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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s First Big League? A GO-AHEAD, GAME-WINNING HOME RUN!

Boy did he need that! The Chicago Cubs top prospect, Pete Crow-Armstrong, was promoted this week not because he was quite ready offensively, but rather out of necessity after injuries to multiple Cubs outfielders. And predictably, he looked over-matched on...

Apr 25, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Astros 1 – April 25, 2024

Cubs win! Cubs sweep! There was drama late - there always is - but the Cubs got it done! What an impressive series sweep over the Astros, especially considering all the injuries. So awesome. But it didn't start that way...

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Old Friend Dan Straily

I knew Dan Straily was pitching in Korea, and I knew there was a time in relatively recent memory that he was trying to come back to MLB. But sometime between then and now, he fell off my radar as...

Apr 25, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Astros at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Pitching Matchup, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs won again last night, which means they've already won the season-series against the still-struggling Astros. Justin Verlander will be on the bump for today's finale, but he'll have to go up against the mighty Javier...

Apr 25, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | April 25, 2024: Brennen Davis Homers in His Return to Triple-A

Brennen Davis made his return to Triple-A last night, and of course, he managed to smack a three-run home run in an 8-2 win for the Iowa Cubs. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report |...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 25, 2024

The Leadoff Role, Cubs Front Office is Not Particularly Well-Liked? And Other Cubs Bullets

It's a pretty big day for the Chicago Bears, eh? For the second year in a row, they own the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Only this time, they actually plan to use it (and on a quarterback,...

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Brazilian-Japanese Pitcher Daniel Missaki Out of Mexican League

That's a geographic mouthful right there, and it underscores what an interesting signing this is. Stray signings throughout the year are not uncommon, particularly as injuries accumulate down on the farm and the Chicago Cubs have the ability to take...

Apr 25, 2024

Do the Cubs Have a Scoring-Late Problem?

Once a month since August of 2016, my friends and I get together for "Supper Club." It's like book club, but instead of reading books, we go to a different restaurant in the city. Last night, we hit our 77th...

Apr 25, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Astros 3 – April 24, 2024

The Cubs did all their scoring in the first, and made it stand up for the win with generally good pitching and generally good defense. Jameson Taillon looked solid again in his second start, locating well, giving up no barrels,...

Apr 25, 2024

Dansby Swanson with a First Inning Three-Run Homer

For the second straight night, the Cubs are jumping all over the Astros in the first inning. After a couple hits from Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ to get things going, Michael Busch hit a sac fly, Christopher Morel walked,...

Apr 24, 2024

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Panthers vs. Lightning NHL Playoffs First Round Game 4 Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Saturday, April 27, 2024

The bookmakers have the Florida Panthers at -115 on the moneyline, and the Tampa Bay Lightning at -105, for their matchup on Saturday, April 27 at 5:00 PM ET.Panthers vs. Lightning Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Panthers (-115)Underdog: Lightning (-105)Total: 6Best Panthers...

Apr 25, 2024

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Hurricanes vs. Islanders NHL Playoffs First Round Game 4 Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Saturday, April 27, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes have been made -170 on the moneyline against the New York Islanders (+142) on Saturday, despite this game taking place at UBS Arena in Elmont.Hurricanes vs. Islanders Favorite, Moneyline, TotalFavorite: Hurricanes (-170)Underdog: Islanders (+142)Total: 5.5Best Hurricanes vs....

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Bears

Jim Harbaugh Just Had The Quote Of Draft Night

See. It's stuff like this that makes me sad Jim Harbaugh isn't the head coach in Chicago. We're missing out on press conference GOLD. Though, if Harbaugh is calling the shots then we might not be talking about Rome Odunze...

Matt Rooney

Apr 25, 2024

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Chicago Bears

Xavier Worthy Drafted By Chiefs After Trade Up With The Bills?!

The Kansas City Chiefs made a move up in the first round from 32nd overall to 28th overall. While it's not necessarily shocking to see the Chiefs move up, seeing the Bills be their trade partner is a little bit...

Matt Rooney

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Bears

Detroit Lions Trade Up & Draft Terrion Arnold With 24th Overall Pick

The Detroit Lions became the second NFC North team to move up in the 1st Round of the NFL Draft - much to the pleasure of the hometown fans in attendance in Detroit. They moved up from 29th overall to...

Matt Rooney

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Bulls

Joel Embiid is Reportedly Suffering from Bell’s Palsy … and Still Dropped 50

Joel Embiid cut into the New York Knicks series lead on Thursday night. With the Round 1 battle heading back to Philadelphia, Embiid looked like the reigning MVP with 50 points on 13-19 shooting and a 19-21 performance from the...

Elias Schuster

Apr 25, 2024

Diamondbacks vs. Mariners: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Arizona Diamondbacks (12-14), led by Ketel Marte, visit Caleb Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners (13-12) on Friday at 9:40 PM ET.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Arizona-Seattle matchup.When is...

Apr 25, 2024

Phillies vs. Padres: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Philadelphia Phillies (16-10), led by Alec Bohm, visit Ha-Seong Kim and the San Diego Padres (14-14) at 9:40 PM ET on Friday in a series opener.The article below will provide you with everything you need to watch Philadelphia play...

Apr 25, 2024

How to Watch Twins vs. Angels: Live Stream or on TV

On Friday, Bailey Ober will take the mound for the Minnesota Twins (11-13) versus Patrick Sandoval and the Los Angeles Angels (10-15), with first pitch scheduled for 9:38 PM ET at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.Keep scrolling to find out all...

Apr 25, 2024

Giants vs. Pirates: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Kyle Harrison will take the ball for the San Francisco Giants (12-14) when they host starter Quinn Priester and the Pittsburgh Pirates (13-13) in a series opener on Friday, with first pitch at 10:15 PM ET.Keep reading to find out...