Hot take alert.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, May 7th
The best offseason signing has not disappointed, and yes, we’re still talking about Chris Flexen. Also: How real are Brad Keller and Ross Stripling’s struggles? And an NL Central future to boot.
Is Today a Good Day for Zach Davies?
The conditions are right. It’s a weak lineup. Can Zach Davies make some progress this afternoon?
Checking in on Milk’s Favorite Baseball Team
Yesterday, we said to ourselves, “Where are the Milkmen?” We found our answer.
Zack Greinke Should Get Into Smuggling
Because it would be hilarious.
Albert Pujols Was the Best Player in Baseball Over the Last Two Decades
Since Opening Day 2001, no baseball player was worth more wins than Albert Pujols.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, May 6th
The weather in New York, the Red Sox lineup, the Rangers bullpen, Mike Fiers, and how to measure Jazz Chisholm’s absence.
Did the Cubs Really Do That?
Another walk-off win at Wrigley.
The Dodgers Need Joe Kelly More Than Ever
Yesterday made it certain. Something is wrong with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB’s All-Stars So Far
Built a 26-man roster for each league based solely on WAR to-date.
Suspicious Timing of Luis Robert Injury Provokes More Tony La Russa Questions
This is a hard post to write.
Ron Coomer vs. Pine Tar, Round Two
Plus, a theory as to why Major League Baseball is *really* collecting balls this year.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, May 5th
The wind’s blowing out in Cincinnati, trying to guess if Jon Gray’s start’s for real, what to expect from Hyeon-Jong Yang, Shane Bieber and the over, and Anthony Rendon’s knee.
The Cubs Sweep a Doubleheader—Against the Dodgers! Seven Thoughts, Tonight’s Preview.
That was impressive.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, May 4th
Diamondbacks injuries and Mike Minor’s slow start.
Can the Cubs Win One Today?
Doubleheader against Clayton Kershaw and Trevor Bauer? Oh boy.
Big Tony, Little Tony
The Cubs need to enter the Tone Zone.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, May 3rd
Shohei Ohtani’s elbow, what to expect from Miguel Diaz, and now’s the time to grab a Yankees future.