Late last week, when I was … *eh hem* … feverishly indisposed, there were a couple hot stove chats I wanted to hit on. So, I’ll hit on them now …
First, from Bruce Levine, doing his weekly chat at ESPNChicago:
And next, from Ben Nicholson-Smith at MLB Trade Rumors:
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 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 +105 underdogs...
The Texas Rangers (18-16) visit the Kansas City Royals (20-14) at 2:10 PM ET Sunday for a sluggers' duel between two of the best power hitters in MLB. For the favored Rangers (-129), Adolis Garcia has racked up eight homers...
Expect the long ball when Juan Soto (8 HR) and the New York Yankees (22-13) take on Riley Greene (8 HR) and the Detroit Tigers (18-15) at Yankee Stadium, beginning at 1:35 PM ET live on YES. The Yankees are...
The Cleveland Guardians (21-12) host the Los Angeles Angels (12-21) Sunday to close out a three-game series. The Guardians are favored (-134) to win the rubber match, which starts at 1:40 PM ET from Progressive Field.Carlos Carrasco will get the...
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 -114 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the...
The St. Louis Cardinals (15-18) host the Chicago White Sox (7-26) Sunday to close out a three-game series. The Cardinals are favored (-162) to win the rubber match, which starts at 2:15 PM ET from Busch Stadium.Kyle Gibson starts for...
The Pittsburgh Pirates (15-19) are -157 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the Colorado Rockies (8-25) Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Rockies are listed...
The Houston Astros (12-21) and the Seattle Mariners (18-15) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET. The Astros are -121 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Mariners (+100).Hunter...
The Boston Red Sox (18-16) hope to avoid their fourth straight defeat when they visit the Minnesota Twins (19-13) Sunday at 2:10 PM ET on NESN. The Twins are listed as -175 favorites, while the Red Sox are +145 underdogs...
The Milwaukee Brewers (20-12) and the Chicago Cubs (20-14) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday at 2:20 PM ET. The Brewers are -124 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Cubs (+104).Milwaukee's...
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