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Michael Cerami began covering the Chicago Cubs for Bleacher Nation as a part-time contributor in 2015. One year later, he joined Bleacher Nation full-time, covering the Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball. Today, Michael runs Bleacher Nation, contributing as a writer (Cubs, MLB) and an editor for all sections of the site, including the Chicago Bears, Bulls, and Blackhawks, as well as MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL. In 2019, Michael was the co-host of NBC Sports Chicago's Cubs Post-Game Show Outside the Ivy. You can find him on Twitter/X @Michael_Cerami

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Jed Hoyer on Seiya Suzuki’s Injury and Timeline (And a Tiny Bit of Optimism)

Last season, before the first Cactus League game of the year (on February 25), Seiya Suzuki injured his oblique and missed all of Spring Training. From there, he needed 42 days before he began his Minor League rehab assignment (on...

Apr 16, 2024

Downtown Ben Brown, Bad Ben Brown, Big Ben Brown – Whatever You Call Him, He Was Awesome Again

The Chicago Cubs have played 16 games so far this season. Of those 16 games, a Cubs starter has made it through 6.0 innings of work exactly three times: (1) Shota Imanaga against the Rockies in the home opener, (2)...

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His Record-Tying Home Run Streak is Not the Only Recent Good News on Michael Busch

Michael Busch did not waste any time yesterday extending his home run streak to five games, homering in his first at bat last night, tying the Chicago Cubs' record in the process. https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1780053231541887428 If Busch does it again tonight, he'll...

Brett Taylor

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MLBits: Rangers Calling Up Jack Leiter, Marlins Demote Max Meyer Despite Strong Start, More

The Rangers and Marlins are two clubs heading in opposite directions right now. And their transaction sheets tell you all that you need to know. Texas is calling up Jack Leiter, while Miami demoted Max Meyer, who has been their...

Patrick K. Flowers

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The Cubs Offense Has Completely Vanished (And at the Worst Possible Time)

Through their first 11 games of the season, the Chicago Cubs offense scored a total of 71 runs (or 6.45 runs per game). In their last five games, they've scored a combined 14 runs (or 2.8 runs per game). That's...

Apr 16, 2024

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...

Brett Taylor

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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...

Patrick K. Flowers

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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:...

Brett Taylor

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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

Ladd McConkey makes for a solid selection before the NFL Draft in best ball formats.

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5 Rookies to Target in Best Ball Before the NFL Draft

Calling all best ball enthusiasts! April is prime time to snag rookie steals before the 2024 NFL Draft frenzy sends their ADPs skyrocketing. I've pinpointed some favorite rookie targets to grab before their ADP spikes post-draft. MORE: Check out 4for4 for all...

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Even though the Chicago Bears have plugged several notable holes this offseason, one biggie remains. And it leaves me to ask a pertinent question: Who wants to play the 3-technique defensive tackle role? Perhaps Illinois' Johnny Newton is the answer....

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On Tuesday at 7:30 PM ET, the New Orleans Pelicans meet the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Play-In Tournament, and Zion Williamson's 3-pointer over/under for this matchup requires just one triple.Zion Williamson's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the LakersZion Williamson's...

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Riley Greene and the Detroit Tigers (10-7) host Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers (9-9) on Wednesday, with first pitch at 1:10 PM ET.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Detroit-Texas...

Sam Russell

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2024 Geico 500 Odds from Talladega Superspeedway

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Geico 500 Odds from NASCAR Talladega Superspeedway: Bet this Bottom of the Board Longshot

Get ready for white-knuckle racing and unpredictable finishes as NASCAR descends on the legendary Talladega Superspeedway. Let's check out the 2024 GEICO 500 odds from the track nicknamed "Dega" by fans. Talladega's high banks and long straightaways create thrilling pack...

Brian Twining

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Stephen Curry Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Kings – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Stephen Curry needs to make six 3-pointers to beat his prop when the Golden State Warriors play the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET, in the NBA Play-In Tournament.Stephen Curry's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the KingsStephen Curry's over/under...

Apr 16, 2024

Domantas Sabonis Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Warriors – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Sacramento Kings meet the Golden State Warriors at 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, in the NBA Play-In Tournament, and one of the 3-pointer props available for this matchup requires only one trey from Domantas Sabonis.Domantas Sabonis' Three-Pointer Prop Odds...

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Klay Thompson Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Kings – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Klay Thompson's Golden State Warriors meet the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET in the NBA Play-In Tournament, and to beat his 3-point over/under, he must make four from beyond the arc.Klay Thompson's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the...

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Jonathan Kuminga Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Kings – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

At 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, in the NBA Play-In Tournament, it'll be the Golden State Warriors against the Sacramento Kings -- with Jonathan Kuminga needing to connect just once from beyond the arc to beat his 3-pointer prop.Jonathan Kuminga's...