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Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Come Back (Again) to Beat the White Sox Late (Again)

Just like the night before, maybe the Chicago Cubs shouldn't have HAD to pull off a big comeback against the Chicago White Sox - quite literally one of the worst teams in baseball in the last 50 years - but...

Jun 06, 2024

The Palatine Pounder Just Hit a Walk-off Home Run to Sweep the White Sox!

Well, it wasn't easy and it wasn't pretty, but at least they didn't make us sweat it out for long. Heading into the ninth inning of a tie game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field, Mike Tauchman (a.k.a. The...

Jun 05, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, White Sox 6 – June 5, 2024

Well, okay. LOL. The Cubs didn't so much win that game as the White Sox lost it. How do I mean? Well, the first five Cubs runs scored without so much as a hit. And the sixth was a broken...

Jun 05, 2024

James Triantos …. Hooooooome Ruuuuun!

James Triantos must've been miffed that Baseball America left him off their top-100 prospect rankings when the list was updated earlier today. Because tonight, in his first game since May 29 (I didn't even realize he was out to be...

Jun 05, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs White Sox (7:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — Well, the Cubs pulled one out of their hat to take the opener against the White Sox last night. Now it's time to finish the job/sweep. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for the short-series finale...

Jun 05, 2024

2024 MLB All-Star Game Voting is Now Open, Which, Ah, Um

Fan voting for the starters in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game opened up this afternoon, which means you can vote for your favorite Chicago Cubs and/or other players, should you feel they are deserving of your support. https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1798423694425113082 Such as...

Jun 05, 2024

BA’s Top-100 Update Features SEVEN Cubs Prospects (And So Much Youth)

When Keith Law refreshed his top-50 prospect rankings earlier this week, the Cubs found themselves with a new top prospect overall, Matt Shaw. Though that's mostly because Pete Crow-Armstrong graduated from the rankings, and not because Shaw surpassed him. In...

Jun 05, 2024

Brennen Davis Gets Back to Hitting Dingers

It's been a little bit since that crazy Brennen Davis homer binge in mid-May, so I thought we'd all enjoy seeing that Davis hit his first homer in a couple weeks this afternoon. The future is still hazy for the...

Jun 05, 2024

Which Hitters Could Be Available and Fit the Cubs If They Try to Add a Bat This Summer?

Well, it's still early, but you can probably mark today as the official start of the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline rumor season. Why? Because Jeff Passan's first deadline preview has dropped and it is LOADED with tea. Broadly speaking, Passan...

Jun 05, 2024

The Cubs Will Be Ready to Go the Trade Route to Add Offense if Necessary

The dramatic win last night notwithstanding, it has been a really, really, really rough stretch for the Chicago Cubs. After peaking in late-April at the top of the NL Central standings, the Cubs have gone 12-20 to fall 6.0 games...

Jun 05, 2024

Dodgers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-25) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-32). The matchup at PNC Park begins at 6:40 PM ET on Thursday.The probable pitchers are Walker Buehler (1-3) for the Dodgers and Bailey Falter (3-2) for the Pirates.Dodgers vs. Pirates...

Jun 06, 2024

Braves vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

The Washington Nationals (27-34) face off against the Atlanta Braves (34-25) on Thursday at Nationals Park after a three-game losing streak. The contest starts at 6:45 PM ET.The Braves will give the nod to Reynaldo Lopez (3-2, 1.73 ERA), who...

Jun 06, 2024

Yankees vs. Twins Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

Following a stretch of seven consecutive wins, the New York Yankees (44-19) meet the Minnesota Twins (33-28) at 7:05 PM ET on Thursday.The Yankees will give the ball to Marcus Stroman (5-2, 2.73 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6...

Jun 06, 2024

Reds vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

Following a stretch of four consecutive wins, the Cincinnati Reds (29-33) play the Chicago Cubs (31-31) at 7:10 PM ET on Thursday.The Reds will give the nod to Hunter Greene (3-2) versus the Cubs and Javier Assad (4-1).Reds vs. Cubs...

Jun 06, 2024

Chicago Bears

Vikings Reveal New Winter Warrior Jerseys — Which They’ll Debut vs. the Bears

A team in the NFC North is set to debut a new uniform this season. Unfortunately, it is not the Chicago Bears. The Minnesota Vikings dropped a video on Thursday morning revealing the eye-popping, fashion-forward new uniform look. Check it...

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Jun 06, 2024

Best NBA Prop Bets for Thursday, June 6, 2024

In a Thursday NBA playoff slate that has just one matchup, the Dallas Mavericks versus the Boston Celtics is the only way to watch the NBA today.NBA prop bets for today's games are available, so if you're interested in placing...

Jun 06, 2024

Mariners vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 6, 2024

The Seattle Mariners (35-28) and the Oakland Athletics (25-38) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday at 3:37 PM ET. The Mariners are -165 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the Athletics (+140).Bryan...

Jun 06, 2024

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Come Back (Again) to Beat the White Sox Late (Again)

Jun 06, 2024

Mariners vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

The Seattle Mariners (35-28) visit the Oakland Athletics (25-38). The contest at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum begins at 3:37 PM ET on Thursday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send Bryan Woo (2-0) to the mound, while JP...

Jun 06, 2024

Stats and News

Padres vs. Diamondbacks: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – June 6

A pair of clubs in the NL West -- the San Diego Padres (32-33) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (29-33) -- meet on Thursday at 9:40 PM ET, at PETCO Park.Want to see who's playing for the Padres and the Diamondbacks?...