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My fantasy football teams split this week, with the loss coming primarily thanks to Victor Cruz’s three touchdowns. Jerk.
The Vastly Improved Chicago Cubs and Other Bullets
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Let’s See How They Measured Up in Atlanta: Cubs vs Braves Series Preview
Cubs vs Braves — Six of the Cubs next ten games come against the Atlanta Braves, and the first three are on the road starting tonight. And while the Cubs did recently get Seiya Suzuki, Cody Bellinger, and Justin Steele...
May 13, 2024
Cubs Announce (Part of) the Rotation for Atlanta
Meaning no offense to Kyle Hendricks, but if you had to choose a veteran right-handed in the Cubs' rotation to face the Atlanta Braves this week, you're probably going with Jameson Taillon. We may never know if that was part...
May 13, 2024
Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Make Their Mothers Proud
There is something about seeing Cubs players homer with pink bats that makes me smile extra wide. I suppose it's PROBABLY at least a little because this is one of my favorite Cubs memories: https://twitter.com/ChiSportsDay/status/1788291377333170611 Javy Báez, with the pink...
May 13, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Pirates 4 – May 12, 2024
It's Mother's Day. I'm hanging with the family. I don't feel like being as pissed off as a game like that threatened to make me. So I am QUITE relieved by that 10th inning (and the fact that the Cubs...
May 12, 2024
Christopher Morel Kicks Off Mother’s Day With Some Love
I'll just presume he was sending this one out for mom. And I'll also presume that the knee is indeed feeling good. Home run number nine on the season for Christopher Morel: https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1789713524052087082
May 12, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Pirates (12:35 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs have played thirteen series so far this season, and this is already their eighth rubber match. Let's see if Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs can bring this one in. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, SS...
May 12, 2024
Cubs Roster Move: Kyle Hendricks Activated to Start Today
No surprises here, as the decision to start Kyle Hendricks this afternoon against the Pirates was made yesterday, but the news has officially hit the wire, and here it is. Kyle Hendricks Activated Kyle Hendricks is returning from his short...
May 12, 2024
Horrible History, Morel’s Knee, Almonte’s Shoulder, Hoerner, Wesneski, Hendricks, Mervis, and Other Cubs Bullets
Happy Mother's Day to the mothers among you, and to the mothers in my life! I'll be doing some extra family stuff today, so I'm gonna cruise through these Bullets ... Up front, because this was certainly the thing most...
May 12, 2024
Kyle Hendricks Will Start for the Big League Cubs Tomorrow
The Sunday TBD has been D'd, and it's going to be Kyle Hendricks coming back an outing early. Instead of making another rehab start at Iowa, Hendricks is going to be activated from the IL to rejoin the rotation tomorrow:...
May 11, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Pirates 10, Cubs 9 – May 11, 2024
The Cubs came within 90 feet of keeping that ridiculous game going. No dice. Stupid game. Early on, it just kinda seemed like the Cubs might lose a perfectly normal - bad, but normal - game. Justin Steele did not...
May 11, 2024
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Orioles vs. Blue Jays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, May 13, 2024
The Baltimore Orioles (26-13) are favorites (-170) on the moneyline when they take on the Toronto Blue Jays (18-22) Monday at 6:35 PM ET, live on SNET.Baltimore's Corbin Burnes and Toronto's Jose Berrios have been named the starters for this...
May 13, 2024
Tigers vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, May 13, 2024
The Detroit Tigers (20-20) are favorites (-173) on the moneyline when they take on the Miami Marlins (11-31) Monday at 6:40 PM ET, live on BSDET.Matt Manning will get the ball for Detroit while Miami will counter with Sixto Sanchez.Tigers...
May 13, 2024
Braves vs. Cubs Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, May 13, 2024
The Chicago Cubs (24-17) enter Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Braves (24-13) following their 2-1 series victory over the Pirates. The Braves, coming off of a series win against the Mets, are listed as -146 favorites for Game 1. The...
May 13, 2024
Phillies vs. Mets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, May 13, 2024
The Philadelphia Phillies (28-13) are favorites (-128) on the moneyline when they take on the New York Mets (19-20) Monday at 7:10 PM ET, live on NBCS-PH.Philadelphia's Cristopher Sanchez gets the start, and he'll go against New York's Sean Manaea.Phillies...
May 13, 2024
Red Sox vs. Rays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, May 13, 2024
The Tampa Bay Rays (20-21) are the underdogs on the moneyline (-101) in Monday's contest against the Boston Red Sox (21-19). Game time is set for 7:10 PM ET on NESN. The Rays are favored against the spread in this...
May 13, 2024
Nationals vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – May 13
The Chicago White Sox (12-29) start a three-game series against the Washington Nationals (19-20) on Monday at Guaranteed Rate Field. First pitch is at 7:40 PM.The probable pitchers are Trevor Williams (4-0) for the Nationals and Chris Flexen (2-3) for...
May 13, 2024
Rangers vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitchers – May 13
The Texas Rangers (22-20) look to end a stretch of three losses as they play the Cleveland Guardians (25-16) on Monday at 8:05 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Michael Lorenzen (2-2) for the Rangers and Tanner Bibee (2-1) for the...
May 13, 2024
Brewers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – May 13
The Pittsburgh Pirates (18-23) kick off a three-game series on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers (24-16). The contest starts at 7:40 PM ET at American Family Field.The Brewers will give the nod to Colin Rea (3-0, 3.29 ERA), who is...
May 13, 2024
Astros vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 13
The Oakland Athletics (19-23) open a four-game series against the Houston Astros (15-25) with a Monday meeting at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET.The Astros will give the nod to Spencer Arrighetti (0-4, 8.44 ERA), who...
May 13, 2024
Kentucky Derby Winner Mystik Dan to Run in 2024 Preakness, Takes Aim at Triple Crown
In a thrilling announcement that has the horse racing community buzzing with anticipation, Mystik Dan, the celebrated winner of this year's Kentucky Derby, is confirmed to compete in the upcoming Preakness Stakes. This decision marks a significant step towards the...
May 13, 2024
