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As far as March weekends go, this was about as busy as it gets. For those of you who check out during the weekend and, pfft, live a life, here’s a look back at the busy doings around here from the last few days …
What You Missed This Weekend: Baez Hurt and Cut and OK, Rumors, Roster Questions, More
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- Now We Know Why Ian Happ Was Removed Mid-game
- Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Marlins 3 – April 19, 2024
- Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson with Back-to-Back Slick Defensive Plays
- Pre-Gamin’: Marlins at Cubs – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
- MLBits: The White Sox Might be the Worst Team Ever, What Games I’m Watching this Weekend, More
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Now We Know Why Ian Happ Was Removed Mid-game
In the top of the seventh inning of today's 8-3 win over the Miami Marlins, Alexander Canario trotted out to left field in place of Ian Happ. At first, we thought (or maybe just hoped) that Craig Counsell was giving...
Apr 19, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 8, Marlins 3 – April 19, 2024
And just like that the Chicago Cubs are the first team in the NL Central to reach 12 wins! They're not technically in first place yet because the Brewers (11-6) have played fewer games, but we're talking about a matter...
Apr 19, 2024
Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson with Back-to-Back Slick Defensive Plays
With a lefty Marlins starter on the mound this afternoon, Nico Hoerner lead off today's game for the Chicago Cubs. And he did it in style, ripping a leadoff double to the left-center field wall, before coming into score a...
Apr 19, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Marlins at Cubs – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
*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
MLBits: The White Sox Might be the Worst Team Ever, What Games I’m Watching this Weekend, More
Happy Friday! Well, for everyone except for the pilots who were supposed to be manning the Colorado Rockies flight last week but instead allowed a member of the Rockies coaching staff to hop in the pilot's seat for a fun...
Apr 19, 2024
Can I Interest You in a Positive Injury-Update on Justin Steele?
Justin Steele, arguably the single most irreplaceable player on the Chicago Cubs 2024 roster, went down with a hamstring injury just 4.2 innings into his Opening Day start against the Rangers on March 28. In his place, the Cubs sixth...
Apr 19, 2024
FAA Reportedly Investigating How a Passenger on Colorado Rockies Team Flight Was Seen Accessing the Cockpit
If you do this job long enough, it's really wild to see the range of topics that can somehow become attached to sports. That is to say, I did not envision myself at some point writing about flight safety, cockpit...
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
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Yankees vs. Rays: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
Nestor Cortes Jr. takes the mound for the New York Yankees (13-6) when they host starter Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays (11-9) at 1:05 PM ET on Saturday.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to...
Apr 19, 2024
Reds vs. Angels: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Cincinnati Reds (9-9), led by Spencer Steer, host Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels (9-10) at 6:40 PM ET on Saturday.See how to watch the Cincinnati-Los Angeles matchup below.When is Reds vs. Angels and when does it start?This...
Apr 19, 2024
Guardians vs. Athletics: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
In a series opener on Saturday, Logan Allen will start for the Cleveland Guardians (13-6) versus Alex Wood and the Oakland Athletics (8-11), with first pitch scheduled for 6:10 PM ET at Progressive Field.Keep scrolling to find out all the...
Apr 19, 2024
Mariners vs. Rockies: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Seattle Mariners (9-10), who will give the ball to Luis Castillo, visit the Colorado Rockies (4-15) with Kyle Freeland on the hill, Saturday at 8:10 PM ET.Find out how to watch the Seattle-Colorado matchup below.When is Mariners vs. Rockies...
Apr 19, 2024
Orioles vs. Royals: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
Corbin Burnes will take the mound for the Baltimore Orioles (12-6) when they visit starter Cole Ragans and the Kansas City Royals (12-7) in a series opener on Saturday, with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET.See how to watch the...
Apr 19, 2024
Braves vs. Rangers: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Atlanta Braves (12-5), with Charlie Morton on the mound, host the Texas Rangers (11-9) who will start Nathan Eovaldi, at 7:20 PM ET on Saturday in a series opener.Keep reading to find out how to watch the Atlanta-Texas matchup...
Apr 19, 2024
Astros vs. Nationals: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Houston Astros (6-14), with Ronel Blanco on the mound, visit the Washington Nationals (8-10) who will start Trevor Williams, at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday in a series opener.Find out how to watch the Houston-Washington matchup below.When is Astros...
Apr 19, 2024
Phillies vs. White Sox: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Philadelphia Phillies (11-8), with Zack Wheeler on the hill, host the Chicago White Sox (3-15) who will hand the ball to Mike Soroka, at 6:05 PM ET on Saturday.Keep reading to find out how to watch the Philadelphia-Chicago matchup...
Apr 19, 2024
How to Watch Pirates vs. Red Sox: Live Stream or on TV
On Saturday, Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-8) begin a series against Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (10-10) at PNC Park, with first pitch scheduled for 4:05 PM ET.Keep reading to see how to watch the Pittsburgh-Boston...
Apr 19, 2024
Timberwolves vs. Suns Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 1 – Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Phoenix Suns are slight 1.5-point underdogs in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Saturday, tipping off at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN. The matchup has an over/under...
Apr 19, 2024
