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I had to do a little catching up myself this weekend, what with daze that invariably follows the Blogathon, and then an immediate trip out of town to a wedding.
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Weekend Catch-Up: Cubs Get Pitchers, Beat Brewers, Do Some Transacting
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- Oh, Come On: Cody Bellinger Lifted Mid-Game with an Apparent Injury (UPDATE: X-Rays Negative)
- Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Astros 2 – April 23, 2024
- Mike Tauchman Did it AGAIN – Second Oppo Homer of the Game!
- James Triantos Homers TWICE for the Smokies
- Kevin Alcantara Led Off Tonight’s Game with a Bomb (UPDATE: And Then Did It Again!)
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Oh, Come On: Cody Bellinger Lifted Mid-Game with an Apparent Injury (UPDATE: X-Rays Negative)
The Cubs cannot catch a break this year, man. They've already dealt with injuries to Jameson Taillon, Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly, Julian Merryweather, Seiya Suzuki, and Ian Happ (did I forget anyone?). And tonight, it seems maybe something...
Apr 23, 2024
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Astros 2 – April 23, 2024
Well there was one big thing not to like about tonight's game - Cody Bellinger was lifted with a right rib contusion after colliding with the outfield wall - and about a million things that were great. And since we...
Apr 23, 2024
Mike Tauchman Did it AGAIN – Second Oppo Homer of the Game!
Nothing like a little insurance late. Mike Tauchman, who already hit his first home run of the season earlier in this game, just hit his second home run in the 8th! Another opposite field blast for Tauchman, who's been hitting...
Apr 23, 2024
James Triantos Homers TWICE for the Smokies
It really is a Cubs homer party up and down the system. In Chicago, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman have gone deep. At Myrtle Beach, Christian Hernandez and Jefferson Encarnacion each homered. At South Bend, Yohendrick Pinango homered. And at...
Apr 23, 2024
Kevin Alcantara Led Off Tonight’s Game with a Bomb (UPDATE: And Then Did It Again!)
Kevin Alcantara wasted no time giving the Tennessee Smokies the lead on Tuesday night (or maybe he just wanted to be a spiritual part of the homer party going on at Wrigley Field). Facing off against the Rocket City Trash...
Apr 23, 2024
Mike Tauchman’s First Homer of the Year Caps Off a 5-Run Cubs Ambush!
I don't like to use "ambush" lightly. But what would you call it when the Cubs put five balls in play over 100 MPH, including a single, a double, and two home runs en route to putting five runs on...
Apr 23, 2024
Ian Happ Hit Missed a Homer by a Foot, So Cody Bellinger Launched One into Space to Pick Him UP
Ian Happ was back in the Cubs lineup tonight after missing a few games with a sore hamstring. And in his first at-bat back, he sent one 412 feet to dead-center field for a VERY long double (Statcast says it...
Apr 23, 2024
Pre-Gamin’: Astros at Cubs (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
CUBS LINEUP — The Chicago Cubs are back in action tonight for the first of three games against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for Game 1. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, 2B...
Apr 23, 2024
Jefferson Rojas Has the Longest Active Hitting Streak in High-A
I know what you're thinking – what the heck is this basketball junkie doing over here on our turf!? He normally only shows up when he accidentally puts his Bulls articles in the wrong category! I need a little palate cleanser...
Apr 23, 2024
MLBits: Jared Jones Made Brice Turang Look Ridiculous, Dylan Cease Dazzles at Coors, More
If you're familiar with me/my writing, you know how much I love good pitching. To that end, Jared Jones has been one of my favorite stories of the young season. And on Monday, he gave us one of the best...
Apr 23, 2024
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Apr 24, 2024
Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 24
The Arizona Diamondbacks (12-13) play on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals (10-14) on Wednesday. The contest is set to start at 1:15 PM ET.The Diamondbacks will look to Jordan Montgomery (1-0) versus the Cardinals and Kyle Gibson (1-2).Diamondbacks...
Apr 24, 2024
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The Indiana Pacers are 4-point favorites in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, beginning at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN. The series is tied 1-1. The over/under...
Apr 24, 2024
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The Dallas Mavericks are slight 3.5-point favorites in Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers at American Airlines Center on Friday, tipping off at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN. The series is...
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The Oklahoma City Thunder take a 1-0 series record into Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder are favored by 7.5 points in the contest, which airs on TNT at 9:30 PM ET. The over/under...
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Apr 24, 2024
