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• Gary Sanchez’s eighth-inning home run pushes Brewers over Pirates 7-5

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Both catchers hit a home run in the win. Box Score In a back-and-forth game on Thursday afternoon, it was the Brewers who struck the decisive blow. A pinch-hit home run by Gary Sanchez put the Brewers ahead in the eighth inning, and from there they hung on to win 7-5. It didn’t take long for the Brewers to get on the board on Thursday. The second batter of...2024
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• The Daily Belli watch: 10 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Today, I’m going to ask you some questions. Credit where it’s due — I took this idea from this article in The Athletic, in which responses to some polls of Angels fans were posted. And I thought, hey, I could ask you guys (most) of the same questions in polls here, and that way we could get something of a consensus on how the Cubs are doing at this moment ...2024
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• NFL Week 17 picks: Steelers at Seahawks, other games relevant to Seattle

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The 12s will be rooting for the Seahawks (obviously), the Giants, and for a TIE in Minneapolis. There’s really only one game that matters to the 12s this week, but we’ll take a look at three games that have at least SOME bearing on the Seattle Seahawks postseason plans and make our picks. Game No. 1: Los Angeles Rams (8-7) at New York Giants (5-10) Game N...2023
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• Cardinals-Bears DraftKings Week 16 prop bets: Trey McBride, Cole Kmet, and the running backs in for big day

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The best prop bets for the Arizona Cardinals matchup with the Chicago Bears. Happy Saturday one and all. The Arizona Cardinals take on the Chicago Bears tomorrow and we have some thoughts on the game. Here are some of the better prop bets I like this week courtesy of our friends from DraftKings Sportsbook. DJ Moore and T. McBride to Combine for 150+ Rec Ya...2023
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• Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals looking to finish strong, the evaluation of Kyler Murray, can they slow down the 49ers and more

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images News and notes from around the web on your Arizona Cardinals. Happy gameday one and all. Hope you are ready for a big one, as the Arizona Cardinals host the San Francisco 49ers, and hopefully they can find a way to keep pace. Let’s take a look around the web to help us get ready. Budda Baker Named Finalist For NFL's Art Rooney Sportsmanship AwardSafety was...2023
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• Cardinals Reacts results: Arizona Cardinals fans are confident in the direction of the team

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Arizona Cardinals fans are still cautiously optimistic about the direction of the team. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Arizona Cardinals are coming...2023
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• NFL Week 17 picks: Steelers at Seahawks, other games relevant to Seattle
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• Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals looking to finish strong, the evaluation of Kyler Murray, can they slow down the 49ers and more
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• Arizona Cardinals withstand two weather delays in dominating win over Pittsburgh Steelers

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Arizona Cardinals get their third win of the 2023 NFL season. Even with a 10-3 lead at the half, no one saw this coming for the Arizona Cardinals. After one of the best drives of the 2023 season, a 99-yard touchdown drive capped off by back-to-back touchdown throws from Kyler Murray to Trey McBride, one of which finally counted, you wondered how the Ca...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 1

Happy birthday, Jordan Wicks! | Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources, a little bit cheesy but nicely displayed. Happy 24th birthday, Jordan Wicks! Tinkers, Evers, Chance, and others in today’s issue! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-cen...2023
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• The Cubs control their own playoff destiny thanks to the schedule

Seiya Suzuki after hitting a double against the Pirates | Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images It should set up a truly wild month of baseball to close out 2023 Wrigley Field was rocking this week as the Cubs managed to eke out two wins against the division leading Brewers to cut their deficit in the NL Central down to three games. Fans were on their feet with two strikes out in the first and...2023
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 130

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Cubs finally win a comfortable one, 10-1. As hard as it is to match up with the 2016 Cubs, the only championship winner in the last 115 years, it’s also pretty hard to match up with the 2015 Cubs. That team was 50-25 after the All-Star break. As an aside here, we’ve developed a conversational shorthand in the world of baseball. That shorthand refers to...2023
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• Cubs 10, Pirates 1: Takin’ care of business

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Cubs got another strong team effort and won the series in Pittsburgh. When the Cubs departed for the just-completed seven-game road trip to Detroit and Pittsbugh, my feeling was that they needed to go 5-2 to keep pace with, or improve their position on, other postseason contenders. With Sunday’s well-played 10-1 win over the Pirates, the Cubs did just ...2023
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 129

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images A strong debut, a rollercoaster, a win. As per usual, Saturday is a family day for me. I’m usually good in the afternoon when the Cubs are at home. But these Saturday night games are tough for me to follow too closely. Did I miss anything? Obviously, I was right there with many of you when the ripple went through social media on Friday. Actually, I’d been...2023
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• Bryce Elder looks to right the ship Tuesday against the Yankees

