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Justin Steele heads to the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Orioles prediction and pick. Cubs-Orioles Projected Starters  Justin Steele vs. Albert Suarez Justin Steele (1-3) with a 2.85 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP Last Start: Steele went all nine innings […]

The Chicago Cubs are facing a decision ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline when it comes to being a buyer or seller, and as of now at 44-49 and 10 games out of the lead in the National League Central, the selling option seems more likely, but that does not mean that outfielder Ian Happ […]

Shota Imanaga heads to the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Orioles prediction and pick. Cubs-Orioles Projected Starters  Shota Imanga vs. Corbin Burnes Shota Imanaga (7-2) with a 3.16 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP Last Start: Imanaga went six innings […]

James Tallion heads to the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the Baltimore Orioles. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Orioles prediction and pick. Cubs-Orioles Projected Starters  James Tallion vs. Dean Kremer James Tallion (5-4) with a 2.99 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP Last Start: Tallion went seven innings in […]

While the Chicago Cubs are struggling to stay in the playoff race, they have undoubtedly found a star in starting pitcher Shota Imanaga. His efforts have now put him on an exclusive list in Cubs franchise history. By being voted to the All-Star Game, Imanaga joined Sam Jones (1955) as the only Chicago rookie pitchers […]

After floundering down the stretch of the 2023 MLB campaign and making a stunning managerial switch, the Chicago Cubs’ 2024 season was supposed to be about one thing– taking care of unfinished business. Instead, the agenda looks fairly similar. Disappointment continues to be the norm for this franchise, as it is still in search of […]

The Chicago Cubs have been in the midst of one of their most disappointing seasons. Favored to battle the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central division, they find themselves in last place with a 42-49 record. Colten Brewer is headed to the 60 day IL after breaking his hand punching the […]

The Los Angeles Angels will continue their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make an Angels-Cubs prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Angels-Cubs Projected Starters  Tyler Anderson vs. Kyle Hendricks Tyler Anderson (7-8) with a 3.03 ERA Last Start: […]

With the Chicago Cubs on pace for their third losing season in the last four years, the club figures to be sellers at this year’s trade deadline. Outfielder Cody Bellinger’s name has been thrown around the rumor mill, but the club could have trouble moving him. Bellinger’s level of production relative to his salary could […]

Barring an unexpected turnaround, the Chicago Cubs must consider entering the MLB trade deadline as sellers. If the Cubs are prepared to make a trade, Cody Bellinger’s name will certainly come up amongst interested teams. It won’t be the first time Bellinger has been in trade rumors, as he was sought after leading up to […]

The Los Angeles Angels will begin a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make an Angels-Cubs prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Angels-Cubs Projected Starters  Griffin Canning vs. Justin Steele Griffin Canning (3-8) with a 4.71 ERA Last […]

The Phillies make the trip to Chicago to face the Cubs! These two teams are having very different seasons with the Cubs struggling to find any sort of consistency, while the Phillies are one of the best teams in the MLB. The Phillies also won the first game in this series. Our MLB odds series […]

At 39-47, the Chicago Cubs find themselves 12 games back in the NL Central and  5.5 games back in the Wild Card race. With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Cubs must consider operating as sellers. If they do, Cody Bellinger would undoubtedly be their best trade option made available. However, relief pitcher Tyson […]

Shota Imanaga heads to the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they host Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Phillies-Cubs prediction and pick. Phillies-Cubs Projected Starters  Zack Wheeler vs. Shota Imanaga Zack Wheeler (9-4) with a 2.73 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP Last Start:  In […]

When the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell as their manager last November, the expectation was winning right away. Three months into his first season in charge, the Cubs have the third-worst record in the National League and are 11 games out of first place in the NL Central on July 2. A fantastic start to […]

The Phillies make the trip to Chicago to face the Cubs! These two teams are having very different seasons with the Cubs struggling to find any sort of consistency, while the Phillies are one of the best teams in the MLB. Our MLB odds series has our Phillies-Cubs prediction, odds, and pick for Tuesday. Phillies-Cubs […]

The Chicago Cubs are back to being cellar dwellers in the National League Central which has fueled speculation of a team revamp this offseason or at the trade deadline Sunday. Manager Craig Counsell and the Cubs could find themselves in the midst of a bidding war for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso by […]

The 2024 season is turning into an unmitigated disaster for the Chicago Cubs. After a 17-9 start, they’ve been one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball since early May, plummeting to 38-45, dead last in the National League Central. Coming into the season, the Cubs had grand plans to achieve postseason glory. They […]

Justin Steele takes to the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the Milwaukee Brewers.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Brewers prediction and pick. Cubs-Brewers Projected Starters  Justin Steele vs. Tobias Myers Justin Steele (0-3) with a 3.08 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP. Last Start: Steele went 7.1 innings […]

