Three picks, Manny Machado’s surprising home run total, Trevor Bauer’s enormous workload, and strong defense in Arizona.
The Chuckit!: What should we make of this latest human advancement?
The latest attempt to level the playing field between mankind and the canine race.
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.
Joe Kelly’s Dominance Continues
Lights. Out.
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.
Mai Tai Guy will be Mai Tai Guy
You don’t expect crocodiles to serve you dinner, do you?
The People Are Calling for Joe Kelly to Close
The heart wants what it wants.
What’s Next for Tacko Fall?
Figuring out when we’ll get our next Tacko Fall update.
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.
What to Make of the Martín Maldonado Trade
What we can guess based on the Cubs’ trade last night.
Annual Meeting: Time, Agenda, How to Attend
The blog post Illinois has been waiting for.
Everyone’s hitting home runs…except Billy Hamilton.
Not even inside-the-park ones this year for Mr. Hamilton.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, July 15th
Two picks, whether Jeff Samardzija is viable trade bait, and why Zach Eflin is encouraging for the Phillies.
Jupiter is Big
Just a reminder.
Joe Kelly: Saver. Savior?
All of the fire emojis.
Hey! We have merch now!
We’ll give it to you in exchange for currency.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, July 14th
Two picks for today, a look at the Mets’ debacle of a bullpen, and notes on what makes Mike Soroka so effective.
Recipe: NIT Stu’s Chipless Nachos
A meal for minimalists and cheese-lovers alike.