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Jurickson Profar Robbed a Would-Be Mookie Betts Homer … But Let the Poor Guy Think It Left the Park

This is an incredible home run robbery. That's the first thing here. You can appreciate, especially on replay, just how hard it was to glove this ball. But the second thing - and what is going to be remembered -...

Oct 06, 2024

Cole Kmet Time? Offensive and Defensive Keys to Victory, Weird London Football, and Other Bears Bullets

Good morning and happy Sunday! With a win today, the Chicago Bears could be above .500 in October for the first time since 2022. We'll look past the fact that it lasted just one day because an Oct. 2, 2022...

Luis C. Medina

Oct 06, 2024

Struggling Against the NL Central, Ohtani, Kershaw, Murakami, and Other Cubs Bullets

Vandy over Bama, eh? I saw some texts while it was happening, but I had postseason baseball on the TV all day yesterday. It's just perfect weekend background material while we do our family stuff and whatnot, since I don't...

Oct 06, 2024

MLB Playoff Highlights: Ohtani’s Debut, Yankees Eke One Out, More

The Divisional Series all kicked off yesterday, with some marquee names entering the MLB playoff mix. Dodgers 7, Padres 5 - Los Angeles Leads Series 1-0 Shohei Ohtani's long-awaited playoff debut did not disappoint, as he homered and singled, driving...

Oct 06, 2024

No Rizzo, Musgrove Surgery, Cardinals Coaches, Playoff Schedule, and Other Cubs Bullets

I thought season two of 'Rings of Power' was solid. I think you do have to be pretty into that fantasy world overall to REALLY love it, but even as more of a casual, I just enjoyed the high quality....

Oct 05, 2024

The Brewers’ Quick Exit Should Be a Reminder for the Cubs Front Office About Goal-Setting

This year, the Milwaukee Brewers (93-69) were FAR better than the Chicago Cubs (83-79) in the regular season, winning the NL Central with a comfortable 10-game lead in the division. Unfortunately for Milwaukee, the Phillies (95-67) and Dodgers (98-64) were...

Michael Cerami

Oct 04, 2024

Top Japanese Starting Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano Reportedly Plans to Come to MLB This Offseason

I always watch closely the pool of international players coming over to Major League Baseball anyway, but now that it's clear the Cubs are trying to build out a more explicit pipeline from Japan to Chicago, I monitor the NPB...

Oct 04, 2024

MLB Pipeline’s Updated Top-100 Prospect List Features EIGHT Cubs, the Most in Baseball

Get it all out up front: big league wins are all that matters, Cubs are at home during the playoffs, prove it on the field, etc., etc. All true. All fine. But having loads of top-tier prospects is inarguably a...

Oct 04, 2024

Minnesota Front Office Shakeup, Brewers Bounced, Coaching Search, Playoffs, Prior, and Other Cubs Bullets

I hope you and your friends and family have a very nice weekend ... Another big front office change is coming, with the Minnesota Twins announcing that Thad Levine, who has been the team's GM for nearly a decade, is...

Oct 04, 2024

REPORT: Cincinnati Reds Hiring Terry Francona as Manager

I gotta say, I'm a little bit stunned. I didn't think the Cincinnati Reds quite had it in them to do what it would take to lure a top-tier manager this offseason, but apparently it's happening. Terry Francona is coming...

Oct 04, 2024

Sacramento State vs. Portland State Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 2

The Sacramento State Hornets square off against a conference opponent when they visit the Portland State Vikings on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Hornet Stadium in a Big Sky battle.Looking to attend this game live? College football tickets are available...

Oct 07, 2024

McNeese vs. Texas A&M-Commerce Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 2

Southland opponents square off when the McNeese Cowboys and the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions match up on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Cowboy Stadium (LA).Looking to attend this game in person? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats.McNeese vs. Texas...

Oct 07, 2024

Coastal Carolina vs. Appalachian State Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 7

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers meet a fellow Sun Belt foe when they visit the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Brooks Stadium (SC) on Thursday, November 7, 2024.Hoping to attend this game in person? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats.Coastal...

Oct 07, 2024

Nevada vs. Colorado State Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 2

The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Colorado State Rams square off on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Mackay Stadium in a battle of MWC teams.Hoping to attend this game in person? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats.Nevada vs....

Oct 07, 2024

UCLA vs. Iowa Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 8

The UCLA Bruins face a fellow Big Ten opponent when they visit the Iowa Hawkeyes at the Rose Bowl on Friday, November 8, 2024.Hoping to attend this game live? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats.UCLA vs. Iowa Tickets...

Oct 07, 2024

San Diego State vs. New Mexico Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 8

MWC foes square off when the San Diego State Aztecs and the New Mexico Lobos match up on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Snapdragon Stadium.Looking to attend this game live? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats.San Diego State...

Oct 07, 2024

Wake Forest vs. Cal Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 8

ACC foes square off when the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the California Golden Bears play on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium.Looking to attend this game in person? College football tickets are available on Vivid...

Oct 07, 2024

East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 9

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers and the Western Carolina Catamounts play on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium in a battle of SoCon teams.Hoping to attend this game in person? College football tickets are available on...

Oct 07, 2024

Texas vs. Florida Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 9

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns and the Florida Gators play on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in a clash of SEC teams.Hoping to attend this game in person? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats.Texas vs....

Oct 07, 2024

East Carolina vs. Florida Atlantic Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 7

The East Carolina Pirates meet a fellow AAC opponent when they visit the Florida Atlantic Owls at Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Thursday, November 7, 2024.Hoping to attend this game live? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats.East...