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Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Thump the A’s at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs returned to Wrigley Field last night to open up the final homestand of the year. Shōta Imanaga dominated the A's, and the Cubs' bats showed up in force in a 9-2 win. Things prooooobably aren't going to...

Sep 17, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 9, A’s 2 – September 16, 2024

The Cubs brought the bats home with them from the road trip, scoring quickly and profusely in tonight's blowout win. The Cubs had six runs before the second inning was over, and just about everyone got in on the fun...

Sep 16, 2024

Dansby Swanson Parks One in the Basket!

The Cubs opened up the second inning by going single, single, single, single, and already had a three-run lead on the A's when Dansby Swanson came up. He did not join the singles party: https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1835836908783480950 One of those earlier singles,...

Sep 16, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Same Old, Same Old

CUBS LINEUP — New day, new series, same old Chicago Cubs lineup for Game 1 against the Athletics. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Ian Happ, LF Dansby Swanson, SS Seiya Suzuki, DH Cody Bellinger, RF Isaac Paredes, 3B Michael Busch, 1B Nico...

Sep 16, 2024

Pete Crow-Armstrong Has Been Pacing the Cubs’ Offense for a While Now

Although he has long been celebrated for his glove and his feet, Pete Crow-Armstrong has been showing off his considerable offensive upside for a month and a half at this point. He continued the run yesterday in Colorado with homer...

Sep 16, 2024

One Report Indicates Cody Bellinger is “Fully Expected” to Not Opt Out of His Cubs Deal

I won't duplicate too much of what I just wrote about Cody Bellinger and his opt-out decision, because I stand by it all, but I do want to share a report on that front. Bob Nightengale writes - very matter-of-factly...

Sep 16, 2024

Kyle Hendricks, The Last World Champion Standing

Last night, Kyle Hendricks made his 22nd start of the season, appearing in his 274th game as a Chicago Cub. And it was a good one! It's never easy to pitch at Coors Field, but Hendricks tossed six innings of...

Sep 16, 2024

The Latest on Justin Steele’s Elbow

[ankin_law] Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele is recovering from some left elbow tendinitis, and although his team is pretty much out of it at this point, he may make another start or two before the season is over. That comes...

Sep 16, 2024

Cubs Haven’t Had a First Base Season Like This in a While, Hendricks and Miller, How Chapman Got His Deal, and Other Cubs Bullets

A very happy birthday to our Littlest Girl, who has to work harder than most of us, but who does it while generating more sunshine than any of us. Michael Busch erupted out in Colorado, which happens for a lot...

Sep 16, 2024

The Final Two Weeks (Mercifully) – Cubs vs Athletics Series Preview

[BN_drinks] CUBS VS ATHLETICS — Although I know that the day the season ends, I'll instantly miss baseball ... I am otherwise ready for this to all be over. This has been such a weird and disappointing year, filled with...

Sep 16, 2024

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Mercury vs Sparks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Moneyline – Sept. 17

The Los Angeles Sparks (7-31) hope to stop a four-game home losing streak when they host the Phoenix Mercury (18-20) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET.Mercury vs. Sparks Prediction & OddsFavorite: Mercury (-3)Total: 161.5Mercury Moneyline: -148Sparks Moneyline:...

Sep 17, 2024

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Thump the A’s at Wrigley Field

Sep 17, 2024

Yankees vs. Mariners: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 17

The Seattle Mariners (77-73) will host the New York Yankees (87-63), Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. ET, in the first of a three-game series.Want to see who's in and who's out for the Yankees and the Mariners? Keep reading for complete...

Sep 17, 2024

Padres vs. Astros: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 17

The San Diego Padres (86-65) will host the Houston Astros (81-69), Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. ET, with the Padres on a four-game winning run.Hoping to find out who's in and who's out for the Padres and the Astros? Read on...

Sep 17, 2024

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 17

On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks (83-67) are visiting the Colorado Rockies (58-93), at 8:40 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series.Hoping to find out who's playing for the Diamondbacks and the Rockies? Continue scrolling to get complete...

Sep 17, 2024

Rangers vs. Blue Jays: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 17

The Texas Rangers (71-79) will host the Toronto Blue Jays (72-78), Tuesday at 8:05 p.m. ET, in the first of a three-game series.Looking to see who's in and who's out for the Rangers and the Blue Jays? Continue reading to...

Sep 17, 2024

Angels vs. White Sox: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – Sept. 17

The Chicago White Sox (36-115) will visit the Los Angeles Angels (60-90), Tuesday at 9:38 p.m. ET, with the Angels on a six-game losing skid.Looking to see who's playing for the Angels and the White Sox? Continue reading to see...

Sep 17, 2024

Picks

Mercury vs Sparks: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 17

The Los Angeles Sparks (7-31) will turn to Dearica Hamby (17.1 points per game, 14th in WNBA) when they attempt to take down Kahleah Copper (21.6, third) and the Phoenix Mercury (18-20) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena....

Sep 17, 2024

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Aces vs Storm: Best Bets, Player Props & Computer Picks – Sept. 17

Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm (24-14) match up against A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces (25-13) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Climate Pledge Arena, at 10:00 PM ET.Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer...

Sep 17, 2024

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Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Los Angeles Sparks (7-31) will try to stop a seven-game losing streak when they host the Phoenix Mercury (18-20) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs at 10:30 PM ET on CBS Sports Network, AZFamily,...