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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Pirates 4 – May 12, 2024

It's Mother's Day. I'm hanging with the family. I don't feel like being as pissed off as a game like that threatened to make me. So I am QUITE relieved by that 10th inning (and the fact that the Cubs...

May 12, 2024

Christopher Morel Kicks Off Mother’s Day With Some Love

I'll just presume he was sending this one out for mom. And I'll also presume that the knee is indeed feeling good. Home run number nine on the season for Christopher Morel: https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1789713524052087082

May 12, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Pirates (12:35 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs have played thirteen series so far this season, and this is already their eighth rubber match. Let's see if Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs can bring this one in. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, SS...

Michael Cerami

May 12, 2024

Cubs Roster Move: Kyle Hendricks Activated to Start Today

No surprises here, as the decision to start Kyle Hendricks this afternoon against the Pirates was made yesterday, but the news has officially hit the wire, and here it is. Kyle Hendricks Activated Kyle Hendricks is returning from his short...

Michael Cerami

May 12, 2024

Horrible History, Morel’s Knee, Almonte’s Shoulder, Hoerner, Wesneski, Hendricks, Mervis, and Other Cubs Bullets

Happy Mother's Day to the mothers among you, and to the mothers in my life! I'll be doing some extra family stuff today, so I'm gonna cruise through these Bullets ... Up front, because this was certainly the thing most...

May 12, 2024

Kyle Hendricks Will Start for the Big League Cubs Tomorrow

The Sunday TBD has been D'd, and it's going to be Kyle Hendricks coming back an outing early. Instead of making another rehab start at Iowa, Hendricks is going to be activated from the IL to rejoin the rotation tomorrow:...

May 11, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Pirates 10, Cubs 9 – May 11, 2024

The Cubs came within 90 feet of keeping that ridiculous game going. No dice. Stupid game. Early on, it just kinda seemed like the Cubs might lose a perfectly normal - bad, but normal - game. Justin Steele did not...

May 11, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Pirates (3:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — After a little tease yesterday, Seiya Suzuki is actually, officially in the Cubs lineup today. And he'll be greeted with a tough matchup against the top pitching prospect in Major League Baseball. Welcome back! Chicago Cubs Lineup:...

Michael Cerami

May 11, 2024

Oh, Good, Yency Almonte is Now Also Hurt

Today the Chicago Cubs placed reliever Yency Almonte on the Injured List with a right shoulder strain. Jose Cuas has been recalled from Iowa to take his place in the bullpen. Almonte, together with Mark Leiter Jr., had been performing...

May 11, 2024

Credit to Assad, Huge Ups to Brown, Hopes for Taillon, Happ’s Bat and Glove, Bellinger History, and Other Cubs Bullets

How did I not know that the Aurora Borealis was going to be visible last night?!?!? I woke up this morning to all these awesome pictures from friends and other people in the area, and I'm MISERABLE ABOUT IT. With...

May 11, 2024

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

The Milwaukee Brewers (24-16), led by William Contreras, host Connor Joe and the Pittsburgh Pirates (18-23) at 7:40 PM ET on Monday.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch Milwaukee take on Pittsburgh live.When is Brewers...

May 12, 2024

Rangers vs. Guardians: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Monday, Marcus Semien and the Texas Rangers (22-20) begin a series against Josh Naylor and the Cleveland Guardians (25-16) at Globe Life Field, with first pitch scheduled for 8:05 PM ET.If you're intending to watch this game, keep reading...

May 12, 2024

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

On Monday, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (24-12) face Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs (24-17), with first pitch scheduled for 7:20 PM ET at Truist Park.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch Atlanta...

May 12, 2024

Phillies vs. Mets: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Monday, Alec Bohm and the Philadelphia Phillies (28-13) open a series against Brandon Nimmo and the New York Mets (18-20) at Citi Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading...

May 12, 2024

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

The Washington Nationals (19-20), led by C.J. Abrams, visit Gavin Sheets and the Chicago White Sox (12-29) at 7:40 PM ET on Monday.See how to watch the Washington-Chicago matchup below.When is Nationals vs. White Sox and when does it start?This...

May 12, 2024

Tigers vs. Marlins: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Monday, Kenta Maeda will start for the Detroit Tigers (20-20) versus Sixto Sanchez and the Miami Marlins (11-31), with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM ET at Comerica Park.See how to watch the Detroit-Miami matchup below.When is Tigers vs....

May 12, 2024

Orioles vs. Blue Jays: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Monday, in a series opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Corbin Burnes starts for the Baltimore Orioles (26-13) versus Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays (18-22), with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM ET.If you're planning on...

May 12, 2024

How to Watch Red Sox vs. Rays: Live Stream or on TV

Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (21-19) host Isaac Paredes and the Tampa Bay Rays (20-21) on Monday, with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET.Keep scrolling to find out all the details on how to watch Boston take on...

May 12, 2024

NBA Picks

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4 – Monday, May 13, 2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 8.5-point underdogs heading into Game 4 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Monday, starting at 7:00 PM ET on TNT. The Celtics are up 2-1...

May 12, 2024

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Detroit Tigers vs. Miami Marlins Series May 13-15: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Monday, May 13 at 6:40 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Detroit Tigers and the visiting Miami Marlins will get underway.Tigers vs. Marlins Series Info Marlins @ Tigers Time: Monday, May 13 at 6:40 PM ET Tigers Starting...