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Enhanced Box Score: Red Sox 5, Cubs 4 – April 28, 2024

Yeah, I don't know how that could have ended any other way....an in-between blooper that bounces of Dansby Swanson's glove*, which simultaneously leads to the first earned run Mark Leiter Jr. has allowed this year and a walk-off win for...

Apr 28, 2024

Mike Tauchman Ties the Game with an 8th-Inning, Three-Run BLAST!

Nothing about this game so far had been enjoyable. From the broadcast, to the Cubs prouduction, to all the luck seemingly going the Red Sox way. But after finally chasing Tanner Houck out of the game, the Cubs were able...

Apr 28, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Red Sox (6:10 CT) – Lineups, Pitching Matchup, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — Before today's finale, the Chicago Cubs have won three of four Rubber Matches this season: Dodgers (win), Padres (loss), Mariners (win), and Diamondbacks (win). Let's see if they can make it four out of five. Chicago Cubs...

Apr 28, 2024

Cubs Roster Moves: Jordan Wicks (IL) and Luke Little (Iowa) Replaced by Two Relievers Out of Triple-A

As expected, Jordan Wicks is hitting the injured list with the always-dreaded left forearm strain. But he's not the only Cubs lefty on his way out the door this Sunday afternoon. Sahadev Sharma has the scoop on the three other...

Apr 28, 2024

Should We Have Seen Wicks’ Injury Coming? Rizzo Makes Us Smile (2x), Hicks Dealing, and Other Cubs Bullets

In case you missed the bad news last night — no, not the Cubs biggest loss since 2010 ... and, no, not Christopher Morel's early exit either after colliding with Alexander Canario, either — Jordan Wicks was scratched from today's...

Apr 28, 2024

Cade Horton Dominates Once Again in His Latest Start

Another day, another dominant Double-A start from top Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton. The 22-year-old righty went 5.0 scoreless innings for the Tennessee Smokies, allowing five hits, no walks, and striking out six. https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1784397003340034131 There sure doesn't seem to be...

Apr 28, 2024

Oh, Noooo: Jordan Wicks Has Forearm Tightness and Won’t Start Tomorrow

At the end of a nice winning streak, it was easy enough to shrug off a throwaway 17-0 loss to the Red Sox. And I didn't even let Christopher Morel's tumble and early exit throw me, as he was apparently...

Apr 27, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Red Sox 17, Cubs 0 – April 27, 2024

Here's how you sum that one up: It's not too often that you see a position player pitching TAKEN OUT MID-INNING because he hit his pitch count. But that happened today. So, yeah, that did not go well. Unless, of...

Apr 27, 2024

Justin Steele Could Be Back Sooner Than (I) Expected (UPDATE)

And here I was thinking the only silver lining about Justin Steele's Opening Day hamstring injury was the path it cleared for Javier Assad and Ben Brown to step into the rotation. Turns out there's another positive with respect to...

Apr 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs Trading Garrett Cooper to the Boston Red Sox

The Chicago Cubs had seven days to trade, waive, or release Garrett Cooper after designating him for assignment this past week (making room for Matt Mervis). Because Cooper is a good Major League player, it's not necessarily a surprise that...

Apr 27, 2024

How to Watch Mets vs. Cubs: Live Stream or on TV

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets (14-13) host Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs (17-11) on Monday, with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET.The article below will give you everything you need to know to watch New York take...

Apr 28, 2024

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WOW: Anthony Edwards Caps Off First-Round Sweep with an Insane Slam

Anthony Edwards is on the path toward superstardom. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard is coming off a career season, and he's only continued his breakout campaign during the team's first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Edwards has outplayed the Suns' star-studded...

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Apr 28, 2024

How to Watch Padres vs. Reds: Live Stream or on TV

On Monday at 9:40 PM ET, Ha-Seong Kim and the San Diego Padres (14-17) face Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (15-13) at PETCO Park.The article below will give you everything you need to know to watch San...

Apr 28, 2024

Braves vs. Mariners: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

In a series opener on Monday, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (19-7) play Mitch Haniger and the Seattle Mariners (15-13), with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park.The article below will provide you with everything you...

Apr 28, 2024

Phillies vs. Angels: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Philadelphia Phillies (19-10), led by Alec Bohm, visit Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels (10-18) at 9:38 PM ET on Monday.Find out how to watch the Philadelphia-Los Angeles matchup below.When is Phillies vs. Angels and when does it...

Apr 28, 2024

Pirates vs. Athletics: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-15) visit Shea Langeliers and the Oakland Athletics (12-17) at 9:40 PM ET on Monday.Find out how to watch the Pittsburgh-Oakland matchup below.When is Pirates vs. Athletics and when does it start?This matchup between...

Apr 28, 2024

Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Los Angeles Dodgers (18-12), led by Mookie Betts, visit Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (13-16) on Monday at 9:40 PM ET.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Los Angeles play Arizona live.When is...

Apr 28, 2024

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Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins Series April 29 – May 1: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Monday, April 29 at 7:40 PM ET, a three-game series between the Chicago White Sox and the visiting Minnesota Twins will get underway.White Sox vs. Twins Series Info Twins @ White Sox Time: Monday, April 29 at 7:40 PM...

Apr 28, 2024

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Seattle Mariners vs. Atlanta Braves Series April 29 – May 1: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the opener of a three-game series, on Monday, April 29 at 9:40 PM ET, the Seattle Mariners will host the Atlanta Braves.Mariners vs. Braves Series Info Braves @ Mariners Time: Monday, April 29 at 9:40 PM ET Mariners Starting...

Apr 28, 2024

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Oakland Athletics vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Series April 29 – May 1: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Monday, April 29 at 9:40 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Oakland Athletics and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates will begin.Athletics vs. Pirates Series Info Pirates @ Athletics Time: Monday, April 29 at 9:40 PM ET Athletics Starting Pitcher:...