NEWSLETTER
Busy, busy day, even as it feels like the main focus is all the Cubs losing of late. Today, the Cubs will play their makeup game against the Angels (#NoOffDays), and they’ll face an “opener” in the process – reliever Cam Bedrosian will open for old friend Trevor Cahill. (Bonus: since the game was snowed out, the Angels have gotten back Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, so the game is much more challenging now! Not sure where Ohtani might play, but it’s fun to find out.)
Also happening today, the second wave of free agency, kinda, as Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel are now untied to draft pick compensation and figure to sign soon-ish. That, in turn, is happening today because the amateur draft starts tonight!
Oh, and the Cubs very well might be getting Carlos Gonzalez today. Like I said, busy day!
Joe Maddon has said he doesn't think Javy Baez's heel injury is impacting his offense, and that very well may be the case. Impossible not to see the stark correlation right now, though. pic.twitter.com/Xphyhh8w5X
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) June 3, 2019
Javier Baez on his heel: pic.twitter.com/vIjX9YB7Wj
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) June 2, 2019
Third MLB rehab appearance for Pedro Strop with the @IowaCubs was more traditional — 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K, 1 BB. 14 pitches, 7 strikes, Hit 95 mph and struck out the last hitter he faced looking on a NASTY slider.
Strop has not given up a run in three rehab outings w/Iowa.
— Alex Cohen (@voiceofcohen) June 2, 2019
BREAKING: Illinois passes sports betting bill, with governor’s signature will be 13th state to legalize, fifth this year https://t.co/VnVIdGUXaF
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 2, 2019
https://twitter.com/sahadevsharma/status/1135558254833127425
“Seriously. 7? Again? You know I could disappear you, right?” pic.twitter.com/J6yqaX8IuC
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) June 3, 2019
The Bears Are About to Pick Up a Cool $1 Million in Salary Cap Space https://t.co/RqUo9HBvvG pic.twitter.com/zChLB60Zy2
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) June 1, 2019
