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In case you didn’t stop by last night, there’s an interesting Nate Schierholtz rumor going around about the Tigers’ outfield needs, and about the emergence of Ryan Kalish as a possible outfielder for the Cubs out of Spring Training.
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- Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Cardinals 1 – June 15, 2024
- Cubs Roster Move: Wicks to the IL, Thompson to the Bullpen
- Pre-Gamin’: Cardinals at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
- Wicks Becomes Hendricks, Roberts and Roster Decisions, Wisdom Versus the Wind, and Other Cubs Bullets
- Moises Ballesteros Hit For The Cycle!
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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Cardinals 1 – June 15, 2024
Although it looked like the Cubs were about to follow The Script once again today, they finally made some critical edits. They did get the great starting pitching performance that has frequently been available to them, with Shōta Imanaga pitching...
Jun 15, 2024
Cubs Roster Move: Wicks to the IL, Thompson to the Bullpen
As expected, lefty Jordan Wicks goes back on the Injured List today, this time with an oblique issue. It has to be frustrating for him to only have just returned from the forearm strain, and then go right back on...
Jun 15, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Cardinals at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are now a season-low four games under .500 and a season-high 7.5 games out of first place. And it's mid-June. If the turnaround doesn't happen soon, it's probably not going to happen at all. But...
Jun 15, 2024
Wicks Becomes Hendricks, Roberts and Roster Decisions, Wisdom Versus the Wind, and Other Cubs Bullets
The Cubs should just start cheating at this point. I'm not 100% on the how, but just figure it out. Craig Counsell says Jordan Wicks will get imaging on his oblique today and is likely to be placed on the...
Jun 15, 2024
Moises Ballesteros Hit For The Cycle!
Starting the day with something positive, since so much of what else is going on is ... not. Chicago Cubs prospect Moises Ballesteros, for whom you could make a strong argument as the best hitting prospect in the org, had...
Jun 15, 2024
Tennessee Walking Off At the Men’s College World Series Was Incredible! (I was there!)
I mentioned earlier this week in my Blackhawks bullets that my middle son's travel baseball team is playing in the enormous "Slumpbuster" tournament in/around Omaha this week/weekend and we made a stop to see the beautiful Charles Schwab Field, the...
Jun 14, 2024
Watch A Minor-League Sammy Sosa Hit an Inside the Park Homer Because You Deserve It
Take it from someone who writes far too many words about the Chicago Bulls – sometimes you need to look into the past to feel any sort of happiness. As the Chicago Cubs continue their remarkably frustrating play, a clip...
Jun 14, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Cardinals 3, Cubs 0 – June 14, 2024
The Cubs lost their starting pitcher, barely even threatened to score, wasted a brilliant bullpen day, and lost the game. It's not quite the same 'ole story, but it might as well be. Jordan Wicks injured his oblique in the...
Jun 14, 2024
Jordan Wicks Just Had to Leave with the Athletic Trainer (UPDATE)
Just two appearances into his return from the Injured List (forearm), and having just taken over the rotation spot vacated by Ben Brown (neck stress reaction), something's not right with Jordan Wicks. And he had to leave today's game after...
Jun 14, 2024
Cubs Farm Report | June 14, 2024: A Day to Forget, Wiggins Solid Again, More
Cubs Prospects — It was a day to forget for the Cubs affiliates as there wasn't a victory in the lot. Cubs Farm Report | June 14, 2024 Triple-A Iowa Cubs Prospects The Iowa Cubs lost to the Columbus Clippers...
Jun 14, 2024
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Cubs vs. Cardinals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, June 16, 2024
The Chicago Cubs (34-37) are -132 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the St. Louis Cardinals (34-35) Sunday at 1:05 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Cardinals are...
Jun 16, 2024
Twins vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
The Oakland Athletics (26-46) face off against the Minnesota Twins (38-32) on Sunday at Target Field after a seven-game losing streak. The contest begins at 2:10 PM ET.The probable starters are Bailey Ober (5-4) for the Twins and JP Sears...
Jun 16, 2024
Orioles vs. Phillies Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
The Philadelphia Phillies (47-23) visit the Baltimore Orioles (46-24) for a road game in Baltimore on Sunday. The contest begins at 1:35 PM ET.The probable starters are Corbin Burnes (7-2) for the Orioles and Zack Wheeler (8-3) for the Phillies.Orioles...
Jun 16, 2024
Astros vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
The Houston Astros (32-39) square off against the Detroit Tigers (34-36) on Sunday at Minute Maid Park at 2:10 PM ET.The Astros will give the nod to Spencer Arrighetti (3-6, 6.37 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 4 on the...
Jun 16, 2024
Blue Jays vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
The Cleveland Guardians (44-24) play on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays (34-36) at Rogers Centre. The matchup is set to start at 1:37 PM ET on Sunday.The Blue Jays will give the nod to Jose Berrios (5-5) versus...
Jun 16, 2024
Brewers vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
The Milwaukee Brewers (41-29) play at home against the Cincinnati Reds (34-36) on Sunday. The game is set to start at 2:10 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Colin Rea (5-2) for the Brewers and Frankie Montas (3-5) for the Reds.Brewers...
Jun 16, 2024
Cubs vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
The St. Louis Cardinals (34-35) visit the Chicago Cubs (34-37) for a road game in Chicago on Sunday. The game begins at 1:05 PM ET.The Cubs will call on Jameson Taillon (3-2) against the Cardinals and Miles Mikolas (4-6).Cubs vs....
Jun 16, 2024
Nationals vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
The Miami Marlins (23-47) bring a four-game losing streak into a road contest against the Washington Nationals (34-36) at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday.The Nationals will give the nod to Mitchell Parker (4-3) versus the Marlins and Jesus Luzardo (3-5).Nationals...
Jun 16, 2024
Padres vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
The New York Mets (32-37) bring a four-game winning streak into a contest against the San Diego Padres (37-37) at 1:40 PM ET on Sunday.The Padres will give the ball to Dylan Cease (6-5, 3.36 ERA), who is eyeing win...
Jun 16, 2024
Braves vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – June 16
Following a stretch of three consecutive wins, the Atlanta Braves (38-30) face the Tampa Bay Rays (33-38) at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday.The Braves will give the nod to Hurston Waldrep (0-1, 17.18 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 1...
Jun 16, 2024
