Watched the MLB broadcast of the Yankees on YES, the announcers where assuming a DP on Swanson. Looked to me as if he had Chisholm' throw, accurate or not, beat by one, two steps. Did it appear that way to anyone else, just curious?
Dodgers have lost 7 straight, at some point they're going to get right. They play the Brewers out of the break. Bold prediction: the Brewers will lose one of those games.
I have no problem pitching to him, bottom of the 9th, 1 out, up, 5-0, for the Cubs that was a completely meaningless HR. It's the kind of HR you're OK with, doesn't matter you won.
The injury risks and the fact he's never pitched more than 99 innings aren't factors? Injury concerns sure played a role in Luzardo' possible acquisition. Marlins didn't exactly get a big time package from the Phillies.
Maybe, he appeared PO and frustrated after striking out on 2 hanging sliders yesterday. He knows full well he should have least made hard contact on those pitches. Might not be the worst thing in the world to not face Rodon and Fried when you're in a bad slump.
Don't know where all of this talk about Cassie being the asking price for Cabrera. Marlins can ask but, they're not going to get a Cassie level prospect from the Cubs or anyone else for Cabrera. Cabrera, while good, is an injury risk and he's never pitched more than 99 innings (he's currently at 80) whomever takes him on is taking quit a bit of risk as well. Cabrera can definitely be had for someone other than Cassie or Wiggins.
Shaw working on a 0-20 over his last 6 games only 3 K's. Really, since a good week in early June he hasn't done much, if anyone ever needed just a hint of success it's Shaw. Ultimately, while Cam Smith looks all world, I do believe Shaw will just as good if not better. Just not anytime in the near future.
That's what I was thinking, realistically it appears the Cubs chances are slim to none. Rodon was blown up in last start maybe, and I know I'm grasping at straws, akin to hitter, he's in a slump?
LeMahieu was released, don't know why the Cubs can't pick him and give a few games at 3B. He did play 3B a decent number of games in 2024 hell, if they're willing to give a Lopez a chance, might as well take a flyer on LeMahieu. Such BS has worked for the Brewers and Vaughn, don't know why it can't work for a few games with the Cubs.
Is Suarez not a rental? Shouldn't take a whole lot, if Arizona moves him, it's going to come down to which set of lottery tickets they prefer. I don't think they'll be able to get any major league ready talent for him.
Twins get a well deserved ass kicking by the Cubs. Nice to see the Cubs bounce back finally take advantage of the many middle FB's and hanging sliders they saw.
Have not been remotely competitive these last two games, be awfully horsefeathers nice if they could manage some fight today. Getting the first inning lead off batter for the Twins OUT would be a start.
Homework for tomorrow don't spot the Twins a two run lead in the bottom of the first. In fact, I'll make a prediction, if the Cubs hold the Twins scoreless in the first tomorrow, they'll win.