leads the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-8) into a matchup with one of the league's other top hitters, Jesse Winker (.354 AVG) and the Washington Nationals (7-9). Smith and the Dodgers are -276 favorites on...
Apr 16, 2024
The Washington Commanders Are Hosting a Pre-Draft QB Group Date
The MMQB's Albert Breer shares an anecdote about the Washington Commanders pre-draft process. Washington, which holds the second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is hosting a bunch of quarterbacks for top-30 visits this week. Together. In the same place....
Apr 16, 2024
Mariners vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – April 16
The Cincinnati Reds (9-7) face off against the Seattle Mariners (7-10) on the road on Tuesday beginning at 9:40 PM ET.The Mariners will give the nod to Logan Gilbert and the Reds will turn to Hunter Greene (0-1, 4.86 ERA).Mariners...
Apr 16, 2024
Stars vs. Blues Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Dallas Stars and St. Louis Blues face off on Wednesday at American Airlines Center in Dallas, and the oddsmakers give a big edge to the home team (-225) over the visitor (+185).Stars vs. Blues Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Stars (-225)Underdog:...
Apr 16, 2024
Oilers vs. Coyotes Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Edmonton Oilers are at the Arizona Coyotes on April 17 at 10:00 PM ET, and have been made -205 favorites, with the home team a heavy underdog at +170.Oilers vs. Coyotes Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Oilers (-205)Underdog: Coyotes (+170)Total: 6.5Best...
Apr 16, 2024
Cardinals vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – April 16
The St. Louis Cardinals (8-9) visit the Oakland Athletics (7-10) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Tuesday, beginning at 9:40 PM ET.The probable starters are Lance Lynn for the Cardinals and JP Sears (1-1) for the Athletics.Cardinals vs. Athletics Pitcher Matchup...
Apr 16, 2024
