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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...

Michael Cerami

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...

Patrick K. Flowers

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...

Patrick K. Flowers

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

Give Me That Daniel Palencia, Please and Thanks

How good did Daniel Palencia look yesterday? And the outing before that, when he looked a lot better than the results? And, really, the time before that now that I think of it, when he saved the bullpen for a...

May 06, 2024

Happy Wood-iversary – Remembering and Watching Kerry Wood’s Legendary Game

Like many Cubs fans around my age, I first really started paying attention to the team when Sammy Sosa was depositing every other pitch into the Wrigley Field bleachers during the summer of 1998. But that's not when I truly...

Michael Cerami

May 06, 2024

Darvish and Cease Again…Really? Cubs vs Padres Series Preview

Cubs vs Padres — Of course the Cubs are getting Yu Darvish *and* Dylan Cease again in their second matchup with the Padres (who also just added another quality hitter in Luis Arraez). That's some crap luck and timing. Because...

Michael Cerami

May 06, 2024

Picks

NHL Playoffs Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – May 7

Anytime goal-scorer odds are available below, with two Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round games on the NHL calendar Tuesday.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Today's Top Anytime Goal OddsNathan MacKinnon (Avalanche) -110 to scoreAvalanche vs. StarsGame Time: 9:30 PM ET on Tuesday,...

May 07, 2024

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Panthers vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 2 Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Florida Panthers are solid favorites (-175) at home against the Boston Bruins (+145) at Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Panthers vs. Bruins Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Panthers (-175)Underdog: Bruins (+145)Total: 5.5Best Panthers vs. Bruins Promo CodesHow to...

May 06, 2024

Dodgers vs. Marlins: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Tuesday, in a series opener at Dodger Stadium, Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers (23-13) against Edward Cabrera and the Miami Marlins (10-26), with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 PM ET.Keep scrolling to find out...

May 06, 2024

Chicago Bulls

Jamal Murray Threw Something on the Court in the Middle of Game Action

Jamal Murray might have jumped headfirst into some hot water. During Monday night's Game 2 battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets point guard appeared to throw a heating pad onto the court. The object landed right under the...

Elias Schuster

May 06, 2024

How to Watch Rangers vs. Athletics: Live Stream or on TV

Nathan Eovaldi takes the mound for the Texas Rangers (19-16) when they visit starting pitcher Ross Stripling and the Oakland Athletics (17-18) at 3:37 PM ET on Tuesday.The article below will give you everything you need to know to watch...

May 06, 2024

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Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants Series May 7-9: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

In the opener of a three-game series, on Tuesday, May 7 at 8:40 PM ET, the Colorado Rockies will host the San Francisco Giants.Rockies vs. Giants Series Info Giants @ Rockies Time: Tuesday, May 7 at 8:40 PM ET Rockies...

May 06, 2024

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

On Tuesday, in a series opener at Citizens Bank Park, Cristopher Sanchez takes the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies (25-11) against Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays (16-19), with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM ET.Keep scrolling to find...

May 06, 2024

Giants vs. Rockies: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

In a series opener on Tuesday, Kyle Harrison will take the mound for the San Francisco Giants (15-21) against Dakota Hudson and the Colorado Rockies (8-26), with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 PM ET at Coors Field.The article below will...

May 06, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Padres 6, Cubs 3 – May 6, 2024

May 06, 2024

How to Watch Twins vs. Mariners: Live Stream or on TV

On Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET, Ryan Jeffers and the Minnesota Twins (20-14) face Josh Rojas and the Seattle Mariners (19-16) at Target Field.The article below will give you everything you need to watch Minnesota play Seattle.When is Twins vs....