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Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer spoke about his team’s mindset ahead of the MLB’s trade deadline Aug. 1. The Cubs are third in the NL Central with  42-48 record. Via The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma: “Obviously, we’re going to see where we are,” Hoyer said. “The hope, certainly, is that we play well for the next […]

The 2016 Chicago Cubs were a special team. The ball club featured plenty of talent, with 3B Kris Bryant and 1B Anthony Rizzo leading the charge. The Cubs snapped their World Series drought in 2016, earning their first Fall Classic victory since 1908. And for the first time ever, Bryant and Rizzo will face off […]

Friday’s MLB action continues as we bring you a prediction and pick for the next interleague matchup between teams looking to break away from their current positions. The Boston Red Sox (48-43) will meet with the Chicago Cubs (42-47) for the first of a three-game series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Red […]

The Chicago Cubs find themselves in the middle of a rebuild, but they have still managed to perform better than many folks expected them to for the most part this season. While they have a sub .500 record at 42-47, in the weaker National League Central, they can’t be counted out of the playoff race […]

The National League Central Division race is tight and things are only going to heat up in the final two months of the season. Below we will continue our MLB odds series with a NL Central Division winner prediction and pick. As it stands today, the Cincinnati Reds (50-41) lead the NL Central by one […]

The Chicago Cubs are 89 games into the season and need a big push in the second half. Check out Our MLB odds series as we hand out a Cubs over/under win total prediction and pick. The Cubs are in third place in the NL Central, but trail by seven games. They started off the […]

If the Los Angeles Angels decide to move Shohei Ohtani ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline, the Chicago Cubs should seriously consider pursuing the two-way superstar. The Cubs have what it takes to make a competitive trade offer for Shohei Ohtani, and doing so could revitalize the franchise. The Angels’ stance that Ohtani won’t […]

Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman has been embroiled in trade rumors as sources around the league speculate whether the Cubs will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. Even if he does get traded, Stroman wants to make sure his love for Chicago and the Cubs is well known, reports The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney. […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs currently sit at 42-47 in a very precarious situation. It seems now that whatever happens during their home-stand after the All-Star break will determine whether or not they are buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline, reports MLB on Fox’s Ken Rosenthal. What will "Bubble" teams […]

It was a short day at the office for Chicago Cubs manager David Ross on Sunday. Ross got ejected in the bottom of the first inning of the Cubs’ final game ahead of the All-Star break against the New York Yankees, but he did make sure to get his money’s worth. After home plate umpire […]

On Sunday July 9th, we have a full slate of baseball and FanDuel is running a no runs first inning parlay that’s paying out over 2-1 odds. We take a look at this no runs first-inning parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Sunday, July 9th. With a ton of options on the board, […]

The Chicago Cubs have been a streaky team this season, and when they have been able to stack wins together, shortstop Dansby Swanson has played a key role in his first year with the team. The shortstop has played well enough this season to earn a spot on the National League All-Star team. Dansby Swanson […]

Cody Bellinger endured down seasons in both 2021 and 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. LA ultimately made the difficult decision to move on from the former NL MVP during this past offseason. Bellinger ended up signing with the Chicago Cubs and has enjoyed a resurgence in 2023. However, is Bellinger actually back? There’s no […]

Chicago Cubs star Cody Bellinger has been linked to the New York Yankees in rumors with the MLB trade deadline less than a month away. Naturally, with his Cubs in the Bronx for a series against the Yankees, who his father Clay played for, Bellinger was asked about his connection to the franchise. The Cubs […]

It’s no secret that New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has ridiculous power and he proved just that on Saturday with an absolute bomb off Chicago Cubs left Drew Smyly. On a 1-0 count, Stanton smoked Smyly’s 93 mph sinker a whopping 447 feet. Via Talkin’ Baseball: 118.1 MPH MOONSHOT from Giancarlo Stanton! pic.twitter.com/84FVpuUozZ — […]

It took a former member of the New York Yankees for the Chicago Cubs to get their first-ever win in the Bronx. Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon was utterly dominant in the Cubs’ 3-0 victory Friday night at Yankee Stadium. Jameson Taillon threw eight scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and walking two batters. Heading into […]

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon made his highly anticipated debut in New York against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. Rodon, who has been sidelined since spring training by a forearm strain and a bad back, was saddled with the loss after working 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball. Speaking to reporters after […]

Marcus Stroman is one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball this season and earned his second All-Star nod, but the Chicago Cubs ace does not plan on pitching in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game next week in Seattle. Stroman will rather elect to take the extra day of rest, which would give him […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for Friday’s MLB slate as we’ll see an interleague matchup between two of baseball’s biggest markets. The Chicago Cubs (40-46) will face the New York Yankees (48-40) for the first game of their upcoming series. Check out our MLB odds series for our Cubs-Yankees prediction and pick. The […]

