Gamethread 4/15: Phillies vs Cubs
It’s the finale against the Cubs, with a series win on the line. Here are the lineups, let’s discuss. For the Phillies: For the Cubs:
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Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Wednesday 4/15, 5:40 CT
Wednesday notes… Cubs lineup: Phillies lineup: Shōta Imanaga, LHP vs. Jesús Luzardo, LHP Shōta Imanaga was just magnificent in his last start, last Friday against the Pirates — six no-hit innings with 10 strikeouts. His only career start vs. the Phillies happened July 3, 2024 at Wrigley Field. He allowed three runs in six innings, […]
Cubs vs. Phillies Wednesday 4/15 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 18 Cubs 11, Phillies 2: Shōta Imanaga dominates and Nico Hoerner drives in five Cubs vs. Phillies, Wednesday 4/15, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Wednesday 4/15, 5:40 CT
Blazers Will Convey 2026 First-Round Draft Pick to Chicago Bulls (Finally!)
By virtue of their win against the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night, the Portland Trail Blazers have advanced to the 2026 NBA Playoffs. By definition, that means they will not participate in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery and their first-round draft pick this year will not fall in the 1-14 range. […]
The Short Porch is short on starting pitching
We’re still in small sample size territory as the calendar turns to tax day, but the Cubs are just a titch under 10 percent of the way through their season. The results have been disappointing to say the least, even though it’s early. While there are signs of optimism, the scoreboard doesn’t lie and neither […]
Today in White Sox History: April 15
1915 It was the biggest shutout in team history, as the White Sox pasted St. Louis, 16-0. The Pale Hose put up seven runs before the home Browns even got to bat, and scored in every inning but the third, seventh and eighth. It was just a 15-hit assault with no homers, so how did […]
Mocking the Mocks: Here’s what Mel Kiper Jr. has the Chicago Bears doing
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. dropped his final mock draft before the real deal kicks off next Thursday, and in this one, he’s mocking it a bit differently than his previous drafts. Normally, he mocks it like he would mock it for each team, but for his latest two-rounder (version 4.0), he’s basing all his predictions […]
Inside the Sun: Blackhawks vs. Sharks Preview
It’s here: Game 82 of the regular season for the Chicago Blackhawks, who host the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. These two just played two Mondays ago , so there won’t be too much to dive into here. That game was a 6-2 loss for the Hawks in San Jose, who were hoping to grab a wild-card spot. They didn’t. At 80 games, the Sharks are fifth in the Pacific Division with 84 points, and it was the Los Angeles Kings who grabbed that final spot in the West — I’m just glad it wasn’t the Nashv...
Coby White went nuclear for the Charlotte Hornets in last night’s Play-In Game
The Charlotte Hornets swinging a trade-deadline deal with the Chicago Bulls to bring Coby White back to his home state was immediately both an obviously great basketball move and a feel-good story, doubly so for those of us who are UNC fans. White, who of course spent one memorable year at UNC in 2019, added […]
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 17
Reminder: I’m on vacation all this week and will be a little briefer than usual this week. Thanks for your patience. The Cubs can’t quite get momentum going. But they are also staying away from a prolonged skid. They’re treading water in the early going while they try to get as much of the team […]
Cubs 10, Phillies 4: Colin Rea pitches well and everyone hits
The Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies Tuesday evening in Philadelphia is, I think, the sort of game this team can begin to produce more often. Solid starting pitching. (Well, Colin Rea was essentially the starter after Riley Martin opened.) Six different Cubs had at least two hits. Overall: 15 hits, six walks, two doubles […]
Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 4-15-26
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Oliver Moore will continue studying NHL, sharpening brain over summer ( Sun-Times ) Blackhawks’ late-season slide guarantees another top-four draft pick ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Sabres 5, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) Connor Bedard made smart decision to wait until this summer to negotiate next Blackhawks contract ( Sun-Times ) Is Roman Kantserov the next Kirill Kaprizov? ( Athletic ) ...
