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Saturday night is a bit of a weird time to be dropping Cubs prospect notes, but I had a bunch of tabs start to really back up on me, and there were a bunch of stray highlights I wanted to share. So this is me unloading a lot of those …
Cubs Prospect Notes: Mervis Again, So Many Dingers Generate So Many Talking Points, Ballesteros, Hearn, Alcántara, Amaya, Nwogu, More
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The Chicago Cubs Are Not Stealing Bases So Far This Year
The Chicago Cubs are against theft. Of bases: https://twitter.com/codifybaseball/status/1781046629103231339 The Chicago Cubs this year have stolen just three bases, the fewest in all of baseball. Dansby Swanson has stolen two bases, Nick Madrigal has stolen one. That's it. I don't...
Apr 19, 2024
Cubs Roster Moves: Wisdom and Taillon Are Back, Wesneski and Mastrobuoni Are Out
Even with tonight's rainout, the Chicago Cubs are still making some roster moves. When Patrick Wisdom was removed (perfectly healthy) from the I-Cubs game in the 4th inning on Wednesday, we had an idea of what was coming next. When...
Apr 18, 2024
Tonight’s Cubs-Marlins Game Has Been Postponed
The weather wasn't going to cooperate for Jameson Taillon's season debut, and tonight's Cubs-Marlins tilt has been postponed. The game will instead be part of a split-doubleheader this Saturday, with the first game at 1:20pm CT and the second at...
Apr 18, 2024
MLBits: Paul Skenes Could Make His MLB Debut Any Day (But Probably Won’t), Red-Hot Orioles, Houck’s Maddux, More
If you're into tracking young pitchers with star potential like I am—as I watch Jack Leiter's debut while typing this column—then you're probably itching to see Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes make his way to Pittsburgh sooner than later. While...
Apr 18, 2024
Back to Wrigley: Cubs vs Marlins – Series Preview
Cubs vs Marlins — Whew! The Cubs got through their first West Coast road trip of the year, and did so with a winning record (5-4) against the Padres, Mariners, and Diamondbacks. They definitely let a couple games slip out...
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Cubs Farm Report | April 18, 2024: Caissie, Alcántara Go Yard, South Bend and Myrtle Beach Smoked, More
Kevin Alcántara hit his first home run of the season for the Tennessee Smokies last night, and Owen Caissie hit his first Triple-A home run for the Iowa Cubs as Iowa and Tennessee secured victories. The same can't be said...
Apr 18, 2024
Cody Bellinger Sticking With Scott Boras
Given the way the offseason played out for super agent Scott Boras's top available clients - Cody Bellinger, Matt Chapman, Blake Snell, and Jordan Montgomery - you wouldn't be shocked to see some unhappiness behind the scenes. Did Boras overplay...
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You’ll Be Even More Impressed with Hayden Wesneski, When You Hear What it Took to Get Him to Arizona
Hayden Wesneski was the hero of yesterday's finale and series-win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, coming in to clean up Jordan Wicks' (little) mess in the 5th ... and then tossing 4 shutout innings to save an over-used bullpen and help...
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Offseason Cubs Target Robert Stephenson Now Out for the Year
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The Chicago Cubs Are Not Stealing Bases So Far This Year
The Chicago Cubs are against theft. Of bases: https://twitter.com/codifybaseball/status/1781046629103231339 The Chicago Cubs this year have stolen just three bases, the fewest in all of baseball. Dansby Swanson has stolen two bases, Nick Madrigal has stolen one. That's it. I don't...
Apr 19, 2024
Cubs vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, April 19, 2024
The Chicago Cubs (11-7) are set to take on the Miami Marlins (4-15) Friday at 2:20 PM ET, airing on BSFL. The Cubs are listed as -165 favorites by oddsmakers, while the underdog Marlins have +139 odds for the contest.Jameson...
Apr 19, 2024
Best MLB Prop Bets Today, April 19, 2024
In one of the 15 exciting matchups on the MLB schedule today, the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals take the field at Kauffman Stadium.MLB prop bets for today's games are available, so if you're interested in placing a...
Apr 19, 2024
Cubs vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers – April 19
The Miami Marlins (4-15) kick off a four-game series on Friday against the Chicago Cubs (11-7). The contest starts at 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field.The Cubs will give the ball to Jameson Taillon and the Marlins will turn to...
Apr 19, 2024
How to Watch Reds vs. Angels: Live Stream or on TV
The Cincinnati Reds (9-9), led by Spencer Steer, host Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels (9-10) at 6:40 PM ET on Friday.If you're intending to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the Cincinnati-Los Angeles...
Apr 19, 2024
Kings vs. Pelicans Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 1 – Friday, April 19, 2024
The Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans take the court to start the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. The Kings are favored by 1.5 points in the contest, which airs on TNT at 9:30 PM ET. The over/under...
Apr 19, 2024
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Apr 19, 2024
2024 NBA Playoffs Odds: Pacers vs Bucks Odds to Win Series, Spreads, Lines
The NBA Playoffs are here, and the Eastern Conference first-round ignites with a clash of styles. The Indiana Pacers, boasting the league's top-scoring offense, bring their high-octane attack to Milwaukee to face the experienced Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo's status adds further...
Apr 18, 2024
How to Watch Pirates vs. Red Sox: Live Stream or on TV
The Pittsburgh Pirates (11-8), led by Bryan Reynolds, host Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox (10-10) at 6:40 PM ET on Friday in a series opener.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options...
Apr 18, 2024
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