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Oh, Come On: Cody Bellinger Lifted Mid-Game with an Apparent Injury (UPDATE: X-Rays Negative)

The Cubs cannot catch a break this year, man. They've already dealt with injuries to Jameson Taillon, Justin Steele, Kyle Hendricks, Drew Smyly, Julian Merryweather, Seiya Suzuki, and Ian Happ (did I forget anyone?). And tonight, it seems maybe something...

Apr 23, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, Astros 2 – April 23, 2024

Well there was one big thing not to like about tonight's game - Cody Bellinger was lifted with a right rib contusion after colliding with the outfield wall - and about a million things that were great. And since we...

Apr 23, 2024

Mike Tauchman Did it AGAIN – Second Oppo Homer of the Game!

Nothing like a little insurance late. Mike Tauchman, who already hit his first home run of the season earlier in this game, just hit his second home run in the 8th! Another opposite field blast for Tauchman, who's been hitting...

Apr 23, 2024

James Triantos Homers TWICE for the Smokies

It really is a Cubs homer party up and down the system. In Chicago, Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman have gone deep. At Myrtle Beach, Christian Hernandez and Jefferson Encarnacion each homered. At South Bend, Yohendrick Pinango homered. And at...

Apr 23, 2024

Kevin Alcantara Led Off Tonight’s Game with a Bomb (UPDATE: And Then Did It Again!)

Kevin Alcantara wasted no time giving the Tennessee Smokies the lead on Tuesday night (or maybe he just wanted to be a spiritual part of the homer party going on at Wrigley Field). Facing off against the Rocket City Trash...

Elias Schuster

Apr 23, 2024

Mike Tauchman’s First Homer of the Year Caps Off a 5-Run Cubs Ambush!

I don't like to use "ambush" lightly. But what would you call it when the Cubs put five balls in play over 100 MPH, including a single, a double, and two home runs en route to putting five runs on...

Apr 23, 2024

Ian Happ Hit Missed a Homer by a Foot, So Cody Bellinger Launched One into Space to Pick Him UP

Ian Happ was back in the Cubs lineup tonight after missing a few games with a sore hamstring. And in his first at-bat back, he sent one 412 feet to dead-center field for a VERY long double (Statcast says it...

Apr 23, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Astros at Cubs (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Chicago Cubs are back in action tonight for the first of three games against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for Game 1. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, 2B...

Apr 23, 2024

Jefferson Rojas Has the Longest Active Hitting Streak in High-A

I know what you're thinking – what the heck is this basketball junkie doing over here on our turf!? He normally only shows up when he accidentally puts his Bulls articles in the wrong category! I need a little palate cleanser...

Elias Schuster

Apr 23, 2024

MLBits: Jared Jones Made Brice Turang Look Ridiculous, Dylan Cease Dazzles at Coors, More

If you're familiar with me/my writing, you know how much I love good pitching. To that end, Jared Jones has been one of my favorite stories of the young season. And on Monday, he gave us one of the best...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 23, 2024

Guardians vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – April 24

After winning their past five games, the Cleveland Guardians (17-6) host the Boston Red Sox (13-11) at Progressive Field on Wednesday at 6:10 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Guardians will send Carlos Carrasco (1-1) to the...

Apr 24, 2024

NFL

Seattle Seahawks 3-Round Mock Draft: Exploring Potential Picks and Trade Back Options

Seattle Seahawks 3-Round Mock Draft - With the 16th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, General Manager John Schneider has a crucial decision to make – continue the rebuild by focusing on defense for new head coach Mike Macdonald, or invest in...

Ryan Noonan

Apr 24, 2024

How to Watch

Celtics vs. Heat: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Boston Celtics will play the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.These two teams match up for the second straight game after the Celtics beat the Heat 114-94 on Sunday. Jayson Tatum paced...

Apr 24, 2024

Orioles vs. Angels Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The Baltimore Orioles (15-8) visit the Los Angeles Angels (10-14) Wednesday to close out a three-game series. The Orioles are favored (-132) to win the rubber match, which starts at 4:07 PM ET from Angel Stadium of Anaheim.Baltimore's Dean Kremer...

Apr 24, 2024

Giants vs. Mets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The New York Mets (12-11 look to avoid the sweep when they visit the San Francisco Giants (12-13) in the final game of a three-game set. Oddsmakers have listed the Giants as -130 favorites, while the Mets are +110 underdogs...

Apr 24, 2024

Giants vs. Mets Probable Starting Pitchers – April 24

Following a three-game losing streak, the New York Mets (12-11) face off against the San Francisco Giants (12-13) on Wednesday at 3:45 PM ET.The probable starters are Blake Snell (0-3) for the Giants and Sean Manaea (1-1) for the Mets.Giants...

Apr 24, 2024

Orioles vs. Angels Probable Starting Pitchers – April 24

The Baltimore Orioles (15-8) visit the Los Angeles Angels (10-14). The matchup at Angel Stadium of Anaheim begins at 4:07 PM ET on Wednesday.The Orioles will look to Dean Kremer (0-2) versus the Angels and Tyler Anderson (2-2).Orioles vs. Angels...

Apr 24, 2024

Best MLB Prop Bets Today, April 24, 2024

The MLB schedule today, which includes the Boston Red Sox squaring off against the Cleveland Guardians as one of 15 games, should provide some fireworks.One of the most fun ways to wager on baseball is via MLB player prop bets....

Apr 24, 2024

Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, April 24, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks (12-13) are -122 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the St. Louis Cardinals (10-14) Wednesday at 1:15 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Cardinals are...

Apr 24, 2024

Diamondbacks vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitchers – April 24

The Arizona Diamondbacks (12-13) go on the road at Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals (10-14) at 1:15 PM ET on Wednesday.The probable pitchers are Jordan Montgomery (1-0) for the Diamondbacks and Kyle Gibson (1-2) for the Cardinals.Diamondbacks vs....