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Fans Injured at American Family Field in Milwaukee After Escalator Malfunction Following Cubs-Brewers (UPDATE)

Apparently there was a terrifying incident at American Family Field in Milwaukee after today's Cubs-Brewers game. One of the escalators at the ballpark malfunctioned, and eleven people were injured. The Brewers acknowledged the incident in a statement after the game:...

Jun 29, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Cody Bellinger at DH Again?

CUBS LINEUP — My head tells me it doesn't really matter. My heart wants the Cubs to stomp Freddy Peralta and the Brewers into the ground behind a stellar Kyle Hendricks start and win the series. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico...

Jun 30, 2024

Please Stay Awake, Bullpen Trio, Optimism or Disappointment, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Cubs can win a series today in Milwaukee (avoid the escalators), which is obviously a positive outcome. The Cubs are going to NEED some sweeps over the next month if they are to avoid a sell-off, but taking a...

Jun 30, 2024

Wake the Eff Up and Watch the Cubs Show Some Life Against the Brewers

Justin Steele IMPLORED his team to "wake the f*** up" yesterday, and they responded by doing exactly that. The Cubs beat the Brewers 5-3, and outside of the inning that prompted Steele's well-deserved outburst, they played very well. Enjoy the...

Jun 30, 2024

Ally 400 Odds and Picks from Nashville Superspeedway:

The Music City revs its engines once again, as NASCAR's Cup Series roars back to Nashville Superspeedway! The updated Ally 400 odds predict another weekend of high-octane action, star-studded entertainment, and that undeniable Nashville flair. Will a returning champion like Kyle...

Brian Twining

Jun 30, 2024

I Absolutely LOVED Justin Steele Firing Up the Troops Today

Justin Steele had ENOUGH. The Chicago Cubs had a weird day today, before going on to beat the Brewers 5-3. They got off to a great start, including a two-run ambush homer from Michael Busch, but let the game get...

Jun 29, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Brewers 3 – June 29, 2024

Come on. It wouldn't be a Hector Neris save opportunity if the tying run didn't reach base. You didn't expect otherwise, did you? In a game that could've slipped away a couple times, the Cubs actually showed some life and...

Jun 29, 2024

Ian Happ With a CLUTCH 8th Inning Homer

Ian Happ gets some undue grief, but none of it has made less sense to me than this idea that he isn't clutch. Not only do the numbers just straight up disprove it, I feel like it's been ESPECIALLY true...

Jun 29, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Brewers (3:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — This isn't the place for the longer conversation I want to have, but I just can't believe this Cubs team. They really let a 33-year-old Colin Rea hold them to two runs in a game/at a point...

Jun 29, 2024

Michael Busch Ambushes the Brewers with His 10th Homer of the Season

On the broadcast, Boog and J.D. noted that Michael Busch has now hit four first-pitch home runs this season, leading Major League Baseball. That's pretty neat. His latest first-pitch homer, in the top of the first this afternoon, gave the...

Jun 29, 2024

Picks

Sunday’s WNBA Picks and Predictions – June 30

In one of the three exciting matchups on the WNBA slate today, the Minnesota Lynx and the Chicago Sky take the court at Wintrust Arena.Below you'll find WNBA best bets for the matchups on today's slate.WNBA picks todayMinnesota Lynx at...

Data Skrive

Jun 30, 2024

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Deadline Day: 9 RFAs On the Clock for Qualifying Offers

The deadline for NHL clubs to submit a qualifying offer to their restricted free agents is 4 PM CT on Sunday, June 30. The Chicago Blackhawks have a long list of players they would need to qualify this afternoon: Blackhawks...

Tab Bamford

Jun 30, 2024

Chicago Blackhawks

NHL Waiver/Buyout Tracker: Campbell, Boqvist, Schmidt, Skinner, Suter, Atkinson

Sunday is the final day of June, which means it's the final day of the 2023-24 NHL league year. That means more teams are opting to go the buyout route to clear cap space before free agency begins on Monday....

Tab Bamford

Jun 30, 2024

Chicago Blackhawks

Lightning Acquire Guentzel’s Rights, Stamkos Era Over?

Sunday is moving day in the National Hockey League. Teams are placing players on waivers for purposes of a buyout -- Edmonton goalie Jack Campbell and former Blackhawk defenseman Adam Boqvist among them -- and front offices are arriving home...

Tab Bamford

Jun 30, 2024

Chicago Bulls

Um, the Bulls are Reportedly Trying to Attach a First-Round Pick to Trade Zach LaVine

The Chicago Bulls sound more desperate than ever before to move Zach LaVine. The organization has yet to find any legitimate interest for the two-time All-Star. While the Sacramento Kings were recently linked as the "most likely" suitor, those rumors...

Jun 30, 2024

Picks

Orioles vs. Rangers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, June 30, 2024

The Baltimore Orioles (53-30) will vie for their fifth straight victory when they host the Texas Rangers (37-46) on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET on ESPN. The Orioles are listed as -159 favorites by sportsbooks, while the Rangers are +135...

Data Skrive

Jun 30, 2024

Chicago Bulls

J.B. Bickerstaff Will Reportedly be the Next Head Coach of the Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have found their next head coach. A front office overhaul this offseason led to a very short-lived Monty Williams experience. The former Suns head coach joined the Pistons last summer in a massive six-year, $78.5 million contract....

Jun 30, 2024

Chicago Bulls

Did the Bulls Overpay Patrick Williams? Another KCP Connection, Free Agency Begins, and Other Bulls Bullets

Free agency is just hours away, and the Chicago Bulls might be back on their you-know-what. A fresh report indicates that the team has tried to attach a first-round pick to Zach LaVine multiple times in hopes of trading him....

Jun 30, 2024

Picks

Orioles vs. Rangers Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Texas Rangers (37-46), who lost their previous six games, face the Baltimore Orioles (53-30) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday. First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET.The probable starters are Cole Irvin (6-4) for the Orioles and...

Data Skrive

Jun 30, 2024

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Cody Bellinger at DH Again?