Three moneylines and two futures out west.
Joe’s Notes: Sherrone Moore’s Penalty and Jim Harbaugh’s Legacy
What a Sherrone Moore suspension would mean for Michigan, what Jim Harbaugh did to Jim Harbaugh’s legacy, and a lot of Olympics and baseball from the last few days.
Off the Lake: Will the White Sox’ Losing Streak Set the MLB Record?
We look at the numbers. Then: Why the streak’s happening, the Cubs’ dramatic weekend, Keenan Allen extension talk, the nonexistent Vučević market, and a Blackhawks comparison from AL Central.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 5th
It’s hard to think of somewhere less likely to cheer up the White Sox than the Oakland Coliseum.
Every NFL Quarterback’s Age: 2024 Season
From Aaron Rodgers to J.J. McCarthy.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 4th
Brant Hurter’s debut, Spencer Arrighetti goes again, and Pivetta vs. Eovaldi in Texas.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 3rd
Riding with the Royals, even as we place our latest bets on the democratic process.
Joe’s Notes: Why We Don’t Watch Olympic Sports Outside of the Olympics
Three theories, and the role of college sports.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 2nd
Cole Ragans vs. Tarik Skubal, and what to make of Marcus Stroman and the rain.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 1st
The Orioles and the Guardians, plus what that Yankees sweep did to futures markets.
Off the Lake: DJ Moore Extended, Jameson Taillon Stays Put
The Bears did something smart. The Cubs probably did too. The White Sox? Maybe. The Bulls? Never. Garrett Crochet’s agents? Absolutely not.
Joe’s Notes: The MLB Playoff Picture After the Trade Deadline
Where every team’s chances stand, thoughts on the noteworthy trades, and how the Rays got their stadium in St. Petersburg.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 31st
Dylan Cease coming off a no-hitter, coming back around on the Mariners, and our latest election bets.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 30th
Buyers playing sellers in the AL Central.
Joe’s Notes: Who Will Make the Dumbest Trade Deadline Move?
We nominate the Oakland Athletics. Also: Jordan Love, Kevin Durant, and thoughts on the trades that have happened.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, July 29th
Navigating the trade deadline and embracing opportunity on the Yankees.
Off the Lake: Isaac Paredes Is a Cub, Christopher Morel Is Not
Plus Garrett Crochet’s drama, Nate Davis’s injury, Angel Reese’s offseason plans, Matas Buzelis’s offensive game, and how Chicago builds icons.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, July 28th
Three buyers, three sellers, and why we’re fading José Berríos and Javier Assad.