NEWSLETTER
This was the weekend from hell, baseballily-speaking. There was also a lot going on, so I’m obliged to catch you up if you checked out. Just try to ignore the actual baseball games.
Friday, June 22
Saturday, June 23
Sunday, June 24
Weekend Catch-Up: Contreras Bat and Dustup, Bryant’s Shoulder, Rehabbing Pitchers, More
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- Things Have Gone So Very Badly for Two of the Late-Signing Starting Pitchers
- If You Eject Nico Hoerner Over Balls and Strikes, You Probably Screwed Up
- More Walk-Off Fun, Tauchman an All-Star, Morel, Wesneski, Neris, and Other Cubs Bullets
- Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Come Back (Again) to Beat the White Sox Late (Again)
- Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, White Sox 6 – June 5, 2024
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Things Have Gone So Very Badly for Two of the Late-Signing Starting Pitchers
I knew it'd been a rough start to the year for new Giants lefty Blake Snell and new Diamondbacks lefty Jordan Montgomery, but it kind of came to a head in Montgomery's last outing. It was bad, bad, bad: https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1798454426551959906...
Jun 06, 2024
If You Eject Nico Hoerner Over Balls and Strikes, You Probably Screwed Up
Nico Hoerner not only has a very good sense of the strike zone, he almost never beefs too much even when that strike zone gets expanded by a generous home plate umpire. Sure, he'll express some frustration about a bad...
Jun 06, 2024
More Walk-Off Fun, Tauchman an All-Star, Morel, Wesneski, Neris, and Other Cubs Bullets
I don't know how much special-ness you could ascribe to a two-game sweep of one of the worst teams in recent memory, but it certainly would've been a nightmare if the shoe had been on the other foot. So obviously...
Jun 06, 2024
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
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At long last, Game 1 of the NBA Finals has arrived! Tonight in Boston, the Celtics and the Mavericks will finally get going in the NBA's championship series. That means for the first time in several days there is NBA...
Jun 06, 2024
How to Watch Celtics vs. Mavericks: Live Stream or on TV
The Boston Celtics will meet the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.The Celtics enter this matchup on the heels of a 105-102 victory over the Pacers on Monday. In their last matchup on Thursday, the Mavericks earned...
Jun 06, 2024
Cardinals vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Colorado Rockies (21-40) will try to end their five-game losing streak when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals (29-31) on Thursday at 7:45 PM ET on BSMW. Sportsbooks consider the Cardinals to be -242 favorites for the contest, while...
Jun 06, 2024
Red Sox vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Boston Red Sox (31-31) will look to Rafael Devers, who is coming off a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Chicago White Sox (15-47) Thursday at 8:10 PM ET on NBCS-CHI. The Red Sox are...
Jun 06, 2024
2024 Belmont Stakes Longshots: Honor Marie, Dornoch Offer Value
The Belmont Stakes, the final jewel in the Triple Crown, is always a thrilling event for horse racing enthusiasts and bettors alike. While favorites often dominate the headlines, longshots can offer incredible value and potentially lucrative payouts. This year, two...
Jun 06, 2024
Explaining Another Caleb INT, Punter Prowess, Manti Te’o on TV? And Other Bears Bullets
The last day of Bears mandatory minicamp is today. Here's hoping everyone (present company included) finishes the week on a high note. In case you missed it: We've got some news, notes, nuggets, tidbits, and highlights from Day 1 and...
Jun 06, 2024
Chicago Sky Players Speak Out About Harassment at Team Hotel
The Chicago Sky made more headlines on Wednesday night. As the team arrived at their Washington D.C. hotel ahead of Thursday night's game against the Mystics, Chennedy Carter was apparently "harassed" by a person as they exited the team bus,...
Jun 06, 2024
Things Have Gone So Very Badly for Two of the Late-Signing Starting Pitchers
I knew it'd been a rough start to the year for new Giants lefty Blake Snell and new Diamondbacks lefty Jordan Montgomery, but it kind of came to a head in Montgomery's last outing. It was bad, bad, bad: https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1798454426551959906...
Jun 06, 2024
Yankees vs. Twins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 6, 2024
The New York Yankees (44-19) hope to complete a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins (33-28) when the teams meet at 7:05 PM ET Thursday. The Yankees are -142 favorites to keep the Twins out of the win column in...
Jun 06, 2024
Braves vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, June 6, 2024
The Washington Nationals (27-34) will try to end their three-game losing streak when they host the Atlanta Braves (34-25) on Thursday at 6:45 PM ET on BSSE. Bookmakers consider the Braves to be -160 favorites for the contest, while the...
Jun 06, 2024
