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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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Astros vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The Washington Nationals (8-11) play at home against the Houston Astros (7-14) at Nationals Park. The game is set to start at 4:05 PM ET on Saturday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Astros will send Ronel Blanco (2-0)...
Apr 20, 2024
Diamondbacks vs. Giants Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The Arizona Diamondbacks (10-11) and the San Francisco Giants (9-12) match up on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET. The contest will take place at Oracle Park.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Diamondbacks will send Zac Gallen (3-0) to...
Apr 20, 2024
Dodgers vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The New York Mets (11-8) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-10) on the road at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET. The Mets enter the game with a five-game winning streak.This contest's pitching matchup...
Apr 20, 2024
Pirates vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-9) look to end to a four-game skid as they host the Boston Red Sox (11-10) on Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Mitch Keller (2-1) for the Pirates and Kutter Crawford for the Red...
Apr 20, 2024
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 oddsmakers naming the Cubs as -158 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) will look to Kerry Carpenter, after his four-hit game last time out, to lead them in a matchup with the Minnesota Twins (6-12) on Saturday at 2:10 PM ET on BSN. The Tigers are +114 underdogs...
Apr 20, 2024
Cardinals vs. Brewers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, April 20, 2024
Willson Contreras (12 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the St. Louis Cardinals (9-11) and Milwaukee Brewers (12-6) meet Saturday at 2:15 PM ET, live on BSWI from Busch Stadium. Contreras and the Cardinals are favored...
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
The New York Yankees (14-6), led by Juan Soto on a two-game home run streak, are -137 favorites on the moneyline to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays (11-10). First pitch is set for 1:05 PM ET Saturday, live from Yankee...
Apr 20, 2024
Yankees vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – April 20
The Tampa Bay Rays (11-10) go on the road at Yankee Stadium against the New York Yankees (14-6) at 1:05 PM ET on Saturday.The Yankees will give the ball to Nestor Cortes Jr. (1-1, 4.50 ERA), who is eyeing win...
Apr 20, 2024
