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STUD: Nico Hoerner Won That Game for the Cubs With Sheer Will

In a game where a rookie pitching prospect makes the best start of his career, a key set-up man has a bounceback performance after a rough start to his season, and a formerly dominant reliever toiling away in Triple-A comes...

Apr 16, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Diamondbacks 2 – April 15, 2024

Un-be-lievable. That game went from snooze-fest to nail-biter in a HURRY. And I don't think I'm too far off base saying the Cubs got pretty lucky in that one. Not only were they able to tie the game in the...

Apr 16, 2024

NO WAY! Michael Busch Ties Cubs HR History with Yet ANOTHER Home Run

Coming into tonight's game, Michael Busch had homered in four straight contests. The streak was notable enough for all the obvious reasons, but it was especially interesting because all four long balls came with two strikes and all four came...

Apr 15, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Diamondbacks – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are opening up a new series tonight in Arizona, and they'll do it without their ace, Justin Steele, their No. 3, Jameson Taillon, one of their top relievers, Julian Merryweather, and, their most important hitter....

Apr 15, 2024

Oh, No! Seiya Suzuki to the IL with an Oblique Injury

I hate Mondays. I hate the NL West. And I hate obliques. After losing their No. 3 starter before the season (Jameson Taillon), their ace on Opening Day (Justin Steele), and one of their best relievers a week ago (Julian...

Apr 15, 2024

The West Coast is Almost Behind Us (But Not Yet!) – Cubs vs Diamondbacks Series Preview

Cubs vs Diamondbacks — This West Coast nonsense is nearly at an end. Following this three-game road series against the Diamondbacks, the Cubs will head back home for four-straight games against the Marlins at Wrigley Field, followed by a schedule...

Apr 15, 2024

Andrew McCutchen is an Extremely Elite Person

As NL Central dwellers, we've long known two things about Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen: (1) he's pretty darn good at baseball, and (2) he's an even better person. The latest example of both comes by way of his 300th...

Apr 15, 2024

More Fun with Michael Busch’s Historic Home Run Streak

It's still way too early to make definitive statements on the surprise offseason trade that netted the Cubs Michael Busch and Yency Almonte from the Dodgers in exchange for pitching prospect Jackson Ferris and outfield prospect Zyhir Hope. I look...

Apr 15, 2024

Hector Neris Has Had a Brutal Start to the Year – But What Can the Cubs Do?

Even if there weren't concerns about his velocity-drop coming into the season, anybody would've projected regression for Hector Neris in 2024. The Cubs primary set-up man (and big offseason free agent relief signing) had a 1.71 ERA for the Astros...

Apr 15, 2024

Former Cubs Pitcher Ken Holtzman Has Passed Away

Although he pitched before my time, I always think of two things when I hear the name Ken Holtzman: very good lefty, two no-hitters. Indeed, Holtzman was one of the most successful starting pitchers in Cubs history, and recorded two...

Apr 15, 2024

Dodgers vs. Nationals: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Los Angeles Dodgers (11-8), who will give the start to Bobby Miller, host the Washington Nationals (7-9) with Patrick Corbin on the hill, Tuesday at 10:10 PM ET.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for TV and...

Apr 16, 2024

NBA Picks

Pelicans vs. Lakers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Play-In Tournament – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) are only 1-point favorites as they attempt to stop a five-game home losing streak when they square off against the Los Angeles Lakers (47-35) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The matchup...

Austin Harper

Apr 16, 2024

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Warriors vs. Kings Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Play-In Tournament – Tuesday, April 16, 2024

The Sacramento Kings (46-36) will look to De'Aaron Fox (eighth in the league scoring 26.6 points per game) when they attempt to defeat Stephen Curry (ninth in the NBA with 26.4 PPG) and the Golden State Warriors (46-36) on Tuesday,...

Austin Harper

Apr 16, 2024

Royals vs. White Sox: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Kansas City Royals (11-6), who will give the start to Brady Singer, visit the Chicago White Sox (2-14) with Jonathan Cannon on the hill, Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET.Keep reading to see how to watch the Kansas City-Chicago matchup...

Apr 16, 2024

STUD: Nico Hoerner Won That Game for the Cubs With Sheer Will

Apr 16, 2024

Mets vs. Pirates: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Jose Quintana takes the mound for the New York Mets (8-8) when they host starter Jared Jones and the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-6) at 7:10 PM ET on Tuesday.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch New...

Apr 15, 2024

Mariners vs. Reds: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

Logan Gilbert will take the ball for the Seattle Mariners (7-10) when they host starter Hunter Greene and the Cincinnati Reds (9-7) on Tuesday, with first pitch at 9:40 PM ET.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how...

Apr 15, 2024

How to Watch Diamondbacks vs. Cubs: Live Stream or on TV

Tommy Henry takes the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks (8-9) when they host starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs (10-6) at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday.Keep reading to see how to watch the Arizona-Chicago matchup in the article...

Apr 15, 2024

How to Watch Cardinals vs. Athletics: Live Stream or on TV

The St. Louis Cardinals (8-9), led by Brendan Donovan, visit Shea Langeliers and the Oakland Athletics (7-10) at 9:40 PM ET on Tuesday.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch St. Louis play Oakland live.When is...