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Latest Power Rankings Have the Cubs Inside the Top Ten, With a First Month MVP

I thought this installment of power rankings from The Athletic was a bit more interesting than most, because not only did they do the, you know, power rankings part, they added a first month MVP for each team. The Cubs...

Apr 30, 2024

Hector Neris Has Four Straight Saves, But I Don’t Think He Can Stay in That Role Much Longer

I don't want to get into too much exposition here on the history, so I'll try to keep this brief: Despite blowing just three saves last season, Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay had already let four games slip away by April...

Michael Cerami

Apr 30, 2024

Cubs Injury Updates: Justin Steele, Seiya Suzuki, Cody Bellinger, Julian Merryweather

Last night, Megan Montemurro (before the game) and Taylor McGregor (on the broadcast), provided a series of updates on five key Cubs players on the injured list: Justin Steele, Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Hendricks, and Julian Merryweather. I know...

Michael Cerami

Apr 30, 2024

The Chicago Cubs Have Set a New Franchise Wins Record

Sure, sure, you have to get to the context quickly enough, but for a moment, it's just fun to appreciate that we've seen Cubs history this month. With last night's dramatic win, the Cubs set a new franchise record for...

Apr 30, 2024

MLBits: Let’s Fix the ASG Uniforms, Mike Trout on His Up-and-Down Start, Brice Turang’s Leap, More

MLB Notes — MLB, Fanatics, and Nike have committed to fixing some of the more egregious mistakes they made in designing their new "performance wear" Nike Vapor Premier uniforms in Major League Baseball. Among other things, the undersized numbers that...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 30, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | April 30, 2024: Stars of the Week

The Cubs minor league affiliates were off on Monday, so it's time to take stock of some of the recent hot performers down on the farm in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report | April 30, 2024 Triple-A Iowa...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 30, 2024

The First Place Cubs, Banking Wins, Taillon Delivers, Morel, Murray, and Other Cubs Bullets

Don't forget, Mother's Day is less than two weeks away (May 12). If you're looking for an easy win, we have a partnership with Gourmet Gift Baskets that should do the trick. Hope that helps. Don't look now, but ......

Michael Cerami

Apr 30, 2024

Cade Horton is Reportedly Being Promoted to Triple-A Iowa

THERE it is. It felt like it should be coming for a long time (I couldn't help but discuss it multiple times), and now it's here: top Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton is getting the bump to the next...

Apr 30, 2024

The Brewers Lost on a Rare – But Correct! – Batter Interference Call

You no doubt remember that crazy Game 5 of the 2017 NLDS, with the Cubs rallying to beat the Nationals and then holding on at the end. Freaking awesome game. The Cubs probably shouldn't have won it, though. The part...

Apr 30, 2024

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Turn a Near No-Hit Loss Into a Thrilling Win

On the heels of a disappointing weekend in Boston, the Chicago Cubs were on the verge of an especially disappointing first night in New York. Mets starter Luis Severino was no-hitting them into the 8th inning. Ugly. But not only...

Apr 30, 2024

Latest Power Rankings Have the Cubs Inside the Top Ten, With a First Month MVP

Apr 30, 2024

Caris LeVert Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Magic – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

On Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers meet the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and Caris LeVert's 3-pointer prop for this matchup requires only one trey.Caris LeVert's Three-Pointer Prop Odds...

Apr 30, 2024

Donovan Mitchell Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Magic – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

At 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it'll be the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Orlando Magic, with Donovan Mitchell needing three trifectas to beat his 3-pointer over/under.Donovan Mitchell's Three-Pointer Prop...

Apr 30, 2024

Tyrese Haliburton Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Bucks – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Indiana Pacers meet the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and if the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton makes three 3-pointers, he'll beat his over/under.Tyrese Haliburton's Three-Pointer Prop...

Apr 30, 2024

Pascal Siakam Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Bucks – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

On Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, the Indiana Pacers play the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and Pascal Siakam's 3-pointer over/under for this matchup requires just one trey.Pascal Siakam's Three-Pointer Prop Odds...

Apr 30, 2024

Franz Wagner Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Cavaliers – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Franz Wagner must make two 3-pointers to beat his prop when the Orlando Magic play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs.Franz Wagner's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs....

Apr 30, 2024

Myles Turner Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Bucks – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Myles Turner needs to make three 3-pointers to beat his over/under when the Indiana Pacers play the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET, in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs.Myles Turner's Three-Pointer Prop Odds...

Apr 30, 2024

Bobby Portis Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Pacers – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks meet the Indiana Pacers at 9:30 PM ET on Tuesday, in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and one of the 3-pointer over/unders available for this clash requires two triples from Bobby Portis.Bobby...

Apr 30, 2024

Pirates vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Oakland Athletics (13-17) will look to Tyler Nevin, with homers in two straight games, to pull off an upset win over the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-16) Tuesday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Pirates are -137 moneyline favorites for the game,...

Apr 30, 2024

Phillies vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Alec Bohm seeks to extend his 13-game hitting streak as the Philadelphia Phillies (19-11) take on the Los Angeles Angels (11-18) and Nolan Schanuel, who has a 10-game hit streak of his own. The Phillies are listed as -144 favorites...