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• Home Run Derby game thread

Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images The 8-player field will all be making their Derby debuts In one of the most exciting parts of All-Star Week, the 39th annual All-Star Derby will take place tonight at Truist Park in Atlanta. The field is loaded with eight talented sluggers who are all participating in their first Derby, meaning a new home run king will be crowned. The event is missing famed H...2025
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• SB Nation Reacts survey: The Cubs are going to win the NL Central

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images That’s what the overwhelming majority of survey respondents said. But what postseason position will they get? Last week, our SB Nation Reacts survey asked respondents to vote on where they thought the Cubs would finish the 2025 regular season. Here are the results: Ninety-eight percent of survey respondents say the Cubs are going...2025
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• Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star selection is all about showcasing the most popular players in the game today

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images While Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star selection was a surprise, it also shows MLB’s focus for the game When Brewers’ starter Jacob Misiorowski was named an All-Star last week, it came as a shock to everyone. He had made just five starts in the majors. However, what he has done in that time was incredible. He pitched 11 no-hit innings before giving up hi...2025
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• Padres hold off Phillies, open series with win

Manny Machado | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images All-Stars shine in support of Ryan Bergert in first start since returning from IL The San Diego Padres opened their three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 win at Petco Park, Friday. The result of the game was thanks in large part to the five All-Stars on the San Diego roster, who were responsible for game saving play...2025
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• Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees preview, Friday 7/11, 6:05 CT

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Cubs visit Yankee Stadium for a weekend series. Friday notes... DON’T WANT TO BE A PART OF IT, NEW YORK, NEW YORK: The Cubs are 7-18 against the Yankees in interleague play. Their .280 winning percentage is the worst vs. the Yankees among current National League teams. The Astros were .111 (1-8) before switching to the American League after 2012. T...2025
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• Christian Yelich isn’t an All-Star, but he’s playing like an MVP candidate

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Since he got hot, Christian Yelich has been one of the best hitters on the planet Christian Yelich isn’t an All-Star this year. That was pretty much a foregone conclusion. The Brewers’ highest-paid player missed the end of last season due to a back injury and started slow this year. Like, really slow. Through May 21 — two months before this year’s All-Star Game...2025
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• 8 biggest MLB All-Star Game 2025 snubs, including Juan Soto and baseball’s RBI leader

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Looking at the biggest snubs from the 2025 MLB All-Star Game Sunday evening, following a brief cornhole-related delay, the rosters for the MLB All-Star Game were announced. As is often the case, those rosters have left the door open to some debate. Let’s take a look at eight players who were deserving of a selection, but left off the list. Wh...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 77

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images A little trouble in paradise: The Cubs lose 14-6. A little while back, I dropped my Cubs DEFCON to 4. I saw warning signs that suggested a slump might be coming. If you aren’t following me every day, I’m not in possession of any magic formula or inside info. The last time I saw the signs, I was dead wrong and they turned it on a dime and started dominating ag...2025
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• MLB Week 11 Hot or Not: Rox get their first walk-off!

Angels’ starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches at Fenway Park. | Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Roman Anthony’s debut doesn’t impress Welcome back to the Hot or Not feature series! This week’s recap covers the 11th full week of the season, June 8-14. AL West Hot: Angels rotation shines Angels starters were locked in last week. Although only Yusei Kikuchi earned a win, the starters scattered 15 runs...2025
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• Kyle Schwarber shines as Phillies return to form with latest win

Still without Bryce Harper as he recovers from a wrist injury, the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on Friday night....2025
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• Outside The Confines: New White Sox ownership. Eventually.

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images It’s been a long time coming, but it’ll be still be a long time happening. Happy Friday, everyone. The big news around baseball right now is that the White Sox might finally be seeing a change in ownership, but it won’t be happening any time soon. The plan will see billionaire Justin Ishbia take a controlling stake in the Sox by... 2029. So while hope ...2025
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• Which Braves have a chance to make the All-Star team?

