Ian Desmond Kinda Sorta Stole 2nd, 3rd, and Home on the Same Play

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Mike Trout Has a Torn Meniscus

I know some people scoff at the idea of feeling bad for star athletes making millions upon millions of dollars, but I can't help but feel for Mike Trout. Arguably, the greatest baseball player (I place Shohei Ohtani on another...

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Chicago Cubs Lineup: Switching It Up Against a Lefty

CUBS LINEUP — For the first time in four days, the Cubs actually have a different looking lineup. And that's because they're going up a lefty, Sean Manea, tonight at Citi Field. Here's a look at Craig Counsell's group for...

Apr 30, 2024

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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 ......

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...

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Mike Trout Has a Torn Meniscus

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Chicago Bears

Everything You Need to Know About 2024 Chicago Bears Third-Round Pick Kiran Amegadjie

The Chicago Bears wrapped up NFL Draft weekend by making 5 picks. They didn't check every box on their to-do list, but General Manager Ryan Poles looks to have solidified a busy offseason with immediate impact starters and depth. We'll...

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Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft Grade: Finding their Roar with Xavier Legette & Jonathon Brooks

The Carolina Panthers were a team on a mission in the 2024 NFL Draft. After a disappointing 2-15 season in 2023, new GM Dan Morgan and Head Coach Dave Canales weren't afraid to take some calculated risks. Despite trading away...

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Chicago Bears

DJ Moore and Caleb Williams are Already Hitting It Off

It isn't taking long for the Caleb Williams and core pieces of the Chicago Bears to hit the ground running. And it sure sounds like DJ Moore is impressed with the Chicago's new QB1. Moreover, there is one specific takeaway...

Luis C. Medina

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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 over/under for this matchup requires only one trifecta.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

Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers meet the Orlando Magic on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and to beat his 3-point prop, he needs to make three from downtown.Donovan Mitchell's Three-Pointer...

Apr 30, 2024

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

To beat his 3-point prop, Tyrese Haliburton needs to make three from beyond the arc on Tuesday, when his Indiana Pacers play the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, starting at 9:30 PM...

Apr 30, 2024

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

At 9:30 PM ET on Tuesday, in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it'll be the Indiana Pacers versus the Milwaukee Bucks -- with Pascal Siakam needing to score just once from beyond the arc to...