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REPORT: Cubs Are Calling Up Matt Mervis and Hayden Wesneski

I was literally in the middle of an article asking "What Are the Cubs Going to Do with Matt Mervis," when this news came across the wire. The Cubs first base picture is fully settled with the left-handed Michael Busch...

Apr 23, 2024

Get ‘Em While They’re Down: Cubs vs Astros – Series Preview

Cubs vs Astros — Splitting a four-gamer against the current, badly-struggling Miami Marlins is unquestionably a bad outcome, especially when one of those two losses was a win-in-hand that slipped away into the seats. But the typical, and maddeningly correct,...

Apr 23, 2024

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...

Patrick K. Flowers

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

REPORT: Cubs Are Calling Up Matt Mervis and Hayden Wesneski

Apr 23, 2024

Panthers draft needs and positions to address

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Prioritizing the Carolina Panthers NFL Draft: Top 5 Positions to Address

The Carolina Panthers have several positions to address in the 2024 NFL Draft after a rough 2-15 with rookie quarterback Bryce Young at the helm. Let's dive into the team's biggest needs heading into the draft as the team moves...

Sam Russell

Apr 23, 2024

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Seattle Seahawks 1st Round Mock Draft: Seahawks Land Exciting Defensive Lineman

The Seattle Seahawks head into the 2024 draft with the 16th overall pick. This Seattle Seahawks 1st round mock draft addresses a major need for them. After a season with some bright spots but overall inconsistency, the Seahawks have several...

Connor Allen

Apr 23, 2024

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...