OMGGGGGG KRIS BRYANT JUST WALKED IT OFF WITH A HOMER TO CENTER!!!

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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

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

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

Royce Lewis leads the Minnesota Twins (33-28) into Thursday's matchup with the New York Yankees (44-19) on a three-game homer streak. His Twins are underdogs for the contest, however, with oddsmakers naming the Yankees as -154 moneyline favorites. The game...

Jun 06, 2024

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

The Washington Nationals (27-34) hope to avoid their fourth straight defeat when they host the Atlanta Braves (34-25) Thursday at 6:45 PM ET on BSSE. The Braves are listed as -176 favorites, while the Nationals are +149 underdogs as they...

Jun 06, 2024

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-25) will be out to avoid the sweep when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-32) to complete a three-game series. Bookmakers have listed the Dodgers as -184 favorites for the series finale, while the Pirates are...

Jun 06, 2024

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

The Cincinnati Reds (29-33) will put their four-game win streak to the test when they host the Chicago Cubs (31-31) Thursday at 7:10 PM ET on MARQ. Sportsbooks consider the Reds -125 favorites to extend their streak, while the Cubs...

Jun 06, 2024

Red Sox vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

Following a 13-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox (15-47) face off against the Boston Red Sox (31-31) on Thursday at 8:10 PM ET.The Red Sox will give the nod to Tanner Houck (5-5, 1.85 ERA), who is eyeing win...

Jun 06, 2024

Cardinals vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

The Colorado Rockies (21-40) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (29-31) at 7:45 PM ET on Thursday following a five-game losing streak.The Cardinals will give the nod to Sonny Gray (7-3) versus the Rockies and Cal Quantrill (4-4).Cardinals vs. Rockies...

Jun 06, 2024

Betting

NBA Finals Odds, Props, and Best Bets for Mavs at Celtics in Game 1

Basketball is finally back and the NBA Finals odds are up at your favorite sportsbook! As the NBA Finals tip-off, the excitement is palpable with the Dallas Mavericks facing the Boston Celtics in Game 1. This highly anticipated matchup has...

Andy Molitor

Jun 06, 2024

If You Eject Nico Hoerner Over Balls and Strikes, You Probably Screwed Up

Jun 06, 2024

Chicago Bulls

WOW! UConn’s Dan Hurley Now Reportedly Lakers Top Coaching Target

In an absolutely stunning pivot, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Lakers are targeting and preparing a "massive, long-term" offer for UConn head coach Dan Hurley. Hurley has led UConn to back-to-back college basketball national championships and was the...

Matt Rooney

Jun 06, 2024

Dodgers vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – June 6

The Pittsburgh Pirates (29-32) play on Thursday at PNC Park against the Los Angeles Dodgers (38-25). The game begins at 6:40 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Walker Buehler (1-3) to the mound, while...