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Not as many as we’d hoped, that’s for sure. It’s probably fair to say that 2025 is the most anticipated All-Star Game for Atlanta Braves fans since the year 2000, when the game was hosted at Turner Field and Chipper Jones started at 3B for a National League team that was managed by Bobby Cox. Entering this year, there was plenty of excitement about Trui...2025
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• Brewers take series opener in Philadelphia, 6-2

Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Yelich homers twice as Milwaukee extends their win streak to five games The Brewers defeated the Phillies today, 6-2, in what was ultimately the most convincing win of their now five-game win streak. Milwaukee jumped on Phillies starter Jameson Taillon right out of the gate. Brice Turang led the game off with a double. Jackson Chourio then singled on a line drive to...2025
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Philadelphia Phillies

Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Brewers hit the road on four-game win streak The Milwaukee Brewers, fresh off their first sweep of the season, are headed back on the road for six games as they’ll play three games in Philadelphia and three games in Cincinnati. First up are the Phillies, who sit at 35-19 this year, good for the best record ...2025
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• Braves run into red-hot Phillies

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Braves are coming off of a rough week and now they’ll have to deal with a Phillies squad that is absolutely rolling at the moment. For the first time since early April, the Atlanta Braves are locking horns with the Philadelphia Phillies. This time, they’re facing off in Philadelphia for the first time all year and while Philadelphia’s regular season ...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Who is the left fielder of the quarter century?

David Banks-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the Cubs top left fielder of the quarter century. It’s another Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. We’re always glad to see you. There’s no cover charge tonight. We still have a few...2025
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• Watch: Cubs’ Randy Rosario casually makes catch of the year so far (with his hat)
During Sunday’s Chicago Cubs game against Texas, Kyle Schwarber launched a laser-beam of a home run, which teammate Randy Rosario ever so casually hauled in with his hat. The home run itself was impressive, as Schwarber tattooed the ball. #2 on the season! And what a catch by Randy Rosario… IN THE HAT! Stream the game: https://t.co/9zmFt10TD8 pic.twitter.com/k2B5Im5YiL— Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) March...2019
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• Schwarber feeling lighter ... without knee brace
Kyle Schwarber feels as if he lost a ton of weight and it has nothing to do with his offseason diet....2018
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"Drew Pomeranz made his Cubs debut in the eighth and struck out Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to start the inning."

2024
"He retired Kyle Schwarber on a ground out and then got Trea Turner to pop out to right."

2023
"Kyle Schwarber popped up in foul territory."

2022
"The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement to sign free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, sources confirm to ESPN's Jeff Passan."

2021
"Home runs from Xander Bogaerts and Kyle Schwarber provided the run support for Nathan Eovaldi, who was stellar through 5 1/3 innings, as Boston defeated the New York Yankees, 6-2, in the American League Wild Card Game at Fenway Park on Tuesday."

2020
"Kyle Schwarber is one of five Indiana Hoosiers on D1Baseball."

2019
"According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, that includes discussions with the Chicago Cubs about star outfielder Kyle Schwarber."

2018
"Kyle Schwarber showed off his svelte physique to some of the Cubs' front-office executives at the Winter Meetings last month, and on Wednesday, the team released a video which featured the outfielder not only working out but cooking."

2017
"Kyle Schwarber hit his 27th home run and Jason Heyward smacked a clutch tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in the seventh inning to lift the Cubs to their sixth straight win, a 4-3 victory Sunday over the Cardinals."

2016
"Anthony Rizzo tied his career-high with six RBIs as the Cubs had 14 runs on 14 hits, but they lost left fielder Kyle Schwarber to a left ankle sprain in the second inning."

2015
"Jake Arrieta weaved his routine spell, and rookie Kyle Schwarber drove in the first three runs -- two on a majestic 450-foot homer out of PNC Park -- and Chicago blanked Pittsburgh, 4-0, in Wednesday night's National League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser."

2014
"Jim Callis discusses the offensive abilities of Twins top prospects Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano, whether Cubs prospect Kyle Schwarber will stay as a catcher and more in this week's Pipeline Inbox."

• SB Nation Reacts survey: The Cubs are going to win the NL Central
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• Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star selection is all about showcasing the most popular players in the game today
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• 8 biggest MLB All-Star Game 2025 snubs, including Juan Soto and baseball’s RBI leader
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• Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski Eyes Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto Reunion as Free Agency Looms
Dave Dombrowski says the Phillies aim to retain Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, both of whom are expected to become free agents after 2025....2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 77
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• The Short Porch is looking at Cubs series losses

Kyle Schwarber hits a home run against the Cubs in Philadelphia | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images There haven’t been many, but they do have a pattern. The Cubs are five games ahead of the Cardinals in the National League Central as they begin their lone home stand at Wrigley Field in June tonight. With a 41-27 record, they’ve had an excellent start to the season, but diving into the series wins and...2025
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• What should the Colorado Rockies look like in three years?

