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Shortstop Dansby Swanson made his first return to the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park since joining the Chicago Cubs in free agency in December 2022. Swanson, a native of Marietta, GA, enjoyed some Southern hospitality prior to the Cubs’ series opener against the Braves on Tuesday. Dansby Swanson shared his thoughts on his return with The […]

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night in the first of a three-game series between the two NL squads from Truist Park. The series marks the return of shortstop Dansby Swanson, who played with the Braves for seven seasons before signing with the Cubs this past offseason. Some were wondering whether […]

The Chicago Cubs are on the road to take on the Atlanta Braves for the start of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Cubs-Braves prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Cubs currently hold a Wild […]

Justin Steele has been fantastic for the Chicago Cubs in 2023. The left-hander has emerged as an All-Star pitcher and isn’t afraid of the big moments. The Cubs are currently holding onto the third and final NL Wild Card spot. With the playoffs right around the corner, Steele recently commented on his mindset ahead of […]

The Colorado Rockies are trying to avoid being swept at Wrigley Field as they take on the Chicago Cubs. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Rockies-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Rockies are looking forward to the end of the season. […]

The Chicago Cubs finally got their ace Marcus Stroman back in the middle of September after he missed more than a month with a rib injury. To err on the side of caution, David Ross eased the righty into action as both of his appearances since returning have come out of the bullpen. However, with […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently won a series against the Chicago Cubs. Chicago’s loss prompted manager David Ross to call Pittsburgh “not a good team.” The comments ruffled some feathers, even though Ross was making the point that the Cubs simply can’t afford to lose to below-average ball clubs amid their NL Wild Card pursuit. Ross […]

Kris Bryant has had quite a bit of 2016 nostalgia in 2023. Bryant, who led the Chicago Cubs to their drought-breaking World Series victory during the ’16 campaign, faced his old Cubs teammate Anthony Rizzo (now with the New York Yankees) earlier this season. On Friday, Bryant, who is now with the Colorado Rockies, returned […]

The Chicago Cubs’ recent slide hasn’t sat well with their manager David Ross. He unloaded a few choice words on the Pittsburgh Pirates in the postgame conference following the Cubs’ 8-6 loss on Thursday, per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. “That’s not a good team that just took two out of three from us. Or not our […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the Chicago Cubs in a rubber match Thursday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Pirates-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates won game two of the series, […]

Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman was one of the best starters in all of baseball to open the 2023 season. He struggled in July and later suffered an injury, ultimately landing on the IL. Stroman recently returned, however, but his pitching role is uncertain. Stroman said he is open to a bullpen role if necessary, […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the Chicago Cubs for the second game of a three game series. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates were blown out in game one […]

Chicago Cubs rookie outfielder Alexander Canario’s feel-good story just got better on Tuesday. Canario hit a grand slam – his first career home run – in the Cubs’ 14-1 drubbing of the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Canario is just two weeks into his MLB career. He had a career day against Pittsburgh on Tuesday. His RBI […]

The Chicago Cubs entered Tuesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates six games out of first place in the National League Central. Manager David Ross’ team was just 2-8 in its last ten games, however. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer addressed the team’s struggles in a series of comments recently. Injuries are beginning to […]

The Chicago Cubs have struggled in recent action. They still hold an NL Wild Card spot but other teams are closing in fast. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer commented on Chicago’s 2-8 stretch as the playoffs loom, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “At times did I feel like we looked tired? Yes. But […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road to take on the Chicago Cubs for the final series of the season between these two teams. This game will continue our MLB odds series with a Pirates-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pirates have lost nine of […]

The Chicago Cubs aim to end their losing streak and avoid being swept as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. This will be the seventh game against […]

Just when the Chicago Cubs appeared to be getting back to full strength, they will now be without one of their most trusted relievers for the rest of the postseason push. Former All-Star pitcher Michael Fulmer is being placed on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago […]

The Chicago Cubs take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Our MLB odds series has our Cubs Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Cubs Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs are nearing the end of their seven-game duel in the month of September, with playoff positioning hanging in the balance. The Diamondbacks went […]

The Chicago Cubs (78-69) have faltered a bit lately, losing five of their last seven games. They are still in prime playoff position, though. And now, the club might even have the necessary ammunition to sneak past the Milwaukee Brewers (82-64) in the National League Central. Marcus Stroman, who has been out since the end […]

