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2021 MLB Opening Day lineups for every game
Major League Baseball is back for a full 162-game 2021 season after a very unique 2020. Not sure who is starting for your team on Opening Day? We’re tracking batting orders from across the league as teams start to play in front of their home fans again for the first time since the pandemic began. […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Opening Day
In past years, Opening Day has typically been a short slate with only a few games on the schedule. That’s not the case this time around. On Thursday, we are treated to a full slate of games, with all 30 teams suiting up. Needless to say, this Opening Day is going to be well worth […]
Continue readingChicago Cubs option infielder Nico Hoerner to Triple-A Iowa
The move means David Bote will be the opening-day second baseman Thursday against Pittsburgh. “This is less about Nico and more about David Bote,” Cubs manager David Ross said. “Bote had a great spring. It’s an opportunity for David that he’s earned and deserves. It’s a chance to play every day at second base. “I […]
Continue readingChicago Cubs place Kris Bryant on IL with finger sprain
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs placed third baseman Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left ring finger sprain and a sore left wrist. Bryant, 28, has missed the past four games with the injury after rolling his wrist diving for a ball in the outfield in Cleveland on Aug. 12. […]
Continue readingChicago Cubs dominate as other teams struggle to deal with the coronavirus
The Chicago Cubs don’t want to think about it as taking advantage of another team’s situation, but the evidence keeps mounting: While opponents struggle to deal with coronavirus-related issues, the first-place team in the NL Central standings continues to be a model for the league off the field while dominating the competition on it. The […]
Continue readingChicago Cubs off to best 15-game start since 1970
CLEVELAND — Bell bottoms were in style and Nixon was in the White House the last time the Chicago Cubs started a season this hot. Their rookie manager isn’t taking any credit for the fast start. “I mean, I’ve got a good team,” David Ross said. “That’s what it is. We’ve got good players.” Kyle […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball daily notes: Pitcher and hitter rankings for Wednesday’s games
Starting batters in doubleheaders poses a conundrum. Normally, it’s a no-brainer since you’re almost assured of one game with a chance at more. Now, there’s risk if the batter only plays one, as he’s in danger of receiving three, or perhaps even just two chances if he hits lower in the order and the home […]
Continue readingToday-would-have-been-Opening Day MLB Power Rankings
Well, there are no flyovers, no cracks of the bat, no peanuts or Cracker Jack. But that doesn’t mean there can’t be Power Rankings. On what would have been Opening Day, we compile the votes of ESPN’s baseball reporters, writers and editors and unveil our rankings for all 30 teams, looking at where they stand […]
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