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Enhanced Box Score: Mets 4, Cubs 2 – April 30, 2024

Stop me if you've heard this one before: The Cubs played some sloppy defense, Javier Assad was good, the offense couldn't get much going against a pitcher they should've hit just fine, and Adbert Alzolay gave up a game-winning home...

Apr 30, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Mets (6:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

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

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...

Patrick K. Flowers

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...

Brett Taylor

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...

Brett Taylor

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...

Patrick K. Flowers

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...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 30, 2024

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

Blue Jays vs. Royals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Toronto Blue Jays (15-16) are -133 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the Kansas City Royals (18-13) Wednesday at 3:07 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Royals...

May 01, 2024

Pirates vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – May 1

The Pittsburgh Pirates (14-17) play on Wednesday at 3:37 PM ET against the Oakland Athletics (14-17), who enter the matchup with a three-game winning streak.The Pirates will give the nod to Quinn Priester (0-1) versus the Athletics and Ross Stripling...

May 01, 2024

Phillies vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – May 1

The Philadelphia Phillies (20-11) visit the Los Angeles Angels (11-19) for an away game at 4:07 PM ET on Wednesday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Zack Wheeler (2-3) to the mound, while Patrick Sandoval (1-4)...

May 01, 2024

Padres vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – May 1

The Cincinnati Reds (16-14) play on Wednesday in San Diego against the San Diego Padres (15-18). First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET.The Padres will look to Joe Musgrove (3-3) versus the Reds and Graham Ashcraft (3-1).Padres vs. Reds Pitcher...

May 01, 2024

Braves vs. Mariners Probable Starting Pitchers – May 1

The Atlanta Braves (19-9) face off against the Seattle Mariners (17-13) on Wednesday at T-Mobile Park at 3:40 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Chris Sale (3-1) for the Braves and Emerson Hancock (3-2) for the Mariners.Braves vs. Mariners Pitcher Matchup...

May 01, 2024

Twins vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (16-13) hope to complete a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox (6-24) when the teams meet at 2:10 PM ET Wednesday. The Twins are -207 favorites to keep the White Sox out of the win column...

May 01, 2024

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, May 1, 2024

The New York Yankees versus the Baltimore Orioles is a game to catch on a Wednesday MLB schedule that features 15 exciting matchups.Keep reading and you'll discover MLB player prop bets for each and every contest on Wednesday's slate --...

May 01, 2024

Blue Jays vs. Royals Probable Starting Pitchers – May 1

The Kansas City Royals (18-13) play on Wednesday in Toronto against the Toronto Blue Jays (15-16). First pitch is at 3:07 PM ET.The Blue Jays will give the nod to Chris Bassitt (2-4, 5.64 ERA), who is eyeing win No....

May 01, 2024

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Red Sox vs. Giants: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Wednesday at 7:10 PM ET, Tyler O'Neill and the Boston Red Sox (17-13) take on Michael Conforto and the San Francisco Giants (14-16) at Fenway Park.Keep reading to see how to watch the Boston-San Francisco matchup in the article...

May 01, 2024

Tigers vs. Cardinals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Detroit Tigers (17-13) and St. Louis Cardinals (14-16) meet Wednesday at Comerica Park, starting at 1:10 PM ET on MLB Network. The Tigers are -110 moneyline favorites for the contest, however, the Cardinals are favored against the spread of...