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The Chicago Cubs Have Set a New Franchise Wins Record

Sure, sure, you have to get to the context quickly enough, but for a moment, it's just fun to appreciate that we've seen Cubs history this month. With last night's dramatic win, the Cubs set a new franchise record for...

Apr 30, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | April 30, 2024: Stars of the Week

The Cubs minor league affiliates were off on Monday, so it's time to take stock of some of the recent hot performers down on the farm in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report | April 30, 2024 Triple-A Iowa...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 30, 2024

The First Place Cubs, Banking Wins, Taillon Delivers, Morel, Murray, and Other Cubs Bullets

Don't forget, Mother's Day is less than two weeks away (May 12). If you're looking for an easy win, we have a partnership with Gourmet Gift Baskets that should do the trick. Hope that helps. Don't look now, but ......

Apr 30, 2024

Cade Horton is Reportedly Being Promoted to Triple-A Iowa

THERE it is. It felt like it should be coming for a long time (I couldn't help but discuss it multiple times), and now it's here: top Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton is getting the bump to the next...

Apr 30, 2024

The Brewers Lost on a Rare – But Correct! – Batter Interference Call

You no doubt remember that crazy Game 5 of the 2017 NLDS, with the Cubs rallying to beat the Nationals and then holding on at the end. Freaking awesome game. The Cubs probably shouldn't have won it, though. The part...

Apr 30, 2024

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Turn a Near No-Hit Loss Into a Thrilling Win

On the heels of a disappointing weekend in Boston, the Chicago Cubs were on the verge of an especially disappointing first night in New York. Mets starter Luis Severino was no-hitting them into the 8th inning. Ugly. But not only...

Apr 30, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Mets 1 – April 29, 2024

The Chicago Cubs didn't have a hit until the 8th inning tonight. And they finished the game with just three hits total. BUT ONE OF THOSE HITS WAS A GO-AHEAD ... GAME-WINNING ... TWO-RUN HOME RUN for Christopher Morel off...

Apr 29, 2024

Watch Christopher Morel Hit a Ninth-Inning, GAME-WINNING Homer off Edwin Diaz

The Cubs made it seven full innings before recording their first hit of the night tonight in what was looking like their third consecutive brutal loss. But after they pushed a run across the board in the 8th, their luck...

Apr 29, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Mets (6:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Chicago Cubs have still not lost more than two games in a row this season. But that streak is at risk tonight, with Mets starter Luis Severino on the mound for the series opener at Citi...

Apr 29, 2024

Pitchers Have Moved on to a New Plan of Attack Against Michael Busch (And So Far, It’s Working)

Over his first 19 games (74 PAs), Michael Busch was one of the hottest hitters on the planet: .328/.405/.656 (190 wRC+), including three doubles, six homers, and nine walks. But in the seven games and 29 plate appearances since, he's...

Apr 29, 2024

Twins vs. White Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (15-13) roll into Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago White Sox (6-23) looking to extend an eight-game winning streak. The contest starts at 7:40 PM ET on NBCS-CHI with the Twins listed as -172 favorites on the moneyline.Minnesota's...

Apr 30, 2024

Astros vs. Guardians Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Jose Altuve, batting .342 this season, leads the Houston Astros (9-19) into a matchup with one of the league's other top hitters, Steven Kwan (.339 AVG) and the Cleveland Guardians (19-9). Altuve and the Astros are -169 favorites on the...

Apr 30, 2024

Brewers vs. Rays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Milwaukee Brewers (17-11) will try to put a stop to their current three-game losing streak when they host the Tampa Bay Rays (14-16) at 7:40 PM ET on BSSUN Tuesday. Oddsmakers consider the Brewers to be -177 favorites to...

Apr 30, 2024

Rangers vs. Nationals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The Texas Rangers (15-14) host the Washington Nationals (14-14) at 8:05 PM ET Tuesday for a sluggers' duel between two of the best home-run hitters in baseball. Adolis Garcia has racked up eight homers this season (No. 5 in the...

Apr 30, 2024

Donte DiVincenzo Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the 76ers – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

On Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, the New York Knicks face the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and Donte DiVincenzo's 3-pointer prop for this clash requires three trifectas.Donte DiVincenzo's Three-Pointer Prop Odds...

Apr 30, 2024

Jalen Brunson Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the 76ers – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

On Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, the New York Knicks meet the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and Jalen Brunson's 3-pointer over/under for this clash requires three trifectas.Jalen Brunson's Three-Pointer Prop Odds...

Apr 30, 2024

Joel Embiid Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Knicks – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Joel Embiid's Philadelphia 76ers play the New York Knicks on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and to beat his 3-point prop, he must make two from downtown.Joel Embiid's Three-Pointer...

Apr 30, 2024

Tyrese Maxey Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Knicks – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Tyrese Maxey's Philadelphia 76ers meet the New York Knicks on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and to beat his 3-point over/under, he must make four from beyond the arc.Tyrese...

Apr 30, 2024

Josh Hart Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the 76ers – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The New York Knicks play the Philadelphia 76ers at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and one of the 3-pointer props available for this clash requires two trifectas from Josh...

Apr 30, 2024

Tobias Harris Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Knicks – NBA Playoffs Game 5, Tuesday, April 30, 2024

At 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it'll be the Philadelphia 76ers against the New York Knicks -- with Tobias Harris needing to score just once from beyond the arc...