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MLB home run props for Thursday 4/18: Best dinger bets for late games

As hot as we've been in strikeout props this week, we've been just as cold in home run props. We need a winner to turn this streak around, so let's find one with our three favorite HR props for Thursday night's MLB slate. Marlins vs.

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Cubs' Jameson Taillon ready for season debut vs. Marlins

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Cubs vs. Marlins Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, April 18, 2024

The Chicago Cubs (11-7) are favorites (-159) on the moneyline when they square off against the Miami Marlins (4-15) Thursday at 7:40 PM ET, live on MARQ.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / 57 minutes ago

Chicago Cubs’ Top Trade Candidate Has Been Revealed

Craig Counsell, the manager of the Chicago Cubs, emphasized during spring training that the roster at the start of the 2024 season would evolve significantly by its end.

Chicago Cubs News / CBSSports.com / 1 hour ago

Cody Bellinger sticking with agent Scott Boras amid short-term contract with Cubs after comeback season

Bellinger has had 'nothing but positive experiences' with Boras

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 48 minutes ago

2024 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 18

The Cubs win the game, the series, and the road trip with 5-3 victory. I like to start with a disclaimer. You are welcome to your own fandom and to experiencing it however you like.

Hayden Wesneski News / Bleacher Nation / 16 minutes ago

You’ll Be Even More Impressed with Hayden Wesneski, When You Hear What it Took to Get Him to Arizona

No sleep, two flights, and a Matt Mervis wake-up call.

Chicago Cubs News / Cubs Insider / 52 minutes ago

Kyle Hendricks Scheduled to Face Marlins Sunday, Ben Brown Looks Like Odd Man Out

Ben Brown started Monday’s nail-biter in Phoenix and surrendered one run over six innings, tying him with Javier Assad and Shöta Imanaga for the longest outing by a Cubs pitcher so far this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 1 hour ago

Cub Tracks rides the gravy train home

#Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes, links and discussion, plus more or less scientific food for thought. Cubs take two out of three from the Diamondbacks and head home after a successful road trip.

Jameson Taillon News / Field Level Media / 7 hours ago

Cubs' Jameson Taillon ready for season debut vs. Marlins

Right-hander Jameson Taillon will hope Chicago feels more like home when he makes his season debut on Thursday in the opener of a four-game set between the Cubs and the visiting Miami Marlins.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / 8 hours ago

Minor League Wrap: Owen Caissie hits 1st Triple-A HR in Iowa’s 4-3 win.

Solid wins for Iowa and Tennessee. Embarrassing losses for South Bend and Myrtle Beach. It’s very disorienting looking at the I-Cubs box score and seeing Levi Jordan and P.J.

MLB News / Action Network / 13 hours ago

MLB Opening Pitch: Expert picks, odds, predictions, preview for Thu. 4/18

Welcome to Opening Pitch, where we highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis.

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Chicago Cubs News / On Tap Sports Net / 1 hour ago

Cubs Receive WesNasty Performance to Claim Series Win Over Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs entered Wednesday's rubber match wanting to forget the messy loss on Tuesday. A win on Wednesday would ensure a series win as the Cubs get ready to return to Wrigley Field on Thursday. The Cubs couldn't get anything going at the start of the game, but the Arizona Diamondbacks did the opposite.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / 1 hour ago

Chicago Cubs Roster Moves 4/17

The Cubs are 10-7 on the season and are trying to take the rubber game today from the Diamondbacks after losing in extra Innings last evening. They will start a new series with the Miami Marlins tomorrow at Wrigley.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Cody Bellinger's HR helps Cubs take series from D-backs

Cody Bellinger homered and doubled to help the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Jameson Taillon News / On Tap Sports Net / 2 minutes ago

Help Is on the Way: Jameson Taillon to Start Thursday for Cubs vs. Marlins

With Kyle Hendricks and Jordan Wicks running cold in the starting rotation, the Chicago Cubs provided optimism with the expected return of Jameson Taillon.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 15 minutes ago

Cubs recall two relievers from Triple-A

The Cubs announced a series of roster moves to add some fresh arms to the bullpen after their recent pair of extra-inning games taxed the relief corps.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 2 hours ago

After Jackson Holliday, these hot MLB prospects could be next for a call-up

Which elite MLB prospect has got next when it comes to a promotion to the bigs?

Another top prospect could follow Jackson Holliday to the Orioles

Nationals promoting pitching prospect with strikeout upside

Twins sign veteran outfielder who lost spot for Jackson Holliday

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Michael Busch News / Just Baseball / 2 minutes ago

Michael Busch Has Been a Huge Addition for the Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs had a lot of needs to fill during the offseason. One of those needs was first base, and they filled it by trading for Michael Busch. It seems they have made the right move as Michael Busch is beginning to look like an early favorite for Rookie of the Year.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Cubs, D-backs set for finale after playing pair of extra-inning games

After the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs needed extra innings to settle the first two games of their series, both bullpens could use a break in the rubber match on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.

Chicago Cubs News / Inside The Diamonds / April 16

Chicago Cubs Down on the Farm 4/8-4/14

The Chicago Cubs’ top prospects and all minor league affiliates all took the field this past week. You can see how the top prospect and their teams did below in the weekly breakdown of the Cubs Farms system here.

Chicago Cubs News / Viral Sports News / April 16

Chicago Cubs’ Fast-Rising Star Ties Massive Franchise Record

The Chicago Cubs have surged to a 10-6 record in the fiercely contested National League Central division as the 2024 season kicks off. Their showdown with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night set the stage for a gripping 3-2 victory in 11 innings, thanks largely to Michael Busch’s clutch home run.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 22 hours ago

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on injured list with oblique strain

Cubs place Seiya Suzuki on injured list due to oblique strain

The Cubs announced that outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.

Watch: Cubs rookie belts HR in his fourth consecutive game

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Julio Teheran News / Larry Brown Sports / 11 hours ago

Cubs land this two-time All-Star pitcher on a minor league deal

The Chicago Cubs are taking a flier on a former All-Star pitcher.

Watch: Cubs rookie belts HR in his fourth consecutive game

Righty Jameson Taillon to make next start with Cubs after strong rehab outing

Mets trade for veteran catcher in deal with Cubs

Which pitchers have the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history?

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Watch: Cubs rookie belts HR in his fourth consecutive game

The 2024 MLB season is still in its infancy, but one would be hard-pressed to find a hotter hitter in the league right now than Cubs rookie first baseman Michael Busch.

Jameson Taillon to make next start with Cubs after strong rehab outing

Marcell Ozuna hits go-ahead HR to propel Braves over Marlins

Latest milestone furthers the HOF case for Pirates' Andrew McCutchen

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Nationals are promoting this pitching prospect with strikeout upside

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago