Cubs Lose Infielder Rylan Bannon on Waivers to the Astros

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Brennen Davis Was Carted Off the Field During Iowa’s Last Game

In a large enough population of players, there are always going to be extreme outliers. You just have to hope that, if you're one of those outliers, that (1) you fall on the extreme end of the "has it" scale,...

Sep 11, 2024

More on PCA’s Defensive Prowess, Imanaga-Pearson-Hodge, Howard, Cowles, and Other Cubs Bullets

The two wins in LA are fantastic, and the Cubs did get back to 4.0 games out in the Wild Card race in the process. But it remains the case that they'll probably have to go something like 13-4, minimum,...

Sep 11, 2024

Porter Hodge OK After Scary Moment on the Mound

As he was trying to finish off Max Muncy for the final out of last night's game, Cubs reliever Porter Hodge at one point asked for time, turned away from home plate, rubbed his chest and started taking deep breaths....

Sep 11, 2024

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Come Back to Beat the Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs took game number two in the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving them with a chance to sweep the series tonight. That's just not something you see too often from teams heading out west to play...

Sep 11, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 6, Dodgers 3 – September 10, 2024

Just like that, the Cubs have taken a series from one of the best teams in baseball, on the road, AND on the West Coast. Not easy to do. This one came after a huge comeback in the 8th inning,...

Sep 11, 2024

Pete Crow-Armstrong With an UNBELIEVABLE Home-Run-Robbing Catch to Win the Game!

With the Cubs up three runs and the Dodgers trying to rally, Max Muncy sent a Porter Hodge pitch deep to right center and it had the look of a two-run homer. Uh oh. Except that's where Pete Crow-Armstrong comes...

Sep 11, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Dodgers (9:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — We've got a fun pitching matchup tonight, as Shota Imanaga and the Cubs are set to take on Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yamamoto has a 2.92 ERA over his first 14 starts in MLB,...

Michael Cerami

Sep 10, 2024

Lukewarm Stove: What’s Left for the Cubs? Story’s Market? Contreras Still on the Block? More

When I had finally navigated my way down Clark, past the mob at 1060 West Addison, and made it back to my 700 square-foot apartment a few blocks west of Wrigley Field early in the morning of November 3, 2016,...

Michael Cerami

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Digging in Further on the Free Agent Starting Pitchers Remaining – It’s Thin!

Earlier in the week, we talked about the top remaining free agents who'll get the weight of attention when the lockout ends and there's a short-term, mad rush to sign players. Of particular note in that exercise, it became clear...

Jan 07, 2022

MLBits: Trade Deadline Questions and Surprises, DeJong Returns, Brewers and Reds Scuffling, VogelTrade, More

Housekeeping: online registration for mobile sports gambling is back! But I genuinely do not know how long it'll last. The governor has changed his mind on this several times already, so it's possible, before too long, that you may have...

Michael Cerami

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Chicago Bears

Tyrique Stevenson Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week!

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. Stevenson's performance included a 43-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Chicago’s...

Patrick K. Flowers

Sep 11, 2024

Astros vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Expect a display of power when Yordan Alvarez (32 HR) and the Houston Astros (77-67) take on Brent Rooker (35 HR) and the Oakland Athletics (63-82) at Minute Maid Park at 8:10 p.m. ET live on NBCS-CA. Alvarez and the...

Sep 11, 2024

Cardinals vs. Reds Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, September 11, 2024

The Cincinnati Reds (71-75) will put their three-game win streak to the test when they visit the St. Louis Cardinals (72-72) Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. ET on BSOH. Sportsbooks consider the Cardinals to be -140 favorites, while the Reds are...

Sep 11, 2024

Wednesday’s WNBA Picks and Predictions – Sept. 10

In one of the three exciting matchups on the WNBA slate today, the Las Vegas Aces and the Indiana Fever hit the court at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Scroll down and you'll find WNBA picks and predictions for each and every contest on...

Sep 11, 2024

Dodgers vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 11

The Chicago Cubs (75-70) visit the Los Angeles Dodgers (86-59) on Wednesday at 10:10 p.m. ET and look to build on a three-game winning streak.The Dodgers will call on Bobby Miller (2-4) against the Cubs and Jordan Wicks (2-3).Dodgers vs....

Sep 11, 2024

Giants vs. Brewers Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 11

The Milwaukee Brewers (83-61) play on Wednesday in San Francisco against the San Francisco Giants (71-74). First pitch is at 9:45 p.m. ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Giants will send Blake Snell (2-3) to the mound, while...

Sep 11, 2024

Mariners vs. Padres Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 11

The Seattle Mariners (73-72) have a home game against the San Diego Padres (82-64) on Wednesday. The contest is set to begin at 9:40 p.m. ET.The Mariners will give the ball to Bryan Woo (7-2, 2.36 ERA), who is eyeing...

Sep 11, 2024

Brennen Davis Was Carted Off the Field During Iowa’s Last Game

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Chicago Blackhawks

Artyom Levshunov Hurt, OUT for Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase

So much for seeing Artyom Levshunov's first action in a Blackhawks sweater this weekend in St. Louis. The Blackhawks announced on Wednesday morning that the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft will miss some time because of...

Tab Bamford

Sep 11, 2024

Astros vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – Sept. 11

The Houston Astros (77-67) and the Oakland Athletics (63-82) face off in Houston on Wednesday. First pitch is at 8:10 p.m. ET at Minute Maid Park.The Astros will give the ball to Hunter Brown (11-7, 3.41 ERA), who is eyeing...