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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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Apr 23, 2024
Red Sox vs. Guardians Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Only one streak will continue when the Boston Red Sox (13-10) (three-game win streak) and the Cleveland Guardians (16-6) (four-game win streak) meet on Tuesday at 6:10 PM ET. The Red Sox have been set as -112 favorites by bookmakers...
Apr 23, 2024
Dodgers vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The Washington Nationals (10-11) start a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (13-11) on Tuesday at Nationals Park. First pitch is at 6:45 PM.The Dodgers will look to James Paxton (2-0) against the Nationals and Patrick Corbin (0-3).Dodgers vs....
Apr 23, 2024
Phillies vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The Philadelphia Phillies (15-8) have an opportunity to add to their seven-game winning streak as they visit the Cincinnati Reds (12-10) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies...
Apr 23, 2024
Braves vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The Atlanta Braves (15-6) play at home against the Miami Marlins (6-18) on Tuesday. The matchup is set to start at 7:20 PM ET.The Braves will call on Max Fried (1-0) versus the Marlins and Trevor Rogers (0-2).Braves vs. Marlins...
Apr 23, 2024
Brewers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The Milwaukee Brewers (14-7) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (12-11). The game at PNC Park begins at 6:40 PM ET on Tuesday.The Brewers will give the nod to Wade Miley (0-1) against the Pirates and Bailey Falter (1-1).Brewers vs. Pirates Pitcher...
Apr 23, 2024
Rays vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The Tampa Bay Rays (12-12) and the Detroit Tigers (13-10) face off in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. First pitch is at 6:50 PM ET at Tropicana Field.The probable starters are Ryan Pepiot (2-2) for the Rays and Kenta Maeda (0-1)...
Apr 23, 2024
Yankees vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – April 23
The New York Yankees (15-8) face the Oakland Athletics (9-14) at home at 7:05 PM ET on Tuesday.The Yankees will give the nod to Marcus Stroman (1-1, 2.42 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the...
Apr 23, 2024
WATCH: Hurricanes Provide Latest Example That Playoff Hockey Is Just The Greatest
12 hours later and I'm still scrolling the internet watching replays of Jordan Martinook's game-winner for the Hurricanes last night. The Hurricanes and Islanders game was just another example of why the Stanley Cup Playoffs are so damn awesome. In...
Apr 23, 2024
Responsible Gaming: Resources for Responsible Sports Betting
According to the International Center for Responsible Gaming, around 1% of the population in the United States has a severe gambling problem. Young people and young adults make up 6-9% of that number. With the legalization of sports betting in...
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