As the MLB trade deadline approaches on Thursday, the Chicago Cubs have the 4th best record in all of baseball. However, their pitching really needs some help. Seth Lugo, who they are rumored to be chasing, could be the answer. But first, let's run it back to how we got to this place. The North-Siders lost their ace, Justin Steele, at the beginning of the season due to … [Read more...] about Seth Lugo the Best Option Among Cubs Starting Pitcher Targets
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Ian Happ Needs to get His Bat Closer to on Par with His Glove
Ian Happ won his third straight Gold Glove award this offseason, becoming the first Chicago Cubs outfielder to ever accomplish the feat. From 2022 (Happ's lone All-Star season) to 2024, the dominant defender led all left fielders with 31 outfield assists. He also ranked second in MLB with 23 defensive runs saved over that three year span. Over the 2022-24 seasons Ian Happ … [Read more...] about Ian Happ Needs to get His Bat Closer to on Par with His Glove
Kyle Tucker is the Catalyst to Cubs League Leading Offense
All season long, the Chicago Cubs have been either first or second in MLB in runs scored. Through these first two-months-and-change of the season, the Cubs have pretty much had the best offense in all of baseball. This is a big reason why Ontario bettors are so strongly backing them to make the playoffs this October. Free agent signing Kyle Tucker has been the sparkplug to the … [Read more...] about Kyle Tucker is the Catalyst to Cubs League Leading Offense
New York Yankees Unveil New Hamilton Cap
Hamilton, like many Broadway blockbusters, has a song that repeatedly proclaims New York "the greatest city in the world." There is no doubt which baseball team is the greatest of all-time, as the Yankees have 16 more World Series titles than the next closest competitor, the St. Louis Cardinals. And given the unparalleled success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical (11 Tony awards … [Read more...] about New York Yankees Unveil New Hamilton Cap
2025 MLB Mock Draft Version 16.0 FINAL
Our sixteenth and final edition of the 2025 MLB mock draft has arrived, and with that we say- happy 2025 Major League Baseball Draft day everybody! And The Sports Bank, as far as we know, is the only independently-owned, mom and pop shop website to publish a mock draft in all four of the major North American sports. In case you missed it, here is the link to our 2025 NHL … [Read more...] about 2025 MLB Mock Draft Version 16.0 FINAL
Betting the Midsummer Classic: 2025 All-Star Home Run Leaders to Watch
Picture Credit Each July, the MLB All-Star Game delivers a midseason showcase, part celebration, part performance test. For fans, it's a chance to see the league’s top talent in one place. For bettors, it offers a rare glimpse at who’s peaking at the right time. This year, a wave of home run power has added new intrigue. Several standout sluggers are not just earning … [Read more...] about Betting the Midsummer Classic: 2025 All-Star Home Run Leaders to Watch
Pete Crow-Armstrong the Only Cubs Win from 2021 Fire Sale
Four years later, the dust has pretty much settled now on the Chicago Cubs 2021 fire sale. The "core four" and more were all shipped out, in exchange for mostly prospects, many of which resided at the lower levels of the minor league system at the time. Pete Crow-Armstrong has proven to be the only one of those wild card, longshot bets to pay off for the Cubs. … [Read more...] about Pete Crow-Armstrong the Only Cubs Win from 2021 Fire Sale
Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans
Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer, widely considered to be among the best in the Big Ten this upcoming season, had a very exciting Tuesday night. He got to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," alongside his head coach Bret Bielema, at Wrigley Field tonight during the Chicago Cubs 5-3 win over the arch-rival Milwaukee Brewers. … [Read more...] about Luke Altmyer, Bret Bielema Sing Stretch at Wrigley, Coach Trolls Brewers Fans
Blue Jays Rash of Injuries Could Cost them the AL East Division
The 2025 MLB season was supposed to be one in which the Toronto Blue Jays would compete for the American League pennant. However, the Blue Jays are currently in third place in the AL East Division behind the Yankees and the Devil Rays. Considering their recent string of injuries, the Blue Jays, for all things considered, could easily be far worse off. … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Rash of Injuries Could Cost them the AL East Division
Five Most Iconic Baseball Cards of the 1980s
It's a time for a look back. Thus, I reflected back to when I was a hard core baseball cards collector: 1985-1992. Memories of opening up my first Topps baseball wax pack are still vivid. I even set up shop as a dealer at card shows during my youth. Then I lost interest when I entered high school, but here are the five most iconic baseball cards that will strongly resonate … [Read more...] about Five Most Iconic Baseball Cards of the 1980s