I’m not saying it’s going to happen, but if – IF – the Cubs take two of three from the Yankees this weekend, should I allow myself to get a little excited again? That’s crazy talk, right? At best, they’ll still be around 10 games out and 10 games under .500. But, then again, when you show that you can actually beat good teams in back-to-back series…
The big league Cubs last night beat the Astros largely on the strength of the long ball, scoring six of their seven runs that way. Cody Bellinger kicked things off with a monster two-run shot, and Mike Tauchman followed with...
The Cubs cannot catch a break this year, man. They've already dealt with injuries to Jameson Taillon, Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly, Julian Merryweather, Seiya Suzuki, and Ian Happ (did I forget anyone?). And tonight, it seems maybe something...
Well there was one big thing not to like about tonight's game - Cody Bellinger was lifted with a right rib contusion after colliding with the outfield wall - and about a million things that were great. And since we...
Nothing like a little insurance late. Mike Tauchman, who already hit his first home run of the season earlier in this game, just hit his second home run in the 8th! Another opposite field blast for Tauchman, who's been hitting...
It really is a Cubs homer party up and down the system. In Chicago, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman have gone deep. At Myrtle Beach, Christian Hernandez and Jefferson Encarnacion each homered. At South Bend, Yohendrick Pinango homered. And at...
Kevin Alcantara wasted no time giving the Tennessee Smokies the lead on Tuesday night (or maybe he just wanted to be a spiritual part of the homer party going on at Wrigley Field). Facing off against the Rocket City Trash...
I don't like to use "ambush" lightly. But what would you call it when the Cubs put five balls in play over 100 MPH, including a single, a double, and two home runs en route to putting five runs on...
Ian Happ was back in the Cubs lineup tonight after missing a few games with a sore hamstring. And in his first at-bat back, he sent one 412 feet to dead-center field for a VERY long double (Statcast says it...
CUBS LINEUP — The Chicago Cubs are back in action tonight for the first of three games against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for Game 1. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, 2B...
I know what you're thinking – what the heck is this basketball junkie doing over here on our turf!? He normally only shows up when he accidentally puts his Bulls articles in the wrong category! I need a little palate cleanser...
The 2024 NFL Draft brings excitement as teams are looking to add top talent in the early rounds. Unfortunately for the Cleveland Browns, they don't have a first-round pick this year. Check out their complete list of picks. Cleveland Browns...
Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres (13-13) visit Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies (6-18) on Wednesday, with first pitch at 8:40 PM ET.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch San Diego square...
The Cleveland Guardians (17-6) roll into Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Red Sox (13-11) looking to extend a five-game winning streak. The contest starts at 6:10 PM ET on BSGL with the Guardians listed as -141 favorites on the moneyline.Carlos...
The Washington Nationals (10-12) have a home game at Nationals Park against the Los Angeles Dodgers (14-11) at 6:45 PM ET on Wednesday.The Dodgers will give the nod to Landon Knack (0-1, 3.60 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 1...
The Pittsburgh Pirates (13-11) host the Milwaukee Brewers (14-8). The contest at PNC Park begins at 6:40 PM ET on Wednesday.The Pirates will look to Josh Fleming (1-0) versus the Brewers and Bryse Wilson (2-0).Pirates vs. Brewers Pitcher Matchup and...
The Philadelphia Phillies (15-9) visit the Cincinnati Reds (13-10) for a road game in Cincinnati on Wednesday. The contest begins at 6:40 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Reds will send Nick Lodolo (2-0) to the mound,...
The Detroit Tigers (14-10) have an away game against the Tampa Bay Rays (12-13), who are coming off a three-game losing streak. Wednesday's contest starts at 6:50 PM ET.The Rays will give the nod to Shawn Armstrong (0-1, 4.09 ERA),...
The Oakland Athletics (9-15) and the New York Yankees (16-8) face off at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday at 7:05 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Clarke Schmidt (1-0) to the mound, while Joseph Boyle...
The Atlanta Braves (16-6) have a home game against the Miami Marlins (6-19) on Wednesday. The matchup is set to begin at 7:20 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Braves will send Reynaldo Lopez (2-0) to the...
Ian Cunningham is set to stick around for a little while longer. The Chicago Bears assistant general manager is getting some years tacked on to his contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. No details on how many more years are...
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