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- Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Beat the Braves to Salvage the Series
- Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Braves 1 – May 15, 2024
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Northwestern Returns to Wrigley Field TWICE This Fall
Northwestern will be making a return to Wrigley Field not just once this season, but twice! Due to the construction of their brand new football stadium, the Cats will be playing five of their seven home games at its temporary...
May 16, 2024
Impressive Fill-In Guys, Bullpen Health, Roberts, Javy, and Other Cubs Bullets
The Cubs come back home from the Pittsburgh-Atlanta road trip having split it 3-3, and I gotta say, that's a pretty solid outcome when (1) you're facing Jones and Skenes, (2) you're playing three in Atlanta where they'd lost just...
May 16, 2024
Brennen Davis Homered Again, Back-to-Back with B.J. Murray Jr. (Whom We Should Discuss)
Just about as soon as I could talk about how Brennen Davis had homered for the third time in four games, he homered AGAIN, making it four times in five games. And this time, just for fun, B.J. Murray Jr....
May 16, 2024
Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Beat the Braves to Salvage the Series
The Chicago Cubs' bats finally came alive last night in Atlanta, albeit with a little bit of help from Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton. On the other side, Javier Assad was brilliant once again. Good win. Needed win. Enjoy the...
May 16, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Braves 1 – May 15, 2024
The Cubs took the lead on the very first pitch of the game and didn't look back. They needed that. I needed that. Offense up and down the lineup. Two extra-base hits for Seiya Suzuki. Three times on base for...
May 15, 2024
Curt Casali Has Opted Out of His Cubs Deal and is Already Starting Tonight for the Giants
There's fast, and then there's Curt Casali fast. Er, well, not his basepath speed, but the speed with which he went from catching at Triple-A Iowa for the Cubs to starting behind the plate tonight for the Giants in San...
May 15, 2024
Mike Tauchman Ends the Cubs Scoreless Streak on the First Pitch of the Game!
The Cubs scored exactly zero runs in their last 18 innings in Atlanta. But Mike Tauchman did not let that streak continue long tonight. On the first pitch of the game, Tauchman lifted one over the left field wall for...
May 15, 2024
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Happ Sits Again, Still No Nico
CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs have dropped each of the first two games in this series, failing to score a single run. Let's see if the following Cubs lineup can have any more luck against Charlie Morton and the Braves...
May 15, 2024
Cubs Roster Move: Thompson to the IL, Little Comes Back
Another day, another Injured List move for the Chicago Cubs. And it's another reliever. That's 15 total Cubs hitting the IL at some point already this year. It's May 15. This time, it's Keegan Thompson going on the IL with...
May 15, 2024
Cubs Announce Their Upcoming Rotation, Answering Some Role Questions Along the Way
When Hayden Wesneski came into relieve Shota Imanaga against the Braves on Monday night, the Cubs all but confirmed that he had temporarily exited the rotation. Wesneski had made three really nice starts against the Red Sox, Brewers, and Padres,...
May 15, 2024
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Phillies vs. Mets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Philadelphia Phillies (31-13) will vie for their fourth straight victory when they host the New York Mets (19-23) on Thursday at 6:40 PM ET on MLB Network. The Phillies are listed as -144 favorites by bookmakers, while the Mets...
May 16, 2024
Red Sox vs. Rays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, May 16, 2024
Thursday's matchup between the Boston Red Sox (22-21) and Tampa Bay Rays (22-22) could go either way, as sportsbooks have declared the game a pick 'em (both teams are even on the moneyline). Action gets underway from Fenway Park at...
May 16, 2024
Cubs vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – May 16
The Chicago Cubs (25-19) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (19-25) square off at Wrigley Field on Thursday at 7:40 PM ET, starting a four-game series.The probable starters are Justin Steele for the Cubs and Jared Jones (2-4) for the Pirates.Cubs vs....
May 16, 2024
Astros vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 16
The Oakland Athletics (19-26), who lost their previous four games, take on the Houston Astros (18-25) at Minute Maid Park on Thursday. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Cristian Javier (2-1) for the Astros and Joey...
May 16, 2024
Detroit Lions Schedule: Dates and Times for All 17 Games, Strength of Schedule, Record Prediction
The Lions are ready for a new season after blowing a 17-point lead in the second half of the NFC Championship game to the 49ers. After a solid draft, they look to reach the Super Bowl in 2024. Check out...
May 16, 2024
Phillies vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – May 16
After winning their past three games, the Philadelphia Phillies (31-13) host the New York Mets (19-23) at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday at 6:40 PM ET.The Phillies will call on Taijuan Walker (3-0) against the Mets and Jose Quintana (1-4).Phillies...
May 16, 2024
Red Sox vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – May 16
The Boston Red Sox (22-21) have a home game at Fenway Park against the Tampa Bay Rays (22-22) at 7:10 PM ET on Thursday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Red Sox will send Cooper Criswell (2-1) to the...
May 16, 2024
Green Bay Packers Schedule: Dates and Times for All 17 Games, Strength of Schedule, Record Prediction
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers caught the attention of NFL fans in the playoffs last season and hope to build on that success. What will they do this year? Check out their full schedule, record prediction, and more...
May 16, 2024
Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule: Dates and Times for All 17 Games, Strength of Schedule, Record Prediction
Despite being horrible on offense in 2023, the Steelers finished 10-7 and reached the playoffs before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the NFL Wild Card round. They then made plenty of noise in the offseason signing Russell Wilson and...
May 16, 2024
Philadelphia Eagles Schedule: Dates and Times for All 17 Games, Strength of Schedule, Record Prediction
The Eagles were bounced in a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023 and are moving to 2024 with hopes of getting back to the Super Bowl. Their full NFL schedule is out for this fall. Let's take...
May 16, 2024
