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The Cubs make the trip to Sacramento to face the Athletics! These two teams have struggled to find some early season consistency to open the 2025 MLB season. This is a big game for both teams to keep gaining momentum early in the year. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Athletics […]

Carson Kelly had come close to hitting for the cycle before, but the elusive triple always slipped through his grasp. With just two triples in his decade-long big league career, Kelly finally made history on Monday night. He became the first Chicago Cubs player in 32 years to hit for the cycle, completing the feat […]

The Chicago Cubs are in Sacramento to take on the Athletics. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Athletics prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Cubs-Athletics Projected Starters Justin Steele vs. Luis Severino Justin Steele (1-1) with a 8.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 9.0 innings […]

The Chicago Cubs are only six games into their 2025 season, but early on, the bullpen has been a problem. Cubs relievers have a combined 8.34 ERA — the third-worst in the majors — and collapsed on Sunday in a 10-6 loss that spoiled an otherwise sparkling debut for new Cubs starting pitcher Matt Boyd. […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Athletics prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Athletics. This is the start of a new era. The Athletics are not being referred to by a city name this year. You do not see the team listed as the Oakland Athletics. The A’s have […]

The Chicago Cubs made a big splash by acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros this past offseason. In the trade, the Cubs sent the Astros All-Star Isaac Paredes and star prospect Cam Smith, who proceeded to make the Opening Day roster after an impressive spring. With Tucker set to hit free agency next offseason, […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost two of three games against the Chicago Cubs in this opening weekend series. This is not the way the D-Backs had hoped to start their season at home. Arizona floundered […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks have dealt with some bad news and some good news regarding their starting pitchers for 2025. Jordan Montgomery is done with the team, having had to miss the 2025 season with Tommy […]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday at Chase Field. It will be a battle of two National League hopefuls as we continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs. Last season, he went 12-8 with a 3.27 ERA. But Taillon struggled on […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering MLB Opening Day without their best player locked up for the long-term. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., one of the best players in baseball, is a free agent after this season. Guerrero and the Blue Jays have been in talks about a contract extension, but nothing has come to fruition. If […]

The Chicago Cubs were one of the more active teams this offseason, with the trade for Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros headlining the moves, and The Athletic’s Cubs beat reporter is predicting that the team makes another splash ahead of the trade deadline with Sandy Alcantara to help them win the National League Central […]

As the Chicago Cubs looks to capture the NL Central and make a big jump this season, there is no doubt pressure on the ball club this season to make enormous strides. While the season didn’t start well with the Cubs having an ugly series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, Japan, there are […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the biggest trades of the offseason, bringing in Kyle Tucker. That has fans’ expectations high in the Windy City as they look to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. But in his preseason predictions, ESPN insider Jeff Passan does not have the Cubs winning the NL […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs-Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks received some bad news about pitcher Jordan Montgomery. Their very expensive acquisition announced that he will have Tommy John surgery in the coming days. He is done for 2025 and is also […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the biggest trades of the offseason. They sent a haul to the Houston Astros for outfielder Kyle Tucker, whose contract is expiring after this season. After the big trade and a monster season cut short by a freak injury last year, Tucker has high expectations. ESPN’s David Schoenfield predicts […]

After signing with the Chicago Cubs as a non-roster invitee, manager Craig Counsell has announced that right-handed pitcher Brad Keller will be on the roster for opening day. The Cubs are coming off playing in the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Keller wasn’t on the official roster but was able to travel with […]

The Chicago Cubs have officially parted ways with veteran infielder Nicky Lopez, granting him his release following a request triggered by an opt-out clause in his minor league contract. Lopez, 30, initially signed with the Cubs as a non-roster invitee in early February, aiming to secure a spot as a versatile defensive piece in the […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers take center stage, the bar is usually set to exceedingly high levels. That was the case when the 2024 World Series champions battled the Chicago Cubs in Japan for MLB’s Tokyo Series on March 18-19, and they undeniably delivered. In addition to starting the 2025 regular season 2-0, LA helped […]

The Chicago Cubs lost both games of the Tokyo Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers to open the season. Their big offseason saw them add Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, Chicago fell flat in their first two games. While it is only two games, the Cubs will have to beat the Dodgers to reach their […]

The MLB season continues as the Los Angeles Dodgers look to continue their momentum after kickstarting their 2025 campaign with a big win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday morning in Tokyo. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Dodgers-Cubs prediction and pick. Dodgers-Cubs Projected Starters  Roki Sasaki vs. Justin Steele Roki […]

The 2025 MLB season kicked off in dramatic fashion in Japan, with an electrifying matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Tokyo Dome was packed with fans and celebrities alike, including legendary comedian and diehard Cubs supporter Bill Murray, who shared a special moment with Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr, per […]

