NEWSLETTER
I actually kind of hate “clever” headlines, preferring instead to be a little more straightforward (and (try to) do the clever stuff in the body of the post). But I had to.
In any case, on to the latest Joe Maddon stuff …
Tuesdays with Maddon: Radio Silence, Potential Impact of Maddon, More
Oct 28, 2014
Read More
- Still Thinking About That Incredible Christopher Morel Play
- Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3 – April 17, 2024
- Cody Bellinger’s Third Homer of the Year Breaks the Tie in Arizona!
- Watch Owen Caissie Launch His First Triple-A Home Run (Off a Lefty, Too!)
- Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Diamondbacks – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
more cubs news
Still Thinking About That Incredible Christopher Morel Play
I don't want to overreact to a relatively brief stretch of success, and I certainly don't want to jinx anything. But Christopher Morel has looked pretty darn solid at third base the last couple weeks, hasn't he? Maybe some of...
Apr 17, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Diamondbacks 3 – April 17, 2024
UNCLENCH. They did it. There was 9th inning drama, because of course there was, but Drew Smyly was able to get the job done, pitching for the third consecutive day. Cubs win the game, Cubs win the series. Cubs win...
Apr 17, 2024
Cody Bellinger’s Third Homer of the Year Breaks the Tie in Arizona!
Thank god. I was starting to think Brandon Pfaadt was Cy Young in disguise or something. I can't stand (or understand, for that matter) how this guy carves up the Cubs while getting destroyed by almost everybody else. But at...
Apr 17, 2024
Watch Owen Caissie Launch His First Triple-A Home Run (Off a Lefty, Too!)
Owen Caissie is just one of several Cubs top prospects at Triple-A Iowa this season, but after a monster Spring Training performance (following an equally impressive Double-A debut last season), he's got a lot of eyes on him this summer....
Apr 17, 2024
Cubs Call Up a Couple of Fresh Arms from Iowa
In discussing the potential for a Cubs move today for a fresh arm, I wondered if they'd go down and grab someone already on the 40-man roster or if they'd shift Julian Merryweather over to the 60-day IL to make...
Apr 17, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Diamondbacks – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
CUBS LINEUP — How many rubber matches can one team have? After two wild games to start the series, the Cubs are looking to win their second-consecutive series this afternoon in Arizona. Jordan Wicks is on the mound for Chicago....
Apr 17, 2024
MLBits: Orioles Can’t Stop Hitting Home Runs, Learn Jac Caglianone’s Name, More
If you have an MLB.TV subscription: I suggest you try to catch a Baltimore Orioles game soon. The Orioles lineup is chock-full of young talent, and they're absolutely mashing the baseball right now. They're fun to watch if you can...
Apr 17, 2024
Cubs Farm Report | April 17, 2024: PCA Goes Yard, Cade Horton Dominates, More
Pete Crow-Armstrong showed some life on Tuesday with a solo home run for the Iowa Cubs, but it was Luis Vázquez who played hero for Iowa in the end. Plus, Cade Horton dominated for the Smokies once again. That and...
Apr 17, 2024
Baseball America Has Added Another Chicago Cubs Prospect to Their Top-100 List
If you have been paying attention at all, I think it's going to be very easy for you to fill in these blanks: https://twitter.com/BaseballAmerica/status/1780601113198383137 Yes, that'd be Jefferson Rojas, the still-18-year-old shortstop for the High-A South Bend Cubs, currently hitting...
Apr 17, 2024
Cade Horton Dominated Once Again at Double-A, So What’s the Plan There?
As he's done nine times before, Cade Horton dominated in his latest outing for the Tennessee Smokies. It took him just 47 pitches to cruise through 4.0 innings of work and carve up the Rays' Double-A squad. https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline/status/1780387010039210247 Horton has...
Apr 17, 2024
Latest News
How to Watch Cubs vs. Marlins: Live Stream or on TV
On Thursday, Michael Busch and the Chicago Cubs (11-7) play Luis Arraez and the Miami Marlins (4-15), with first pitch scheduled for 7:40 PM ET at Wrigley Field.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming...
Apr 17, 2024
Kings vs. Pelicans Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets for NBA Playoffs Game 1 – Friday, April 19, 2024
The New Orleans Pelicans are slight 1-point underdogs heading into Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center on Friday, starting at 9:30 PM ET on TNT. The matchup has...
Apr 17, 2024
Still Thinking About That Incredible Christopher Morel Play
I don't want to overreact to a relatively brief stretch of success, and I certainly don't want to jinx anything. But Christopher Morel has looked pretty darn solid at third base the last couple weeks, hasn't he? Maybe some of...
Apr 17, 2024
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Series April 15-18: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
The Boston Red Sox are playing the Cleveland Guardians in a four-game series, and are trailing 2-0 -- the action resumes at 1:35 PM ET on Thursday.Red Sox vs. Guardians Series Info Guardians @ Red Sox Time: Monday, April 15...
Apr 17, 2024
Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers Series April 15-18: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
On Thursday at 1:10 PM ET, a four-game series featuring the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers continues, with the Rangers ahead 2-1.Tigers vs. Rangers Series Info Rangers @ Tigers Time: Monday, April 15 at 6:40 PM ET Tigers Starting Pitcher:...
Apr 17, 2024
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels Series April 15-18: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Los Angeles Angels in the deciding game of a three-game series at 1:10 PM ET on Thursday.Rays vs. Angels Series Info Angels @ Rays Time: Monday, April 15 at 6:50 PM ET Rays...
Apr 17, 2024
Rays vs. Angels: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
On Thursday, Isaac Paredes and the Tampa Bay Rays (10-8) play a rubber match against Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels (8-9) at Tropicana Field, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM ET.Find out how to watch the Tampa...
Apr 17, 2024
2024 NBA Playoffs Odds: Magic vs Cavs Odds to Win Series, Spreads, Lines
The NBA playoffs are here, and a thrilling first-round matchup is brewing in the Eastern Conference. The young and hungry 5-seed Orlando Magic, back in the postseason for the first time in four years, set their sights on upsetting the...
Apr 17, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Atlanta Hawks at Chicago Bulls (8:30 CT), Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More
The game we all knew was coming for the last few months is here. The Bulls host the Hawks in the 9v10 Play-In game tonight. https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1780575841010815053 Game Info Atlanta Hawks (36-46) at Chicago Bulls (39-43) – 8:30 p.m. CT on...
Apr 17, 2024
Sounds Like the Bears Will Consider Taking Brock Bowers If They Stay at No. 9
For all the discussion about the big three wide receivers who could be on the Chicago Bears radar on NFL Draft weekend, a different high-profile pass-catcher is apparently garnering some interest from the team. All-American tight end Brock Bowers had...
Apr 17, 2024
