Not given its due attention in the midst of the *wild* Padres/Dodgers game yesterday afternoon is Joe Kelly’s crucial performance within the contest.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 4th
Picks, plus notes on Caleb Smith’s future, the Twins’ lack of a sixth starter, Justin Verlander’s impending regression, Mike Yastrzemski’s breakout, and how Fernando Tatís Jr. is playing like an MVP candidate.
For What It’s Worth, Aaron Sanchez’s Fastball’s Spin Rate Wasn’t Very Different Last Night
Carry on.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, August 3rd
Picks for today, what’s changed for the Cubs since 2016, and what’s changed for Chris Archer since 2015/2018.
Hey, Brock Holt’s Doing Well!
Checking in with a favorite.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 2nd
Picks for tonight, plus looks at the Mets’ and Pirates’ recent shifts in performance, Mike Clevinger bolstering Cleveland’s hopes, what changed for the Reds since May, and a look at Tyler Alexander’s strong entry to the MLB.
Alert: Joe Kelly’s ERA Approaches Sub-Five Territory
Sound the trumpets.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 1st
Picks for today, plus notes on Jordan Yamamoto’s increasing sample size, the return of Danny Salazar, and Joey Lucchesi.
The Playoffs Near, and Joe Kelly Is Ready to Feast
*Picture a tiger pouncing viciously in this space*
What the Cubs Got at the Deadline, and How Things Look for the Next Three Months
Castellanos, Kemp, Wieck, and a look ahead at the rest of the road.
I Dreamt a Brandon Morrow Strikeout Last Night
Is NIT Stu receiving visions related to future Cubs success?
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 31st
Picks for today, plus notes on Bo Bichette, Shane Greene, the Rays’ pitching depth, and Lucas Giolito.
We Need Franmil Reyes and Yasiel Puig in the Same Outfield
A dream could soon come true.
What the Cubs Are Getting in David Phelps
Checking in on the Cubs’ latest addition.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 30th
Picks, the return of José Ramírez, reasonable expectations for Yu Darvish, Adrian Houser’s starting struggles, and some encouragement about Drew VerHagen.
Current MLB Players I’d like to See Win a $100 Toys “R” Us Gift Card Back When They Were Kids
Marcus Stroman has lived out all of our dreams from a very young age.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, July 29th
Four picks for today, along with notes on Caleb Smith’s impending regression, why Kenta Maeda isn’t the Dodgers’ ideal starter, and the interesting silence around Nicholas Castellanos.
Teams don’t want Trevor Bauer because he threw a ball four hundred feet in frustration? Yeah, sure.
Seems counter-intuitive.