I almost had today’s meta piece up here at the top, but then it got really long. So I pushed it down to the bottom Bullet slot. Which makes this intro now meta about the meta. Maybe I’ll just use this as a spot to point you to a link about “meta” in case you’ve always wondered what I meant by that.
Although I'm sure Craig Counsell would've preferred not to have to use Ben Brown today, just in case Jameson Taillon can't go on Sunday. But *if* you were going to have to use Brown today, that was an absolute best-case...
Brief Delay: https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/1789062764675150018 CUBS LINEUP — In case you missed the good news/bad news report, Seiya Suzuki is BACK, but Dansby Swanson is on the injured list. The Cubs simply cannot catch an injury break this season, it's really wild....
The Cubs seriously could not have worse injury luck this year. They have played at less than full strength since Opening Day. And even today, a good news day on the injury front (with Seiya Suzuki returning from the injured...
One key player in, one key player out. Today, the Chicago Cubs officially welcomed back outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who has been out since April 14 with an oblique strain. They need that bat, and it's good to finally have him...
Lionsgate Television has announced that it is developing a scripted series based on the gambling scandal involving Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. That and more in today's MLB Notes. The Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara Story is Getting the Hollywood Treatment...
As we discussed recently, Jed Hoyer confirmed that he's spoken with the Miami Marlins (the guess is that it was about closer Tanner Scott), which is both an acknowledgement of just how needy the Cubs are for impact in the...
I definitely don't want to raise any alarm bells, because Matt Shaw's recent slump still contains some positive signs, and it's entirely possible (likely, even) that he's simply working on something at the moment. That's what the Minor Leagues are...
It was a tough day for the Cubs affiliates, with three losses and a rainout of the story on Thursday. Even Seiya Suzuki had a tough day in Iowa. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report...
I really am just holding onto the intro to these posts at this point, because the Cubs have signed so many in-season pitcher deals that it is just playing on a loop: The Chicago Cubs are seriously going off on...
Cubs Odds vs Pirates — Well, the gambling public has spoken. Even though Javier Assad has been excellent this season (and even though the Pirates offense has been literally the worst in MLB vs right handed pitchers), the Cubs are...
The Los Angeles Dodgers (26-13), with James Paxton on the mound, visit the San Diego Padres (20-20) who will counter with Matt Waldron, at 8:40 PM ET on Saturday.The article below will give you everything you need to know to...
Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals (23-16) visit Taylor Ward and the Los Angeles Angels (14-24) on Saturday, with first pitch at 9:38 PM ET.The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch...
Although I'm sure Craig Counsell would've preferred not to have to use Ben Brown today, just in case Jameson Taillon can't go on Sunday. But *if* you were going to have to use Brown today, that was an absolute best-case...
On Saturday at 8:10 PM ET, Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers (22-17) play Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies (9-28) at Coors Field.Keep reading to find out how to watch the Texas-Colorado matchup in the article below.When is Rangers...
The Milwaukee Brewers (22-15), who will give the ball to Freddy Peralta, host the St. Louis Cardinals (15-22) with Kyle Gibson on the mound, Saturday at 7:15 PM ET.See how to watch the Milwaukee-St. Louis matchup below.When is Brewers vs....
The Toronto Blue Jays (17-20), led by Justin Turner, host Ryan Jeffers and the Minnesota Twins (22-15) at 3:07 PM ET on Saturday in a series opener.Find out how to watch the Toronto-Minnesota matchup below.When is Blue Jays vs. Twins...
Justin Steele takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs (22-16) when they visit starting pitcher Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates (17-21) at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday.Keep reading to find out how to watch the Chicago-Pittsburgh matchup below.When is...
Max Fried will take the mound for the Atlanta Braves (22-12) when they visit starting pitcher Christian Scott and the New York Mets (18-18) in a series opener on Saturday, with first pitch at 4:10 PM ET.The article below will...
Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (19-18) host C.J. Abrams and the Washington Nationals (18-18) at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday.The article below will provide you with everything you need to watch Boston take on Washington.When is Red Sox...
John Means will take the mound for the Baltimore Orioles (24-12) when they host starter Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks (18-20) on Saturday, with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET.Keep reading to find out how to watch the Baltimore-Arizona...
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