When you think of a Chicago Cubs center fielder tracking a deep ball really well and crashing into the bricks and ivy, you’re likely picturing Albert Almora.
But it was actually Ian Happ this time around:
.@ihapp_1 bangs into the outfield bricks & makes the play! pic.twitter.com/JMbNoPcJeA
— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) July 26, 2020
Thank goodness for the power today, and the Patrick Wisdom insurance run late. The Cubs needed every bit of it, and the game ended with the tying run on second and lead run on first. Exhale. Jameson Taillon was brilliant,...
May the Fourth obviously has Star Wars on the brain, which makes me want to watch something Star Wars-y today. The very best thing is probably 'Andor,' but I keep resisting re-watching it until we're MUCH closer to season two...
That's how you start the day, my friends. Ni-co, we-go: https://twitter.com/CubsZone/status/1786824886956036172 That's Hoerner's first homer of the year, and hopefully it'll stand up a little better than yesterday's solo homer from Christopher Morel for a 1-0 lead ... https://twitter.com/Taylor_McGregor/status/1786824978710630498
Well isn't that just wonderful news. As the Cubs took the field before today's game for warmups, some positive news dripped out. Jordan Wicks was playing long toss (amazing, love to hear that), Justin Steele was throwing a bullpen (a...
Although this was absolutely warranted, how can you not be disappointed. After a second, golden opportunity to prove that his fantastic Triple-A numbers would translate to the big leagues, Matt Mervis has come up short and is headed back to...
CUBS LINEUP — I don't disagree - at all - that the Cubs have a bullpen (and specifically, an Adbert Alzolay) problem at the moment. But it's really hard for me to even think about the bullpen when the Cubs...
LUIS ARRAEZ TRADED — Never underestimate the aggressiveness of Padres President AJ Preller or the willingness-to-be-awful of the Miami Marlins. Tonight, those two forces came together to deliver - by far - the biggest, early-season trade I can remember. Luis Arraez...
Ah, technology. I have no idea why this post, and it's twin are showing up as posted on New Year's Day, 1970. So we'll let the mystery linger. Finally we get word from Zambrano, himself, that he will not be...
Finally we get word from Zambrano, himself, that he will not be pitching for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, despite Venezuela's stated belief that he is. I'd love to find out the details from behind the scenes as to...
By now you've heard the twin pieces of news buzzing around the 'net today (aside from the imminent Marquis-to-Rockies deal and the probably-going-to-sign-Milton-Bradley news). Mark DeRosa has been dealt to the Indians for a trio of ho-hum minor league pitching...
The Cincinnati Reds (16-17) look to end to a four-game skid as they host the Baltimore Orioles (22-11) on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.The probable starters are Nick Lodolo (3-0) for the Reds and Dean Kremer (2-2) for the Orioles.Reds...
The Atlanta Braves (20-11) play on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET against the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-13), who enter the contest with a three-game winning streak.The probable starters are Max Fried (2-0) for the Braves and James Paxton (3-0) for...
The Oakland Athletics (17-17) look to add to a six-game winning streak as they host the Miami Marlins (9-26) at 4:07 PM ET on Sunday.The Athletics will give the ball to Joseph Boyle (2-4, 6.07 ERA), who is eyeing win...
The Arizona Diamondbacks (14-20) look to end to a three-game skid as they host the San Diego Padres (18-18) on Sunday at 4:10 PM ET.The Diamondbacks will give the ball to Ryne Nelson (1-2, 4.60 ERA), who is eyeing win...
The New York Mets (16-17 look to avoid the sweep when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays (16-18) in the final game of a three-game set. Oddsmakers have listed the Rays as -125 favorites, while the Mets are +104 underdogs...
Two of the league's top power hitters will meet Sunday when the Texas Rangers (18-16) and Kansas City Royals (20-14) take the field at 2:10 PM ET, live on BSKC. Adolis Garcia has eight home runs for the Rangers (-129...
Two of the league's top power hitters will meet Sunday when the New York Yankees (22-13) and Detroit Tigers (18-15) take the field at 1:35 PM ET, live on YES. Juan Soto has eight home runs for the Yankees (-125...
The Cleveland Guardians (21-12) are -134 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the Los Angeles Angels (12-21) Sunday at 1:40 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Angels are...
The Toronto Blue Jays (16-18) and the Washington Nationals (16-17) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The Blue Jays are -113 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the...
The St. Louis Cardinals (15-18) are -162 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the Chicago White Sox (7-26) Sunday at 2:15 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog White...
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