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Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Nationals 1 – September 20, 2024

The Cubs have taken the first two in this four-game set against the Nationals, and though it's realistically too late for any of it to make a difference, it's also too late for tanking to make much of a difference....

Sep 20, 2024

Devin Singletary Player Props Week 3: Anytime TD Props and Odds vs. the Browns

When the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns match up in Week 3 on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET, will Devin Singletary score a touchdown? To see how he measures up in this week's matchup and whether he's a...

Sep 20, 2024

Dansby Swanson Gets Things Started With a Homer

It's TBD what we'll be able to say about the Chicago Cubs as a whole, but Dansby Swanson is certainly doing his part to finish the season on a high note. He stayed hot today right out of the gate,...

Sep 20, 2024

Craig Counsell’s Message: The Cubs Have a Long Way to Go to Get to a Playoff Standard

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell went big picture in some comments yesterday, talking about where the Cubs are in relation to a Brewers team that cruised to another NL Central crown. “I think the message sent really is that, look,...

Sep 20, 2024

Julian Merryweather’s Season is Over

[ankin_law] Although he tried to rehab a knee issue, Julian Merryweather will not be returning to the Cubs this season. Instead, he's having a patellar tendon debridement surgery in his right knee. Merryweather, 32, broke out in a huge way...

Sep 20, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Wisdom Stays in, PCA Moves Up

CUBS LINEUP — Happy Friday 1:20 at Wrigley Field! There's actually one more of these (vs the Reds) next weekend. So no need for farewells just yet. In the meantime, the Cubs won the opener against the Nationals last night,...

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Sep 20, 2024

Seiya’s Big Year, Shohei’s Big(gest) Night, Chicago Clubs and Wild Seasons, and Other Cubs Bullets

Happy Friday to you all. I just hope you have a good day. Sincerely. Seiya can really send 'em: https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1836928926444146703 With that homer as part of a great game last night, Suzuki ticked over his 2023 homer and WAR total,...

Sep 20, 2024

Cubs Roster Move: Wesneski Returns, Armstrong DFA’d

There's the Hayden Wesneski move. https://twitter.com/TonyAndracki23/status/1837149582746177560 Officially, Wesneski has been activated from the Injured List, and reliever Shawn Armstrong has been designated for assignment to open up a spot. Out since July 19 with a forearm strain, Wesneski returns to...

Sep 20, 2024

Add a Double-A Playoff Homer to Cam Smith’s Incredible Professional Debut Season

I don't want to compare the two guys, because they are actually very different players in a number of significant respects. But the fact that they were both first round college bats, taken back-to-back years by the Chicago Cubs in...

Sep 20, 2024

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Spoil the Nationals’ Comeback with One of Their Own

I wish these games still mattered mostly for very obvious reasons. Chief among them: because I want to see the Cubs win a lot of games and got to the dang postseason. Duh. Alas. But I also wish the games...

Sep 20, 2024

Bayern Munich vs. Werder Bremen Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 21

Bayern Munich will play on the road versus Werder Bremen on Saturday, after each won their most recent game in the Bundesliga -- beating Holstein Kiel and FSV Mainz, respectively. We provide our prediction for this matchup in the article...

Sep 20, 2024

Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brentford FC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 21

Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford FC -- both coming off lossees -- will meet on Saturday in the Premier League. Tottenham fell to Arsenal FC last time out, 1-0, and Brentford was beaten by Manchester City 2-1. Below, you can find...

Sep 20, 2024

Liverpool FC vs. AFC Bournemouth Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 21

Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth -- both coming off defeats -- will play on Saturday in the Premier League. Liverpool fell to Nottingham Forest last time out, 1-0, and Bournemouth was beaten by Chelsea FC 1-0. Below, you can find...

Sep 20, 2024

Southampton FC vs. Ipswich Town Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 21

Coming off a loss to Manchester United, Southampton FC will play against Ipswich Town, who just drew with Brighton & Hove Albion, on Saturday. For our prediction on this matchup, continue reading.Southampton FC vs. Ipswich Town Prediction & OddsSouthampton FC...

Sep 20, 2024

Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 21

Aston Villa (fifth) is currently well above Wolverhampton Wanderers (18th) in the Premier League, but it hosts Wolverhampton on Saturday at 10:00 AM ET. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction & OddsAston...

Sep 20, 2024

Real Sociedad vs. Real Valladolid Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 21

Real Sociedad plays at Real Valladolid in LaLiga on Saturday, with both teams coming off losses -- Real Sociedad 1-0 to RCD Mallorca, and Real Valladolid 3-1 to RC Celta de Vigo. Find our prediction for this matchup below.Real Sociedad...

Sep 20, 2024

Chelsea FC vs. West Ham United Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 21

The upcoming fixture list in the Premier League includes eighth-place Chelsea FC at 14th-place West Ham United on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30 AM ET. Our game prediction can be found below.Chelsea FC vs. West Ham United Prediction & OddsChelsea...

Sep 20, 2024

How to Watch

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

On Saturday, Jurickson Profar and the San Diego Padres (87-66) begin a series versus Andrew Vaughn and the Chicago White Sox (36-117) at PETCO Park, with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET.See how to watch the San Diego-Chicago matchup...

Sep 20, 2024

How to Watch

Yankees vs. Athletics: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees (89-64) visit Brent Rooker and the Oakland Athletics (67-86) on Saturday, with first pitch at 9:07 p.m. ET.The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch New York...

Sep 20, 2024

Newcastle United vs. Fulham Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – September 21

Two teams residing in opposite halves of the table in the Premier League will meet on Saturday, when third-place Newcastle United plays at 12th-place Fulham. Find our prediction for this matchup below.Newcastle United vs. Fulham Prediction & OddsNewcastle United Moneyline:...