#Ride with Chicago, Kyle Hendricks

#Ride with Chicago, Kyle Hendricks

“#Ride with Chicago, Kyle Hendricks” Hot Dog! The White House Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, is reporting a 16-cent drop in the cost of Independence Day barbecuing. Happy birthday, America! Sing it Tom Petty. “The Cubs are free … free fallin’.” Chicago, once atop the NL Central, is now in a battle for second with the…

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#Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record

#Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record

“#Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record” LOS ANGELES — Zach Davies and three Chicago Cubs relievers combined for the seventh no-hitter in the majors this year, blanking the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 Thursday night and tying the record for most in a single baseball season since 1900. The Dodgers drew eight walks, getting at…

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#Chicago will get it done

#Chicago will get it done

“#Chicago will get it done” No Bob “Betamethasone” Baffert at Belmont. His Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, may have his victory stripped away after Bob’s latest visit to the dark side. Triple crown winner American Pharoah seems safe, but as LeBron James would say, “You’re next” Justify. … We gave you Rombauer in the Preakness….

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#Mets trade for Cubs outfielder Cameron Maybin

#Mets trade for Cubs outfielder Cameron Maybin

“#Mets trade for Cubs outfielder Cameron Maybin” The Mets went the trade route Tuesday to address their desperate need for healthy bodies, acquiring outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Cubs in exchange for cash considerations, the team said. Maybin, 34, had been playing with the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate in Iowa and will begin his Mets career…

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#Nationals vs. Cubs prediction: Adbert Alzolay proves reliable

#Nationals vs. Cubs prediction: Adbert Alzolay proves reliable

“#Nationals vs. Cubs prediction: Adbert Alzolay proves reliable” Attention criminals, lawbreakers, delinquents and thieves. The New York City subway system is back and running 24 hours a day. You’re welcome. Love, Mayor de Blasio. … Recent history tells us horse-racing winners are like Tour de France winners, so we cashed our big hit on Rombauer…

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#Cubs vs. Tigers prediction: Hendricks will rock Motown

#Cubs vs. Tigers prediction: Hendricks will rock Motown

“#Cubs vs. Tigers prediction: Hendricks will rock Motown” Weird Science. President Biden, on the advice of scientists’ numbers: “If fully vaccinated, take your mask off. You’ve earned the right to do something that Americans are known for all around the world. Greeting others with a smile.” Hmmm. The 2021 World Happiness Report is out, and…

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#Nolan Arenado can push Cardinals atop NL Central

#Nolan Arenado can push Cardinals atop NL Central

“#Nolan Arenado can push Cardinals atop NL Central” The Post’s Greg Joyce previews the NL Central. 1. St. Louis Cardinals O/U wins: 86.5 Key player: Nolan Arenado. The Cardinals appeared to fleece the Rockies in February when they traded for the stud third baseman without giving up any of their top prospects and even getting…

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#Ex-Met Jake Marisnick signs deal with Cubs

#Ex-Met Jake Marisnick signs deal with Cubs

“#Ex-Met Jake Marisnick signs deal with Cubs” CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Jake Marisnick on Saturday. Marisnick will make $1 million this season. The deal includes a $4 million mutual option for 2022 with a $500,000 buyout. The 29-year-old Marisnick hit .333 with two homers and five…

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#Padres acquire Yu Darvish in blockbuster deal with Cubs

#Padres acquire Yu Darvish in blockbuster deal with Cubs

“#Padres acquire Yu Darvish in blockbuster deal with Cubs” CHICAGO — San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller reunited with an old friend in another blockbuster move Tuesday night. The aggressive Padres got Yu Darvish in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, adding another ace to their rotation after announcing a deal for Blake Snell…

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