The Chicago Cubs have gotten some unexpected performances out of rookie pitchers this season, but Tuesday night's was one of the best. Ben Brown struck
The Chicago Cubs have seemingly struck gold with rookie right-hander Ben Brown. The versatile Cubs pitcher has been used both as a starter and out of the bullpen in 2024.
This was partially inspired by a trip to American Family Field On Monday I made the trek up to Milwaukee to see Craig Counsell’s return to American Family Field with my own eyes.
Jake Mintz is joined by Russell Dorsey to talk about the historic integration of Negro League stats into the Major League record book. Later, Jake is joined by Bailey Freeman to discuss Angel Hernandez retiring & Craig Counsell’s return to Milwaukee.
When multiple pitchers on the Chicago Cubs went down with injuries, there was concern this would cause them to fall off because they would have to rely on some secondary arms.
The Chicago Cubs are missing home runs from their offense this season. Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki have struggled in the power department lately, and it's shown in the team's final scores.
With the Chicago Cubs offense continuing to struggle, it'd be in the front office's best interest to go out and land an impact bat before the trade deadline.
The Chicago Cubs are in second place in the NL Central despite, not because of, their offense. It’s something that needs to change as the season continues.
A wild 10th inning leads to a Cubs 6-3 win. May 2024 is going to be remembered for losing Cubs baseball after a March/April that saw them at 18-12 to start the season.
Though it’s not unheard of, you don’t often see a starter who can get away with a two-pitch repertoire. Justin Steele built his Cy Young candidacy on throwing almost exclusively fastballs and sliders, but that’s a little deceiving because his cut-ride fastball is really two pitches all on its own.
And Ben Brown was magnificent. So that’s what it takes — extra innings. The Cubs bats were silent for nine, as they have been way too many times this month.
The Brewers' struggles against the Chicago Cubs starting pitching won't get any easier when they face Shota Imanaga on Wednesday in Milwaukee. Imanaga (5-0, 0.84 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Bryse Wilson (3-1, 2.86 ERA).
The Chicago Cubs got a stellar performance from rookie Ben Brown on Tuesday, who went 7.0 innings of no-hit ball in his sixth MLB start against their rival Milwaukee Brewers.
After a promising start in April, the Chicago Cubs have hit a rough patch in May, causing a slide in the MLB standings. With the trade deadline approaching, the Cubs have an opportunity to strengthen their roster and boost their playoff chances.
Michael Tauchman singled in the go-ahead run to ignite a five-run 10th inning as the visiting Chicago Cubs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong is playing really good baseball right now. Following a week with three home runs, four doubles, five multi-hit games, and 10 runs scored, PCA has been named the Triple-A International League Player of the Week. Following his return to Iowa, Crow-Armstrong has been a man on a mission.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was back in Milwaukee on Monday for the first time since leaving as Brewers manager over the offseason.
Happy Memorial Day, sports bettors! Coming off a winning week in strikeout props, let's kick off the new week with three K bets for the MLB holiday slate.
Action Network's Charlie DiSturco has a +1000 three-leg same game parlay (SGP) for Cubs vs. Cardinals on "Sunday Night Baseball" tonight, May 26.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit what has to be the most satisfying home run of the season. On Friday, Crow-Armstrong was facing former MLB pitcher Wily Peralta in a Triple-A game between PCA’s Iowa Cubs and Peralta’s Indianapolis Indians.
His microscopic 0.84 ERA is both the lowest in baseball this year and the lowest of any rookie pitcher’s first nine starts in the modern era.
Jrue Holiday flew over his assist prop on Thursday night to cash our Look of the Day in no-sweat fashion. Let's switch over to the diamond on Friday and go for back-to-back winners to close out the week.
Chicago Cubs rookie starter Shota Imanaga has been crushing it this season and hasn't even shown everything yet.
Cubs righty Adbert Alzolay has been on the injured list since May 13 due to a flexor strain, and it seems a return in the near future isn’t likely.
During Tuesday's home game against the Atlanta Braves, the Chicago Cubs were in desperate need of a victory.
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