Cubs Put Up a Five Spot in the First, Capped By PCA Triple

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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

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

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

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...

Michael Cerami

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...

Michael Cerami

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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...

Michael Cerami

Jun 29, 2024

Running Low on Hope, Running Into Outs, Running Around, and Other Cubs Bullets

I hate that they drop 'The Bear' as a binge, because it's too good to devour so quickly like that. Apropos of the subject matter, you want to take your time to appreciate just how incredibly well-crafted it is. The...

Jun 29, 2024

Orioles vs. Rangers Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

After winning their past four games, the Baltimore Orioles (53-30) host the Texas Rangers (37-46) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday at 7:10 PM ET.The Orioles will look to Cole Irvin (6-4) versus the Rangers and Andrew Heaney...

Jun 30, 2024

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

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Around the NFC North, Braxton Jones Observations, Team Cash Flow, and Other Bears Bullets

Hitting the road after a wonderful weekend with friends. Tomorrow, we celebrate another trip around the sun. But first: A Sunday installment of BN Bears Bullets. There are 70 days until the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans renew acquaintances in...

Luis C. Medina

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

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

The Detroit Tigers (37-46) stumble into Sunday's matchup with the Los Angeles Angels (36-46) looking to break a four-game losing streak. The contest starts at 4:07 PM ET on BSW with the Tigers listed as -120 favorites to right the...

Jun 30, 2024

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

Led by Byron Buxton (two-game homer streak), the Minnesota Twins (46-37) are favorites versus the Seattle Mariners (47-38) Sunday at 4:10 PM ET. Oddsmakers have named the Twins as -120 favorites for the game, which airs on ROOT Sports NW.Minnesota's...

Jun 30, 2024

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

The Los Angeles Dodgers (52-32) and the San Francisco Giants (40-44) meet in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday at 4:05 PM ET. The Dodgers are -135 favorites on the moneyline to win the series over the...

Jun 30, 2024

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks (40-43) are -196 favorites to take Game 3 of th series from the Oakland Athletics (30-55) Sunday at 4:10 PM ET. The teams enter the matchup with the series record tied, and the underdog Athletics are listed...

Jun 30, 2024

Today’s Copa America 2024 Predictions, Picks and Odds – Sunday, June 30

Searching for betting odds for every 2024 Copa America match on Sunday? We have them listed for you below.Looking for everything you need to know regarding the betting odds for today's action in the Copa America? Check out the insights...

Jun 30, 2024

Twins vs. Mariners Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Seattle Mariners (47-38) play on Sunday in Seattle against the Minnesota Twins (46-37). First pitch is at 4:10 PM ET.The Twins will call on Joe Ryan (5-5) versus the Mariners and Luis Castillo (6-9).Twins vs. Mariners Pitcher Matchup and...