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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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Cubs vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024
Bryan De La Cruz leads the Miami Marlins (4-16) into Saturday's matchup with the Chicago Cubs (12-7) on a two-game homer streak. His Marlins are underdogs for the contest, however, with bookmakers naming the Cubs as -205 moneyline favorites. The...
Apr 20, 2024
Twins vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024
The Detroit Tigers (11-9) and Kerry Carpenter, coming off a four-hit game, are underdogs (+114) on the moneyline and will look to upset the Minnesota Twins (6-12) on Saturday at 2:10 PM ET on BSN.Bailey Ober will get the ball...
Apr 20, 2024
Cardinals vs. Brewers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024
The St. Louis Cardinals (9-11), led by Willson Contreras on a 12-game hitting streak, will meet the Milwaukee Brewers (12-6) Saturday at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals are -128 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 2:15 PM ET on BSWI.St....
Apr 20, 2024
Best MLB Prop Bets Today, April 20, 2024
The MLB's 16-game slate today is not one to miss. The contests include the Baltimore Orioles taking on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.If you're looking for MLB prop bets for today's games, we're here to help. Scroll down...
Apr 20, 2024
Yankees vs. Rays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024
Amed Rosario (11 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Tampa Bay Rays (11-10) and New York Yankees (14-6) meet Saturday at 1:05 PM ET, live on YES from Yankee Stadium. Amed Rosario and the Rays...
Apr 20, 2024
Yankees vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The New York Yankees (14-6) have a home game against the Tampa Bay Rays (11-10) on Saturday. The matchup is set to begin at 1:05 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Yankees will send Nestor Cortes Jr....
Apr 20, 2024
Twins vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The Minnesota Twins (6-12) look to end a stretch of five losses as they match up against the Detroit Tigers (11-9) on Saturday at 2:10 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send Bailey Ober (0-1)...
Apr 20, 2024
Cubs vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The Miami Marlins (4-16) go on the road at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs (12-7) at 2:20 PM ET on Saturday.The probable starters are Javier Assad (2-0) for the Cubs and Jesus Luzardo (0-2) for the Marlins.Cubs vs. Marlins...
Apr 20, 2024
Cardinals vs. Brewers Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The St. Louis Cardinals (9-11) play the Milwaukee Brewers (12-6) in St. Louis at 2:15 PM ET on Saturday.The Cardinals will give the ball to Miles Mikolas (1-2, 5.82 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and...
Apr 20, 2024
Padres vs. Blue Jays: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
Randy Vasquez will take the mound for the San Diego Padres (11-11) when they host starting pitcher Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays (11-9) on Saturday, with first pitch at 8:40 PM ET.Keep reading to find out how to...
Apr 20, 2024
