The Cubs have their work cut out for them.
Today’s Best Bet: Thursday, August 20th
This is not a bet against Shane Bieber.
Joe Kelly Has Become Baseball’s White Knight
We’re nearly halfway through the season and Joe Kelly remains one of baseball’s biggest stories.
The Orioles Have Earned This, but They Might Not Sustain It
And other run-differential insights.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 18th
Christian Yelich is back, Dylan Bundy is not Shane Bieber, and I know nothing about the roof in Houston.
With 2018’s Best Player in Los Angeles, the Red Sox Are Struggling
Boston misses Joe Kelly.
Comerica Park’s Amazing Google Maps Description
And 29 more.
For the Cubs, the Pressure Is Now On
A sobering weekend gives way to three high-stakes days.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 17th
Three run line underdogs and a whole bunch of futures.
Today’s Best Bet: Sunday, August 16th
Some light action for your Sunday.
Sunday Essay: On Pat Hughes and Kindness
No. 5
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 15th
Spencer Turnbull’s strong start, the stinginess of San Francisco, and are the Nationals undervalued again?
When Will Joe Kelly’s Suspension End?
And what it means for his Cy Young chances.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 14th
Spencer Howard, Trevor Richards, and why bullpen games aren’t the worst thing for the struggling Red Sox.
Things I Like About This Year’s Cubs
An incomplete assortment.
Today’s Best Bet: Wednesday, August 13th
When it comes to mid-season time off, we just don’t know the effect.
Joe Kelly Has Spoken
Also, won his appeal but still has to serve five games.
The Cubs’ Division Lead Is Their Largest Since 2018
And is therefore nowhere close to safe.