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Braves are looking to secure another series win Tuesday. The Atlanta Braves will try to clinch another series win Tuesday night when they continue a three-game series against the New York Yankees. Atlanta scored eight runs over the first three innings Monday and pulled away for an 11-3 win in the series opener. Tuesday’s game will feature a matchup of...2023
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• What would a trade for Hunter Renfrow cost and how would he fit into the Saints offense
Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images Things could be tricky in terms of compensation, but Renfrow’s fit is almost perfect. Multiple reports have come out over the past couple weeks about the New Orleans Saints interest in Las Vegas Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow. It has been reported that the Saints have maintained this level of interest since the start of the NFL Combine back in March. The ...2023
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"Seiya Suzuki after hitting a double against the Pirates | Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images It should set up a truly wild month of baseball to close out 2023 Wrigley Field was rocking this week as the Cubs managed to eke out two wins against the division leading Brewers to cut their deficit in the NL Central down to three games."

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• NFL Week 17 picks: Steelers at Seahawks, other games relevant to Seattle
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• Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals looking to finish strong, the evaluation of Kyler Murray, can they slow down the 49ers and more
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• Red Bird Reboot Podcast: What do you hope to see from the Cardinals in the last 4 games?

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Chime in on the discussion waged here with hosts Blake and Marcos, along with Joe and Mitch as guests. What do you hope to see from the Cardinals in the last four games? Here are some thoughts from this week’s Red Bird Podcast panel, hosted by Blake Murphy and Marcos Labrada with Joe Comeau and Walter Mitchell as guests. (2) The Red Bird Reboot: Bye Week ...2023
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• Glimpse Ahead to the Cardinals’ 2024 Season Part II

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Which of the Cardinals’ free agents and outside free agents would you like to see the team sign for 2024? Here is the current list of the Cardinals’ 2024 free agents: UFAs WR Marquise Brown —- 27 LB Zeke Turner —- 28 TE Geoff Swaim —- 31 DT Carlos Watkins —- 31 CB Antonio Hamilton —- 31 G Trystan Colon —- 26 LS Aaron Brewer —- 34 G Elijah Wilkinson —- 29 ...2023
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• Cardinals Reacts Week 14: Do the Arizona Cardinals end up picking outside the top five?

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Where will the Arizona Cardinals own draft pick fall in the 2024 NFL Draft? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. After their surprising third win of the season, ...2023
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• The Cubs control their own playoff destiny thanks to the schedule
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 130
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Sunday 8/27, 12:35 CT

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Cubs go for the series win! Sunday notes... EVEN MORE JORDAN WICKS STRIKEOUT FACTS: 55 pitchers before Wicks had made their MLB debut starting for the Cubs and struck out at least three batters. Baseball-reference has play-by-play on 42 of the games, the first in 1917. The only previous Cub with three strikeouts in his first inning was Thomas Diamond...2023
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• Eld-ritch Blasted: Same bugbears befall Braves in 7-5 loss

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images 3TTO issues, defensive issues, hitting into good defense — you name it. The Braves came away with a split of a four-game set in Pittsburgh. If you make a list of “problems” the Braves have had this season (and past seasons), letting starters wither on the vine after their eighteenth batter is probably going to be up there. If you make an honest list of pro...2023
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• Cardinals Reacts results: Arizona Cardinals fans are confident in the direction of the team
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• BCB After Dark: No more Morel?

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the team should try to trade Christopher Morel this upcoming winter. Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the swiningest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and grab a table. There’s no cover charge this evening. Come on in and cool off with a tasty beverage—tha...2023
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• Pirates series preview: Who will walk the plank?

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Arrrrgh you ready for this series? The Royals invite their small market brothers, the Pittsburgh Pirates into town this week for a three-game series. The Royals have won seven in a row at home against the Pirates, who are on their way to a fifth consecutive losing season. They are in a rebuild like the Royals, but have taken a step forward after losing 100...2023
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• Cubs 10, Pirates 1: Takin’ care of business
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Sunday 8/27, 12:35 CT
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• Cub Tracks walks into one

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. Jordan Wicks lights up the Pirates and the Cubs move one game closer to the top of the wild-card heap. Welcome to today’s episode of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in...2023
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• The Daily Belli watch: 10 days to the Cubs Spring Training opener
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• Recap: Avalanche offense frozen in 4-0 defeat at Pittsburgh

