Cubs vs. Padres prediction and odds for Saturday, June 3 (San Diego will get to Smyly)
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres will face-off for the second time in as many days on Saturday night.The Cubs squeaked by the Padres in the opening game of the series, winning by a final score of 2-1. They'll roll with Drew Smyly (3.45 ERA) in Game 2. He'll face-off against Yu Dar...
2023-06-04 01:16
MLB Rumors: Cubs, Yankees, Red Sox and Mariners opt-outs
June 1 is a typically active day of MLB players opting out of contracts, and this year was no different. Here are five players who are looking for new teams.On Thursday morning, some veteran minor-league players had a decision to make: opt into the remainder of their 2023 contracts with their cu...
2023-06-02 07:16
Ump Show: Cubs robbed of sweeping Rays by terrible call
A questionable strikeout call played a role in the Chicago Cubs being cost a chance to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays. It's the latest episode of "The Ump Show."It's every baseball fan's least favorite show. Of course, we're talking about "The Ump Show," where c...
2023-06-01 06:59
MLB Rumors: Grading trade fits for Tim Anderson, Cubs and Braves
With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, it's time to grade trade fits for Tim Anderson, the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Braves.The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching.The possibility for blockbuster trades is certainly real, especially on the pitching market. Let's exp...
2023-05-31 06:22
'Narc Cuban' Trends After Mavs Owner Ask About Illegal Streams
Narc Cuban was trending after Mark Cuban asked about illegal streams.
2023-05-30 09:47
Marcus Stroman shows Cubs just how much he wants a contract extension
Cubs ace Marcus Stroman has made it clear he doesn't want to be traded, and he made it clearer that he wants an extension with a complete-game gem.With the Chicago Cubs having dropped precipitously in the NL Central standings, the conversation around the club quickly turned from a resurgent...
2023-05-30 07:22
MLB Power Rankings by winning percentage against .500 or better teams
This week's MLB Power Rankings takes a look at winning percentage for all 30 teams against clubs with a .500 or better record.Run differential is one way to differentiate the frauds from the teams with something serious to play for. In this week’s MLB Power Rankings, we look at a differ...
2023-05-29 20:53
Cubs budding star won front office respect without doing anything on the field
By all accounts, Chicago Cubs rookie Matt Mervis is off to a good enough start in his debut season. The first baseman has played in 17 games, and is batting .200/.273/.317. Defensively, he's been about as good as Trey Mancini, just a few percentage points below him in success rate, according to...
2023-05-29 01:28
MLB rumors: Massive Cubs trade decision, McCutchen's future, Phillies trades
Today's MLB rumors roundup looks at a decision the Cubs have to make, the Phillies being at the center of trade calls, and Andrew McCutchen's future.It may not even be June yet, but the August 1st MLB trade deadline is lurking in the background, changing how we consume our daily MLB ne...
2023-05-28 21:25
Cubs: Near no-hitter should be last straw for David Ross
The Cubs were embarrassed by the Reds on their home field on Friday night. That should be the nail in the coffin for manager David Ross.Never mind the fact that the Chicago Cubs were shut out. Never mind that they allowed nine runs to the Cincinnati Reds who are 17th in scoring this year. Those ...
2023-05-27 21:48
Marcus Stroman blasts Mets 'trash fanbase'
Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman doesn't seem to have interest in making nice with Mets fans any time soon, calling New York a "trash fanbase" on Twitter.The flashpoints between Marcus Stroman and the Mets are only getting hotter.The former pitcher for New York is now slinging it f...
2023-05-26 09:51
Craig Kimbrel trade regrade: Cubs big advantage over White Sox is gone
The Chicago Cubs traded Craig Kimbrel to the Chicago White Sox back in 2021. Initially the move looked like a win-win, but is that still the case with Nick Madrigal's struggles?A crosstown trade between the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs is rare, but in recent history it's involved...
2023-05-26 04:54