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Chicago Cubs Lineup: (Almost) All the Righties!
*The Cubs were rained out yesterday, but today? Today, we've got a Friday 1:20 start at Wrigley Field, and that means all is right in the world. Before you take a look at the Cubs lineup against Miami, check out...
Apr 19, 2024
Cubs Farm Report | April 19, 2024: Kevin Alcántara is Heating Up!
The Iowa Cubs were rained out, but the rest of the farm was in action, and so was Kevin Alcántara, who picked up four hits and now has seven in his last three games as he breaks out of an...
Apr 19, 2024
It’s Not Kyle Hendricks Last Chance (But…), Ben Brown, Jameson Taillon, and Other Cubs Bullets
Well, the rain stole one from us yesterday, which is a blessing and a curse. On the bright side, the bullpen gets an extra day of rest (on top of the day Hayden Wesneski bought them). But on the flip...
Apr 19, 2024
The Chicago Cubs Are Not Stealing Bases So Far This Year
The Chicago Cubs are against theft. Of bases: https://twitter.com/codifybaseball/status/1781046629103231339 The Chicago Cubs this year have stolen just three bases, the fewest in all of baseball. Dansby Swanson has stolen two bases, Nick Madrigal has stolen one. That's it. I don't...
Apr 19, 2024
Cubs Roster Moves: Wisdom and Taillon Are Back, Wesneski and Mastrobuoni Are Out
Even with tonight's rainout, the Chicago Cubs are still making some roster moves. When Patrick Wisdom was removed (perfectly healthy) from the I-Cubs game in the 4th inning on Wednesday, we had an idea of what was coming next. When...
Apr 18, 2024
Tonight’s Cubs-Marlins Game Has Been Postponed
The weather wasn't going to cooperate for Jameson Taillon's season debut, and tonight's Cubs-Marlins tilt has been postponed. The game will instead be part of a split-doubleheader this Saturday, with the first game at 1:20pm CT and the second at...
Apr 18, 2024
MLBits: Paul Skenes Could Make His MLB Debut Any Day (But Probably Won’t), Red-Hot Orioles, Houck’s Maddux, More
If you're into tracking young pitchers with star potential like I am—as I watch Jack Leiter's debut while typing this column—then you're probably itching to see Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes make his way to Pittsburgh sooner than later. While...
Apr 18, 2024
Back to Wrigley: Cubs vs Marlins – Series Preview
Cubs vs Marlins — Whew! The Cubs got through their first West Coast road trip of the year, and did so with a winning record (5-4) against the Padres, Mariners, and Diamondbacks. They definitely let a couple games slip out...
Apr 18, 2024
Taillon Coming Back, Busch’s Integrity and Success, Bad News for the White Sox, Wicks, Hendricks, and Other Cubs Bullets
As the father of a toddler who was sick for an entire week — the same week Brett was out from his back surgery and the Cubs were playing almost exclusively late-night ballgames on the West Coast — I was...
Apr 18, 2024
Cubs Farm Report | April 18, 2024: Caissie, Alcántara Go Yard, South Bend and Myrtle Beach Smoked, More
Kevin Alcántara hit his first home run of the season for the Tennessee Smokies last night, and Owen Caissie hit his first Triple-A home run for the Iowa Cubs as Iowa and Tennessee secured victories. The same can't be said...
Apr 18, 2024
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Mariners vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, April 19, 2024
The Seattle Mariners (9-10) will put their three-game win streak to the test when they visit the Colorado Rockies (4-15) Friday at 8:40 PM ET on ROOT Sports NW. Sportsbooks consider the Mariners -139 favorites to extend their streak, while...
Apr 19, 2024
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The San Diego Padres (11-10) host the Toronto Blue Jays (10-9) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at PETCO Park. The matchup starts at 9:40 PM ET.The Padres will give the nod to Matt Waldron (0-1, 3.14 ERA),...
Apr 19, 2024
Giants vs. Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitchers – April 19
The San Francisco Giants (9-11) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (9-11) at home at 10:15 PM ET on Friday.The Giants will look to Blake Snell (0-2) against the Diamondbacks and Jordan Montgomery.Giants vs. Diamondbacks Pitcher Matchup and Game InfoWhen: Friday, April...
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The New York Mets (10-8) bring a four-game winning streak into a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-9) at 10:10 PM ET on Friday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-1) to the...
Apr 19, 2024
Alex Caruso Expects to Play Against Miami
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Apr 19, 2024
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Willson Contreras will look to extend his 11-game hitting streak when the St. Louis Cardinals (9-10) take on the Milwaukee Brewers (11-6). The Brewers are listed as -118 favorites on the moneyline for the contest, which starts at 8:15 PM...
Apr 19, 2024
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Two of the league's top power hitters meet Friday when the Baltimore Orioles (12-6) and Kansas City Royals (12-7) take the field at 7:40 PM ET, live on BSKC. Gunnar Henderson has six home runs for the Orioles (-138 favorites...
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One team will end a losing skid when the 6-11 Minnesota Twins (four-game losing streak) and the 10-9 Detroit Tigers (two-game losing streak) meet Friday at 8:10 PM ET. The Twins have been set as -151 favorites by sportsbooks for...
Apr 19, 2024
Coby White Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Heat – Friday, April 19, 2024
On Friday at 7:00 PM ET, the Chicago Bulls meet the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament, and Coby White's 3-pointer prop for this clash requires three trifectas.Coby White's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the HeatCoby White's over/under for three-pointers...
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Nikola Vucevic's Chicago Bulls face the Miami Heat on Friday at 7:00 PM ET in the NBA Play-In Tournament, and to beat his 3-point prop, he needs to make two from beyond the arc.Nikola Vucevic's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs. the...
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