Jake Arrieta Back at Wrigley Field Tonight to Throw Out the First Pitch

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Shōta Imanaga is a National League All-Star

Even if the rules didn't require each team to have at least one representative in the All-Star Game, I think Chicago Cubs lefty Shōta Imanaga was going to get the call. Today, he did. The 30-year-old rookie, transitioning to the...

Jul 07, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Angels 0 – July 7, 2024

THE CUBS WON THE SERIES! Not sure it'll be enough when the final accounting comes in, but it's kind of the bare minimum at this point to keep hope alive. It is the Cubs' first series win in nearly three...

Jul 07, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Angels (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — Another day, another rubber match. Let's see if the Cubs can close out this series with a win at Wrigley Field before the off-day tomorrow. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, 2B Michael Busch, 1B Cody Bellinger, CF...

Jul 07, 2024

Cubs Roster Move: Bigge Called Up, Brewer to the IL with a Broken Hand

[ankin_law] Another reliever injury for the Cubs, and it's of the immediate-60-day-IL variety. Colten Brewer, who threw a disastrous 0.2 innings yesterday, has a broken hand. And yes, it is exactly what you think: https://twitter.com/PJ_Mooney/status/1809967619354599640 Brewer did the thing you're...

Jul 07, 2024

Rotation Questions, The One Highlight, More on Bigge, Rojas, Caissie, and Other Cubs Bullets

The BN Blogathon is back, and we're raising funds for Make-A-Wish right here! Thanks for checking it out, and for making me stay up way too long at the Trade Deadline! Kyle Hendricks thinks the back tightness that limited him...

Jul 07, 2024

Chicago Cubs Relief Prospect Hunter Bigge is Reportedly Coming Up

Get all the "that'll save the season" jokes out of your system up front, and then just enjoy the arrival of another compelling prospect arm. Per Jon Morosi, Hunter Bigge is getting the call from Iowa: https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/1809721738810319133 A favorite of...

Jul 06, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Angels 7, Cubs 0 – July 6, 2024

The fun times lasted two days. This thing went sideways right from the start, as the first four Angels reached, and although Seiya Suzuki thereafter cut down a runner at the plate to limit the first inning damage ... it...

Jul 06, 2024

Kyle Hendricks Exits with an Injury

[ankin_law] When I turned this game on a couple innings late today and saw Colten Brewer on the mound in the third, I assumed Kyle Hendricks got chased after another rough performance. But that's not exactly the case. Although Hendricks...

Jul 06, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Angels (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — Two wins? In a row?! Somebody's feeling frothy. Let's see if we can turn this into a full-fledged winning streak! Kyle Hendricks is on the bump today against the lefty Tyler Anderson. And here's a look at...

Jul 06, 2024

Mastrobuoni’s Glove and Margin Value, the Trade That Brought Him, Steele, PCA, Suzuki, and Other Cubs Bullets

Someone left the freezer door open all night, so I woke up to a freezer full of liquid. Not great! He's not hitting at the moment, but Miles Mastrobuoni sure made his presence known yesterday at third base. Three outstanding...

Jul 06, 2024

How to Watch Reds vs. Rockies: Live Stream or on TV

The Cincinnati Reds (42-48), with Andrew Abbott on the hill, host the Colorado Rockies (32-58) who will start Ryan Feltner, at 7:10 PM ET on Monday in a series opener.If you're trying to watch this game, keep reading for TV...

Jul 07, 2024

Twins vs. White Sox: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins (51-39) visit Andrew Vaughn and the Chicago White Sox (26-66) on Monday, with first pitch at 8:10 PM ET.Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Minnesota play Chicago live.When...

Jul 07, 2024

Sinner vs. Medvedev Prediction at the Wimbledon – Tuesday, July 9

In Wimbledon quarterfinals on Tuesday, Jannik Sinner meets Daniil Medvedev.In this match, Sinner is the favorite (-455) versus Medvedev (+325) .Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: QuarterfinalsDate: Tuesday, July 9Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports GroundLocation: London, EnglandCourt Surface: GrassJannik Sinner vs....

Jul 07, 2024

Sun vs. Vekic Prediction at the Wimbledon – Tuesday, July 9

Lulu Sun will take on Donna Vekic in Wimbledon quarterfinals on Tuesday, July 9.In this matchup, Vekic is favored (-278) against Sun (+220) .Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: QuarterfinalsDate: Tuesday, July 9Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports GroundLocation: London, EnglandCourt Surface:...

Jul 07, 2024

How to Watch Guardians vs. Tigers: Live Stream or on TV

The Cleveland Guardians (56-32), with Gavin Williams on the mound, visit the Detroit Tigers (42-48) who will start Keider Montero, at 6:40 PM ET on Monday.Find out how to watch the Cleveland-Detroit matchup below.When is Guardians vs. Tigers and when...

Jul 07, 2024

Major League Baseball Games on TV & Streaming Live Today, Monday, July 8

The MLB lineup on Monday, which includes the Cleveland Guardians squaring off against the Detroit Tigers as one of seven contests, is sure to please.Information on how to watch Monday's MLB action is included for you.How to Watch MLB Today...

Jul 07, 2024

Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies Series July 8-11: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

A four-game series between the Cincinnati Reds and the visiting Colorado Rockies will begin on Monday, July 8 at 7:10 PM ET.Reds vs. Rockies Series Info Rockies @ Reds Time: Monday, July 8 at 7:10 PM ET Reds Starting Pitcher:...

Jul 07, 2024

Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians Series July 8-11: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

A four-game series between the Detroit Tigers and the visiting Cleveland Guardians will start on Monday, July 8 at 6:40 PM ET.Tigers vs. Guardians Series Info Guardians @ Tigers Time: Monday, July 8 at 6:40 PM ET Tigers Starting Pitcher:...

Jul 07, 2024

Shōta Imanaga is a National League All-Star

Jul 07, 2024

How to Watch Nationals vs. Cardinals: Live Stream or on TV

Mitchell Parker will take the ball for the Washington Nationals (42-48) when they host starting pitcher Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals (47-42) on Monday, with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET.If you're trying to watch this game, keep...