The case for Atlanta.
A 2022 Schwindel/Ortega/Wisdom Lottery Might Make Sense for the Cubs
The Cubs’ best hitters right now probably won’t hold up. But one of the three might, and it’s impossible to know which one.
The Cubs Are Gaining Ground in the Draft
The Cubs entered yesterday 10th in next year’s draft order. They’re now a game out of 5th.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 15th
Futures, futures, futures.
Today’s Best Bet: Saturday, August 14th
Chris Sale’s back.
Ian Happ Isn’t Hitting the Ball Hard Enough
Ian Happ had a good night on a bad night for the Cubs. Can he keep it going?
Today’s Best Bet: Friday, August 13th
More Brewers.
Possible Field of Dreams Opponents for the 2022 Cubs
Plus a begrudging recap of yesterday’s massacre and a willing preview of tonight’s game.
Michael Rucker Had a Good Night and Let’s Leave It at That
Nothing else to see from the Cubs, folks.
Today’s Best Bet: Thursday, August 12th
More Brewers.
The Kumar Rocker Tradeoff the Mets Made, and Why It Can’t Be Stopped
There is no incentive to help the Kumar Rocker of the world when the Kumar Rocker is not at the collective bargaining table.
More Rain at Wrigley
Could be another wet one tonight. But at least Patrick Wisdom keeps hitting well.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, August 11th
Kevin Gausman’s still cooking, and we’re bulking up on the Brewers.
Cubs Play Two, Steele Pitches One
Notes ahead of Justin Steele’s rotation debut.
Today’s Best Bet: Tuesday, August 10th
Let’s start treating the Phillies as favorites.
I Was Wrong About the Phillies
My bad.
The Cubs Lost the Quintana Trade Again
There’s a tattoo suggestion in here.
Today’s Best Bet: Monday, August 9th
Are the Dodgers inevitable in the NL?