Cubs vs. Angels prediction and odds for Tuesday, June 6 (Hammer the Angels at home)
The Los Angeles Angels are back over .500 after picking up a win on Sunday against the Houston Astros, and they’re hoping to carry that momentum into their series with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.Chicago is in fourth place in the NL Central, and the team is in danger of slipping furt...
2023-06-07 02:29
Cubs: Don't fall for Nick Madrigal's latest fools gold
Nick Madrigal has been on fire since the Cubs demoted him to Triple-A. However, history suggests they shouldn't buy his success ... yet.For years now, Nick Madrigal has brought a very specific set of skills to a Major League Baseball field. He is a light-hitting middle infielder who has one...
2023-06-06 09:29
MLB standings by run differential: Rangers on historic pace
The Texas Rangers are a run-scoring machine heading into the first full week of June. Let's take a look at the MLB standings by run differential.The 2023 MLB season is now in June. There are still plenty of games left to go, but there is still a decent enough amount of games completed to ma...
2023-06-06 07:19
Scott Boras warns Chicago Cubs not to trade Cody Bellinger
Despite Cody Bellinger's recent injury setbacks, his agent tells the Cubs that the former MVP is worth the wait.Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger has been pushed to the forefront of trade talks in recent weeks after suffering a minor injury in mid-May.Bellinger suffered a bone brui...
2023-06-06 01:56
MLB Power Rankings: Best trade chip on every below .500 team's roster
MLB Power Rankings of the best trade chips we should expect to get dealt from every below .500 team.In less than two months, the MLB trade deadline will arrive. Teams over .500 are already dreaming about who they’ll add to the roster. The clubs below .500 should start hyping up their best tr...
2023-06-05 22:28
Cubs: Marcus Stroman meant no disrespect despite trolling Juan Soto to no end
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman had a lot of fun at Juan Soto's expense, striking him out and stealing his celebration.Cubs starting pitcher went six strong against the San Diego Padres on Sunday in an eventual 7-1 victory. Stroman has been excellent so far this season, and cou...
2023-06-05 22:18
A Braves-Cubs trade for much-needed pitching help: Is it realistic?
The Atlanta Braves could look to trade for Marcus Stroman at the deadline in a deal with the Chicago Cubs to help solidify their rotation.Maybe the Atlanta Braves could make a deal with the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Marcus Stroman before the MLB trade deadline in a few weeks?Atlanta stan...
2023-06-05 03:48
MLB standings by run differential: Astros deserve more credit
Looking at the MLB standings by run differential reveals that the Astros deserve more credit, the NL Central is indecipherable and more.The MLB standings can still drastically change before the end of the season but after two months of play we have a good idea of which teams have it together and...
2023-06-04 07:50
Dansby Swanson proving Alex Anthopoulos wrong with the Cubs...so far
So far, so good with Dansby Swanson and the Cubs. The star shortstop is proving Chicago right for making a major investment in his future.Yes, Alex Anthopoulos saved a lot of money by letting Dansby Swanson walk. However, Swanson looks like a legitimate star with the Cubs, and that could make Br...
2023-06-04 05:00
Cubs scapegoats: 1 to fire, 1 to put on the hot seat, 1 to be patient with
The Cubs have plenty of potential scapegoats for the way the 2023 season is going. Which ones should be fired, kept on a short leash or given time?If Cubs fans hoped the 2023 season would be the turning point to get the franchise back on the path to compete, they've been sorely disappointed...
2023-06-03 04:24
MLB News and Rumors: Mets, Cubs, Rays, Pirates make trades
On Friday morning, two trades happened featuring the Pirates and Rays, as well as the Cubs and Mets. Let's break them down.The Pirates and Rays are in agreement on a trade that will send minor-league infielder Alika Williams to Pittsburgh in exchange for reliever Robert Stephenson, a source...
2023-06-03 03:48
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 07:19