Picks, Jackie Bradley Jr.’s puzzling power absence, the market for Whit Merrifield, and Gio Gonzalez’s return for Milwaukee.
Is Kyle Schwarber not in the Cubs lineup because the Pentagon doesn’t want to provoke war with Iran?
Kyle Schwarber: Weapon of Mass Destruction.
This Cubs Rotation is the Best Since 2016
It’s also one of the healthiest.
The National Park Service shared some of its best reviews, so here they are, power ranked.
“I have seen bigger mountains.”
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.
Joe Kelly’s last outing wasn’t great, but who cares?
Joe Kelly’s been pitching so well that his blown saves aren’t a big deal anymore.
It’s Not Too Late: Come to Our Annual Meeting Tomorrow
Come one, come all.
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.
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.