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Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Come Back (Again) to Beat the White Sox Late (Again)

Just like the night before, maybe the Chicago Cubs shouldn't have HAD to pull off a big comeback against the Chicago White Sox - quite literally one of the worst teams in baseball in the last 50 years - but...

The Palatine Pounder Just Hit a Walk-off Home Run to Sweep the White Sox!

Well, it wasn't easy and it wasn't pretty, but at least they didn't make us sweat it out for long. Heading into the ninth inning of a tie game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field, Mike Tauchman (a.k.a. The...

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, White Sox 6 – June 5, 2024

Well, okay. LOL. The Cubs didn't so much win that game as the White Sox lost it. How do I mean? Well, the first five Cubs runs scored without so much as a hit. And the sixth was a broken...

James Triantos …. Hooooooome Ruuuuun!

James Triantos must've been miffed that Baseball America left him off their top-100 prospect rankings when the list was updated earlier today. Because tonight, in his first game since May 29 (I didn't even realize he was out to be...

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs White Sox (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — Well, the Cubs pulled one out of their hat to take the opener against the White Sox last night. Now it's time to finish the job/sweep. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for the short-series finale...

2024 MLB All-Star Game Voting is Now Open, Which, Ah, Um

Fan voting for the starters in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game opened up this afternoon, which means you can vote for your favorite Chicago Cubs and/or other players, should you feel they are deserving of your support. https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1798423694425113082 Such as...

BA’s Top-100 Update Features SEVEN Cubs Prospects (And So Much Youth)

When Keith Law refreshed his top-50 prospect rankings earlier this week, the Cubs found themselves with a new top prospect overall, Matt Shaw. Though that's mostly because Pete Crow-Armstrong graduated from the rankings, and not because Shaw surpassed him. In...

Brennen Davis Gets Back to Hitting Dingers

It's been a little bit since that crazy Brennen Davis homer binge in mid-May, so I thought we'd all enjoy seeing that Davis hit his first homer in a couple weeks this afternoon. The future is still hazy for the...

Which Hitters Could Be Available and Fit the Cubs If They Try to Add a Bat This Summer?

Well, it's still early, but you can probably mark today as the official start of the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline rumor season. Why? Because Jeff Passan's first deadline preview has dropped and it is LOADED with tea. Broadly speaking, Passan...

The Cubs Will Be Ready to Go the Trade Route to Add Offense if Necessary

The dramatic win last night notwithstanding, it has been a really, really, really rough stretch for the Chicago Cubs. After peaking in late-April at the top of the NL Central standings, the Cubs have gone 12-20 to fall 6.0 games...

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Best NBA Prop Bets for Thursday, June 6, 2024

In a Thursday NBA playoff slate that has just one matchup, the Dallas Mavericks versus the Boston Celtics is the only way to watch the NBA today.NBA prop bets for today's games are available, so if you're interested in placing...

Mariners vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 6, 2024

The Seattle Mariners (35-28) and the Oakland Athletics (25-38) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday at 3:37 PM ET. The Mariners are -165 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Athletics (+140).Seattle's...

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Come Back (Again) to Beat the White Sox Late (Again)

Just like the night before, maybe the Chicago Cubs shouldn't have HAD to pull off a big comeback against the Chicago White Sox - quite literally one of the worst teams in baseball in the last 50 years - but...

Mariners vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

The Oakland Athletics (25-38) play at home against the Seattle Mariners (35-28) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The contest is set to start at 3:37 PM ET on Thursday.The probable starters are Bryan Woo (2-0) for the Mariners and JP Sears...

Padres vs. Diamondbacks: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 6

A pair of clubs in the NL West -- the San Diego Padres (32-33) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (29-33) -- meet on Thursday at 9:40 PM ET, at PETCO Park.Want to see who's playing for the Padres and the Diamondbacks?...

Mariners vs. Athletics: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 6

In the final game of a three-game set at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, the Oakland Athletics (25-38) take on the Seattle Mariners (35-28), Thursday at 3:37 PM ET.Curious about who's available to play for the Mariners and the Athletics? Keep reading...

Red Sox vs. White Sox: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 6

On Thursday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Chicago White Sox (15-47) hosting the Boston Red Sox (31-31) at 8:10 PM ET.Looking to see who's in and who's out for the Red Sox and the White Sox?...

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, June 6, 2024

The Kansas City Royals versus the Cleveland Guardians is a game to see on a Thursday MLB slate that has 10 competitive contests.If you're looking for MLB prop bets for Thursday's games, we're here to assist you. Scroll down and...

Blue Jays vs. Orioles Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 6, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays (29-32) and Baltimore Orioles (39-21) meet Thursday at Rogers Centre, starting at 1:07 PM ET on MASN. The Blue Jays are -115 moneyline favorites for the contest, however, the Orioles are favored against the spread of...

Guardians vs. Royals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 6, 2024

The Kansas City Royals (36-26) and Bobby Witt Jr. (2 HR in his last game) are underdogs (+130) on the moneyline for their matchup with the Cleveland Guardians (40-20) on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET on BSKC.Tanner Bibee gets the...

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