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers finish off their four-game series this afternoon. It is now time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Brewers prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Cubs won their second straight game over the Brewers yesterday but at a cost. All-star shortstop Dansby Swanson left the game early with a […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a shaky first half of the season, currently holding a 39-45 record. As the Cubs enter the MLB trade deadline, President Jed Hoyer has a few ideas in the direction Chicago will go. Hoyer didn’t outwardly say the Cubs would be buyers or sellers at the deadline. However, he outlined […]

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross was not happy after his team’s extra-inning win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. After the game, he criticized both the umpires and the Brewers for several things he and the Cubs took issue with, including the strike zone and Milwaukee’s decision to close the roof of the stadium during […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has had a very strong season, earning a trip to the All-Star Game in Seattle, but he took to Twitter to make a huge endorsement for his teammate Justin Steele. “Justin Steele should be the starter for the NL. Honestly, shouldn’t even be a debate! @J_Steele21,” Marcus Stroman wrote […]

As the All-Star break approaches, the Chicago Cubs find themselves a disappointing 7.5 games back in the NL Central. Before setting their sights on the second half, the Cubs made numerous roster adjustments as they prepare for the final stretch ahead of the break. Chicago has placed Nick Madrigal on the 10-day injured list with […]

It is time for some Fourth of July baseball! The Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers for game two of a four game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Cubs-Brewers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Game one […]

The Chicago Cubs are on the road to take on the Milwaukee Brewers for the start of a four game set. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Cubs-Brewers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Cubs  have lost six of […]

The Cleveland Guardians will try to bounce back against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. We are at Wrigley Field, sharing our MLB odds series, making a Guardians-Cubs prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Cubs defeated the Guardians 10-1 in an afternoon matinee at Wrigley on Friday. Now they hope to replicate […]

The Cleveland Guardians head to the Windy City to face the Chicago Cubs. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Guardians-Cubs prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Guardians won two of three over the Royals this week, and now have won seven of their last ten games. This has brought them to a […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers and current Chicago Cubs star Cody Bellinger has a lot to celebrate. On Thursday, Bellinger’s girlfriend and model Chase Carter shared on her Instagram that she said yes to an engagement. In the post, she showed off her square cut diamond engagement ring, per People. Chase Carter also shared an image […]

The Philadelphia Phillies take on the Chicago Cubs. Our MLB odds series has our Phillies Cubs prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Phillies Cubs. The Philadelphia Phillies have done it again. They have once again put together a strong month of June after playing very poorly in April and May. This is how […]

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was not part of the lineup the team submitted ahead of Wednesday night’s game at Wrigley Field against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Apparently, Suzuki is dealing with some upper-body discomfort, according to Cubs manager David Ross, per Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. “Cubs manager David Ross noted that RF Seiya Suzuki […]

Shohei Ohtani has taken the sports world by storm this month and with each incredible feat he accomplishes more eyes are put on him. His latest draw-dropping performance sparked a “greatest of all-time” reaction from Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman. Ohtani struck out 10 Chicago White Sox hitters and launched two solo home runs in […]

We’re bringing another prediction and pick for Wednesday Night MLB Baseball as two National League teams in the hunt return for the second game of their series. The Philadelphia Phillies (41-37) will take on the Chicago Cubs (37-40) as both teams try to close the gap between them and the top of their division. Check […]

It’s been four years since Marcus Stroman left the Toronto Blue Jays, but the Chicago Cubs’ pitcher is sticking up for a player on his former team. Marcus Stroman isn’t happy about the way critics are talking about Alek Manoah, who was demoted to the minor leagues and has looked like he doesn’t even belong […]

The Chicago Cubs and RHP Shane Greene have agreed to a minor league contract, per MLB.com, via Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Greene has pitched in MLB since 2014, when he debuted with the New York Yankees. He spent just one season in New York before landing with the Detroit Tigers. He’d later pitch for […]

The Chicago Cubs are home from London and host the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we hand out a Phillies-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Phillies got productions from Edmundo Sosa as he had five hits with two doubles. […]

Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman said he doesn’t expect to miss a start after exiting Sunday’s London Series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals with a blister on his finger. “I think I should be good,” Stroman said. “I’ve got two more starts before the break, and then I think that break should give me […]

The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals have taken their rivalry overseas to London, England. Unfortunately, star pitcher Marcus Stroman left the game at London Stadium early due to a finger injury. “Marcus Stroman exited the game with a blister on his right index finger. The blister didn’t open up so the Cubs removed him […]

The 2023 season has been a nightmare so far for the St. Louis Cardinals, and things didn’t get better for them across the pond when they faced the Chicago Cubs in London on Saturday. Adam Wainwright got pummeled to the tune of 11 hits and seven earned runs in three innings as the Cardinals dropped […]