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I have been something of a beast the last couple days, dealing with site issues, and I therefore owe my family some extra attention today. So we’re gonna hit up the local amusement park for a bit this afternoon. Roller coasters and funnel cake, here I come.

  • The Cubs’ ongoing dispute with the City about security around Wrigley Field and the Cubs’ preference to have Addison and Clark closed on game days has now pulled in local alderman Tom Tunney. Per the Sun-Times, Tunney blames the Cubs (naturally) for what he sees as an unwillingness to move on these issues short of the street closures, which Tunney says will be impossible, especially with all the new development in the area.
  • Joe Maddon is comfortable using Kyle Schwarber behind the plate when the opportunity arises (Tribune). Schwarber hasn’t seen a ton of time back there this year (just five innings), and it remains to be seen if catching is really in his future after this season. Miguel Montero is a free agent, and your dream scenario would have Willson Contreras and Schwarber sharing time behind the plate and in left field next year, but I’m not sure that events of the year so far have really pushed the Cubs in that direction. Expecting Schwarber be the true second catcher in 2018 was always a stretch, and for now, I’d anticipate that the Cubs will be in the market for a veteran back-up catcher (perhaps a reunion with Montero, though his struggles throwing the ball make things tough, even as he does everything else you’d want from a backup catcher very well).
  • The Cubs and Pirates will honor the Negro Leagues with their uniforms today. The Pirates will be wearing the Homestead Grays uniforms, while the Cubs will be the Leland Giants.
  • Cubs didn’t win the game but they did break the Mets: both Neil Walker and Matt Harvey are going to be out for a while.
  • Michael wrote about an analysis that revealed the home run spike may be largely attributable to a change in the baseball that started in mid-2015 (the same time as the homer spike began), and Rob Arthur just released a second, different study that came to the very same conclusion. Arthur’s piece also includes comments from MLB that they believe the balls are still within the normal range, and an outside consultant determined that the current ball would not lead to increased offense. It’s a sticky situation, because it’s virtually inarguable that a boost in offense is good for the game, but MLB does not want to be seen as artificially inflating offense or turning a blind eye to juiced offense (as it did when the juicing was in the players). So why the staunch denials in the face of pretty compelling evidence that the baseball, itself, is a huge part of the home run spike?
  • Cubs players talk about the juiced ball theories here, with some suspecting a difference, and others skeptical.
  • Having been released by the Orioles, Edwin Jackson is now looking for a new home, and possibly his 14th(!) big league team. Will Leitch recounts Jackson’s time with the first 13, and when I saw the headline, I took that as a challenge to see if I could name all 13 without looking. I got 10, including the Orioles, so I felt pretty good about that.
  • The Cubs’ players as fathers:
  • The Wife (a teacher) will kill me for mentioning this, but I can’t not. It exists:
  • They clinched a playoff spot already this week (by virtue of winning their division in the first half), and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans are on fire:
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  • I love this shirt, and there are many more still on sale at the MLB Shop and Fanatics:
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    Kings vs. Ducks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The Los Angeles Kings host the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, and are -245 favorites on the moneyline, with the visiting team a heavy underdog at +200.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Kings vs. Ducks Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Kings (-245)Underdog: Ducks (+200)Total: 5.5Best...

    Stars vs. Sharks Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The Dallas Stars travel to face the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, and are -270 favorites on the moneyline, with the home team a heavy underdog at +220.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Stars vs. Sharks Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Stars (-270)Underdog: Sharks...

    Flames vs. Kraken Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The Calgary Flames are -130 favorites over the Seattle Kraken (+110) playing on home ice on Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Flames vs. Kraken Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Flames (-130)Underdog: Kraken (+110)Total: 5.5Best Flames vs. Kraken Promo...

    Maple Leafs vs. Canucks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The Toronto Maple Leafs are fancied by bookmakers to top the Vancouver Canucks when they play on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, with the visiting Maple Leafs at -142 on the moneyline, and the Canucks at +120.Watch the NHL on...

    Wild vs. Islanders Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The Minnesota Wild are fancied by sportsbooks to top the New York Islanders when they meet up on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, with the Wild at -155 on the moneyline, and the visiting Islanders at +130.Watch the NHL on...

    Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The New York Rangers play at the Columbus Blue Jackets on February 8 at 7:00 PM ET, and have been made -148 favorites, with the home team at +124.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Rangers...

    Predators vs. Sabres Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The Nashville Predators are -135 favorites over the Buffalo Sabres (+114) playing on home ice on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Predators vs. Sabres Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Predators (-135)Underdog: Sabres (+114)Total: 6.5Best Predators vs. Sabres Promo...

    Flyers vs. Penguins Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins face off on Saturday at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, and the oddsmakers fancy the home team (-148) over the visitor (+124).Watch the NHL on Fubo!Flyers vs. Penguins Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Flyers (-148)Underdog: Penguins...

    Blues vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks face off on Saturday at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, and the sportsbooks really fancy the home team (-245) over the visitor (+200).Watch the NHL on Fubo!Blues vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Blues...

    Panthers vs. Senators Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Saturday, February 8, 2025

    The Florida Panthers are -185 favorites over the Ottawa Senators (+154) playing on home ice on Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Panthers vs. Senators Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Panthers (-185)Underdog: Senators (+154)Total: 5.5Best Panthers vs. Senators...

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