Nico Hoerner’s chase rate, what to think about the bullpen, and the Cubs didn’t actually get to Freddy Peralta.
The Pirates Aren’t Dead Yet (But These Two Teams Are)
28 teams remain in better than one-in-one-thousand playoff contention.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, April 24th
Gerrit Cole vs. Shane Bieber, and Robbie Ray’s control issues.
Jason Heyward Swagger Appreciation Post
It’s sometimes hard to see, with Javy Báez blocking out the sun and Kris Bryant the consummate professional, but Jason Heyward has buckets full of swagger.
Cubs Wallop Brewers—Four Thoughts, Today’s Preview
Holy cow.
Joe Kelly Is a Mentor for Clayton Kershaw
In a recent interview, the all-time great opened up about Joe Kelly’s role in his life.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, April 23rd
Two overs and the NL Central stinks.
Cubs Sweep Mets—Five Thoughts, Today’s Cubs/Brewers Preview
The Cubs reset a couple weeks of struggles last night.
You Can’t Take the Mets Out of the Mets
What did Jacob deGrom do to deserve this?
Cubs Rally, Beat Sloppy Mets—Seven Thoughts, Tonight’s Preview
Last night was a good time.
Evidence Emerges that Joe Kelly May Be Immortal
Also might be an oyster guy.
Javy Báez’s High School Stats Are (probably not real and also) Amazing
I don’t think these are real, but only because the triples number seems impossible.
Today’s Best Bet: Wednesday, April 21st
The Twins are down bad.
Cubs Hold Off Mets—Six Thoughts, Tonight’s Preview
Jake Arrieta continues to hold things together for the Cubs’ staff.
Today’s Best Bet: Tuesday, April 20th
Consider the Angels.
The Mets Are the Cubs’ Toughest Opponent Yet
This year’s Cubs have not yet seen a team as good as these Mets.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, April 19th
What to expect of Kohei Arihara, among other things.
Brusdar Graterol’s Back for the Dodgers. Joe Kelly Isn’t.
Checking in on our hero’s timetable for a return.