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In case you took a long, holiday weekend, yesterday was a pretty normal day around here, so you may have missed a bit. Let’s catch up, and rewind to Friday.
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- Cubs Roster Moves: Wisdom and Taillon Are Back, Wesneski and Mastrobuoni Are Out
- Tonight’s Cubs-Marlins Game Has Been Postponed
- MLBits: Paul Skenes Could Make His MLB Debut Any Day (But Probably Won’t), Red-Hot Orioles, Houck’s Maddux, More
- Back to Wrigley: Cubs vs Marlins – Series Preview
- Cubs Farm Report | April 18, 2024: Caissie, Alcántara Go Yard, South Bend and Myrtle Beach Smoked, More
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Cubs Roster Moves: Wisdom and Taillon Are Back, Wesneski and Mastrobuoni Are Out
Even with tonight's rainout, the Chicago Cubs are still making some roster moves. When Patrick Wisdom was removed (perfectly healthy) from the I-Cubs game in the 4th inning on Wednesday, we had an idea of what was coming next. When...
Apr 18, 2024
Tonight’s Cubs-Marlins Game Has Been Postponed
The weather wasn't going to cooperate for Jameson Taillon's season debut, and tonight's Cubs-Marlins tilt has been postponed. The game will instead be part of a split-doubleheader this Saturday, with the first game at 1:20pm CT and the second at...
Apr 18, 2024
MLBits: Paul Skenes Could Make His MLB Debut Any Day (But Probably Won’t), Red-Hot Orioles, Houck’s Maddux, More
If you're into tracking young pitchers with star potential like I am—as I watch Jack Leiter's debut while typing this column—then you're probably itching to see Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes make his way to Pittsburgh sooner than later. While...
Apr 18, 2024
Back to Wrigley: Cubs vs Marlins – Series Preview
Cubs vs Marlins — Whew! The Cubs got through their first West Coast road trip of the year, and did so with a winning record (5-4) against the Padres, Mariners, and Diamondbacks. They definitely let a couple games slip out...
Apr 18, 2024
Taillon Coming Back, Busch’s Integrity and Success, Bad News for the White Sox, Wicks, Hendricks, and Other Cubs Bullets
As the father of a toddler who was sick for an entire week — the same week Brett was out from his back surgery and the Cubs were playing almost exclusively late-night ballgames on the West Coast — I was...
Apr 18, 2024
Cubs Farm Report | April 18, 2024: Caissie, Alcántara Go Yard, South Bend and Myrtle Beach Smoked, More
Kevin Alcántara hit his first home run of the season for the Tennessee Smokies last night, and Owen Caissie hit his first Triple-A home run for the Iowa Cubs as Iowa and Tennessee secured victories. The same can't be said...
Apr 18, 2024
Cody Bellinger Sticking With Scott Boras
Given the way the offseason played out for super agent Scott Boras's top available clients - Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, Blake Snell, and Jordan Montgomery - you wouldn't be shocked to see some unhappiness behind the scenes. Did Boras overplay...
Apr 18, 2024
You’ll Be Even More Impressed with Hayden Wesneski, When You Hear What it Took to Get Him to Arizona
Hayden Wesneski was the hero of yesterday's finale and series-win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, coming in to clean up Jordan Wicks' (little) mess in the 5th ... and then tossing 4 shutout innings to save an over-used bullpen and help...
Apr 18, 2024
Offseason Cubs Target Robert Stephenson Now Out for the Year
Hand up, I really wanted the Cubs to sign reliever Robert Stephenson this offseason. I felt like they could use one more impact arm (accurate), and I felt like Stephenson was one of the best available (about that ... )....
Apr 18, 2024
Rays Closer Pete Fairbanks With a Wonderful and Brutally Honest Line About His Performance
Rays closer Pete Fairbanks has been an extremely effective reliever the last four years, posting a 2.66 ERA from 2020 through 2023, with a 34.8% K rate and worth 4.1 WAR. But things have started out much more rough for...
Apr 18, 2024
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The NBA Playoffs are here, and the Eastern Conference first-round ignites with a clash of styles. The Indiana Pacers, boasting the league's top-scoring offense, bring their high-octane attack to Milwaukee to face the experienced Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo's status adds further...
Apr 18, 2024
Pirates vs. Red Sox: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
On Friday, Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-8) open a series versus Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (10-10) at PNC Park, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM ET.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading...
Apr 18, 2024
How to Watch Padres vs. Blue Jays: Live Stream or on TV
On Friday, Matt Waldron will take the mound for the San Diego Padres (11-10) versus Yariel Rodriguez and the Toronto Blue Jays (10-9), with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 PM ET at PETCO Park.If you're intending to watch this game,...
Apr 18, 2024
Giants vs. Diamondbacks: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
Blake Snell will take the ball for the San Francisco Giants (8-11) when they host starter Jordan Montgomery and the Arizona Diamondbacks (9-10) on Friday, with first pitch at 10:15 PM ET.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading...
Apr 18, 2024
Dodgers vs. Mets: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-9) when they host starter Sean Manaea and the New York Mets (10-8) in a series opener on Friday, with first pitch at 10:10 PM ET.See how to watch...
Apr 18, 2024
Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Series April 19-21: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
The Minnesota Twins will be hosting the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series, with the first matchup getting underway at 8:10 PM ET on Friday, April 19.Twins vs. Tigers Series Info Tigers @ Twins Time: Friday, April 19 at 8:10...
Apr 18, 2024
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers Series April 19-21: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
In the opener of a three-game series, on Friday, April 19 at 8:15 PM ET, the St. Louis Cardinals are hosting the Milwaukee Brewers.Cardinals vs. Brewers Series Info Brewers @ Cardinals Time: Friday, April 19 at 8:15 PM ET Cardinals...
Apr 18, 2024
Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles Series April 19-21: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
On Friday, April 19 at 7:40 PM ET, a three-game series between the Kansas City Royals and the visiting Baltimore Orioles will get underway.Royals vs. Orioles Series Info Orioles @ Royals Time: Friday, April 19 at 7:40 PM ET Royals...
Apr 18, 2024
Colorado Rockies vs. Seattle Mariners Series April 19-21: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
The Seattle Mariners will be on the road, opening a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies on Friday, April 19 at 8:40 PM ET.Rockies vs. Mariners Series Info Mariners @ Rockies Time: Friday, April 19 at 8:40 PM ET Rockies...
Apr 18, 2024
San Diego Padres vs. Toronto Blue Jays Series April 19-21: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions
The San Diego Padres will be hosting the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game series, with the first matchup getting underway at 9:40 PM ET on Friday, April 19.Padres vs. Blue Jays Series Info Blue Jays @ Padres Time: Friday,...
Apr 18, 2024
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