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

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Chicago Cubs Lineup: I’ve Seen This One Before

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs offense couldn't manage much of anything until the 9th inning last night, which is nothing new for this group. Unfortunately, today, they have the tough task of facing Zack Wheeler. Let's see what this Cubs...

Jul 03, 2024

Craig Counsell Would Like to See the Cubs Make Good Decisions, Rather Than Bad Decisions, Because Good Decisions Are Good

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was on 670 The Score today, and he was asked about what is likely to be the most obvious hot topic for the next few weeks: will the Cubs be buying or selling at the...

Jul 03, 2024

Award Wins for a Couple Cubs Prospects: Triantos and Suriel

A couple Chicago Cubs prospects have received league honors for their scorching hot weeks. James Triantos, who is on the cusp of being considered a consensus top-100 prospect, raked his way to Southern League Player of the Week: "Tennessee Smokies...

Jul 03, 2024

$Cody Bellinger out with a rib fracture to the injured list.$

Why Cody Bellinger May Not Generate a Huge Trade Return Even If He Heats Up

There is a video clip floating around today of Steve Phillips, opining on Cody Bellinger's trade value on MLB Network. If you haven't seen it: https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1808549766395220046 Primarily, I will say that I agree that a number of teams would probably...

Jul 03, 2024

Cubs Injury Notes: So Many Players to Update

A whole lotta injured Cubs players means a whole lotta injury updates can drop at the same time ... Yency Almonte (shoulder strain): This has been a challenging injury situation, as it seemed like there were times when he was...

Jul 03, 2024

It’s Not Fun to Be a Cubs Fan Right Now, and It Hasn’t Been for a While

In the 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. In 2017, they made it to Game 5 of the NLCS. In 2018, they won 95 games, which was a relative struggle, but a feat nonetheless. Unfortunately, a red-hot Brewers...

Jul 03, 2024

Wesneski and the Dingers, Swanson, Imanaga, Brewers, Robert, and Other Cubs Bullets

The Wife does this very nice thing where she will randomly get stickers for people. Just a sweet little way to communicate some love or a laugh. Today I accidentally stole one that was intended for a friend but that...

Jul 03, 2024

Brewers Jumping the Market by Trading for Aaron Civale (UPDATE)

It may be too early for most teams to engage in serious trade talks, but that isn't stopping the Milwaukee Brewers from jumping to try to improve their injury-thinned rotation. https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1808486272282791979 The return isn't yet known for Civale, who is...

Jul 03, 2024

Caleb Kilian Made His First Rehab Appearance, Touching 100 MPH

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Caleb Kilian was once again looking like a potential breakout candidate back in the spring, flashing premium stuff, strong command, and an ability to miss bats. But a teres major strain in his pitching shoulder in...

Jul 03, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Phillies 6, Cubs 4 – July 2, 2024

Sure, the Cubs strung together a couple of hits before a late-game, three-run Seiya Suzuki blast, but it was just a classic fake rally before an otherwise inevitable loss. Indeed, even including the ninth inning tonight, the Cubs went down...

Jul 02, 2024

Ruusuvuori vs. Tsitsipas Prediction at the Wimbledon – Thursday, July 4

Stefanos Tsitsipas (No. 11) will face Emil Ruusuvuori (No. 87) in the Round of 64 of Wimbledon on Thursday, July 4.Tsitsipas is the favorite against Ruusuvuori, with -769 odds against the underdog's +475.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 64Date: Thursday, July...

Jul 03, 2024

Machac vs. Safiullin Prediction at the Wimbledon – Thursday, July 4

In Wimbledon Round of 64 on Thursday, we have a matchup featuring No. 44-ranked Roman Safiullin against No. 39 Tomas Machac.Machac is the favorite against Safiullin, with -115 odds compared to the underdog's -110.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 64Date: Thursday,...

Jul 03, 2024

Cobolli vs. Tabilo Prediction at the Wimbledon – Thursday, July 4

In Wimbledon Round of 64 on Thursday, No. 48-ranked Flavio Cobolli takes on No. 19 Alejandro Tabilo.In this matchup versus Cobolli (+180), Tabilo is the favorite with -250 odds.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 64Date: Thursday, July 4Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying...

Jul 03, 2024

Fritz vs. Rinderknech Prediction at the Wimbledon – Thursday, July 4

No. 12-ranked Taylor Fritz will meet No. 76 Arthur Rinderknech in Wimbledon Round of 64 on Thursday, July 4.Fritz carries -769 odds to bring home a victory against Rinderknech (+500).Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 64Date: Thursday, July 4Venue: AELTC Wimbledon...

Jul 03, 2024

Niemeier vs. Svitolina Prediction at the Wimbledon – Thursday, July 4

On Thursday, Jule Niemeier (No. 90 in the world) meets Elina Svitolina (No. 21) in the Round of 64 of Wimbledon.Svitolina is the favorite against Niemeier, with -227 odds against the underdog's +170.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 64Date: Thursday, July...

Jul 03, 2024

Halys vs. Khachanov Prediction at the Wimbledon – Thursday, July 4

On Thursday, Quentin Halys (No. 220 in the world) meets Karen Khachanov (No. 22) in the Round of 64 of Wimbledon.Khachanov is the favorite against Halys, with -227 odds against the underdog's +170.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 64Date: Thursday, July...

Jul 03, 2024

Collins vs. Galfi Prediction at the Wimbledon – Thursday, July 4

In the Round of 64 of Wimbledon on Thursday, Dalma Galfi (ranked No. 127) takes on Danielle Collins (No. 11).With -455 odds, Collins is the favorite against Galfi (+320) for this matchup.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 64Date: Thursday, July 4Venue:...

Jul 03, 2024

Alcaraz vs. Tiafoe Prediction at the Wimbledon – Friday, July 5

In the Round of 32 of Wimbledon on Friday, Frances Tiafoe (ranked No. 29) takes on Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3).In this matchup versus Tiafoe (+750), Alcaraz is the favorite with -1667 odds.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 32Date: Friday, July 5Venue:...

Jul 03, 2024

Kartal vs. Gauff Prediction at the Wimbledon – Friday, July 5

In the Round of 32 of Wimbledon on Friday, Coco Gauff (ranked No. 2) meets Sonay Kartal (No. 298).Gauff is favored over Kartal, with -1250 odds compared to the underdog's +650.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 32Date: Friday, July 5Venue: AELTC...

Jul 03, 2024

Nakashima vs. Humbert Prediction at the Wimbledon – Friday, July 5

In the Round of 32 of Wimbledon on Friday, Ugo Humbert (ranked No. 16) takes on Brandon Nakashima (No. 65).In this matchup against Humbert (-110), Nakashima is favored with -115 odds.Wimbledon InfoTournament: WimbledonRound: Round of 32Date: Friday, July 5Venue: AELTC...