It’s a pretty big day for the Chicago Bears, eh? For the second year in a row, they own the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Only this time, they actually plan to use it (and on a quarterback, no less!). It is not hyperbole to say that the success of the next 4-5 years of Bears football is basically starting in a few hours. That’s how important the quarterback position is. It’s such a different sport than baseball.
For six hitless, profoundly dominant innings, Paul Skenes today looked like the best pitching prospect I've seen since maybe Stephen Strasburg. The other two who came to mind as I watched were Matt Harvey and Jose Fernandez. Those three, when...
Elly De La Cruz continues to dazzle and the Yankees want Juan Soto in New York for the rest of his career. That and more in today's MLB Notes! Elly De La Cruz's Four Steal Night Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly...
The Iowa Cubs mashed four home runs and scored 10 runs, as Cade Horton made his best start at Triple-A on Thursday. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report | May 17, 2024 Triple-A Iowa Cubs...
YES! ANOTHER CUBS PLAYER IS HITTING THE INJURED LIST! ANOTHER CUBS RELIEVER AT THAT! PLEASE DO NOT MISTAKE MY SHOUTING FOR EXCITEMENT! IT IS ACTUALLY JUST INCREDULITY AND CAFFEINE! Today the Chicago Cubs placed reliever Colten Brewer on the 15-day...
CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs dropped the opener last night at Wrigley Field, but they've got a Friday 1:20 start with Kyle Hendricks on the bump (and the sun shining) today. Maybe those good vibes will be enough to take...
Here's hoping no Pirates players take a wrong turn in Wrigleyville and get detained trying to get into Wrigley Field. Maybe have to miss the game. (This is a Scottie Scheffler reference, for those who haven't seen the bonkers story...
Cade Horton's latest Triple-A outing went better than the last one, though even it will come with some explanation. Officially, the line for Horton was 5.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 K. Fine. Solid. Not overly impressive....
The Cubs had a golden opportunity handed to them in the bottom of the eighth inning when leadoff man Seiya Suzuki was hit by a pitch and reached third on a swinging bunt (+ error) for Cody Bellinger immediately after....
After a red-hot first ten games of the season (172 wRC+), Ian Happ had gone ice cold offensively. Aside from continuing to take his walks (he always does), his overall production plummeted to the point where Craig Counsell game him...
Brennen Davis isn't the only hot Cubs prospect. In fact, Moises Ballesteros is basically THE hot Cubs prospect of the season so far. And tonight, after two of the Cubs top prospects — Kevin Alcantara (on a double) and Matt...
The Washington Nationals (20-23) hope to avoid their fourth straight defeat when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies (32-14) Saturday at 6:05 PM ET on NBCS-PH. The Phillies are listed as -181 favorites, while the Nationals are +152 underdogs as they...
The Oakland Athletics (19-28), who lost their previous six games, take on the Kansas City Royals (27-19) at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Seth...
The Los Angeles Angels (17-28) play on the road against the Texas Rangers (23-23) at Globe Life Field. The game is set to start at 7:15 PM ET on Saturday.The Rangers will give the nod to Jose Urena (1-3) versus...
Following a stretch of six consecutive wins, the Houston Astros (20-25) play the Milwaukee Brewers (26-18) at 7:10 PM ET on Saturday.The Astros will give the nod to Justin Verlander (2-1, 3.38 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 3 on...
The San Diego Padres (23-24) play against the Atlanta Braves (26-15) on the road on Saturday beginning at 7:15 PM ET.The Braves will give the nod to Bryce Elder (1-1) against the Padres and Yu Darvish (3-1).Braves vs. Padres Pitcher...
The Boston Red Sox (22-23) and the St. Louis Cardinals (19-25) play at Busch Stadium on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET. In this contest, the Red Sox have the chance to end a three-game skid.The Red Sox will call on...
Today's NBA playoff slate has just one contest -- the Oklahoma City Thunder playing the Dallas Mavericks.Looking for NBA player prop bets for today's games? This article includes NBA player props for every contest, so take a look.Oklahoma City Thunder...
The Cleveland Guardians (28-17) have a home game against the Minnesota Twins (24-20), who are coming off a four-game losing streak. Saturday's matchup starts at 6:10 PM ET.The probable starters are Bailey Ober (4-1) for the Twins and Logan Allen...
Following a three-game losing streak, the Washington Nationals (20-23) take on the Philadelphia Phillies (32-14) on Saturday at 6:05 PM ET.The Phillies will look to Cristopher Sanchez (2-3) versus the Nationals and MacKenzie Gore (2-4).Phillies vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup and...
The Baltimore Orioles (28-14) are favored on the moneyline (-111) in Saturday's contest with the Seattle Mariners (24-21). Game time is at 4:05 PM ET on MASN2. The Mariners, with +160 odds, are favored against the spread (1.5).Baltimore's John Means...
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