Jake Arrieta continues to hold things together for the Cubs’ staff.
In the NHL, the Loser Often Shoots More
From the 2015/16 season through the 2019/20 season, the NHL team that shot more won just 49.7% of the time.
Today’s Best Bet: Tuesday, April 20th
Consider the Angels.
The Mets Are the Cubs’ Toughest Opponent Yet
This year’s Cubs have not yet seen a team as good as these Mets.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, April 19th
What to expect of Kohei Arihara, among other things.
Kyle Hendricks Crushed, Cubs Lose—Three Thoughts
An oddly encouraging nine-run loss.
Today’s Best Bet: Sunday, April 18th
Marcus Stroman has not yet missed a beat. Will he?
Cubs’ Bats Wake Up—Four Thoughts, Sunday Night Preview
That felt good.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, April 17th
New York. New York.
Atlanta Sends Cubs Into Last Place—Seven Thoughts, Today’s Preview
If this continues…
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, April 16th
Ryan Weathers, a Royals chaos theory, accept that the Mets are good, etc.
Struggling Cubs Host Struggling Atlanta
Fun!
Cubs Get Burnesed—Six Thoughts
Yikes.
Trevor Bauer’s Spin Rate Didn’t Change Last Night
If Trevor Bauer’s doing something to the baseball, he didn’t stop last night.
Willson Contreras Punks the Brewers—Six Thoughts, Today’s Preview
The Cubs got a much-desired win on another contentious night.
What’s Changed with Minor League Baseball
A full rundown, for those—like us—who are still catching up.
Keep an Eye on Louisiana-Lafayette This Fall
The Ragin’ Cajuns won’t make the College Football Playoff (in 99.9% of scenarios). But they could easily make themselves a factor.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, April 13th
Trying to figure out seven-inning games.