Photo by Casey Paul/MLB Photos via Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Wednesday, June 11, 2025 A person who knows a lot more about baseball than I do said something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: Teams should always be planning for what they’ll look like in three years. We know that the 2025 season is a wash. Save for giving prospects experience and trying to fix a br...2025
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• Which Braves have a chance to make the All-Star team?
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• BCB After Dark: How am I doing?

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot asks if you what it would take for you to give Cubs team president Jed Hoyer an extension. It’s another evening here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad to see you. Come in and join us. There’s no cover charge. Tell us if you need anything. Th...2025
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• AJ Smith-Shawver looks to bounce back against Phillies and Zack Wheeler

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images AJSS didn’t pitch well in his most recent start, but he’s done a nice job overall since returning to the majors. Life, Death, Taxes, and the Atlanta Braves facing Zack Wheeler. They are the four rules of life, and it will be the case once again on Wednesday night in Philadelphia as Atlanta sees the perennial Cy Young contender for the 18th time since h...2025
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• SB Nation Reacts survey: The Cubs are going to win the NL Central
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• Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star selection is all about showcasing the most popular players in the game today
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• Padres hold off Phillies, open series with win
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• Christian Yelich isn’t an All-Star, but he’s playing like an MVP candidate
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• The Short Porch is looking at Seiya Suzuki’s best season yet

Seiya Suzuki watches a home run sail over the fence in Houston | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Cubs designated hitter has been excellent in 2025 The Cubs wrap up a three-game series with the Guardians this evening. Yesterday the team was celebrating Pete Crow-Armstrong’s and Kyle Tucker’s election to the All-Star Game as starting outfielders, however, I want to take a closer look at anoth...2025
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• Atlanta’s divisional gauntlet reaches its conclusion against Philadelphia

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Braves will have played 13 straight games in the division once they’re done with the Phillies this weekend. This is their last chance to make sure that it was a truly productive stretch. The 13-game divisional gauntlet that the Atlanta Braves have been experiencing comes to a close during this upcoming weekend as the Braves will be renewing baseball h...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 77
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• MLB Week 11 Hot or Not: Rox get their first walk-off!
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• Phillies 7, Cubs 2: Back to the drawing board for Ben Brown

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The Cubs’ road trip ended on a sour note. After Ben Brown’s last two excellent outings, one with an opener and one without, there were high hopes for him to continue along those lines. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia. Brown was touched up for three runs in the first inning and the Phillies cruised to a 7-2 win over t...2025
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• Braves look mostly lifeless in 2-1 loss to Phillies

Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images The offense disappeared on Friday. They reappeared on Saturday. They disappeared again on Sunday. A solo home run from Sean Murphy in the second inning was all the Atlanta Braves could muster up as far as scoring was concerned on Sunday afternoon. Philadelphia’s lineup didn’t do much better against Spencer Strider and Atlanta’s bullpen but a good pe...2025
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• Atlanta’s divisional gauntlet reaches its conclusion against Philadelphia
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• Cal Raleigh should be the MVP favorite in the American League

Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Raleigh is rewriting the record books for catchers and switch hitters. If you don’t live in the Pacific Northwest, you’re likely only now becoming acquainted with the powerful stylings of Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. Tucked all the way up in Seattle, Raleigh is no-longer quietly on pace for one of the greatest offensive seasons we’ve ever seen from a...2025
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• Which Braves have a chance to make the All-Star team?
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• BCB After Dark: How am I doing?
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• Quintana keeps Phillies grounded, offense breaks through in 5-2 win

Brewers pitcher Jose Quintana | Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images With a late offensive surge, Milwaukee sweeps the series Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers secured a sweep over the Philadelphia Phillies with their 5-2 win on Sunday afternoon. The early going was uneven in Jose Quintana’s start, but he ultimately put together a solid outing with a surprising helping of early strikeouts. Th...2025
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• Brewers take series opener in Philadelphia, 6-2
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• The Washington Nationals hit a home run with the Juan Soto trade, but Mike Rizzo needs to capitalize

