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Pete Crow-Armstrong Sends One Out to Deeeep Center at Coors Field

The ball flies well in the thin air of Denver, but the ballpark's dimensions there account for it. So if you hit one well over the wall in center at Coors Field, you must have hit it a very long...

Sep 14, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Game 2 at Coors Field

CUBS LINEUP — Take a look at the Chicago Cubs lineup for the second of three games against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Ian Happ, LF Dansby Swanson, SS Seiya Suzuki, DH Cody Bellinger, RF Isaac...

Michael Cerami

Sep 14, 2024

Identifying the Game That Sinks It, Pearson and Homers, Assad and Jams, Leiter, Missaki, and Other Cubs Bullets

The oldest kiddo has pneumonia, which absolutely sucks. I remember having it when I was younger, and it was a pretty miserable experience. Setting aside the actual "officially eliminated" loss, whenever it happens, we're not necessarily going to be able...

Sep 14, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Rockies 9, Cubs 5 – September 13, 2024

Friday the 13th happened to the Cubs, with a guy named Hunter Goodman wearing the hockey mask and repeatedly impaling the Cubs. Losing in Colorado is actually not always an embarrassing thing, as the Rockies historically play so much better...

Sep 14, 2024

Michael Busch Ties It Up in the 8th with a 453-Foot Upper Deck Shot

The Cubs were down 5-2 in the 8th when Michael Busch absolutely UNLOADED on one with two runners on. Tie game: https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1834783272863224200 That's 453 feet, which, yeah, Denver, but still. Monster shot. These Cubs aren't giving up on this season...

Sep 13, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: The Opener at Coors

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are starting a new series in Colorado this weekend at Coors Field. Here's a look at their lineup versus the southpaw, Austin Gomber. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Ian Happ, LF Dansby Swanson, SS Seiya Suzuki, DH...

Michael Cerami

Sep 13, 2024

The Cubs Are Finally “Calling Up” Brennen Davis, But You Won’t Be Seeing Him Play

This is about as anticlimactic - downright sad, actually - as a first ever call up to the big leagues can possibly be. Long-time Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis has finally been "called up," but the move is entirely procedural....

Sep 13, 2024

The Cubs Are Mentioned Among Possible Juan Soto Suitors, But You Know

I expect to have to offer some version of this preamble near continuously for the next four or five months, so please accept my apologies for repeating myself: (1) I think Juan Soto is a perfect fit for the Cubs,...

Sep 13, 2024

Hey, They Can Always Win Out! ;) … Cubs vs Rockies Series Preview

[BN_drinks] CUBS VS DODGERS — Maybe if the Cubs finished the sweep in L.A. and didn't drop that winnable game against the Pirates, they'd still have a shot at this thing. But they lost both and still sit 5.0 games...

Michael Cerami

Sep 13, 2024

Helmet Ads Are Coming to the MLB Postseason and Minor League Baseball

I think I generally land in a relatively progressive camp when it comes to changes in baseball and an openness to the league doing what it needs to do to stay competitive, in both attention and dollars. Pace of play...

Sep 13, 2024

Where to Watch Seattle Sounders FC vs. Sporting Kansas City: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream

The ninth-place team in MLS, Seattle Sounders FC, hosts 26th-place Sporting Kansas City on Sunday at 7:15 PM ET.Watch every MLS match, Leagues Cup and the MLS Cup Playoffs on Apple TV+! Use our link to start a free trial...

Sep 14, 2024

Cubs vs. Rockies: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Chicago Cubs (75-72), led by Ian Happ, visit Brenton Doyle and the Colorado Rockies (56-92) at 3:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.The article below will give you everything you need to know to watch Chicago play Colorado.When is Cubs vs....

Sep 14, 2024

Diamondbacks vs. Brewers: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

On Sunday at 4:10 p.m. ET, Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (82-65) face William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (85-62) at Chase Field.The article below will give you everything you need to know to watch Arizona take on Milwaukee.When...

Sep 14, 2024

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Texans vs. Bears Prediction: Week 2 Odds, Picks & Moneyline – September 15, 2024

The Chicago Bears (1-0) visit NRG Stadium on Sunday, September 15, 2024 to play the Houston Texans (1-0).Texans vs. Bears OddsPoint SpreadThe spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Texans as the favorites.MoneylineAs for...

Sep 14, 2024

Texans vs. Bears Injury Report, Inactives – Week 2

The Chicago Bears (1-0) injury report includes six players going into a Sunday, Sept. 15 matchup against the Houston Texans (1-0) at NRG Stadium. The Texans currently have four players listed on their report. This contest will start at 8:20...

Sep 14, 2024

How to Watch the Week 2 Texans vs. Bears Game on TV or Streaming Live

Oddsmakers give the Houston Texans (1-0) the advantage on Sunday, September 15, 2024 against the Chicago Bears (1-0). Houston is favored by 6.5 points. The total is 45.5 points for this game.Ready to watch the game? Sign up for a...

Sep 14, 2024

Yankees vs. Red Sox: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 15

At Yankee Stadium on Sunday, the Boston Red Sox (75-74) take on the New York Yankees (86-63), with first pitch at 1:35 p.m. ET.Curious about who's playing for the Yankees and the Red Sox? Read on to get full injury...

Sep 14, 2024

Athletics vs. White Sox: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 15

At Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, the Chicago White Sox (four straight defeats) face the Oakland Athletics at 2:10 p.m. ET.Hoping to find out who's available to play for the Athletics and the White Sox? Read on for full injury...

Sep 14, 2024

Pirates vs. Royals: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 15

The Kansas City Royals (82-67) will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (70-78), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET.Hoping to find out who's in and who's out for the Pirates and the Royals? Continue reading...

Sep 14, 2024

Phillies vs. Mets: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 15

The Philadelphia Phillies (89-59) and New York Mets (81-67) will battle on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park, starting at 1:35 p.m. ET.Looking to see who's available to play for the Phillies and the Mets? Keep reading to see full injury...