Ump show: David Ross obliterates umpire decisions in profane rant
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross unleashed on umpires after Tuesday's win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Chicago Cubs walked out of their Independence Day game against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 7-6 win, but manager David Ross was far from pleased. And he had an ejection to show for it....
2023-07-05 09:15
Cardinals completely fail to replicate Cubs' secret sauce
The Chicago Cubs have thrived when their pitchers have called their pitches. The St. Louis Cardinals? Not so much.The St. Louis Cardinals were riding the high of taking their series against the New York Yankees two to three this past weekend. They had the chance to carry that momentum into their...
2023-07-05 04:53
MLB Rumors: Juan Soto trade buzz, Astros untouchable prospect, Dodgers-Cubs blockbuster
MLB Rumors: Could Padres trade Juan Soto in wake of disappointing season?The San Diego Padres were three wins away from reaching the World Series last year. This offseason, they added former Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts on a long-term contract. With that, the Padres had built their sup...
2023-07-04 05:58
Best MLB prop bets today (Logan Webb, Drew Smyly are pitchers to bet on Monday)
Monday’s Major League Baseball slate is a smaller one, but that’s not going to dissuade me from betting on some pitcher props for the day’s action.I have a pair of plus money props to bet, backing two starters that have favorable matchups. Let’s break down each pick:B...
2023-07-03 23:18
MLB rumors: Cubs lose a prospect, NL Central trade appetite, Rodon back
MLB rumors: Brewers eager but patient ahead of trade deadlineThe NL Central has been a whirlwind of mediocrity for much of the season. Both Chicago and St. Louis were prohibitive favorites early on, but both clubs have struggled mightily, with the Cardinals approaching a particularly unfortunate r...
2023-07-03 01:16
Marcus Stroman's first Tweet after extension denial a clear shot at Cubs
Marcus Stroman clearly isn't letting the news that he won't get a contract extension from the Cubs get his work ethic down.On Saturday, as Marcus Stroman and the Chicago Cubs were waiting for the rain to clear up so they could take on the Cleveland Guardians at Wrigley Field, Ken Rosen...
2023-07-02 23:50
MLB rumors: Cubs have made their decision on Marcus Stroman
The Chicago Cubs have made their decision regarding Marcus Stroman's future with this team, at least for now.Marcus Stroman loves playing at Clark and Addison. And the fans at Wrigley love him, too. Chicago Cubs management and ownership, though, don't seem to exactly know how they feel...
2023-07-02 09:23
Cubs-Guardians start time: Cubs rain delay update in Chicago on July 1
The Cubs and Guardians had to wait to begin their game on Saturday, July 1 because of a rain delay in Chicago. Check here for updates on the start time.Saturday was full of rain delays across the MLB and the Cubs and Guardians couldn't escape their own.Before the second game of the week...
2023-07-02 07:50
Best MLB prop bets today (Marcus Stroman in line for bounce-back outing)
Another day, another set of pitchers to target for my favorite Major League Baseball prop bets on Saturday.Today’s picks are centered around Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman, who has gotten off to a great start this season and could be undervalued against the Cleveland Guardians.Let&rsq...
2023-07-02 01:18
Marcus Stroman takes shot at Mets ‘dinosaur’ over Shohei Ohtani’s number
New York Mets commentator and legend Keith Hernandez wasn't too receptive to the idea of giving his No. 17 to Shohei Ohtani if he were to join the team. Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman called him out for it.Once the 2023 season ends, all of baseball will be keeping their eyes peeled for...
2023-06-30 09:20
MLB standings ordered by pitching whiff rate: Braves, Astros throwing filth
The MLB standings by pitching whiff rate give us a good sense of which teams are throwing the best stuff.Few sporting acts can capture the poetry of motion quite like pitching a baseball. Every pitcher operates as their own unique pace. Each wind-up has its own cadence, each release its own moti...
2023-06-30 06:48
MLB Rumors: Cubs after Goldschmidt, Braves-Pirates trade, Red Sox help ‘pen
MLB Rumors: Red Sox make two trades to upgrade bullpen depthHitting has not been the reason why the Boston Red Sox are at the bottom of the AL East standings. Alex Cora's club ranks eighth in the league in team batting average and seventh in team OPS on the season thus far.It's been ...
2023-06-28 07:29