Kansas City Royals news: The roadtrip starts with a familiar style of loss
The Kansas City Royals lose another low-scoring affair, wasting six scoreless innings from starter Cole Ragans. The Royals have scored two or fewer runs in six of their last seven games, but managed a pair of wins when starters Kris Bubic and Michael Wacha blanked the White Sox on Friday and Saturday, with seven and […]
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, April 15
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to King Cole and a mighty host of others, plus more baseball stories, like the Babe turning into THE Babe, Jackie Robinson debut, Hank’s first hit, and California baseball. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Trey Wingenter, Milton Bradley, Jeromy Burnitz, Mike Diaz, Ted Sizemore, Ed […]
The Bear’s Den, April 15, 2026
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS NFL stadium committee will meet after the draft for an update on the Bears’ situation NFL owners want to hear more about where things stand with the Bears getting a new stadium. Bears 2026 NFL Draft: Why This Clemson Defensive Lineman is a Risky Prospect Clemson’s Peter Woods offers explosive […]
Cubs BCB After Dark: How concerned are you about Busch?
Good evening. Welcome back to another night of BCB After Dark: the grooviest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop in. You’re always welcome here. The dress code is casual. The hostess can seat you now. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is […]
White Sox fall flat in Noah Schultz’s debut
It might not have been the perfect performance he hoped for, but Noah Schultz pushed through a rough first frame of his major league debut to finish his 4 1/3-inning outing strongly, despite the White Sox (6 -11) dropping the first game of the series to the Rays (9-7), 8-5. Schultz needed 33 pitches to […]
White Sox Minor League Update: April 14, 2026
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 3, Charlotte Knights 0’Twas the series opener against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, not a run was scored — hardly any hits! Charlotte’s lackadaisical stat line tells the whole story. Three hits, three RBIs, and a whopping 13 strikeouts sprinkled throughout the lineup. Somehow, Jarred Kelenic, who’s barely hanging onto his professional career, […]
Very small ball: Rays 8 White Sox 5
The Rays took the first game of this series against the White Sox, with Shane McClanahan picking up his first win in well over a year while his teammates gathered twelve hits and six walks. Every player was on base at least once. This game received national attention because of the White Sox starter: Noah […]
Untidy: Cubs 10, Phillies 4
A night after the Phillies’ hitters had their way with the Cubs’ pitching staff, the Cubs returned the favor on Tuesday. Phillies pitchers couldn’t keep the Cubs off the bases, giving up 15 hits, six walks, and one hit batter. And once those runners got on board, the Phillies didn’t do much to stop them […]
Cubs Minor League Wrap: The Jaguar strikes twice
South Bend right-hander Brooks Caple was named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week. The Cubs signed left-hander Ty Blach and right-hander Paul Campbell assigned both to Triple-A Iowa. Catcher Casey Opitz was activated by Iowa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs sunk the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 8-1. Connor Noland gave up a run in the first […]
Cubs vs. Phillies, Tuesday 4/14, 5:40 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Riley.
Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Tuesday 4/14, 5:40 CT
Today’s roster moves: Here The Cubs are interested in Lucas Giolito, per The Athletic. Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Phillies lineup: Riley Martin, LHP vs. Aaron Nola, RHP Riley Martin, clearly, is an opener tonight, starting so he can face Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, Phillies left-handed batters who will come to the plate in the […]
Cubs vs. Phillies Tuesday 4/14 game threads
Cubs 10, Phillies 4: Colin Rea pitches well and everyone hits 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 17 Cubs vs. Phillies, Tuesday 4/14, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Tuesday 4/14, 5:40 CT
Cubs roster moves: Luke Little, Ryan Rolison called up; Charlie Barnes optioned, Ethan Roberts to injured list
The Cubs are loading up on left-handers as they play the Phillies the next two days — and then four times next week at Wrigley Field: You all know about Luke Little. Throws hard, but often does not know where the ball is going. In 35.1 MLB innings over the last three years, Little has […]
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