Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 5, Giants 3 &#8211; June 27, 2024

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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...

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

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

Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 4, Cubs 2 – June 28, 2024

Back on the losing bus after a one-game blip in San Francisco. Jameson Taillon was a backhanded snag of a grounder away from maybe throwing six or seven scoreless, borderline dominant innings. But the Brewers loaded the bases in the...

Jun 28, 2024

Seiya Suzuki Hits Homer Number 10 on the Season

The Cubs have an early lead courtesy of Seiya Suzuki's 10th homer of the season. An absolute rocket down the line: https://twitter.com/WatchMarquee/status/1806854465867186431 https://twitter.com/Taylor_McGregor/status/1806853974944829790

Jun 28, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Brewers (7:10 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Brewers are in first place of the Cubs' division, but if we're actually talking about playoff odds, beating the Giants might've been more important than this weekend series in Milwaukee. But given how frustrating the Brewers...

Jun 28, 2024

Red Sox vs. Padres Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The San Diego Padres (46-41) carry a five-game winning streak into a contest against the Boston Red Sox (43-39) at 1:35 PM ET on Sunday.The Red Sox will give the ball to Josh Winckowski (1-1, 3.26 ERA), who is eyeing...

Jun 30, 2024

Phillies vs. Marlins Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Philadelphia Phillies (54-29) play at home against the Miami Marlins (30-53) on Sunday. The game is set to begin at 1:35 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Phillies will send Ranger Suarez (10-2) to the mound,...

Jun 30, 2024

Royals vs. Guardians Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Kansas City Royals (46-39) play at home against the Cleveland Guardians (52-29) at 2:10 PM ET on Sunday.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Seth Lugo (10-2) to the mound, while Logan Allen (8-3) will...

Jun 30, 2024

Yankees vs. Blue Jays Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Toronto Blue Jays (38-44) take on the New York Yankees (53-32) at home on Sunday at 1:37 PM ET.The Yankees will call on Gerrit Cole (0-1) against the Blue Jays and Kevin Gausman (6-6).Yankees vs. Blue Jays Pitcher Matchup...

Jun 30, 2024

White Sox vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Colorado Rockies (27-55), who lost their previous five games, take on the Chicago White Sox (24-61) at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday. First pitch is at 2:10 PM ET.The White Sox will give the ball to Garrett Crochet (6-6,...

Jun 30, 2024

Mets vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The New York Mets (40-40) and the Houston Astros (41-41) play on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET. The contest will take place at Citi Field.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Mets will send Luis Severino (5-2) to the...

Jun 30, 2024

Rays vs. Nationals Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Tampa Bay Rays (41-42) and the Washington Nationals (39-43) match up on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET. The game will take place at Tropicana Field.The Rays will give the nod to Taj Bradley (2-4, 3.81 ERA), who is eyeing...

Jun 30, 2024

Reds vs. Cardinals Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Cincinnati Reds (39-44) face off against the St. Louis Cardinals (42-40) on Sunday at Busch Stadium at 2:15 PM ET.This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Reds will send Hunter Greene (5-3) to the mound, while Lance Lynn...

Jun 30, 2024

Brewers vs. Cubs Probable Starting Pitchers – June 30

The Chicago Cubs (39-45) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (49-34) for a road game in Milwaukee on Sunday. The contest begins at 2:10 PM ET.The probable pitchers are Freddy Peralta (5-4) for the Brewers and Kyle Hendricks (1-5) for the Cubs.Brewers...

Jun 30, 2024

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (39-43), led by Bryan Reynolds and his 25-game hitting streak, will meet the Atlanta Braves (46-35) Sunday at Truist Park. The Braves are -180 favorites for the matchup, which starts at 11:35 AM ET on Roku.Atlanta's Spencer...