I can’t emphasize enough how difficult it is to face a Major League lineup – yes, even one as terrible as the Astros – in consecutive starts. That makes what Ted Lilly did all the more impressive.
Of course, by definition, it makes what Brett Myers did even more impressive (or what the Cubs’ offense did even more pathetic). As for the goat of the game…
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sam Bernero has an eagle-eye and a steady camera, so when there are players newly in town around Wrigley Field, she is frequently the first person to have it. So it is today, with the return of Keegan Thompson to...
One of baseball's biggest surprises through six weeks? The AL Central has been pretty good this season. Plus, Walker Buehler returns to a major league mound after 22 months, Shōta Imanaga's four-seamer draws national attention, and more in today's MLB...
Erik van Rooyen is the favorite (+2500) 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 at the AT&T Byron Nelson to notch a...
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...
The Oakland Athletics (17-20) face the Texas Rangers (21-16) at 3:37 PM ET on Wednesday following a three-game losing streak.The Rangers will give the ball to Michael Lorenzen (2-1, 3.52 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on the season,...
Jake Cronenworth will look to extend his 11-game hitting streak when the San Diego Padres (19-20) take on the Chicago Cubs (22-15). The Padres are listed as -125 favorites on the moneyline for the contest, which starts at 2:20 PM...
Michael Massey (10 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Kansas City Royals (21-16) and Milwaukee Brewers (21-14) meet Wednesday at 2:10 PM ET, live on BSWI from Kauffman Stadium. Massey and the Royals are favored...
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...
Following a stretch of six consecutive wins, the Los Angeles Dodgers (25-13) meet the Miami Marlins (10-28) at 3:10 PM ET on Wednesday.The Dodgers will look to Gavin Stone (2-1) versus the Marlins and Ryan Weathers (2-3).Dodgers vs. Marlins Pitcher...
The Los Angeles Angels (13-23) and Logan O'Hoppe, coming off a four-hit game, are underdogs (+111) on the moneyline and will look to upset the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-20) on Wednesday at 12:35 PM ET on SportsNet PT.Pittsburgh's Martin Perez and...
The Philadelphia Phillies (26-11) will look to complete a series sweep as they take a 1-0 lead into their final matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays (16-20) at 1:05 PM ET Wednesday from Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are favored...
The St. Louis Cardinals (15-21) stumble into Wednesday's matchup with the New York Mets (18-18) looking to break a four-game losing streak. The contest starts at 1:15 PM ET on SNY with the Cardinals listed as -167 favorites to right...
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