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“Kind of Illogical”- Craig Counsell Vents Frustration After $141M Cubs Star Falls Prey to Questionable Umpiring

The Chicago Cubs missed a chance to sweep the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday with a 3-2 loss. However, a questionable umpiring decision proved costly, as their $141 million second baseman was called out. Following the loss, manager Craig Counsell blamed the umpires for overlooking what he believed was an obvious call in a crucial situation. […] The post “Kind of Illogical”- Craig Counsell Vents Frustration After $141M Cubs Star Falls Prey to Questionable Umpiring appeared first on Essentially...

2 New Intriguing Teams Enter The DeMar DeRozan Sweepstakes

DeMar DeRozan is a free man. Free to choose his next NBA destination after being waived and stretched by the Sacramento Kings. There have been a number of teams rumored to be interested in the six-time All-Star, including his original home, the Toronto Raptors. There are several others that we've discussed as well . But two new, intriguing landing spots have entered the picture, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. ClutchPoints Insi...

I Singer The Body Electric: Phillies 1, Reds 0

When the city of Cincinnati was founded, the Passenger Pigeon was so numerous that a passing flock could blot out the sun. By 1907, the entire species was reduced to a single bird, residing at the Cincinnati Zoo. Tonight, offense faced a similar extinction, felled by merciless pitching. Brady Singer, the Cincy starter, sent his […]

47-47: Chart

Marlins 8, Mariners 4 Even the dumbest hits can turn into runs: Josh Naylor, +0.08 WPA Unfortunately, walks can also turn into runs: Bryce Miller, -0.31 WPA Game Thread Comment of the Day:

A’s Lose Again, Fall To Tigers 4-1

The squad just can’t seem to get their feet right. The losing ways continued on Thursday afternoon in Detroit as the Athletics dropped their sixth straight game, falling to Detroit 4-1 and dropping their record to 41-52, which is the third-worst record in the American League. Weren’t we just in first place? How did it […]

Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy makes emphatic statement on where Christian Yelich will hit going forward

When the Milwaukee Brewers released their lineup for the finale of their five-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals, one player was noticeably absent. Christian Yelich, the team captain and one of the most respected players in the clubhouse, was given the day off. It only made sense. Milwaukee’s lead-off hitter is hitting just .242/.326/.381 [...]

7/9 Gamethread: Giants vs. Rockies

The San Francisco Giants welcome the Colorado Rockies to Oracle Park tonight to begin a four-game series. As of the time this is being written, the Giants have not yet announced a starting pitcher for tonight’s game. Good old element of surprise tactic. You can check out the comments below for more up to date […]

D-backs @ Padres Discussion

Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS PADRES Ketel Marte – 2B Fernando Tatis – RF Geraldo Perdomo – SS Jackson Merrill – CF Corbin Carroll – RF Xander Bogaerts – SS Gabriel Moreno – C Manny Machado – 3B Max Kepler – DH Gavin Sheets – LF Lourdes Gurriel – LF Jake Cronenworth – 1B Nolan Arenado – […]

White Sox 2026 MLB draft No. 1 pick possibility: Grady Emerson

The White Sox kick off the 2026 MLB draft by making the No. 1 overall selection at noon CT on Saturday, and will choose among three plum prospects: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and shortstop Grady Emerson from Fort Worth Christian (Texas) H.S. We’re digging deeper into all three players in […]

AL and NL teams pushing for wild card berths

The American League (AL) and National League (NL) will each send a representative to the World Series, as they do every year. This season, the Milwaukee Brewers, once again, are atop the NL Central and, if they continue to play the way they have for the majority of the year, will win the division once [...]

Royals Expected To Maintain High Asking Price On Wacha, Lugo

The Royals have been one of the more disappointing teams in MLB. They’re alongside the Angels as the two worst teams in the American League, the only AL clubs completely buried in the playoff picture. That theoretically positions them as deadline sellers. However, as explored on the MLBTR podcast this week, Kansas City doesn’t have […]

Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/9/26): Orioles 3, Cubs 2 -Bullpen Can’t Hold Slim Lead

The Cubs and Orioles had to move up to play on Thursday afternoon to avoid impending rain at Camden Yards. The road team was in position to complete the potential sweep, but the undermanned bullpen could not finish the job and the O’s salvaged the finale as the skies opened up. Baltimore went ahead in … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (7/9/26): Orioles 3, Cubs 2 -Bullpen Can’t Hold Slim Lead appeared first on .

Clemson Announces New President After Kevin Guskiewicz Rejects $1.2M Role for MSU Return

Clemson did not waste any time moving quickly after Kevin Guskiewicz rejected their offer to be the president, and they found a perfect man for the job. Dr. Benjamin Ayers was chosen as the 16th president of Clemson University on July 9. Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported the news of Ayers’ hiring on X. The […] The post Clemson Announces New President After Kevin Guskiewicz Rejects $1.2M Role for MSU Return appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Jacob Misiorowski’s Breakout Is Giving the Milwaukee Brewers a New 2026 Storyline

The Milwaukee Brewers entered the year with plenty of compelling season storylines, but Jacob Misiorowski has quickly emerged as one of the most talked-about players in the organization. In what is rapidly becoming a defining Milwaukee Brewers 2026 season, this MLB breakout pitcher has transformed the dynamics of the Brewers pitching staff. His meteoric rise [...]

White Sox 2026 MLB draft No. 1 pick possibility: Roch Cholowsky

The White Sox kick off the 2026 MLB draft by making the No. 1 overall selection at noon CT on Saturday, and will choose among three plum prospects: UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky, Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey and shortstop Grady Emerson from Fort Worth Christian (Texas) H.S. We’re digging deeper into all three players in […]

Who Was Most-Wrongfully Left Out of the MLB All-Star Game?

Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week gives fans and players alike time to take the edge off and enjoy lighthearted ballgame festivities. After four months of winning streaks and preliminary division races, it’s time to close out the first half of the season with a lively stoppage in play. From the Home Run Derby to the […] The post Who Was Most-Wrongfully Left Out of the MLB All-Star Game? appeared first on The Lead .