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Juan Soto trade return gave the Nationals a young core, but can they build a winner around them before it is too late On August 2nd, 2022, the Washington Nationals future changed forever. The Nationals sent Josh Bell and more importantly superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the Padres for a six player haul. That haul consisted of CJ Abrams, MacKenzie Gore, Ja...2025
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• Braves run into red-hot Phillies
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• Phillies 9, Rockies 5: 3 errors, 3 Philly HRs, and only 3 Ks from Rockies pitchers, oh my

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Can we be done with the Phillies yet? It was the same losing recipe for Colorado with defensive errors, missed opportunities and not enough power on offense and a rough start for a young pitcher on Wednesday night at Coors Field. The Phillies improved to a National League best 31-18 (which the Dodgers could tie with a victory over Arizona late Wednesda...2025
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• Arrieta, Cubs ace Wild Card test vs. Bucs
The Cubs' first step toward their ultimate goal of ending a 107-year World Series championship drought was contentious, yet also decisive. Jake Arrieta weaved his routine spell, and rookie Kyle Schwarber drove in the first three runs -- two on a majestic 450-foot homer out of PNC Park -- and Chicago blanked Pittsburgh, 4-0, in Wednesday night's National League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser...2015
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• Cubs belt record 6 HRs to take Game 3
The Cubs put on a power show Monday night as rookies Kris Bryant, Jorge Soler and Kyle Schwarber hit half of Chicago's six home runs to post an 8-6 victory over the Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League Division Series and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series....2015
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• Cardinals allow record 6 HRs, drop Game 3
The Cubs put on a power show Monday night as rookies Kris Bryant, Jorge Soler and Kyle Schwarber hit half of Chicago's six home runs to post an 8-6 victory over the Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League Division Series and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series....2015
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• Rizzo knocks in 6, but Cubs lose Schwarber
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• Lester, 5 HRs spur Cubs to 7th straight
Dexter Fowler, Kyle Schwarber and Anthony Rizzo each homered in the fifth inning, and Schwarber added another two-run shot in the seventh plus an RBI single in the eighth, backing Jon Lester and powering the Cubs to a 9-2 victory Thursday over the Brewers at Wrigley Field for their 13th win in the past 14 games....2015
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• Giants see Cubs pull away with homers
Jake Arrieta became the first pitcher in the Major Leagues to reach 16 wins and Kyle Schwarber, Miguel Montero and Starlin Castro each homered to power the Cubs to an 8-5 victory over the Giants on Tuesday night. Chicago now has won 21 of its last 25 games....2015
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• Three homers back Arrieta to 16th victory
Jake Arrieta became the first pitcher in the Major Leagues to reach 16 wins and Kyle Schwarber, Miguel Montero and Starlin Castro each homered to power the Cubs to an 8-5 victory over the Giants on Tuesday night. Chicago now has won 21 of its last 25 games....2015
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• Cubs hit 4 HRs, score 17 runs to rout Tribe
The Cubs launched four home runs and rookie Kyle Schwarber collected four hits in his first Major League start, backing a solid outing from lefty Tsuyoshi Wada in a 17-0 rout over the Indians on Wednesday night at Progressive Field. It was the largest shutout in the history of Interleague Play....2015

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• Let the Games Begin! Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- February 23, 2025
Yesterday was the first full day of games in the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues. After an active offseason teams are getting work in and facing game conditions. Fantasy drafts are starting and for those not drafting yet it's time to pay attention to what's happening. Chris Sale- P- ATL- Sale tossed 2 perfect IP in his Grapefruit League debut. He threw 21 pitches with his fastball averaging 93.8...2025
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• SB Nation Reacts survey: The Cubs are going to win the NL Central
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• Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star selection is all about showcasing the most popular players in the game today
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• Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees preview, Friday 7/11, 6:05 CT
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• Christian Yelich isn’t an All-Star, but he’s playing like an MVP candidate
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• Free MLB home run picks, odds, lines for July 7: Kyle Schwarber among best bets for Monday HR player props

SportsLine's model is up 28.1 units on HR picks this season. Use its MLB picks for MLB sportsbook promotions like MLB profit boosts...2025
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• Manny Machado delivers three-run double, Padres win

