A month ago, Rob Lowe said something mean about our hero, Joe Kelly. Will he repent?
Today’s Best Bets: Sunday, July 21st
Picks for today, Germán Márquez’s road success, Zach Plesac’s concerning FIP, and Jordan Yamamoto’s strong start.
Marquette, the Moon Landing, and the 1970 NIT
Fifty years ago, man set foot on the moon. Marquette was pumped.
We missed the Javy Báez Bank giveaway but it is very fun.
I repeat: very fun.
Today’s Best Bets: Saturday, July 20th
Picks, Jackie Bradley Jr.’s puzzling power absence, the market for Whit Merrifield, and Gio Gonzalez’s return for Milwaukee.
Is Kyle Schwarber not in the Cubs lineup because the Pentagon doesn’t want to provoke war with Iran?
Kyle Schwarber: Weapon of Mass Destruction.
This Cubs Rotation is the Best Since 2016
It’s also one of the healthiest.
Today’s Best Bets: Friday, July 19th
Two picks for tonight’s games, plus notes on John Means’ consistency and Jordan Zimmermann’s horrible luck.
Joe Kelly’s last outing wasn’t great, but who cares?
Joe Kelly’s been pitching so well that his blown saves aren’t a big deal anymore.
Why is Kyle Schwarber not in the lineup?
It’s a hot day. The wind’s blowing out. He only pinch-hit on Wednesday, and had yesterday off. Looking at a few possibilities for why Kyle Schwarber is beginning this afternoon on the bench.
Today’s Best Bets: Thursday, July 18th
Three picks, Manny Machado’s surprising home run total, Trevor Bauer’s enormous workload, and strong defense in Arizona.
Yes, Steve Cishek is pitching all the time. But that might be a good thing.
Cishek’s made more appearances since joining the Cubs than almost anyone else in the MLB. But his ERA’s been the same as that of Josh Hader.
Joe Kelly’s Dominance Continues
Lights. Out.
Today’s Best Bets: Wednesday, July 17th
Picks for today’s games, as well as what’s holding the Brewers back, Tommy Milone and the concept of a bulk reliever, Garrett Cooper and hope for Miami, and why the Nationals shouldn’t feel good about Erick Fedde just yet.
Mai Tai Guy will be Mai Tai Guy
You don’t expect crocodiles to serve you dinner, do you?
The People Are Calling for Joe Kelly to Close
The heart wants what it wants.
What’s Next for Tacko Fall?
Figuring out when we’ll get our next Tacko Fall update.
Today’s Best Bets: Tuesday, July 16th
Two picks for tonight, along with notes on CC Sabathia vs the Rays and the Giants’ recent surge.