The Toronto Raptors won the NBA championship with a 114-110 victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, June 13. After a weekend of partying in Vegas, the Raptors are back …
Albert Almora Jr. Hits First Career Grand Slam in Win over Phillies
Fan favorite OF Albert Almora Jr. delivered the game-winning blow in the Northsiders’ 8-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday evening in Chicago. Cubs SP Cole Hamels had a rough outing against the front-running Phillies, allowing three runs on …
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Cishek Channels Davis in 7-Out Save Versus Nats
Cubs manager Joe Maddon reverted to form against an old enemy in the Cubs’ series finale against the Washington Nationals on Sunday, calling upon RP Steve Cishek to hold the line for seven outs to secure a one-run victory, in …
Edwin Jackson Makes Jays Debut
MLB journeyman SP Edwin Jackson made his Toronto Blue Jays debut on Wednesday versus the San Francisco Giants, appearing for a record-breaking 14th franchise, opposite rookie SP Shaun Anderson, who was making his MLB debut for San Fran. Jackson last …
Who’s Been a Bigger Reds Contributor – Puig or Winker?
The Cincinnati Reds made a number of moves over the offseason to bolster their pitching staff and offense in order to make a run at relevance in the NL Central Division. The biggest splash came from the acquisition of OF …
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Are No-Hitters Really a Dying Feat?
On May 7, SP Mike Fiers of the Oakland Athletics threw the 300th no-hitter in major-league history, becoming the 35th pitcher in MLB history to throw at least two no-nos. His feat was unusual given that he had not been …
Get Out the Brooms – Cubs Sweep Rivalry Weekend
The Chicago Cubs hosted the St. Louis Cardinals for their first series of the 2019 season this weekend. The Cubs entered the series with a record of 16-12, looking for a possible sweep in order to take over sole possession …
Why Do Fans Defend Disgraced Athletes?
The impending conclusion of Chicago Cubs INF Addison Russell’s suspension for conduct in violation of the MLB domestic violence policy has prompted new discussion about whether he should be welcomed back to the Cubs roster. While it has been reported that …
Tyler Chatwood Takes Control to Give Cubs a Win in Extra Innings
The Chicago Cubs met the Arizona Diamondbacks for the rubber match of their three-game weekend series on Sunday afternoon in Arizona. The Cubs took an early lead on long balls by INF Kris Bryant (3) and C Willson Contreras (7) …
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J-HEY FUCK YEAH
The Chicago Cubs secured a series win to close out their homestand with a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Cubs SP Cole Hamels exited the game after allowing three earned runs on three hits in …
Who Will Take Matt Shoemaker’s Spot in the Jays Rotation?
Jays fans received devastating news on Sunday when it was revealed that SP Matt Shoemaker, who had been placed on the 10-day IL following an injury sustained during a rundown on Saturday versus the Oakland Athletics, had been diagnosed with …
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