Ladies and gentlemen, some major postseason implications are on the line as the Chicago Cubs head to the desert to do battle with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Let’s check out our MLB odds series where our Cubs-Diamondbacks prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering play on a two-game losing streak, the Cubs are still 4.5 games back […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong has yet to record his first MLB hit, but the Chicago Cubs rookie is showing why he got his first big league call-up with some spectacular defense in center field. Crow-Armstrong flashed the leather on multiple occasions in his first Cubs start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Flying around an MLB outfield […]

The Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies play the rubber match of their three-game series today. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Rockies prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. In game one it was a Yan Gomes ninth-inning single that scored Ian Happ and Dansby Swanson to get the Cubs the comeback win […]

The Philadelphia Phillies made an improbable run to the World Series last year, but ultimately fell just short against the Houston Astros. Philadelphia is having another good season this year and they have their eyes set on making the World Series again. The Phillies currently possess the top wild card spot in the National League […]

The Chicago Cubs currently trail the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central division race. However, Chicago sits just three games back of Milwaukee as of this story’s publication. If the Cubs want to win the division, they will need players aside from their stars to step up. Additionally, Chicago needs their key guys who […]

After a nail-biting game one of the series, the Chicago Cubs will look to take care of business once again as they take on the Colorado Rockies in the high altitude. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Cubs-Rockies prediction and pick will be revealed. Doing what they needed to do, the Cubs rallied […]

The Chicago Cubs have not been to the MLB playoffs since 2020. They are now on the verge of going back to postseason play with only a handful of series left to play for North Siders. Over at FanDuel sportsbook, the Cubs have been labeled with a tantalizing price of -1000 odds to make the […]

Japanese star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to be one of the big names in MLB free agency this offseason, if he does get posted by the Orix Buffaloes this offseason, and two of the teams to watch for are the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Yoshinobu […]

Are the Cubbies the real deal? The Chicago Cubs will continue to march upon their impressive regular season showing as they hit the road to the Mile High City to battle things out with the lowly Colorado Rockies. Join us for our MLB odds series where our Cubs-Rockies prediction and pick will be revealed. Out of […]

The Chicago Cubs are holding on to a National League Wild Card spot with a few weeks left before the postseason. They are two games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second Wild Card spot, so things are looking really promising. Now, they have decided to call up their top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, per […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a good 2023 season and are currently in second place in the NL West with a 73-68 record. The Diamondbacks aren’t going to be able to catch the first place Los Angeles Dodgers as they are 13 games back, but they are right in the thick of the National League […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Chicago Cubs. Our MLB odds series has our Diamondbacks Cubs prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Diamondbacks Cubs. The Arizona Diamondbacks absolutely had to win their recent home-field series against the Colorado Rockies. They did that, winning the rubber game on Wednesday after trailing 4-0. The D-Backs […]

The Chicago Cubs made a surprising roster move on Wednesday. Just days after calling up former All-Star pitcher Shane Greene, Chicago reportedly designated him for assignment Wednesday, per Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic. LHP Luke Little was promoted to the big league club in a corresponding move. Greene was an All-Star in 2019 with the […]

The San Francisco Giants are trying to hang in the wild card race as they visit the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Giants-Cubs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Giants were shutout by the […]

With the final month of the regular season underway in Major League Baseball, the award races are starting to heat up. One of the most wide-open races is for the National League Cy Young Award and Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele made his case to win it with a brilliant start against the San Francisco […]

Chicago Cubs lefty Justin Steele found a groove in Monday’s start against the San Francisco Giants. He threw eight scoreless innings, allowed only two hits, and struck out 12. Steele is only the second pitcher this season to record such a start, according ESPN Stats & Info. The other was Atlanta Braves strikeout machine Spencer […]

The 2023 MLB season has been a historic one for the Chicago Cubs. What looked like it would be another lost year for the Cubs could very well end in a playoff run. Chicago has made a turnaround never seen before in franchise history. The Cubs’ 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds Friday afternoon improved […]

In an era where teams rely on advanced statistics, old-school stats like RBI are often left on the back-burner. RBIs are still telling of how productive a player is though, and that holds true for Chicago Cubs resurgent star Cody Bellinger. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, Bellinger’s 51 RBI (and counting) since the All-Star […]

It is game two of a Friday double-header as the Chicago Cubs face the Cincinnati Reds. It is time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cubs-Reds prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Cubs enter the doubleheader with the Reds after taking two of three from the Brewers this week. It was dominant pitching that […]