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell couldn’t help but give Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto his props even in defeat. Yamamoto threw 72 pitches for five innings and struck out four as the Dodgers defeated the Cubs 4-1 in the opening game of the Tokyo Series in Japan. The Cubs jumped out to a 1-0 […]

Jokes throughout spring training circled Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs about starting in Tokyo to open the season. Luckily, that wish came to fruition on Tuesday. During the season opener, Imanaga threw four hitless innings before being removed after 69 pitches. He gave up four walks but challenged the Los Angeles Dodgers. His movement […]

The Chicago Cubs made a huge trade for Kyle Tucker with the Houston Astros this offseason, acquiring the star outfielder with just one season left before he hits free agency, and one executive believes that he will make over $400 million, while also revealing that some around MLB believe that Tucker is better than Juan […]

The Chicago Cubs have headed to Japan where they’ll kick off the 2025 season against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. And top Cubs prospect Matt Shaw could make his MLB debut in the season opener. Should Shaw earn the everyday third base job, he would be the first Cubs rookie to man […]

If the Chicago Cubs are going to contend for their first full-season division title since 2017, it won’t just be about big-name additions like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly. It will also require significant improvements from returning players, including rookie infielder Matt Shaw, catcher Miguel Amaya, and, perhaps most importantly, center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Crow-Armstrong […]

With Opening Day fast approaching, the Chicago Cubs are facing a critical decision regarding their starting rotation. While the team boasts a strong offense and one of the best defensive units in baseball, questions about the rotation’s depth and consistency have resurfaced. At the center of these concerns is Justin Steele. The 29-year-old left-hander has […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki recently took some swings in the batting cage—just not with a bat. In preparation for next week’s Tokyo Series, the Japan native stepped into the right-handed batter’s box holding a samurai sword. What followed was every bit as spectacular as you’d imagine—and then some. Suzuki took a few controlled swings, […]

As the Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 MLB season, the team is looking to shake off recent years of mediocrity and return to the postseason. After making a splash by acquiring star outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Cubs have set themselves up as contenders in the National League Central. However, questions remain about their roster construction, […]

Chicago Cubs prospect Matt Shaw has been one of the more exciting young players in the organization’s system, and although he has not made his MLB debut yet, manager Craig Counsell said that he will be traveling with the team for the games in Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18-19. Shaw is […]

The St Louis Cardinals are in the throws of a rebuild. Franchise legends Albert Pujols, Adam Wainwright, and Yadier Molina have all retired, leaving the team without a true identity. Pujols has caught the coaching bug, saying that he wants to become a Major League manager. His Cardinals teammate Molina says that he is also […]

The Chicago Cubs made a huge trade this offseason, landing Kyle Tucker in a deal with the Houston Astros. The Cubs hope the three-time All-Star can help get the team back into the playoffs. Chicago has failed to reach the postseason for four straight years and hasn’t won a playoff series since 2017. The Cubs […]

Veteran infielder Justin Turner had a brief stint with the Seattle Mariners in 2024 after being traded from the Toronto Blue Jays, and while he enjoyed his time in Seattle, he, like many MLB fans, have ripped the team’s lack of spending after joining the Chicago Cubs for the 2025 season. “The fact that they […]

One day after the Chicago Cubs scratched outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong from their lineup with hamstring tightness, the 22-year-old is expected to return to the lineup. The Cubs will host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in a 3:05 p.m. start. Crow-Armstrong will play centerfield and bat seventh, easing Cubs fans’ concerns that his removal on […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY is missing a few big names. Barry Bonds has the most homers in MLB history, Mark McGwire was the first man to his 62 in a season, and pitcher Roger Clemens has seven Cy Youngs. But they are not in because they took steroids, some allegedly, others […]

The Chicago Cubs enter the 2025 season with high expectations after a productive offseason that saw them acquire Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly in significant trades. Their roster is already strong, but there are still a couple of key additions they should make to ensure they have the depth and experience necessary to compete for […]

The Chicago Cubs open their season on March 18 in Tokyo, Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As that day rapidly approaches, they are putting the final touches on their roster. They made big additions, like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, but did lose Cody Bellinger. But Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is still recovering […]

The Chicago Cubs have high hopes of becoming a dominant National League team this season and unseating the Milwaukee Brewers as the Central Division champions. The Cubs believe that the addition of players like Kyle Tucker and Justin Turner may be just enough to put them over the top and allow them to play consistent […]

The 2025 MLB season officially kicks off on March 18 when the Chicago Cubs take on the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the Tokyo Series. But the big question facing Chicago involves top prospect Matt Shaw’s availability for the season opener. On Wednesday it was reported that Shaw received bad news regarding […]