Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 5, Cubs 3 &#8211; July 27, 2019

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Wild Report: Twins Release Their 6th Round Pick After He Told Batters What Pitch Was Coming

A wild story out of the Minnesota Twins organization tonight, as ESPN is reporting that sixth round pick Derek Bender has been released. Well, that’s not the wild part, though I suppose any organization releasing its sixth round pick just...

Sep 12, 2024

Is Cody Bellinger Going to Opt Out of His Deal with the Cubs?

One of the bigger individual storylines down the stretch for the Chicago Cubs is how Cody Bellinger performs, setting himself up for an easier or more difficult decision on the opt-out baked into his contract. Bellinger can walk back into...

Sep 12, 2024

Cubs Injury Notes: Steele, Hodge, Wesneski, Lopez, Merryweather

[ankin_law] With the season in its waning days, the time is running short for injured players to get back and make a meaningful impact on the Cubs' desperate final push. Indeed, I don't even like framing it that way, because...

Sep 12, 2024

Cam Smith Hit a Little League Home Run!

We're basically on a daily Cam Smith post schedule now, eh? Fresh off his promotion to Double-A and first appearance on a Top-100 prospect ranking, the Chicago Cubs 2024 first-round pick has his first multi-hit game at Double-A, second Triple...

Michael Cerami

Sep 12, 2024

Mistakes Add Up, Wicks’ Rough Night, Interesting Routine, and Other Cubs Bullets

I gave blood yesterday, which is a thing I do from time to time if something prompts me to think about it (you can find times and locations for blood drives near you at the Red Cross). I mention it...

Sep 12, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Dodgers 10, Cubs 8 – September 12, 2024

The disappointment will outweigh the positives from this one, because the Cubs had a chance to sweep one of the best teams in baseball in their house, and came up shy by a couple late runs (including the tying runs...

Sep 12, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Dodgers 3 – September 10, 2024

Just like that, the Cubs have taken a series from one of the best teams in baseball, on the road, AND on the West Coast. Not easy to do. This one came after a huge comeback in the 8th inning,...

Sep 11, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Going for the Sweep in L.A.

CUBS LINEUP — At a time when wins don't mean much for the Cubs — and do still matter quite a bit for the Dodgers — Chicago went into Los Angeles and took a series from the Dodgers, giving themselves...

Michael Cerami

Sep 11, 2024

This Post is About How Owen Caissie is Scorching Hot

It's not like it's been that long since we last discussed Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie, but even in the short, intervening time, the 22-year-old slugger has continued to go off to such a degree that it merited explicit...

Sep 11, 2024

Something Nice About an Old Friend: Christopher Morel Got His Degree for His Mom

Although he's no longer on the Chicago Cubs, you'll forgive me for wanting to see Christopher Morel flourish with the Tampa Bay Rays, or wherever else he ultimately lands. Like the guy at the heart of the trade on the...

Sep 11, 2024

Storm vs Wings Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings (9-28) are up against Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm (22-14) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at College Park Center. The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET on ION.Storm vs. Wings Prediction &...

Sep 13, 2024

Dream vs Mystics Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

The Washington Mystics (12-24) will visit the Atlanta Dream (12-24) after winning five road games in a row. The contest begins at 7:30 PM ET on Friday, September 13, 2024.Dream vs. Mystics Prediction & OddsFavorite: Dream (-3.5)Total: 156.5Dream Moneyline: -155Mystics...

Sep 13, 2024

Sun vs Mercury Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

The Connecticut Sun (26-10) will attempt to extend a three-game road winning streak when they square off against the Phoenix Mercury (17-19) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Footprint Center. The matchup airs at 10:00 PM ET on ION.Sun vs....

Sep 13, 2024

Aces vs Fever Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

Kelsey Mitchell and the Indiana Fever (19-18) are up against A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces (23-13) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The game begins at 7:30 PM ET on ION.Aces vs. Fever Prediction & OddsFavorite:...

Sep 13, 2024

Lynx vs Sky Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 13

The Chicago Sky (13-23) hope to end a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Minnesota Lynx (27-9) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET.Lynx vs. Sky Prediction & OddsFavorite: Lynx (-12.5)Total: 156.5Lynx Moneyline: -847Sky Moneyline: +575Spread...

Sep 13, 2024

Dream vs Mystics: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 13

The Washington Mystics (12-24) will attempt to build on a five-game road winning stretch at the Atlanta Dream (12-24) on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET.Our computer predictions below will help you pick what are the best bets...

Sep 13, 2024

Aces vs Fever: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 13

The Indiana Fever (19-18) will turn to Kelsey Mitchell (seventh in WNBA, 19.3 points per game) to help beat A'ja Wilson (first in league, 27.3) and the Las Vegas Aces (23-13) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, at...

Sep 13, 2024

Storm vs Wings: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 13

Arike Ogunbowale and the Dallas Wings (9-28) match up against Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm (22-14) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at College Park Center, at 7:30 PM ET.Before you place an informed wager on the matchup, take a...

Sep 13, 2024

Lynx vs Sky: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 13

The Chicago Sky (13-23) will turn to Chennedy Carter (17.4 points per game, 13th in WNBA) when they try to knock off Napheesa Collier (20.4, fourth) and the Minnesota Lynx (27-9) on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Target Center. It...

Sep 13, 2024

Matthew Stafford NFL MVP Odds

At +3000, Matthew Stafford holds the 10th-best odds in the NFL to win the 2024 MVP award.Matthew Stafford 2024 NFL Awards Odds Odds Odds Rank Payout MVP +3000 10th Bet $100 to win $3,000 Off. POY +20000 85th Bet $100...