Cole Ragans vs. Tarik Skubal, and what to make of Marcus Stroman and the rain.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 1st
The Orioles and the Guardians, plus what that Yankees sweep did to futures markets.
Off the Lake: DJ Moore Extended, Jameson Taillon Stays Put
The Bears did something smart. The Cubs probably did too. The White Sox? Maybe. The Bulls? Never. Garrett Crochet’s agents? Absolutely not.
Joe Kelly and Clayton Kershaw, Joe Kelly and the Padres
Whether Joe Kelly’s support can fuel a legend through hard times. Also? Our hero’s relationship with Padres fans.
Stu’s Notes: An MLB Vibe Check as August Dawns
The best vibes and the White Sox, plus some Olympic thoughts, some Las Vegas college basketball criticism, and someone else’s tribute to Tim Wakefield.
Joe’s Notes: The MLB Playoff Picture After the Trade Deadline
Where every team’s chances stand, thoughts on the noteworthy trades, and how the Rays got their stadium in St. Petersburg.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 31st
Dylan Cease coming off a no-hitter, coming back around on the Mariners, and our latest election bets.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 30th
Buyers playing sellers in the AL Central.
Stu’s Notes: Who Had a Worse Week – Jayson Tatum or Reese McGuire?
Poor dudes. Also: Tom Crean’s legacy, Chase Budinger’s social life, and whether second base is a position to be proud of.
Joe’s Notes: Who Will Make the Dumbest Trade Deadline Move?
We nominate the Oakland Athletics. Also: Jordan Love, Kevin Durant, and thoughts on the trades that have happened.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, July 29th
Navigating the trade deadline and embracing opportunity on the Yankees.
Off the Lake: Isaac Paredes Is a Cub, Christopher Morel Is Not
Plus Garrett Crochet’s drama, Nate Davis’s injury, Angel Reese’s offseason plans, Matas Buzelis’s offensive game, and how Chicago builds icons.
Update: Joe Kelly Did Not Fight Alex Bregman (But He Did Shut the Astros Down)
No punches, but one scoreless frame against the heart of the Houston order.
The Astros’ Lost Cause Narrative, and Whether Joe Kelly Will Fight Alex Bregman Today
The elephant in the ballpark.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, July 28th
Three buyers, three sellers, and why we’re fading José Berríos and Javier Assad.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, July 27th
Marco Gonzales, Mitch Spence, and Tyler Anderson.
Off the Lake: What Is Happening With Garrett Crochet?
Is the White Sox’ trade chip threatening a holdout? Also: Would the Cubs trade Seiya Suzuki? And: Can Matt Eberflus’s pants win a Super Bowl?
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 26th
Pablo López is hot and the Marlins are selling fast.