This week stinks.
Joe Kelly’s Hamstring Might Be an Issue
On the flip side, Joe Kelly earned a lot of warrior credentials this weekend.
“Meanwhile, They Will Play Baseball” – The Cubs Begin Trade Deadline Week
And we take a look at what Andrew Chafin and Ryan Tepera could bring back to Chicago.
The Padres Got Adam Frazier, and It’s Gonna Hurt Jake Cronenworth’s WAR
Moving to first base renders Jake Cronenworth less valuable by baseball’s most valuable statistic.
Today’s Best Bet: Monday, July 26th
How bad is the Phillies bullpen?
David Bote Is Back
The Cubs’ best hitter (by xwOBA) has returned.
Joe Kelly Came Through Last Night, as He So Often Does
Another good outing from our guy.
The Varitek/A-Rod Punch, Seventeen Years Later
Seventeen years ago yesterday, Jason Varitek punched A-Rod in the face.
Today’s Best Bet: Sunday, July 25th
Value on the Marlins.
Zach Davies Isn’t Real
He doesn’t add up.
Trade Ideas, But as Pranks
I wanna see some prank trades.
What Might Zach Davies Fetch in a Trade?
If Zach Davies made his last start as a Cub yesterday, it was a good one (also: why Craig Kimbrel’s value exceeds his WAR and for the love of Ernie Banks please trade Robinson Chirinos today).
What the Trade Deadline Is, and What It Isn’t
Nobody *that* valuable gets traded at the deadline.
How to Say Goodbye to Departing Cubs
Preparing for the inevitable.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 23rd
The case for Tylor Megill, the case against Zach Davies.
Joe Kelly’s Role in Ted Lasso
This doesn’t get enough attention.
They Should’ve Chosen “Cleveland Yankees”
Or “Cleveland Butts.”
Nelson Cruz and the Kris Bryant Market
What yesterday’s trade can tell us about the Cubs’ potential return for Kris Bryant.