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.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, July 27th
Marco Gonzales, Mitch Spence, and Tyler Anderson.
Off the Lake: What Is Happening With Garrett Crochet?
Is the White Sox’ trade chip threatening a holdout? Also: Would the Cubs trade Seiya Suzuki? And: Can Matt Eberflus’s pants win a Super Bowl?
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 26th
Pablo López is hot and the Marlins are selling fast.
Joe’s Notes: How Thin Is This Year’s MLB Trade Market?
Don’t expect any blockbusters. Also: Reactions to the trades so far and thoughts on college football’s walk-on crunch.
Joe’s Notes: In Its New TV Deal, the WNBA Bet Against Itself
Why the WNBA’s new contract is low-risk, and why we think owners wanted that.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 25th
The Twins’ finances and the trade deadline, plus Corbin Burnes vs. Roddery Muñoz.
Joe’s Notes: 2027 World Series Odds and the 2024 Trade Deadline
If future championships matter, why do we measure trade value in dollars? Also: The latest House v. NCAA development, and college baseball’s rise.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 24th
We get behind one of the best pitchers of this generation, and a struggling team looks to avoid their first sweep of the year.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 23rd
Are the Tigers going to trade Tarik Skubal? Plus what to make of Jordan Montgomery’s return from the IL.
Joe’s Notes: How the ACC Can Regain Respect
Kidnapping Paul Finebaum is not the answer.