Ian Happ Gives the Cubs the Early Lead with a Two-Run Shot! (VIDEO)

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Enhanced Box Score: Rockies 9, Cubs 5 – September 13, 2024

Friday the 13th happened to the Cubs, with a guy named Hunter Goodman wearing the hockey mask and repeatedly impaling the Cubs. Losing in Colorado is actually not always an embarrassing thing, as the Rockies historically play so much better...

Sep 14, 2024

Jaelon Darden Fantasy: 2024 Outlook, Projections, Stats, Points & ADP

Considering making Jaelon Darden part of your 2024 fantasy draft strategy? Below, we have all of the numbers and projections you need for the Cleveland Browns wide receiver.Should I draft Jaelon Darden?Jaelon Darden Fantasy Stats Total Overall Rank Position Rank...

Jul 29, 2024

Michael Busch Ties It Up in the 8th with a 453-Foot Upper Deck Shot

The Cubs were down 5-2 in the 8th when Michael Busch absolutely UNLOADED on one with two runners on. Tie game: https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1834783272863224200 That's 453 feet, which, yeah, Denver, but still. Monster shot. These Cubs aren't giving up on this season...

Sep 13, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: The Opener at Coors

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs are starting a new series in Colorado this weekend at Coors Field. Here's a look at their lineup versus the southpaw, Austin Gomber. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Ian Happ, LF Dansby Swanson, SS Seiya Suzuki, DH...

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Sep 13, 2024

The Cubs Are Finally “Calling Up” Brennen Davis, But You Won’t Be Seeing Him Play

This is about as anticlimactic - downright sad, actually - as a first ever call up to the big leagues can possibly be. Long-time Chicago Cubs prospect Brennen Davis has finally been "called up," but the move is entirely procedural....

Sep 13, 2024

The Cubs Are Mentioned Among Possible Juan Soto Suitors, But You Know

I expect to have to offer some version of this preamble near continuously for the next four or five months, so please accept my apologies for repeating myself: (1) I think Juan Soto is a perfect fit for the Cubs,...

Sep 13, 2024

Hey, They Can Always Win Out! ;) … Cubs vs Rockies Series Preview

[BN_drinks] CUBS VS DODGERS — Maybe if the Cubs finished the sweep in L.A. and didn't drop that winnable game against the Pirates, they'd still have a shot at this thing. But they lost both and still sit 5.0 games...

Michael Cerami

Sep 13, 2024

Helmet Ads Are Coming to the MLB Postseason and Minor League Baseball

I think I generally land in a relatively progressive camp when it comes to changes in baseball and an openness to the league doing what it needs to do to stay competitive, in both attention and dollars. Pace of play...

Sep 13, 2024

Cubs Ticket Price Increase, Lopez Pitches, OBP, Rocker and deGrom, No-Hitter Memory, and Other Cubs Bullets

Ever suddenly discover a dozen mosquito bites on your legs but have absolutely zero recollection of how or when that would've been possible? I think MAYBE I could guess that it was a night I was outside later than usual...

Sep 13, 2024

Brewers Rookie Jackson Chourio Just Made History and I Hate It

I will admit to jealousy and bitterness. I am mature enough to recognize it. I am not, however, mature enough to stop it. So, while I recognize how impressive Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is as a player, and how...

Sep 13, 2024

Orioles vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, September 14, 2024

The Baltimore Orioles will take the field against the Detroit Tigers (76-72) on Saturday. The game begins at 6:10 p.m. ET on BSDET, with the Orioles listed as -171 favorites on the moneyline.Baltimore will send Corbin Burnes out to start...

Sep 14, 2024

Orioles vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, September 14, 2024

Sep 14, 2024

Guardians vs. Rays Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, September 14, 2024

The Cleveland Guardians (84-64) are favorites (-134) on the moneyline when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays (73-75) Saturday at 6:10 p.m. ET, live on BSSUN.Cleveland's Joey Cantillo gets the start, and he'll go against Tampa Bay's Drew Rasmussen.Guardians...

Sep 14, 2024

Twins vs. Reds Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 14

The Cincinnati Reds (72-77) play on Saturday in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Twins (78-69). First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. ET.The Twins will give the nod to Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4) against the Reds and Nick Martinez (8-6).Twins vs. Reds...

Sep 14, 2024

Braves vs. Dodgers Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 14

The Los Angeles Dodgers (87-60) play on Saturday in Atlanta against the Atlanta Braves (80-67). First pitch is at 7:20 p.m. ET.The Braves will look to Chris Sale (16-3) against the Dodgers and Jack Flaherty (12-6).Braves vs. Dodgers Pitcher Matchup...

Sep 14, 2024

Athletics vs. White Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 14

The Chicago White Sox (33-115) face off against the Oakland Athletics (65-83) on Saturday at Guaranteed Rate Field after a four-game losing streak. The contest begins at 7:10 p.m. ET.The probable starters are J.T. Ginn (0-1) for the Athletics and...

Sep 14, 2024

Orioles vs. Tigers Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 14

The Detroit Tigers (76-72) take on the Baltimore Orioles (83-65) at home on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. ET.Corbin Burnes (13-8) take the hill for the Orioles in this matchup. The Tigers, however, have yet to list a starter.Orioles vs. Tigers...

Sep 14, 2024

Guardians vs. Rays Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 14

The Cleveland Guardians (84-64) play at home against the Tampa Bay Rays (73-75) on Saturday. The game is set to begin at 6:10 p.m. ET.The Guardians will give the ball to Joey Cantillo (1-3, 5.96 ERA), who is eyeing win...

Sep 14, 2024

Deportivo Toluca FC vs. Club Tijuana de Caliente Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 14

Deportivo Toluca FC will play at home versus Club Tijuana de Caliente on Saturday, after each won their most recent match in Liga MX -- beating CF Monterrey and Club Leon, respectively. We provide our prediction for this matchup in...

Sep 14, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Rockies 9, Cubs 5 – September 13, 2024