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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s First Big League? A GO-AHEAD, GAME-WINNING HOME RUN!

Boy did he need that! The Chicago Cubs top prospect, Pete Crow-Armstrong, was promoted this week not because he was quite ready offensively, but rather out of necessity after injuries to multiple Cubs outfielders. And predictably, he looked over-matched on...

Apr 25, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Astros 1 – April 25, 2024

Cubs win! Cubs sweep! There was drama late - there always is - but the Cubs got it done! What an impressive series sweep over the Astros, especially considering all the injuries. So awesome. But it didn't start that way...

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Old Friend Dan Straily

I knew Dan Straily was pitching in Korea, and I knew there was a time in relatively recent memory that he was trying to come back to MLB. But sometime between then and now, he fell off my radar as...

Apr 25, 2024

Pre-Gamin’: Astros at Cubs (1:20 CT) – Lineups, Pitching Matchup, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

CUBS LINEUP — The Cubs won again last night, which means they've already won the season-series against the still-struggling Astros. Justin Verlander will be on the bump for today's finale, but he'll have to go up against the mighty Javier...

Apr 25, 2024

Cubs Farm Report | April 25, 2024: Brennen Davis Homers in His Return to Triple-A

Brennen Davis made his return to Triple-A last night, and of course, he managed to smack a three-run home run in an 8-2 win for the Iowa Cubs. That and more in today's Cubs Farm Report. Cubs Farm Report |...

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Apr 25, 2024

The Leadoff Role, Cubs Front Office is Not Particularly Well-Liked? And Other Cubs Bullets

It's a pretty big day for the Chicago Bears, eh? For the second year in a row, they own the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Only this time, they actually plan to use it (and on a quarterback,...

Apr 25, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Brazilian-Japanese Pitcher Daniel Missaki Out of Mexican League

That's a geographic mouthful right there, and it underscores what an interesting signing this is. Stray signings throughout the year are not uncommon, particularly as injuries accumulate down on the farm and the Chicago Cubs have the ability to take...

Apr 25, 2024

Do the Cubs Have a Scoring-Late Problem?

Once a month since August of 2016, my friends and I get together for "Supper Club." It's like book club, but instead of reading books, we go to a different restaurant in the city. Last night, we hit our 77th...

Apr 25, 2024

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 4, Astros 3 – April 24, 2024

The Cubs did all their scoring in the first, and made it stand up for the win with generally good pitching and generally good defense. Jameson Taillon looked solid again in his second start, locating well, giving up no barrels,...

Apr 25, 2024

Dansby Swanson with a First Inning Three-Run Homer

For the second straight night, the Cubs are jumping all over the Astros in the first inning. After a couple hits from Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ to get things going, Michael Busch hit a sac fly, Christopher Morel walked,...

Apr 24, 2024

Chicago Bears

Eagles, A.J. Brown Agree on a MASSIVE Extension!

The Philadelphia Eagles have secured the services of wide receiver A.J. Brown for the foreseeable future, inking brown to a three-year, $96 million extension that includes $84 million guaranteed. At $32 million per year, Brown will be the highest-paid wide...

Patrick K. Flowers

Apr 25, 2024

Tigers vs. Royals: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Detroit Tigers (14-11), with Reese Olson on the mound, host the Kansas City Royals (15-10) who will counter with Seth Lugo, at 1:10 PM ET on Friday.See how to watch the Detroit-Kansas City matchup below.When is Tigers vs. Royals...

Apr 25, 2024

How to Watch Mets vs. Cardinals: Live Stream or on TV

Jose Butto will take the ball for the New York Mets (13-11) when they host starting pitcher Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals (11-14) on Friday, with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET.Keep reading to find out all the...

Apr 25, 2024

How to Watch Braves vs. Guardians: Live Stream or on TV

On Friday at 7:20 PM ET, Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves (17-6) play Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians (18-7) at Truist Park.If you're planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Atlanta-Cleveland...

Apr 25, 2024

Red Sox vs. Cubs: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

In a series opener on Friday, Kutter Crawford will take the mound for the Boston Red Sox (14-12) against Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs (16-9), with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM ET at Fenway Park.Find out how to...

Apr 25, 2024

NBA Picks

Pacers vs. Bucks Predictions, Best Bets and Odds: NBA Playoffs Game 3 – Friday, April 26, 2024

The Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks take the court in Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The Pacers are favored by 6 points in the contest, which airs on ESPN at 5:30 PM ET. The...

Apr 25, 2024

Baltimore Orioles vs. Oakland Athletics Series April 26-28: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

A three-game series between the Baltimore Orioles and the visiting Oakland Athletics will start on Friday, April 26 at 7:05 PM ET.Orioles vs. Athletics Series Info Athletics @ Orioles Time: Friday, April 26 at 7:05 PM ET Orioles Starting Pitcher:...

Apr 25, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Series April 26-28: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

On Friday, April 26 at 7:07 PM ET, a three-game series featuring the Toronto Blue Jays and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers will begin.Blue Jays vs. Dodgers Series Info Dodgers @ Blue Jays Time: Friday, April 26 at 7:07 PM...

Apr 25, 2024

Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago Cubs Series April 26-28: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The Boston Red Sox will be hosting the Chicago Cubs for a three-game series, with the action getting underway at 7:10 PM ET on Friday, April 26.Red Sox vs. Cubs Series Info Cubs @ Red Sox Time: Friday, April 26...

Apr 25, 2024

New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals Series April 26-28: Odds, Starting Pitchers & Predictions

The New York Mets will be hosting the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series, with the first matchup getting underway at 7:10 PM ET on Friday, April 26.Mets vs. Cardinals Series Info Cardinals @ Mets Time: Friday, April 26...