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Outside of anonymous rumors (of which I’ve heard my own, but I won’t get your hopes up by passing it along (did you catch that?)), we’re still waiting on concrete news with respect to Jorge Soler, who is expected to pick his team today.
Jeff Samardzija is Going Back to School and Other Bullets
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- Enhanced Box Score: Padres 6, Cubs 3 – May 6, 2024
- Pre-Gamin’: Padres at Cubs (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
- Cubs Roster Move: Steele is Back, Thompson Optioned
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Strategically Speaking, the Cubs Need to Aim Higher Than Just Winning the NL Central
The 2020s have been a tumultuous decade for anyone trying to understand the MLB postseason format and its many incentives/quirks. The 2020 season had 16(!) squads make the tournament, eight from each league (because of the pandemic) with all sorts...
May 07, 2024
I Have a Good (Under-the-Radar) Trade Target for the Cubs Bullpen
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation has a 3.13 ERA on the season, fourth best in MLB (and that's almost entirely without Justin Steele). The Chicago Cubs, bullpen, by contrast, has a 4.57 ERA on the season, tied for 8th worst...
May 06, 2024
Steele Back, Luck Not a Lovelady, Cody and Seiya and PCA and Alexander, and Other Cubs Bullets
Anyone watch 'Baby Reindeer'? That did not go where I thought it was going, and it wound up being far more impactful for it. Hard, hard watch, but I'll definitely recommend if you are able to handle the mature themes...
May 07, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Padres 6, Cubs 3 – May 6, 2024
When the Padres went up 6-0, I allowed myself to wonder whether maybe the Cubs could get a little shocking revenge for the huge lead they blew in San Diego in that one game. No dice. It was a solid...
May 06, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Padres at Cubs (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
CUBS LINEUP — Justin Steele is officially back, and the Padres are in town. Here's a look at Craig Counsell's lineup against our old friend Yu Darvish, whom the Cubs will face tonight for the second time this season. Chicago...
May 06, 2024
Cubs Roster Move: Steele is Back, Thompson Optioned
As expected, Justin Steele officially returns tonight to start for the Cubs for the first time since Opening Day, when he suffered a hamstring strain. He'll take the 26-man roster spot of Keegan Thompson, who has been optioned to Triple-A...
May 06, 2024
Some Deserved Weekly Honors for Cubs Prospect Pedro Ramirez
I hadn't had an organic opportunity to throw some love Pedro Ramirez's way, but I was very aware of his recent scorching hot streak. So I appreciate that he just got a weekly award, so I have a natural reason...
May 06, 2024
MLBits: Shohei Keeps Slugging, Marlins Jumped the Gun, Tigers City Connects, More
MLB Notes — Shohei Ohtani keeps slugging, and the Dodgers keep winning. But we'll start in San Diego, where the Padres and Marlins made the first notable trade of the season on Friday afternoon ... in May! Padres Land Luis...
May 06, 2024
Cubs Farm Report | May 6, 2024: Weekend Wrap
Cade Horton made his Iowa debut this weekend but even he couldn't help the I-Cubs avoid an embarrassing five-game sweep against Omaha. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report | Mat 6, 2024 Triple-A Iowa Cubs...
May 06, 2024
Thinking About the Cubs’ Rotation After Justin Steele Returns Tonight
Justin Steele returns TONIGHT. That makes me very happy, no matter what the outcome this evening. Maybe there will be some rust to shake off. Fine. Just get that guy back into the rotation, let him settle in - I...
May 06, 2024
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Guardians vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Expect a display of power when Josh Naylor (8 HR) and the Cleveland Guardians (23-12) take on Riley Greene (9 HR) and the Detroit Tigers (18-17) at Progressive Field at 6:10 PM ET live on BSGL. Naylor and the Guardians...
May 07, 2024
Phillies vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7
The Philadelphia Phillies (25-11) and the Toronto Blue Jays (16-19) face off at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET, beginning a two-game series.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Cristopher Sanchez (1-3) to...
May 07, 2024
Diamondbacks vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7
The Cincinnati Reds (16-18) kick off a three-game series on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (15-20). The contest begins at 6:40 PM ET at Great American Ball Park.The Diamondbacks will give the nod to Zac Gallen (3-2, 3.38 ERA), who...
May 07, 2024
Rays vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7
The Tampa Bay Rays (18-18) have an opportunity to add to their four-game winning streak as they host the Chicago White Sox (8-27) at Tropicana Field on Tuesday at 6:50 PM ET.The probable starters are Zach Eflin (1-4) for the...
May 07, 2024
Braves vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7
The Boston Red Sox (19-16) kick off a two-game series on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves (20-12). The matchup starts at 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Reynaldo Lopez (2-1)...
May 07, 2024
Pirates vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7
The Los Angeles Angels (12-23) face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-19) on Tuesday at PNC Park after a three-game losing streak. The game starts at 6:40 PM ET.The Pirates will give the ball to Quinn Priester (0-2, 3.31 ERA),...
May 07, 2024
Orioles vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7
The Baltimore Orioles (23-11) have an opportunity to add to their four-game winning streak as they visit the Washington Nationals (17-17) at Nationals Park on Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET.The probable starters are Corbin Burnes (3-1) for the Orioles and...
May 07, 2024
Yankees vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – May 7
The New York Yankees (23-13) host the Houston Astros (12-22) on Tuesday to kick off a three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The contest begins at 7:05 PM ET.The probable starters are Luis Gil (2-1) for the Yankees and Justin Verlander...
May 07, 2024
Report: Blackhawks to Host a Preseason Game in Milwaukee
On Monday, Ben Pope at the Chicago Sun-Times broke the news that the Chicago Blackhawks will host the St. Louis Blues in a preseason game on Oct. 5 -- in Milwaukee. The Blackhawks hosted the Minnesota Wild at Fiserve Forum...
May 07, 2024
Buying Points in Sports Betting: Changing Spreads and Totals
In online sports betting, you might have seen a line that you wish was a half-point or a point different. You can actually buy points to change that line if you want but it will cost you. Let's break down...
May 07, 2024
