Adrian Sampson returns to the majors, Atlanta keeps on rolling.
Is the Losing a Branding Decision for the Ricketts Family?
“We thought the fans *loved* losing!”
The Padres Will Probably Miss the Playoffs
For the first time all season, the Padres’ playoff probability is below 50%.
When Will the Cubs’ Losing Streak End?
If the Cubs don’t win tonight, a club record losing streak is readily attainable.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 17th
John Means’s FIP and two guys who’ve been traded for Willy Adames.
“I Will Rain Frank Schwindel From Heaven for You”
If you’re going to parodize a biblical passage for sports blog purposes, always make sure to use the King James translation.
Today’s Best Bet: Monday, August 16th
The case for Atlanta.
A 2022 Schwindel/Ortega/Wisdom Lottery Might Make Sense for the Cubs
The Cubs’ best hitters right now probably won’t hold up. But one of the three might, and it’s impossible to know which one.
The Cubs Are Gaining Ground in the Draft
The Cubs entered yesterday 10th in next year’s draft order. They’re now a game out of 5th.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 15th
Futures, futures, futures.
Today’s Best Bet: Saturday, August 14th
Chris Sale’s back.
Ian Happ Isn’t Hitting the Ball Hard Enough
Ian Happ had a good night on a bad night for the Cubs. Can he keep it going?
Today’s Best Bet: Friday, August 13th
More Brewers.
Possible Field of Dreams Opponents for the 2022 Cubs
Plus a begrudging recap of yesterday’s massacre and a willing preview of tonight’s game.
The Field of Kremes Game
Ok what if
Jake Arrieta Is What He Is
The Jake Arrieta era ended badly, but what did we expect?
Michael Rucker Had a Good Night and Let’s Leave It at That
Nothing else to see from the Cubs, folks.
Today’s Best Bet: Thursday, August 12th
More Brewers.