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The Cubs Are Mentioned Among Possible Juan Soto Suitors, But You Know

I expect to have to offer some version of this preamble near continuously for the next four or five months, so please accept my apologies for repeating myself: (1) I think Juan Soto is a perfect fit for the Cubs,...

Sep 13, 2024

Hey, They Can Always Win Out! ;) … Cubs vs Rockies Series Preview

[BN_drinks] CUBS VS DODGERS — Maybe if the Cubs finished the sweep in L.A. and didn't drop that winnable game against the Pirates, they'd still have a shot at this thing. But they lost both and still sit 5.0 games...

Michael Cerami

Sep 13, 2024

Helmet Ads Are Coming to the MLB Postseason and Minor League Baseball

I think I generally land in a relatively progressive camp when it comes to changes in baseball and an openness to the league doing what it needs to do to stay competitive, in both attention and dollars. Pace of play...

Sep 13, 2024

Cubs Ticket Price Increase, Lopez Pitches, OBP, Rocker and deGrom, No-Hitter Memory, and Other Cubs Bullets

Ever suddenly discover a dozen mosquito bites on your legs but have absolutely zero recollection of how or when that would've been possible? I think MAYBE I could guess that it was a night I was outside later than usual...

Sep 13, 2024

Brewers Rookie Jackson Chourio Just Made History and I Hate It

I will admit to jealousy and bitterness. I am mature enough to recognize it. I am not, however, mature enough to stop it. So, while I recognize how impressive Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is as a player, and how...

Sep 13, 2024

Iowa Cubs Come Back and Walk It Off, Thanks In Part to Matt Shaw’s 418-Foot Homer

The big league Cubs were off yesterday, but the Iowa Cubs - or the Iowa Oaks, as the throwbacks indicated - played themselves a thriller to fill in the space. With Iowa down a run in the 6th inning, Matt...

Sep 13, 2024

Wild Report: Twins Release Their 6th Round Pick After He Told Batters What Pitch Was Coming

A wild story out of the Minnesota Twins organization tonight, as ESPN is reporting that sixth round pick Derek Bender has been released. Well, that’s not the wild part, though I suppose any organization releasing its sixth round pick just...

Sep 12, 2024

Is Cody Bellinger Going to Opt Out of His Deal with the Cubs?

One of the bigger individual storylines down the stretch for the Chicago Cubs is how Cody Bellinger performs, setting himself up for an easier or more difficult decision on the opt-out baked into his contract. Bellinger can walk back into...

Sep 12, 2024

Cubs Injury Notes: Steele, Hodge, Wesneski, Lopez, Merryweather

[ankin_law] With the season in its waning days, the time is running short for injured players to get back and make a meaningful impact on the Cubs' desperate final push. Indeed, I don't even like framing it that way, because...

Sep 12, 2024

Cam Smith Hit a Little League Home Run!

We're basically on a daily Cam Smith post schedule now, eh? Fresh off his promotion to Double-A and first appearance on a Top-100 prospect ranking, the Chicago Cubs 2024 first-round pick has his first multi-hit game at Double-A, second Triple...

Michael Cerami

Sep 12, 2024

Oklahoma vs. Tulane: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners (2-0) and the Tulane Green Wave (1-1) play at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.The Sooners' matchup versus the Green Wave will be airing on ESPN.Watch Oklahoma vs. Tulane for free...

Sep 13, 2024

Notre Dame vs. Purdue: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Purdue Boilermakers (1-0) host the No. 18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-1) at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.Interested in watching the game featuring the Fighting Irish and Boilermakers? You can find it on CBS.Watch Notre Dame vs....

Sep 13, 2024

Coastal Carolina vs. Temple: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Temple Owls (0-2) host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (2-0) at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, September 14, 2024.The matchup is on ESPN+, if you're searching for how to watch.Watch Coastal Carolina vs. Temple live on ESPN+When is Coastal Carolina...

Sep 13, 2024

How to Watch Miami (FL) vs. Ball State: Live Stream or on TV

The Ball State Cardinals (1-0) visit the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes (2-0) at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.Tune in to ACC Network to watch this contest live.Watch Miami (FL) vs. Ball State for free with a trial...

Sep 13, 2024

How to Watch Minnesota vs. Nevada: Live Stream or on TV

The Nevada Wolf Pack (1-2) visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-1) at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.Tune in to BTN to watch the Golden Gophers play the Wolf Pack.Watch Minnesota vs. Nevada for free with a trial...

Sep 13, 2024

Appalachian State vs. East Carolina: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Appalachian State Mountaineers (1-1) and the East Carolina Pirates (2-0) play at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.This matchup will be available on ESPNU.Watch Appalachian State vs. East Carolina for free with a trial to...

Sep 13, 2024

Utah vs. Utah State: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Utah State Aggies (1-1) host the No. 12 Utah Utes (2-0) at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.The matchup featuring the Utes and Aggies will be airing on CBS Sports Network.Watch Utah vs. Utah...

Sep 13, 2024

Iowa vs. Troy: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Iowa Hawkeyes (1-1) take on the Troy Trojans (0-2) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.The matchup between the Hawkeyes and Trojans will be airing on Fox Sports 1.Watch Iowa vs. Troy for free with a trial to...

Sep 13, 2024

How to Watch Arkansas vs. UAB: Live Stream or on TV

The Arkansas Razorbacks (1-1) match up against the UAB Blazers (1-1) at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024.The matchup featuring the Razorbacks and Blazers will be available on SEC Network.Watch Arkansas vs. UAB for free with...

Sep 13, 2024

Washington vs. Washington State: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Washington Huskies (2-0) and the Washington State Cougars (2-0) play at Lumen Field on Saturday, September 14, 2024.Interested in watching the matchup featuring the Huskies and Cougars? You can do so on Peacock.Watch Washington vs. Washington State live on...