MLB standings based on record against winning teams
There's a difference between winning games and winning the games that matter. How do the MLB standings look when reoriented around record versus winning teams?In sports, good teams beat the bad teams. Great teams beat the good teams. As we look toward the All-Star break and the second half ...
2023-07-07 02:59
Jed Hoyer gives another resolute review of David Ross
The Chicago Cubs' 2023 season is spiraling downward, and despite the obvious scapegoat, Jed Hoyer still believes in manager David Ross.This is the point in the season when some MLB teams' front offices look back and think, "The season could have been better." For the Chicago ...
2023-07-06 07:46
MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani trade buzz, Marcus Stroman surprise suitor, Rangers-White Sox blockbuster
MLB Rumors: Proposed Rangers trade would land Dylan Cease, more from White SoxThe Texas Rangers have already acquired one of the biggest trade targets for the 2023 season in the flip for reliever Aroldis Chapman. But they also might not be done making moves as they hope to retain their lead atop t...
2023-07-06 06:57
Immaculate Grid baseball: Answers, connections for Grid 93 (July 5)
Another day, another grid. Here are the top answers for the 93rd version of the Immaculate Grid including the Orioles, Cubs, Guardians, Mets and Mariners.Today's grid features the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners. The only statistical ...
2023-07-05 20:57
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 09:26
David Ross Angry the Brewers Closed the Roof During Game
David Ross was furious the Brewers were allowed to close the roof on their stadium mid-game.
2023-07-05 09:25
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 04:57
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 05:45
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 23:15
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 01:26
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 09:29