The Wife and I saw ‘This is 40’ last night, which was enjoyable, even if not as good as Judd Apatow’s first two features. ‘LOST’ played a prominent role, which is obviously wonderful (though it was the spoileriest of spoilers for anyone who hasn’t yet watched the show), but the Cubs came in for a it’ll-be-a-long-time-before-they-win dig. I can’t be sure, but it sounded like an ad-libbed Paul Rudd Albert Brooks line. Boo …
Whew. That game was kinda dumb, but I tell you, the ending sure was fun. And also weird! So, to set the stage, the Pirates and Cubs' offenses could do nothing all day long. The game was still 0-0 in...
This guy. What do I even say? I was already kinda buzzy when Brennen Davis homered again - a grand slam - for the fifth time in six games, and sixth time in eight games. THAT IS RIDICULOUS. https://twitter.com/IowaCubs/status/1791967453888598441 Truly...
What matters most is that the Cubs won the game. And it was a fun ending, too. So I'm happy. But I also do feel a little frustrated - or concerned might be the better word - as I'm sure...
CUBS LINEUP — Losing to the Braves (and then Jared Jones and Paul Skenes), when you have 10 people on the IL, including your entire middle infield, is not really that concerning to me. It sucks and banking losses is...
When the Chicago Cubs traded Jake Slaughter to the Seattle Mariners for reliever Tyson Miller, they needed to open a spot on both the active roster and the 40-man roster. They did that in one move by designating reliever Richard...
First, a quick update I kept out of the headline: Nico Hoerner is not in the Cubs lineup today, as he continues to deal with left hamstring tightness. The Cubs have now blown past the maximum IL backdate optimization, which...
Sports Saturday around the Taylor household, so it's time to run all over to soccer fields and baseball fields and dance centers. First, Cubs Bullets ... Kyle Hendricks may not have made a load of terrible pitches in yesterday's game...
For six hitless, profoundly dominant innings, Paul Skenes today looked like the best pitching prospect I've seen since maybe Stephen Strasburg. The other two who came to mind as I watched were Matt Harvey and Jose Fernandez. Those three, when...
Elly De La Cruz continues to dazzle and the Yankees want Juan Soto in New York for the rest of his career. That and more in today's MLB Notes! Elly De La Cruz's Four Steal Night Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly...
The Iowa Cubs mashed four home runs and scored 10 runs, as Cade Horton made his best start at Triple-A on Thursday. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report | May 17, 2024 Triple-A Iowa Cubs...
In a Sunday NBA playoff schedule that includes two compelling matchups, the Minnesota Timberwolves versus the Denver Nuggets is a game to watch.Below you'll find NBA player prop bets for each and every game on today's slate -- NBA prop...
The Boston Red Sox (22-24), led by Rafael Devers on a four-game home run streak, are -114 favorites on the moneyline to defeat Nolan Gorman (homers in two straight contests) and the St. Louis Cardinals (20-25). First pitch is at...
The Baltimore Orioles (28-15) square off against the Seattle Mariners (25-21) on Sunday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 1:35 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Corbin Burnes (3-2) for the Orioles and George Kirby (4-3) for the Mariners.Orioles vs....
After winning six games in a row, the New York Yankees (32-15) play at home against the Chicago White Sox (14-32) at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday.The Yankees will give the nod to Carlos Rodon (4-2, 3.31 ERA), who is...
The Boston Red Sox (22-24) and the St. Louis Cardinals (20-25) play at Busch Stadium on Sunday at 1:05 PM ET. In this contest, the Red Sox have the chance to end a four-game skid.The Red Sox will look to...
The Tampa Bay Rays (25-22) look to add to a four-game winning streak as they visit the Toronto Blue Jays (19-25) at 1:37 PM ET on Sunday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Aaron Civale (2-3)...
Following a four-game losing streak, the Washington Nationals (20-24) take on the Philadelphia Phillies (33-14) on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Aaron Nola (5-2) to the mound, while Trevor Williams...
Following a five-game losing streak, the Minnesota Twins (24-21) take on the Cleveland Guardians (29-17) on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Tanner Bibee (2-1) for the Guardians and Chris Paddack (4-2) for the Twins.Guardians vs. Twins Pitcher...
The Miami Marlins (15-32) host the New York Mets (20-25) on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET and look to add to a four-game winning streak.The probable pitchers are Sean Manaea (2-1) for the Mets and Sixto Sanchez (0-1) for the...
The Milwaukee Brewers (27-18) visit the Houston Astros (20-26) for a road game on Sunday at 2:10 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Spencer Arrighetti (1-4) for the Astros and Colin Rea (3-1) for the Brewers.Astros vs. Brewers Pitcher Matchup and...
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