Manny Machado | Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images San Diego takes first game of doubleheader, 6-4 A two-out, bases clearing double by Manny Machado in the top of the second inning capped a five run inning that allowed the San Diego Padres to earn a 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of their doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park, Wednesday. Machado lined a ball into th...2025
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Guardians series preview

Photo by Grace Hoppel/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Cubs welcome an AL Central team to Wrigley Field. The last time the Guardians played at Wrigley Field was almost exactly two years ago, June 30 and July 1-2, 2023. The second game of that series had its start delayed by rain for two hours, 45 minutes and it didn’t end until almost midnight. The third game had its starting time moved fro...2025
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• Braves look mostly lifeless in 2-1 loss to Phillies
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• Bryce Elder gets rocked, Braves lose to Phillies

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Yikes. The Braves sat around a rain delay for upwards of two hours on Friday night and then embarrassed themselves in an absolute beatdown at the hands of the division rival Phillies, 13-0. Facing a Phillies lineup that scored 1 run over 27 innings against the Astros, Bryce Elder got torched for the third start in a row. The term ‘non-competitive’ comes to mind. He...2025
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• 2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 77
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• The Washington Nationals hit a home run with the Juan Soto trade, but Mike Rizzo needs to capitalize
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• BCB After Dark: Will Drew Pomeranz continue to be effective out of the Cubs bullpen?

Drew Pomeranz pitches at Wrigley Field | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The 36-year old has been excellent since his call up last homestand Welcome to your late night, indie, pop-up coffee house where you can imbibe the beverage of your choice as we finish out the week. Maybe you’re looking for a glass of wine after a big event or are sticking to mocktails because you’ve g...2025
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• Washington Nationals need Josh Bell to heat up

Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images With their lineup scuffling the Nationals need their slugging DH to go on one of his patented hot streaks Throughout his career, Josh Bell has been a feast or famine player. Often, he is either red hot or ice cold. So far this season, Bell has been the ladder, hitting .133 with a .524 OPS. For the Nats offense to go on a run, especially without CJ Abrams, Bell h...2025
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• Hey, Tom Ricketts! You need to get Kyle Tucker signed now — and not just for baseball reasons

David Banks-Imagn Images There’s something else that this signing would do for the Cubs. With Kyle Tucker off to a great start with the Cubs, the chorus of voices urging Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts to open up the team wallet and sign Tucker to an extension before he hits free agency has gotten louder. While there’s no question about Tucker’s abilities on the field — he’s hitting the way he ...2025
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• MLB Power Rankings: Which teams can challenge the Dodgers?

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers look like the cream of the crop but there are several teams that could challenge for their crown. Every Major League Baseball team begins a brand new baseball season with hope. In the spring of 1993, as a fresh-faced 16-year-old Phillies fan living in suburban bliss, I had no right to believe that summer was going to be anythin...2025
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• 5 things for Braves fans to get excited about for 2025

Photo by Casey Sykes/Getty Images Which aspects of Braves baseball are you looking forward to most this year? Two things can be true at once. The Atlanta Braves had a very disappointing offseason that included a shocking and, in my opinion, egregious decision to duck under the luxury tax instead of adding around their core in the middle of a World Series window. But, despite this, the Bra...2025
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• Nationals history: The Max Scherzer/Trea Turner trade has been a dud for the Washington Nationals

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The trade that started the Nationals rebuild has has not provided the kickstart it was expected to. At the 2021 MLB trade deadline, Mike Rizzo made the decision to blow it up. After a Kyle Schwarber led run in June, a mid July slump sent the Nationals tumbling out of the playoff picture. After nearly a decade of contention, Mike Rizzo decided to in his words ‘retoo...2025
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• With Alexander Canario gone, how many Cubs remain from the 2021 selloff?

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images Here’s a look at all the players who were sent away and acquired in that flurry of deals nearly four years ago. News item: The Cubs have traded OF Alexander Canario to the Mets for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN. Canario, 24, was DFA’d by the Cubs last week.— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) February 25, 2025 Well. This isn’t the...2025
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• MLB storylines to watch as Spring Training gets underway

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images There is no shortage of intrigue as baseball returns for the 2025 season. The Super Bowl is now more than a week in the rear view mirror and, for Eagles fans like myself, I’m still not done re-watching the highlights of their beatdown of the Chiefs. Not even close. But this week, full squad spring training workouts began around Major League Basebal...2025
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