A flurry of pre-game injury updates from the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like a lot of things are trending in the right direction.
From the beats
So, there’s a LOT to unpack there. Thoughts:
A flurry of pre-game injury updates from the Chicago Cubs, and it looks like a lot of things are trending in the right direction.
From the beats
So, there’s a LOT to unpack there. Thoughts:
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...
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...
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...
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...
[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...
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:...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
SEC foes will meet when the No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers (3-0) meet the No. 15 Oklahoma Sooners (3-0). Keep reading for a peek at the odds and best bets for this matchup.Pick Oklahoma (+6.5) to CoverThe Volunteers have covered in...
CUSA rivals will do battle when the Sam Houston Bearkats (2-1) battle the New Mexico State Aggies (1-2) at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas. In the column below, we have best bets and tips to help you make...