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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Going for the Sweep in L.A.

CUBS LINEUP — At a time when wins don't mean much for the Cubs — and do still matter quite a bit for the Dodgers — Chicago went into Los Angeles and took a series from the Dodgers, giving themselves...

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Sep 11, 2024

This Post is About How Owen Caissie is Scorching Hot

It's not like it's been that long since we last discussed Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie, but even in the short, intervening time, the 22-year-old slugger has continued to go off to such a degree that it merited explicit...

Sep 11, 2024

Something Nice About an Old Friend: Christopher Morel Got His Degree for His Mom

Although he's no longer on the Chicago Cubs, you'll forgive me for wanting to see Christopher Morel flourish with the Tampa Bay Rays, or wherever else he ultimately lands. Like the guy at the heart of the trade on the...

Sep 11, 2024

Brennen Davis Was Carted Off the Field During Iowa’s Game (UPDATE)

In a large enough population of players, there are always going to be extreme outliers. You just have to hope that, if you're one of those outliers, that (1) you fall on the extreme end of the "has it" scale,...

Sep 11, 2024

Aaaaand the Cubs Officially Have a New Top-100 Prospect!

CAM SMITH HAS ARRIVED — On May 13, 2024, MLB Pipeline listed eight Chicago Cubs prospects among their Top-100 overall rankings: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cade Horton, Owen Caissie, Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara, James Triantos, Moises Ballesteros, and Jefferson Rojas. That list excluded...

Michael Cerami

Sep 11, 2024

More on PCA’s Defensive Prowess, Imanaga-Pearson-Hodge, Howard, Cowles, and Other Cubs Bullets

The two wins in LA are fantastic, and the Cubs did get back to 4.0 games out in the Wild Card race in the process. But it remains the case that they'll probably have to go something like 13-4, minimum,...

Sep 11, 2024

Porter Hodge OK After Scary Moment on the Mound

As he was trying to finish off Max Muncy for the final out of last night's game, Cubs reliever Porter Hodge at one point asked for time, turned away from home plate, rubbed his chest and started taking deep breaths....

Sep 11, 2024

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Come Back to Beat the Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs took game number two in the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving them with a chance to sweep the series tonight. That's just not something you see too often from teams heading out west to play...

Sep 11, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Dodgers 3 – September 10, 2024

Just like that, the Cubs have taken a series from one of the best teams in baseball, on the road, AND on the West Coast. Not easy to do. This one came after a huge comeback in the 8th inning,...

Sep 11, 2024

Pete Crow-Armstrong With an UNBELIEVABLE Home-Run-Robbing Catch to Win the Game!

With the Cubs up three runs and the Dodgers trying to rally, Max Muncy sent a Porter Hodge pitch deep to right center and it had the look of a two-run homer. Uh oh. Except that's where Pete Crow-Armstrong comes...

Sep 11, 2024

Liberty vs Wings Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 12

The Dallas Wings (9-27) will look to Arike Ogunbowale (second in WNBA, 22.6 points per game) when they try to knock off Breanna Stewart (fourth in league, 20.5) and the New York Liberty (30-6) on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at...

Sep 12, 2024

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New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Sep 12, 2024

Guardians vs. Rays: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 12

On Thursday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Cleveland Guardians (84-62) hosting the Tampa Bay Rays (71-75) at 7:15 p.m. ET.Curious about who's available to play for the Guardians and the Rays? Continue reading for full injury...

Sep 12, 2024

Tigers vs. Rockies: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 12

On Thursday, the Detroit Tigers (75-71) are hosting the Colorado Rockies (54-92), at 1:10 p.m. ET. The Tigers have taken four in a row.Looking to see who's available to play for the Tigers and the Rockies? Read on for full...

Sep 12, 2024

Yankees vs. Red Sox: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 12

The Boston Red Sox (74-72) will visit the New York Yankees (84-62), Thursday at 7:15 p.m. ET, in a clash of AL East rivals.Curious about who's in and who's out for the Yankees and the Red Sox? Read on to...

Sep 12, 2024

Nationals vs. Marlins: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 12

On Thursday, a battle of NL East rivals is on the schedule, with the Miami Marlins (54-92) visiting the Washington Nationals (65-80) at 6:45 p.m. ET.Curious about who's playing for the Nationals and the Marlins? Keep scrolling to see full...

Sep 12, 2024

BYU vs. Wyoming Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – September 14, 2024

The BYU Cougars (2-0) square off against the Wyoming Cowboys (0-2) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. The Cougars are significant favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 10.5 points. The over/under...

Sep 12, 2024

Houston vs. Rice Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – September 14, 2024

The Rice Owls (1-1) will look to upset the Houston Cougars (0-2) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at John O'Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium. The Cougars are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 4 points....

Sep 12, 2024

Fresno State vs. New Mexico State Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – September 14, 2024

The New Mexico State Aggies (1-1) will look to upset the Fresno State Bulldogs (1-1) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Valley Children's Stadium. The Bulldogs are heavy favorites in this one, with the line sitting at 19 points. The...

Sep 12, 2024

Cal vs. San Diego State Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – September 14, 2024

The San Diego State Aztecs (1-1) will look to upset the California Golden Bears (2-0) on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at California Memorial Stadium. The Golden Bears are heavy favorites in this one, with the line sitting at 18 points....