Ryan Dempster’s outing yesterday marked his 17th quality start of the season (at least 6 innings, and three earned runs or fewer), which is a pretty amazing stat for a guy with a 4.75 ERA on the year. It’s a testament to (1) how hard it can be to overcome severe early-season struggles, and (2) how low the “quality star” bar is set.
MLB Notes — Major League Baseball is reportedly investigating former Angels infielder—and current Braves' minor league player—David Fletcher regarding allegations that he placed illegal sports bets with the same bookie that former teammate Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara placed bets...
Once again, because the Cubs have signed so many in-season pitcher deals, I have to start with the same intro: The Chicago Cubs are seriously going off on the minor league pitching signings here after the start of the season....
Cubs Farm Report — It was a rough afternoon for the Cubs affiliates, who were swept in four games and scored a combined 10 runs. However, Ethan Roberts made his first appearance with Iowa since 2022 and tossed a scoreless...
I've seen versions of this play first hand ... back in my little league days. But even then, it was saved for our fastest player, and it usually involved him immediately stealing second base after a walk, when everyone's guard...
First, a quick update I kept out of the headline: Nico Hoerner is not in the Cubs lineup today, as he continues to deal with left hamstring tightness. The Cubs have now blown past the maximum IL backdate optimization, which...
[ankin_law] Chicago Cubs lefty Drew Smyly has been out on the Injured List with a right hip impingement since April 23, but he's getting much closer to finally returning. After throwing multiple bullpens and facing live hitters, it looks like...
My friends. It’s time for a big announcement. Something very important to us here at Bleacher Nation, and something we’ve never really been able to do before. We have had a lot of great partners over the years, but we’ve...
With the Cubs having lost three of four against the Pirates this weekend, and with the offense listing along and injuries continuing to mount, I would understand if you're not in the mood for "hey, today's an anniversary"-type post. BUT!...
Without a game today, I wonder if we'll find out exactly what's going on with the reported Luis Vazquez call-up, or if we're going to have to wait until tomorrow. I can talk myself into explanations that don't involve a...
A surprising report tonight ahead of tomorrow's off-day for the Chicago Cubs. Another infielder is coming up, and he'd be making his big league debut in the process. It's defensive stud Luis Vazquez, a guy whom many had been calling...
Death. Taxes. And an NFL star with contract uncertainty not showing up for OTAs. Those are life's three guarantees. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson did not show up for the start of organized team activities, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter....
I've seen versions of this play first hand ... back in my little league days. But even then, it was saved for our fastest player, and it usually involved him immediately stealing second base after a walk, when everyone's guard...
While we're in football's offseason, there are still plenty of fun future betting options out there! With such a large contingent of first-round quarterbacks taken in this year's NFL draft, there are several NFL Rookie QB Futures out there to...
As the MLB season heats up, tonight's games offer a plethora of betting opportunities for baseball enthusiasts. From HR props to hits props, the matchups featuring teams like the Yankees and Dodgers are particularly enticing. In this article, we'll dive...
MLB Notes — Major League Baseball is reportedly investigating former Angels infielder—and current Braves' minor league player—David Fletcher regarding allegations that he placed illegal sports bets with the same bookie that former teammate Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara placed bets...
If you’re a Washington Nationals fan and looking to watch their games on TV, most of them can be found on MASN but there are many other options as well. Let’s break down the cable and streaming options for watching...
It's an exciting night in sports as we have a game 7 between the Oilers and Canucks, MLB action, and more sports for bettors to get in on the action. You can score a DraftKings promo code as a new...
Cubs Farm Report — It was a rough afternoon for the Cubs affiliates, who were swept in four games and scored a combined 10 runs. However, Ethan Roberts made his first appearance with Iowa since 2022 and tossed a scoreless...
If you’re a Pittsburgh Pirates fan and looking to catch their games on TV, you can catch most of them on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. Let’s break down the cable and streaming options for watching your Pirates, and check out the...
[ankin_law] Chicago Cubs lefty Drew Smyly has been out on the Injured List with a right hip impingement since April 23, but he's getting much closer to finally returning. After throwing multiple bullpens and facing live hitters, it looks like...
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