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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Nationals 6 – September 19, 2024

While the rest of the baseball world was enraptured by Shohei Ohtani's singularly incredible accomplishment, Cubs fans were treated to the Cubs, having briefly blown a lead, coming back late to win this one. The Nationals lineup is quite a...

Sep 19, 2024

Shohei Ohtani Becomes the First 50-50 Player in MLB History (OMG HE HAS HOMERED AGAIN … 3X!)

When it comes to Shohei Ohtani, you can finish the following sentence about a dozen different ways: "He's the first player in MLB history to...." And they're almost all very impressive feats. But tonight's edition is especially insane. As of...

Michael Cerami

Sep 19, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Michael Busch Sits Against a Lefty

CUBS LINEUP — The Chicago Cubs have just ten games remaining this season. Seven of those ten games are at Wrigley Field, starting tonight with the four-game series opener against the Washington Nationals. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup...

Michael Cerami

Sep 19, 2024

Kyle Hendricks is Not Ready to Hang ‘Em Up

I know it hasn't been a good year overall for Kyle Hendricks, but much of that was wrapped up in some deep early-season struggles that were alleviated by a stint on the IL. Since the start of June, Hendricks has...

Sep 19, 2024

Cubs vs Nationals Series Preview

[BN_drinks] CUBS VS NATIONALS — This weekend was (very likely) GOING to be Kyle Hendricks final start in a Cubs uniform *at Wrigley Field*. But because Justin Steele came back and moved the rotation around, Hendricks will likely get one...

Michael Cerami

Sep 19, 2024

Matt Shaw Joins Another Semi-Exclusive Cubs Club, Leads to Trivia

Top Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw quickly turned his 20-20 club membership into a 20-30 club membership by stealing his 30th base of the season. These are all completely arbitrary cut-offs, of course, but they do make for fun factoids:...

Sep 19, 2024

Julio Rodriguez Made One of the Most Bizarre Baserunning Blunders You’ll Ever See

I have seen people referencing this as one of the worst baserunning mistakes ever, but that strikes me as a little harsh, given the circumstances. I'll grant, though, that I've never seen one quite like it. Most bizarre? Yeah, I'll...

Sep 19, 2024

Painful Credit to the Brewers, Steele Felt Good, Kimbrel Bounced, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Milwaukee Brewers officially clinched the NL Central with yesterday's Cubs loss. It's been all but accomplished for months now, and I will grit my teeth to dust conceding that what they accomplished this year - despite all the injuries,...

Sep 19, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: A’s 5, Cubs 3 – September 18, 2024

If I needed confirmed for me that, in my heart, I know the season is over, today did it: I felt completely emotionless about the Cubs blowing their lead. I was just shrugging as I watched. So I guess, yeah,...

Sep 18, 2024

Cubs Roster Moves: Steele and Lopez In, Neely and Palencia Out

Being that he's starting this afternoon for the Chicago Cubs, we knew Justin Steele (elbow) would be activated from the Injured List today. But he's not alone, as reliever Jorge Lopez, who'd been rehabbing at Iowa, has also been activated...

Sep 18, 2024

Pac-12 Games This Week – Odds, Predictions, Picks

Pac-12 teams will be on the Week 4 college football schedule, involved in two games, including the San Jose State Spartans versus the Washington State Cougars.[lasso rel="routy" id="898262"]Week 4 Pac-12 GamesSan Jose State Spartans at Washington State CougarsTime: 10:00 PM...

Sep 19, 2024

MWC Games This Week – Odds, Predictions, Picks

MWC teams are on the Week 4 college football schedule, involved in eight games, including the San Jose State Spartans versus the Washington State Cougars.[lasso rel="routy" id="898265"]Week 4 MWC GamesSan Jose State Spartans at Washington State CougarsTime: 10:00 PM ETDate:...

Sep 19, 2024

Fresno State vs. New Mexico Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Sept. 21

The Fresno State Bulldogs (2-1) have an MWC matchup with the New Mexico Lobos (0-3). For odds and best bets, keep scrolling.Pick New Mexico (+13.5) to CoverThe Bulldogs have covered the spread twice in three games with a set spread.The...

Sep 19, 2024

Miami (FL) vs. South Florida Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Sept. 21

The No. 8 Miami Hurricanes (3-0) take the field against the South Florida Bulls (2-1) in college football action at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. In the piece below, we include best bets and tips to help you make...

Sep 19, 2024

North Texas vs. Wyoming Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Sept. 21

The North Texas Mean Green (2-1) and Wyoming Cowboys (0-3) will face each other in a matchup at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas. For odds and best bets, keep scrolling.Pick Wyoming (+7) to CoverThe Mean Green have covered the spread...

Sep 19, 2024

Kansas State vs. BYU Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Sept. 21

Big 12 foes will clash when the No. 13 Kansas State Wildcats (3-0) meet the BYU Cougars (3-0). Keep scrolling for a look at the odds and best bets for this matchup.Pick BYU (+6.5) to CoverThe Wildcats have covered the...

Sep 19, 2024

TCU vs. SMU Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Sept. 21

The Iron Skillet is up for grabs when the TCU Horned Frogs (2-1) and the SMU Mustangs (2-1) hit the field. For odds and best bets, keep reading.Pick SMU (+2.5) to CoverThe Horned Frogs have not covered the spread in...

Sep 19, 2024

Ole Miss vs. Georgia Southern Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Sept. 21

The No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels (3-0) and Georgia Southern Eagles (2-1) will clash in a matchup at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. For odds and best bets, keep scrolling.Pick Georgia Southern (+36.5) to CoverThe Rebels are 3-0-0 against the...

Sep 19, 2024

Boston College vs. Michigan State Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Sept. 21

The Boston College Eagles (2-1) play the Michigan State Spartans (3-0) in college football action at Alumni Stadium (MA) in Boston, Massachusetts. In the piece below, we include best bets and tips to help you make informed bets.Pick Michigan State...

Sep 19, 2024

Texas A&M vs. Bowling Green Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Sept. 21

The No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies (2-1) and Bowling Green Falcons (1-1) will clash at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Below, we break down the odds and best bets for you.Pick Bowling Green (+22.5) to CoverThe Aggies are 1-2-0...