The best way to kill the tiny bit of vibes that came from Tuesday’s win was going to be another loss that followed The Script. You know, where the Cubs get great starting pitching, have tons of missed opportunities on offense, and create a lead the bullpen can’t hold. It was sooooo close to being exactly that. Thank goodness the Giants came up 90 feet short. Tiny vibes may continue.
Kyle Hendricks’ performance was, of course, a key part of the win. Much more coming on him soon.
Another loss to the Giants, and the Cubs are now on the verge of a four-game sweep. The Cubs found another way to lose a tight game. Baserunning was the hero of defeat this time around, with the Cubs making...
MLB Notes — We're 34 days from the MLB trade deadline, and while things are still lukewarm at best today, the Independence Day holiday, MLB Draft, and MLB All-Star Game are sure to have the hot stove season in full...
CUBS PROSPECTS — A home run of home runs wasn't enough to save the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday against the St. Paul Saints. Cubs Prospects Report | June 26, 2024 Triple-A Iowa Cubs Prospects The Iowa Cubs lost to the...
CUBS LINEUP — Justin Steele couldn't will the Cubs to victory with 7.1 innings of dominant pitching in the opener. And Kyle Hendricks couldn't do it with 7.0 innings of two-run ball last night. Will Hayden Wesneski have better luck?...
A daily ritual since I was a kid, I like to check the MLB standings each morning to stay on top of the divisional and playoff races, and obviously to see where the Chicago Cubs fit in the landscape. Mostly,...
The primary reason the 2024 Chicago Cubs might look to sell at the July 30 MLB trade deadline? Their record. Last night, the Cubs (37-43) fell to a season-low six games under .500 and a season-high 10.0 games out of...
I saw this tweet from Tommy Birch, who covers the Iowa Cubs, and I really liked what I was seeing: https://twitter.com/TommyBirch/status/1805674723063341331 The reason I like that note so much, is that it would be a pretty significant uptick in Moises...
Back into green tea. Got out of it for a while, mostly because the day's consumption of caffeine and caffeine-like products no longer aligned with when I would have a green tea. But I'm trying to make a conscious effort...
The Cubs didn't have a small lead to protect in the later innings, but otherwise, this one played the hits: the starting pitcher was great, the offense did precious little, the bullpen gave up a bunch late. I suppose the...
CUBS LINEUP — I'm going to need Kyle Hendricks to throw a complete game tonight. And surely someone in the Cubs lineup could try hitting a home run. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, 2B Michael Busch, 1B Cody Bellinger, RF...
In case you missed last night's NBA Draft, the Bulls actually had a good night! Hometown did Matas Buzelis, who just about everyone had projected to go in the top 10 if not top 5, fell down to the Bulls...
The San Francisco Giants (39-42) are favored on the moneyline (-113) in Thursday's contest against the Chicago Cubs (37-44). Game time is at 3:45 PM ET on MLB Network. The Cubs, with +160 odds, are favored against the spread (1.5).Jordan...
The Minnesota Twins (44-36) are -124 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the Arizona Diamondbacks (39-41) Thursday at 3:40 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Diamondbacks are listed...
Following a four-game losing streak, the Chicago Cubs (37-44) take on the San Francisco Giants (39-42) on Thursday at 3:45 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Giants will send Jordan Hicks (4-4) to the mound, while Shota...
The Minnesota Twins (44-36) visit Phoenix to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (39-41) at 3:40 PM ET on Thursday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Twins will send David Festa to the mound, while Jordan Montgomery (6-4) will answer the...
Another loss to the Giants, and the Cubs are now on the verge of a four-game sweep. The Cubs found another way to lose a tight game. Baserunning was the hero of defeat this time around, with the Cubs making...
At Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Thursday, the Los Angeles Angels (33-46) open a four-game series against the Detroit Tigers (37-43), at 9:38 PM ET.Looking to see who's in and who's out for the Tigers and the Angels? Read on...
The Minnesota Twins (44-36) will visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (39-41), in the final game of a three-game series, Thursday at 3:40 PM ET.Hoping to find out who's in and who's out for the Twins and the Diamondbacks? Continue reading to...
The Chicago Cubs (37-44) will visit the San Francisco Giants (39-42), Thursday at 3:45 PM ET, with the Giants on a three-game winning run.Looking to see who's in and who's out for the Giants and the Cubs? Continue reading for...
The Kansas City Royals (44-38) will host the Cleveland Guardians (51-27), Thursday at 8:10 PM ET, in a clash of AL Central rivals.Want to see who's in and who's out for the Guardians and the Royals? Read on to see...
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