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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner Out

CUBS LINEUP — Well ... the Cubs "easy" stretch in the schedule is not quite going how I envisioned. But they still have three games in Cincinnati to make up some ground. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for...

Michael Cerami

Jun 07, 2024

Cubs Roster Moves: Wicks Returns, Hodge to Iowa

Today the Chicago Cubs activated lefty Jordan Wicks from the Injured List (forearm), and sent reliever Porter Hodge to Triple-A Iowa. What's interesting about the timing here is that Jordan Wicks is not starting tonight. And he's not scheduled to...

Jun 07, 2024

MLBits: Elly’s Anniversary Blast, In the Weeds with Bat Tracking Data, Comparing Judge-Soto to Greats of the Past, More

MLB Notes — On the one-year anniversary of his Major League debut, Elly De La Cruz ripped a three-run home run that erased a 2-0 deficit for Cincinnati, who went on to beat the Cubs 8-4 on Thursday at Great...

Patrick K. Flowers

Jun 07, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | June 7, 2024: Jaxon Wiggins’ Strong Debut Leads Pelicans to Victory

CUBS PROSPECTS — Cubs second-rounder Jaxon Wiggins made his Myrtle Beach Pelicans debut on Thursday and looked excellent, as the Pelicans earned the only win for the Cubs down on the farm yesterday. That and more in today's Cubs Farm...

Patrick K. Flowers

Jun 07, 2024

Cubs Attached to a Top Prospect in the 2025 International Class

The 2024 Dominican Summer League kicked off this week, which means many of the top prospects from the 2024 International Free Agent class are beginning their professional careers (including top Chicago Cubs signing Fernando Cruz). It's good timing, then, to...

Jun 07, 2024

A Bit of Fun (Because We Need It), Amaya’s Development, Hodge’s Night, Edwards, Swanson, and Other Cubs Bullets

Surprise: the White Sox series did not magically fix all that ails the Cubs. They will have to fundamentally improve over a much, much, much longer trajectory for us to feel any kind of confidence that they can actually get...

Jun 07, 2024

An Early Lead? Wha? Seiya Suzuki With the Two-Run Shot

Maybe it's just my damaged heart, but it feels like weeks since the Cubs took an early, multi-run lead in a game. Thank you, Miguel Amaya for the third inning single, and thank you, Seiya Suzuki for the following homer:

Jun 06, 2024

Christopher Morel Puts the Cubs Back On Top

It's a game of homers so far, with Seiya Suzuki's two-run shot getting it started, then Elly De La Cruz's three-run homer giving the Reds the lead, and now Christopher Morel's two-run shot taking it back. That's a dozen on...

Jun 06, 2024

Nick Madrigal Broke His Hand In His First Game At Triple-A Iowa

[ankin_law] Whether you felt he should be sent back down to Triple-A Iowa or not, and whatever you think of his future role with the Chicago Cubs, I don't think you can feel anything but bad about what happened to...

Jun 06, 2024

Big Night for the Cubs’ Top Two 2023 Pitching Draft Picks, Will Sanders and Jaxon Wiggins

Last year, the Chicago Cubs selected just two pitchers in their first nine picks in the MLB Draft. In the second round, they took Arkansas righty Jaxon Wiggins, and in the fourth round, they took South Carolina righty Will Sanders....

Jun 07, 2024

Cubs Roster Moves: Wicks Returns, Hodge to Iowa

Jun 07, 2024

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson Talks Draft, Patrick Kane, Jake Guentzel, More

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson spoke with the media at the Scouting Combine in Buffalo on Friday afternoon and addressed -- or didn't -- a wide range of topics, from trading up already to the possibility of trading the...

Tab Bamford

Jun 07, 2024

Saturday’s MLB Computer Picks & Best Bets – June 8

The MLB's 15-game slate on Saturday is not one to miss, and we offer best bets for every game included in this article. The matchups include the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.MLB picks...

Jun 07, 2024

NBA

Miami Heat Mock Draft: Heat Turn 2 Picks Into Unique Star & Starter

In the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft, the Miami Heat are poised to make strategic moves with their two picks, the 15th overall and the 43rd overall. This Miami Heat Mock Draft is designed to target the best talent available while...

Connor Allen

Jun 07, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner Out

Michael Cerami

Jun 07, 2024

Tigers vs. Brewers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 7, 2024

The Detroit Tigers (31-31) and Milwaukee Brewers (36-26) meet Friday at Comerica Park, starting at 6:40 PM ET on BSDET. The Tigers are -116 moneyline favorites for the contest, however, the Brewers are favored against the spread of 1.5 runs...

Jun 07, 2024

Blue Jays vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 7, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays will take the field against the Oakland Athletics (25-39) on Friday. The game begins at 9:40 PM ET on SN1, with the Blue Jays listed as -165 favorites on the moneyline.Chris Bassitt starts for Toronto while...

Jun 07, 2024

Astros vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 7, 2024

Led by Yainer Diaz (three-game homer streak), the Houston Astros (28-35) are favorites versus the Los Angeles Angels (24-38) Friday at 9:38 PM ET. Sportsbooks have named the Astros as -163 favorites for the game, which airs on SCHN.Framber Valdez...

Jun 07, 2024

Padres vs. Diamondbacks Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 7, 2024

The San Diego Padres (32-34) hope to avoid their sixth straight defeat when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks (30-33) Friday at 9:40 PM ET on ARID. The Padres are listed as -124 favorites to snap their losing skid, while the...

Jun 07, 2024

New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies Series June 8-9: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Philadelphia Phillies are opening a two-game set versus the New York Mets at London Stadium in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, June 8 at 1:10 PM ET.Mets vs. Phillies Series Info Phillies @ Mets Time: Saturday, June 8 at...