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The first of two sets of Bullets which will come during the BNBlogathon …
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- South Side Horror Show (and Campfire Milkshakes), Alzolay and Evolving Relief Roles, and Other Cubs Bullets
- Two NL Central Pitchers Down: Miley and Montas
- Brewers Pitcher Jakob Junis Taken Off Field in an Ambulance After Being Struck by BP Ball
- Nico Hoerner is Back to Being Nico Hoerner
- The Cubs Have TWO of the Early Front-Runners for NL Rookie of the Year
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South Side Horror Show (and Campfire Milkshakes), Alzolay and Evolving Relief Roles, and Other Cubs Bullets
It's going to be a really good year for Horror movies. Late Night with the Devil was good (just saw it the other night). And I've got my eyes on Long Legs, Cuckoo, The First Omen, Immaculate, MaXXXine, In a...
Apr 23, 2024
Two NL Central Pitchers Down: Miley and Montas
A couple injuries to note among other NL Central contenders, as each of the Brewers and Reds have taken a hit to their rotation. The presumption for now is short-term on each, but I suppose we'll see. First, you have...
Apr 23, 2024
Brewers Pitcher Jakob Junis Taken Off Field in an Ambulance After Being Struck by BP Ball
A very scary scene in Pittsburgh, where Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jakob Junis, currently on the IL with a shoulder impingement, took a batting practice ball off the neck and went down. Junis was apparently on the ground for a long...
Apr 22, 2024
Nico Hoerner is Back to Being Nico Hoerner
On April 9, I took an early look at Nico Hoerner's apparently evolving approach at the plate, which featured a lot more patience and a lot more big hacks. Effectively, it seemed like he was trying for a little more...
Apr 22, 2024
MLBits: Spencer Strider Speaks (His and Other Pitcher Arm Injuries), Shohei Ohtani’s Latest Milestone, More
There's been much debate about pitcher arm injuries lately, much of it sparked by Spencer Strider's season-ending Tommy John surgery, and Strider spoke to the media for the first time since the injury on Friday. Spencer Strider on pitcher arm...
Apr 22, 2024
Chicago Cubs Sign Lefty Pitching Prospect Mitchell Tyranski
A new signing popped up on the Chicago Cubs' transaction log: lefty Mitchell Tyranski. Tyranski, 26, put up a 3.83 ERA over 42.1 innings at High-A last year in the Dodgers organization, striking out 47 and walking 21. Were you...
Apr 22, 2024
The Cubs Have TWO of the Early Front-Runners for NL Rookie of the Year
We already dove deep into Shota Imanaga's latest impressive start against the Marlins yesterday. And there's been no shortage of love for Michael Busch this season either. But I do want to take this time to illustrate just how good...
Apr 22, 2024
My Expectations and Realistic Hope for the Cubs VERY Tough Upcoming Schedule
Even though Sunday ended in a loss for the Chicago Cubs, we did get some good news in the form of positive injury updates. Ian Happ (hamstring) was available off the bench and could be good to go tomorrow, when...
Apr 22, 2024
Aaron Boone Just Got Ejected Despite Saying Literally Nothing
I know that sometimes there is a history between an umpire and a manager. I know that sometimes a manager can subtly get under the skin of an umpire without doing much that we can see or hear. And I...
Apr 22, 2024
Cubs Farm Report | April 22, 2024: Weekend Wrap
Let's get caught up on all of the action down on the farm in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report | April 22, 2024 Triple-A Iowa Cubs (13-8) The Cubs were swept in a doubleheader by the Louisville Bats...
Apr 22, 2024
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Dodgers vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers (13-11) visit the Washington Nationals (10-11) on Tuesday to begin a three-game series, with the first pitch at 6:45 PM ET from Nationals Park. The Dodgers are listed as -216 favorites, while the underdog Nationals have...
Apr 23, 2024
Braves vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Atlanta Braves (15-6) are favorites (-252) on the moneyline when they square off against the Miami Marlins (6-18) Tuesday at 7:20 PM ET, live on BSSO.Max Fried starts for Atlanta while Trevor Rogers is Miami's starter for the contest.Braves...
Apr 23, 2024
Phillies vs. Reds Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Philadelphia Phillies (15-8) will put their seven-game win streak to the test when they visit the Cincinnati Reds (12-10) Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET on NBCS-PH. Sportsbooks consider the Phillies -128 favorites to extend their streak, while the Reds...
Apr 23, 2024
Yankees vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The New York Yankees (15-8) are set to take on the Oakland Athletics (9-14) Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET, airing on NBCS-CA. The Yankees are listed as -217 favorites by sportsbooks, while the underdog Athletics have +180 odds for the...
Apr 23, 2024
Brewers vs. Pirates Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Milwaukee Brewers (14-7) are favorites (-115) on the moneyline when they square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (12-11) Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET, live on SportsNet PT.Milwaukee's Wade Miley and Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter have been named the starters for...
Apr 23, 2024
Rays vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Amed Rosario (14 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Tampa Bay Rays (12-12) and Detroit Tigers (13-10) meet Tuesday at 6:50 PM ET, live on BSSUN from Tropicana Field. Rosario and the Rays are favored...
Apr 23, 2024
Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The St. Louis Cardinals (10-13) host the Arizona Diamondbacks (11-13) for a home game at Busch Stadium on Tuesday. First pitch is at 7:45 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Steven Matz (1-1) for the Cardinals and Tommy Henry for the...
Apr 23, 2024
Astros vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The Chicago Cubs (13-9) kick off a three-game series on Tuesday against the Houston Astros (7-16). The matchup begins at 7:40 PM ET at Wrigley Field.The probable starters are J.P. France (0-2) for the Astros and Jordan Wicks (0-2) for...
Apr 23, 2024
Twins vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The Chicago White Sox (3-19) play the Minnesota Twins (8-13) at 7:40 PM ET on Tuesday following a four-game losing streak.The probable starters are Pablo Lopez (1-2) for the Twins and Erick Fedde (1-0) for the White Sox.Twins vs. White...
Apr 23, 2024
Mariners vs. Rangers Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The Texas Rangers (12-11) open a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners (11-11) with a Tuesday meeting at Globe Life Field. First pitch is at 8:05 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Logan Gilbert (1-0) for the Mariners and Dane Dunning...
Apr 23, 2024
