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What kind of fool was I for talking about abysses and such yesterday? The Cubs haven’t had the lead in a game in 59 innings. Wrap your head around that one.
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This weekend kicks off an unbelievable series in Major League Baseball! The two World Series favorites - the Dodgers (+290) and the Yankees (+500) begin a three-game series tonight at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx. While it looks like Juan...
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[ankin_law] Whether you felt he should be sent back down to Triple-A Iowa or not, and whatever you think of his future role with the Chicago Cubs, I don't think you can feel anything but bad about what happened to...
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Big Night for the Cubs’ Top Two 2023 Pitching Draft Picks, Will Sanders and Jaxon Wiggins
Last year, the Chicago Cubs selected just two pitchers in their first nine picks in the MLB Draft. In the second round, they took Arkansas righty Jaxon Wiggins, and in the fourth round, they took South Carolina righty Will Sanders....
Jun 07, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Reds 8, Cubs 4 – June 6, 2024
The Cubs take the lead! And then immediately lose it. The Cubs take the lead again! And then immediately lose it. I tend to think some of the timing - the immediacy - is coincidental, but regardless, it makes for...
Jun 06, 2024
Christopher Morel Puts the Cubs Back On Top
It's a game of homers so far, with Seiya Suzuki's two-run shot getting it started, then Elly De La Cruz's three-run homer giving the Reds the lead, and now Christopher Morel's two-run shot taking it back. That's a dozen on...
Jun 06, 2024
An Early Lead? Wha? Seiya Suzuki With the Two-Run Shot
Maybe it's just my damaged heart, but it feels like weeks since the Cubs took an early, multi-run lead in a game. Thank you, Miguel Amaya for the third inning single, and thank you, Seiya Suzuki for the following homer:...
Jun 06, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Reds (6:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs have won two games in a row - but just barely (and against the worst team in MLB). Let's see if they can deliver a more convincing victory in the first of four games against...
Jun 06, 2024
Unfortunately, We Need to Talk About Yan Gomes and the Cubs’ Options at Catcher
Hand up. I didn't think Yan Gomes would be this big of a problem 2024. In fact, I was pretty excited about the guidance and leadership he was likely to provide — in addition to the actual in-game value —...
Jun 06, 2024
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Paul Skenes is a SoCal native who watched Shohei Ohtani play for the Los Angeles Angels for the last half-decade. On Wednesday, he squared off with him for the first time. That and more in today's MLB Notes. Skenes vs....
Jun 06, 2024
Can Ian Happ Keep Up His Cincy-Heroics? Cubs vs Reds Series Preview
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Led by Royce Lewis (three-game homer streak), the Minnesota Twins (33-29) are favorites versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-33) Friday at 6:40 PM ET. Sportsbooks have named the Twins as -124 favorites for the game, which airs on Apple TV+.Minnesota's Joe...
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The Miami Marlins (21-41) hope to avoid their fifth straight defeat when they host the Cleveland Guardians (40-21) Friday at 7:10 PM ET on BSFL. The Guardians are listed as -125 favorites, while the Marlins are +106 underdogs as they...
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Following a two-homer game in a loss to the Blue Jays, Adley Rutschman leads the Baltimore Orioles (39-22) into action as -118 favorites against the Tampa Bay Rays (31-31). First pitch from Tropicana Field at 6:50 PM ET on Friday,...
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (39-25) visit the New York Yankees (45-19) at 7:05 PM ET Friday for a meeting between two of the league's best hitters. For the favored Dodgers (-124), Shohei Ohtani is batting .318 this year, third in...
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Reds vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 7, 2024
The Cincinnati Reds (30-33) are favored on the moneyline (-113) in Friday's contest versus the Chicago Cubs (31-32). Game time is at 7:10 PM ET on MARQ. The Cubs, with +150 odds, are favored against the spread (1.5).Cincinnati's Nick Lodolo...
Jun 07, 2024
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 7, 2024
Entering Friday's matchup with the Atlanta Braves (35-25), the Washington Nationals (27-35) are on a four-game losing streak. The contest starts at 6:45 PM ET on BSSE with the Braves listed as -203 favorites, while the are +171 underdogs who...
Jun 07, 2024
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The San Francisco Giants (30-33) and the Texas Rangers (30-32) square off at Globe Life Field on Friday at 8:05 PM ET, beginning a three-game series.The probable starters are Logan Webb (4-5) for the Giants and Michael Lorenzen (3-3) for...
Jun 07, 2024
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The Seattle Mariners (36-28) and the Kansas City Royals (37-26) face off at Kauffman Stadium on Friday at 8:10 PM ET, beginning a three-game series.The Mariners will give the nod to Bryce Miller (5-5, 3.18 ERA), who is eyeing win...
Jun 07, 2024
White Sox vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – June 7
The Chicago White Sox (15-48) host the Boston Red Sox (32-31) on Friday following a streak of 14 losses. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Garrett Crochet (5-5) for the White Sox and Cooper Criswell (3-2)...
Jun 07, 2024
Cardinals vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – June 7
The Colorado Rockies (22-40) go on the road at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals (29-32) at 8:15 PM ET on Friday.The Cardinals will give the ball to Lance Lynn (2-3, 3.23 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3...
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