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The fun had to end sometime. Continuing on in their unbeaten quest the Colorado Avalanche took on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a rare early season match between the two teams. But all good things must come to an end as the Avalanche saw their road unbeaten streak and season opening win streak end. If that wasn’t disappointing enough the Avalanche even suffe...2023
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• BCB After Dark: No more Morel?
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• Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, August 28 edition

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Cubs had a very good week. Here’s some of the best of the week, and a few things of concern. The Cubs are on a roll. They went 5-2 on the road trip, have won eight of 12 and are 16-8 this month. It won’t be easy to keep up a .667 winning percentage, but if they can accomplish that, the Cubs will win 90 games this year. That’d be the first 90-win season...2023
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• BCB After Dark: The dregs of the Central
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you which NL Central team will roar first—the Reds or the Pirates? Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the after-holiday after-party for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. I hope the weather didn’t disrupt your holiday plans. It’s cold out there, so come on in and get warm. We can ta...2022
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• Cub Tracks’ short takes
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Recent #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news, four days a week. No game Monday. The writers mostly talk about pitching. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits from Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. No game Monday. Today...2022
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• Cub Tracks’ Saturday night not-so-special
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Recent #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news, four days a week. The Cubs were shut out by the Pirates. Miley’s hurt (again). Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits from Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. The Cubs played ...2022
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Mets series preview
Hey, look! A Daniel Vogelbach sighting! | Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Cubs take a quick one-series road trip to New York. The Mets took three of four from the Cubs at Wrigley Field just before the All-Star break. Since the break the Mets are 31-17 while the Cubs are 23-25. For more on the Mets, here’s Chris McShane, managing editor of our SB Nation Mets site Amazin’ Avenue: The ...2022
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• Cubs 10, Pirates 1: Takin’ care of business
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• Cubs 6, Pirates 5: A little bit of Patrick Wisdom, a little bit of Esteban Quiroz
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images ... and the Cubs recorded their fourth straight one-run win. Well, that was... something, all right. The Cubs defeated the Pirates 6-5 Friday evening, their fourth consecutive victory, all by one run. And they did it with a bit of power, a bit of small ball and a couple bits of relief pitching that nearly blew up, but in the end finished things off. The ga...2022
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• What would a trade for Hunter Renfrow cost and how would he fit into the Saints offense
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• Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, September 26 edition
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The ballclub had a very good road trip with some fine performances. The Cubs had a 5-2 road trip to Miami and Pittsburgh over the last week, one of their most successful away from Wrigley Field this year. And they did all that with Nico Hoerner and Willson Contreras injured and Seiya Suzuki still in Japan awaiting the birth of his first child. The makeshif...2022
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• Cubs 8, Pirates 3: A tale of three games
Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images ... with a tiny little dash of complaint department at the end. There were three different sub-plot games within the Cubs’ 8-3 win over the Pirates Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh, a win that gave the Cubs both the series win and a 10-9 edge in the season series over the Bucs. It’s the first time in franchise history the Cubs have won the season series from...2022
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 129
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 1
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• NFL Week 17 picks: Steelers at Seahawks, other games relevant to Seattle
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• Cardinals-Bears DraftKings Week 16 prop bets: Trey McBride, Cole Kmet, and the running backs in for big day
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• Bird Droppings: Arizona Cardinals looking to finish strong, the evaluation of Kyler Murray, can they slow down the 49ers and more
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• Cardinals Reacts results: Arizona Cardinals fans are confident in the direction of the team
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• Cardinals Reacts: Arizona Cardinals fans once again are confident in the direction of the team

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images The Arizona Cardinals fans think the team is heading in the right direction. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Arizona Cardinals fanbase is understandably...2023
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• Patriots vs. Steelers: Thursday Night Football

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Watch this TNF game here! Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season will kick-off with a Thursday Night Football matchup featuring the New England Patriots (2-10) on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5). The Patriots lead the all-time series between these teams, 15-14, and have won six of their seven most recent meetings. They last faced off back in 2022, w...2023
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• Cardinals Reacts Week 14: Do the Arizona Cardinals end up picking outside the top five?
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• Recap: Avalanche offense frozen in 4-0 defeat at Pittsburgh
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• Game Thread #140: Milwaukee Brewers (77-62) @ New York Yankees (70-70)

Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images Three game series starts in New York. The Brewers begin a three-game series tonight in New York against the Yankees. Colin Rea gets the first start of the series, his second since being recalled to fill Adrian Houser’s spot. On the other side is Luis Severino, who has a 6.75 ERA in 85 1⁄3 innings so far this season. Looking at the scoreboard, the Cubs hav...2023
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