Javy Baez Goes No-Look, Glove-Flip, and BETWEEN HIS LEGS for the Out at Second Base

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The Chicago Cubs Have Signed ANOTHER Pitcher to a Minor League Deal, Prompting Depth Thoughts

I really am just holding onto the intro to these posts at this point, because the Cubs have signed so many in-season pitcher deals that it is just playing on a loop: The Chicago Cubs are seriously going off on...

May 10, 2024

Cubs Odds (May 10, 2024 ): Cubs Are Betting Underdogs vs Pirates

Cubs Odds vs Pirates — Well, the gambling public has spoken. Even though Javier Assad has been excellent this season (and even though the Pirates offense has been literally the worst in MLB vs right handed pitchers), the Cubs are...

May 10, 2024

Let’s Stomp on Some Rookie Pitchers – Cubs vs Pirates Series Preview

Cubs vs Pirates — It's May 10 and this is just the SECOND NL Central series for the Cubs this season. A product of the balanced scheduled, I suppose. But still feels weird. Either way, those series about to start...

May 10, 2024

Incredible A’s Closer Mason Miller is “Drawing Trade Interest,” And I Have Lots of Thoughts

Like every other baseball fan, I have watched breakout Oakland A's closer Mason Miller with a deep fascination. The things he is doing - at a pitch level, at an at bat level, at an appearance level - are rarely...

May 10, 2024

Fireballers on Deck, Defense Lagging (But Not Everywhere), Turning It Around, and Other Cubs Bullets

Another big show just announced a June release, so next month is LOADED with shows I am highly anticipating: 'The Bear,' 'The Boys,' 'House of the Dragon,' and 'The Acolyte.' I'd say I'm excited for them in roughly that order,...

May 10, 2024

Cubs Announce Upcoming Rotation, But With An Ominous ‘TBD’

The Chicago Cubs have announced their rotation for this series in Pittsburgh, and it's a bit of an odd situation. The Cubs will have Javier Assad go tonight, and then Justin Steele go on Saturday. But they're still at a...

May 10, 2024

It’s Time to Get Excited About Moises Ballesteros

I don't think anyone would seriously consider ranking Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros above guys like Pete Crow-Armstrong or Cade Horton right now. But after those two, and after the start Ballesteros has had at Double-A this season (at his...

May 09, 2024

Yordan Àlvarez’s Reaction to Jon Singleton’s Monster Home Run Was All of Us

Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton hit a behemoth home run this afternoon at Yankee Stadium, and his teammate Yordan Álvarez's reaction, caught on camera by the broadcast, was absolutely perfect. First, the blast by Singleton, which came on a...

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David Bote Went Yard Twice Today – What’s Next for Him and the Cubs?

A familiar face is putting together quite the day for the Iowa Cubs. Coming up to the plate in the bottom of the 2nd down 1-0 to Columbus, David Bote gave Iowa the lead. The veteran smashed a high fastball...

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Kyle Hendricks Will Make Another Rehab Start, Which Should Mean Hayden Wesneski Gets Another Rotation Turn

Although he was charged with a few runs - which seems like a TON for a Cubs starting pitcher of late - that was a solid start from Hayden Wesneski yesterday. He's facing a relatively stacked Padres lineup, he doesn't...

May 09, 2024

Dodgers vs. Padres Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, May 10, 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers (26-13) visit the San Diego Padres (20-20) at 9:40 PM ET Friday in a meeting between two of the league's best hitters. Shohei Ohtani is batting .355 this year (first in the league) for the favored...

May 10, 2024

Royals vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, May 10, 2024

The Kansas City Royals (23-16) are favorites (-120) on the moneyline when they take on the Los Angeles Angels (14-24) Friday at 9:38 PM ET, live on Apple TV+.Kansas City's Alec Marsh gets the start, and he'll go against Los...

May 10, 2024

Mariners vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, May 10, 2024

Two of the league's top power hitters meet Friday when the Seattle Mariners (20-18) and Oakland Athletics (18-21) take the field at 9:40 PM ET, live on NBCS-CA. Caleb Raleigh has nine home runs for the Mariners (-160 favorites on...

May 10, 2024

Giants vs. Reds Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, May 10, 2024

The San Francisco Giants (17-22), led by Michael Conforto on a two-game home run streak, are -145 favorites on the moneyline to defeat the Cincinnati Reds (16-21). First pitch is set for 10:15 PM ET Friday, live from Oracle Park...

May 10, 2024

Nikola Jokic Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Timberwolves – Conference Semifinals Game 3, Friday, May 10, 2024

On Friday at 9:30 PM ET, the Denver Nuggets play the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA playoffs, and Nikola Jokic's 3-pointer prop for this clash requires two treys.Nikola Jokic's Three-Pointer Prop Odds vs....

May 10, 2024

Karl-Anthony Towns Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Nuggets – Conference Semifinals Game 3, Friday, May 10, 2024

To beat his 3-point over/under, Karl-Anthony Towns needs to make two from downtown on Friday, when his Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA playoffs, tipping off at 9:30 PM ET.Karl-Anthony...

May 10, 2024

Michael Porter Jr. Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Timberwolves – Conference Semifinals Game 3, Friday, May 10, 2024

At 9:30 PM ET on Friday, in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA playoffs, it'll be the Denver Nuggets versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Michael Porter Jr. needing three treys to beat his 3-pointer prop.Michael Porter Jr.'s...

May 10, 2024

Anthony Edwards Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Nuggets – Conference Semifinals Game 3, Friday, May 10, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets at 9:30 PM ET on Friday, in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA playoffs, and one of the 3-pointer over/unders available for this clash requires three triples from Anthony Edwards.Anthony...

May 10, 2024

Jamal Murray Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Timberwolves – Conference Semifinals Game 3, Friday, May 10, 2024

Jamal Murray's Denver Nuggets meet the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday at 9:30 PM ET in Game 3 of the second round of the NBA playoffs, and to beat his 3-point over/under, he needs to make two from beyond the arc.Jamal...

May 10, 2024

Top Player Prop Bets for Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Western Conference Semifinals Game 3 on May 10, 2024

Player prop betting options for Anthony Edwards, Nikola Jokic and others are available in the Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets matchup at Target Center on Friday (starting at 9:30 PM ET).How to Watch Timberwolves vs. NuggetsDate: Friday, May 10, 2024Time: 9:30 PM...