The Cubs didn't win a 4-game series in the first half (0-2-2), but they haven't lost a series in the second half (3-0-1). Would like to see that trend continue. FWIW.
Tua, but he started only 9 games.
Purdy did well.
Lamar Jackson was 6-1 in starts. Carolina might be most like Baltimore in that the Panthers will rely on D.
They have a chance to bury those teams . But I’d be happy with a 4game series split (that’s actually a win as no ground is made up by Cincy) and a series win. Just don’t lose series (consecutively) or go on a significant losing streak.
White Sox putting Mike Clevinger on waivers. He'd be a good pick up for the rotation with the for the final 5 weeks. He's pitched pretty well this season.
Alex Cobb is throwing a no-hitter thru 8 innings. Reds down 5-0.
Dodgers up 7-1 over DBacks in bottom of 5th.
Florida lost earlier this evening.
Cubs pick up full game on FLA, and possibly CIN and AZ.
I don’t think the Braves are a shoe-in for the top seed. TheDodgers have been on a heater all month and have made up significant ground. LA is 21-4 since August 1 . Atlanta has gone a respectable 16-8, but that’s a 4,5 game swing. And they have a 4-game series IN LA this weekend.
I think the Braves ultimately get the 1 seed, but it may come down to the wire.
Okay, I know there’s been some changes/tweaks to the whole “September call-upss“ but I have a few questions.
- do the rosters still expand on September 1 ?
-I assume it’s just those on the 40.
-who realistically would be called? I know I heard PCA mentioned. I’d assume Mervis. What about pitchers? Kay? Estrada? Rucker?
-and somewhat related, any idea on Boxberger, Hughes, and Burdi?
Week 1 against GB - they’re the National late game on Fox. LAR/SEA is the other Late Fox game. So unless you’re in the LA or SEA viewing area , it should be on.
Week 3 at KC - same National late game on Fox up again DAL/AZ.
Week 5 is Thursday against WAS
Week 8 is Sun night at LAC
Week 10 is Thursday against CAR
Week 12 is MNF at MIN
So there’s most likely 6 games you should be able to watch from the comforts of your couch.
AZ bullpen very Cub-like this evening. Up 4-1, the pen gave up 1 in the 8th, 2 in the 9th, and so far, 3 in the 10th , and the Reds have a man on and still nobody out.
Looks like the Cubs will jump back into the #2 WC spot.