Trade season is around the corner in the MLB, and rumors are starting to intensify. Whether it’s contending teams looking to beef up their lineup, ailing teams that need a jumpstart, or struggling teams selling off pieces, the trade deadline is about to be exciting. The New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers are two […]

The Chicago Cubs, losers of five of their last seven, have quickly fallen behind in the standings and will be facing some extremely difficult decisions at the trade deadline. Now sitting 4.5 games back of the San Diego Padres for the third and final National League Wild Card spot and 10.5 games back of the […]

The Chicago Cubs will begin a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday at American Family Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Cubs-Brewers prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Cubs-Brewers Projected Starters  Jameson Taillon vs. Colin Rea Jameson Taillon (4-3) with a 2.90 ERA Last Start: […]

The Chicago Cubs will close out their four-game series with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday at Oracle Park. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Cubs-Giants prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Cubs-Giants Projected Starters  Shota Imanaga vs. Jordan Hicks Shota Imanaga (7-2) with a 2.96 ERA Last […]

Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Cubs to continue this series with the Giants on Monday evening. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Giants prediction and pick. Cubs-Giants Projected Starters  Kyle Hendricks vs. Carson Whisenhunt Kyle Hendricks (1-4) with a 7.46 ERA and 1.58 WHIP Last Start: Kyle Hendricks allowed one […]

After fading late stretch in 2023, the Chicago Cubs look to establish themselves as a National League favorite in 2024. The core of the 2023 squad is still together, with the additions of manager Craig Counsell and Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga to offset the loss of right-hander Marcus Stroman. The team started hot in Craig […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Giants prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs Giants. The 2024 National League is interesting, but not for the best of reasons. There are nine tightly-bunched teams vying for two wild card playoff spots in the Senior Circuit. It will make the second […]

Ryne Sandberg, one of the greatest players in Chicago Cubs history and author of one of the most memorable regular-season games ever played at the Friendly Confines, was immortalized in bronze Sunday with a statue outside of Wrigley Field. Hall of Fame 2b Ryne Sandberg is now immortalized outside of Wrigley Field. pic.twitter.com/TkUNtg6vTA — Jesse […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Cubs prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mets Cubs. The New York Mets have probably been the most volatile National League team. You might have seen or read that the Minnesota Twins are the streakiest team in baseball, and that’s true. They’re in […]

The New York Mets will continue their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a Mets-Cubs prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Mets-Cubs Projected Starters  Tylor Megill vs. James Taillon Tylor Megill (2-3) with a 3.52 ERA Last Start: […]

Shota Imanaga takes the mound for the Chicago Cubs as they face the New York Mets on Friday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Mets-Cubs prediction and pick. Mets-Cubs Projected Starters  Jose Quintana vs. Shota Imanaga Jose Quintana (2-5) with a 4.98 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. Last Start:  Quintana was […]

There is no doubt that it has been a up and down season for Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, but Wednesday afternoon showed the excellence he still has in a complete outing against the San Francisco Giants. After the Cubs’ 6-5 win, Hendricks spoke to about his performance and his future with the team as […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to claw their way into playoff contention. By making a change behind the plate, the Cubs are hoping to add a bit of a spark to their lineup. Chicago has designated Yan Gomes for assignment, via Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation. In turn, the team signed former New York Mets […]

Kyle Hendricks will be looking for his first win of the year as the Chicago Cubs host the San Francisco Giants.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Cubs prediction and pick. Giants-Cubs Projected Starters  Undecided vs. Kyle Hendricks Undecided  (0-0) with a 0.00 ERA … Last Start: 2024 Road Splits: Kyle […]

The Chicago Cubs have a closer issue on their hands. Hector Neris has been brutal in his last three appearances, blowing two saves and allowing eight runs in total. In his last outing, he surrendered a three-run home run to Thairo Estrada that gave the San Francisco Giants a lead they wouldn’t relinquish in the […]

The San Francisco Giants are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a Giants-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Giants-Cubs Projected Starters  Logan Webb vs. Justin Steele Logan Webb (6-5) with a […]

This is not where the Chicago Cubs wanted to be. More than halfway through June and nine games shy of the midway point of the season, the Cubs are in last place in the NL Central. Two games separate Chicago from second place, while eight and a half games separate the Cubs from first place. […]

The Chicago Cubs are making a dramatic move as they search for a few strong arms to lead their pitching rotation. The Windy City franchise is going to give the ball to Kyle Hendricks for a game against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday, per ESPN. Hendricks has been working as a reliever in recent weeks, […]

Chicago Cubs ace Shota Imanaga pitched seven solid innings in his team’s 5-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals looked to make some noise in the seventh, putting runners on first and second with one out. But Imanaga retired Dylan Carlson on a flyball and struck out Brendan Donovan, preserving a 2-1 lead. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals swept the Chicago Cubs in a two-game set at the end of May after the series’ first game rained out. The sweep was in the middle of a freefall down the standings for the Cubs, as they’ve fallen from a battle for first into the fifth spot in the National League […]