Taking a look at the Cubs’ newest reliever.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, July 27th
Picks for tonight, along with notes on Jarrod Dyson’s trade value, the Cardinals’ scorching stretch, and Chris Martin (the reliever not the Coldplay guy).
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 26th
Picks for tonight, along with notes on Trea Turner’s doubles boom, Yoan Moncada’s breakout, and the twilight dawning for Alex Gordon.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 25th
Picks for today, plus notes on the Royals’ solid bullpen, when the Angels’ hand might be forced with Albert Pujols, and Niko Goodrum’s outstanding baserunning.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 24th
Four picks for today, along with notes on Trevor Story’s place in the shortstop ranks, whether the Brewers might be sellers at the deadline, Shane Bieber’s breakout, and Hunter Dozier’s turnaround.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 23rd
Three picks for today, along with notes on why the Cardinals, Rays, and Braves should all be concerned about tonight’s starters.
Pedro Strop struggled again last night, heightening questions about the Cubs’ bridge to Kimbrel.
The Cubs’ bullpen isn’t great. It would help matters if Pedro Strop was his normal self.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, July 22nd
Two picks, Sonny Gray’s chance at a career year, and how Martín Pérez has turned into something up in Minnesota.
The Cubs would be better with Nick Castellanos. But how much better?
Evaluating the ramifications of a possible Castellanos trade.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, July 21st
Picks for today, Germán Márquez’s road success, Zach Plesac’s concerning FIP, and Jordan Yamamoto’s strong start.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, July 20th
Picks, Jackie Bradley Jr.’s puzzling power absence, the market for Whit Merrifield, and Gio Gonzalez’s return for Milwaukee.
This Cubs Rotation is the Best Since 2016
It’s also one of the healthiest.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 19th
Two picks for tonight’s games, plus notes on John Means’ consistency and Jordan Zimmermann’s horrible luck.
Why is Kyle Schwarber not in the lineup?
It’s a hot day. The wind’s blowing out. He only pinch-hit on Wednesday, and had yesterday off. Looking at a few possibilities for why Kyle Schwarber is beginning this afternoon on the bench.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 18th
Three picks, Manny Machado’s surprising home run total, Trevor Bauer’s enormous workload, and strong defense in Arizona.
Yes, Steve Cishek is pitching all the time. But that might be a good thing.
Cishek’s made more appearances since joining the Cubs than almost anyone else in the MLB. But his ERA’s been the same as that of Josh Hader.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 17th
Picks for today’s games, as well as what’s holding the Brewers back, Tommy Milone and the concept of a bulk reliever, Garrett Cooper and hope for Miami, and why the Nationals shouldn’t feel good about Erick Fedde just yet.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 16th
Two picks for tonight, along with notes on CC Sabathia vs the Rays and the Giants’ recent surge.