The first four hitters in the Yankees order last night weighed more than half a ton. Then, Giancarlo Stanton came to the plate.
Keegan Thompson Debuts Again
Hopefully it’s as fun as the last one.
Today’s Best Bet: Friday, August 20th
It’s Chris Sale day.
Major League Baseball’s Latest Communistic Proposal
Rob Manfred has proposed a salary floor. Stalin would be proud.
What’s the Story on Michael Hermosillo?
The Cubs’ latest AAAA warrior is here, and how high should hopes be?
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 19th
Shane McClanahan, the Dodgers pull closer, and a pair of NLCS odds oddities.
When Will Joe Kelly Return from the Injured List?
The world watches anxiously.
Ok, Mets Fans. Give Him Back.
If the Mets don’t want Javy Báez, they should do the right thing and return him to Chicago.
The Cubs Have Reached the Adrian Sampson Stage of the Rebuild
Here we are.
How Good Are the Detroit Tigers?
Dating back to May 8th, the Tigers have the ninth-best record in baseball. That’s a little bit misleading.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, August 18th
Adrian Sampson returns to the majors, Atlanta keeps on rolling.
Is the Losing a Branding Decision for the Ricketts Family?
“We thought the fans *loved* losing!”
The Padres Will Probably Miss the Playoffs
For the first time all season, the Padres’ playoff probability is below 50%.
When Will the Cubs’ Losing Streak End?
If the Cubs don’t win tonight, a club record losing streak is readily attainable.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 17th
John Means’s FIP and two guys who’ve been traded for Willy Adames.
“I Will Rain Frank Schwindel From Heaven for You”
If you’re going to parodize a biblical passage for sports blog purposes, always make sure to use the King James translation.
Today’s Best Bet: Monday, August 16th
The case for Atlanta.
A 2022 Schwindel/Ortega/Wisdom Lottery Might Make Sense for the Cubs
The Cubs’ best hitters right now probably won’t hold up. But one of the three might, and it’s impossible to know which one.