How much better does a college football team get from playing its first game? The market says, “a lot.”
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, September 25th
The Yankees’ playoff seed, the Brewers’ bullpen, futures considerations in each LCS, and a college football flier.
The Cubs Are the Packers, and That’s Not Great
A dynasty looked inevitable. Now, winning the division is routinely in doubt.
Cincinnati Hosts Army in This Week’s Biggest Game
With nothing too big in the SEC, Big 12, or ACC, we turn our eyes once again to the Group of Five.
Central Division Drama and a Wild NL Wild Card Race
Breaking down tiebreakers and outlining playoff probabilites for each undecided race.
Today’s Best Bet: Thursday, September 24th
Hyun-jin Ryu’s regular season finale.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, September 23rd
Giolito vs. Bieber, plus how much a tiebreaker’s worth.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, September 22nd
J.T. Realmuto’s return, Sonny Gray’s leash, Giovanny Gallegos’s availability, and Framber Valdez’s importance.
The Cubs’ Real Kyle Schwarber Problem
You don’t have to worry about Kyle Schwarber’s effort. But you might have some concerns about his bat.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, September 21st
Tim Anderson’s hamstring, Jacob deGrom’s hamstring, and Trevor Rogers’s command.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, September 20th
Getting into are-they-resting-guys season.
The Big Ten Has a Schedule, and Some Games Happened Elsewhere
Man, the ACC is not a lot of fun right now.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, September 19th
Season openers for Troy and NC State, Georgia Tech’s defense, the duality of Ian Anderson, and why you should continue to not count Cleveland out.
The Group of Five Warrants Your Attention
We don’t have a great idea of what will warrant a playoff invitation this year. Which makes Appalachian State and UCF of high import tomorrow.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, September 18th
A potential encore from José Ramírez, how short-handed the Dodgers really are, and Atlanta’s not getting enough credit.
Is Javy Báez Turning It Around?
It’s been an encouraging week and a half for the Cubs’ shortstop, but not everything is pointing in the best direction.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, September 17th
Toronto isn’t bad, Houston should be good, and Cleveland’s probably fine. Plus, more LCS futures.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, September 16th
Adam Wainwright’s ERA, aces in Philly, Cole Hamels’ return, Justin Verlander’s potential return, Cleveland’s playoff draw, and some NL Central scheduling.