It’s Webering time.
It’s a Bad Day to Be a Liverpool.
One never wants to be a pool of liver, but especially not on a day upon which they play the Burnleys.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, August 30th
Picks for tonight: one in the FCS, three in the MLB. Notes on Maine’s follow-up to a Cinderella season, Max Fried’s strong performance, why Trevor Bauer is probably fine, and one particular disappointment for the 2019 Red Sox.
Joe Kelly Gave Up a Few Runs. Who Cares?
Our guy got one out of his system last night.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, August 29th
Picks for tonight, in both the MLB and the FCS (no good FBS lines). Notes include a look at the Delaware State/Delaware relationship you heard about in 2007, a big opportunity for Southern Illinois, and the Rockies’ very bad offense.
The Haters Won’t Like This: Joe Kelly Continues to Crush It
The Dodgers have almost clinched the playoffs, and Joe Kelly looks ready.
Today’s Best Bet: Wednesday, August 28th
One pick for tonight, along with a brief look at Mike Foltynewicz’s results since returning from the minors.
Burnley Is Playing in Something Called a Cup Today and It Sounds Easy
Buzz buzz.
Jeff McNeil is a Contact Hitter Winning a Power Hitter’s Game
Jeff McNeil is so good at a bad strategy that he’s making it work.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, August 27th
Picks for tonight, Drew Smyly’s wretched 2019, Amed Rosario’s possible breakout, and Charlie Morton’s chance to make his Cy Young case.
A Yu Darvish Fan Learns Japanese: Lesson One
Local blogger tries to learn a language online to better engage with a favorite pitcher of his on Twitter.
Today’s Best Bets: Monday, August 26th
Picks for tonight, plus some praise for Adam Wainwright, some doubt about Jason Vargas, and some appreciation for Jorge Soler.
The Cubs Are No Longer Division Favorites. What Now?
A look at where the Cubs go from here, having fallen behind the Cardinals in the eyes of a reputable projection system.
Mike Leach Wrote a Book on Geronimo?
Well of course he did.
Joe Kelly Still Owns the Yankees
You can take the man out of the AL East, but he won’t stop punishing the Yankees for their sins.
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, August 25th
Picks for today, plus notes on Shane Bieber’s recent production, Rhys Hoskins’ continued success, the Cardinals’ Michael Wacha problem, and Jackie Bradley Jr.’s concerning numbers.
Thoughts on Today’s Burnley Match
Why the Claret-Bees should win today.
We’ll Still Kind of Cover the FCS, and Other Notes on The Barking Crow and College Football
Some news we probably should have shared earlier. But it’s not that important. But maybe you find it interesting. Either way, more to come on Wednesday-ish.