#Nick Madrigal

It's another Wednesday evening at BCB After Dark: the swinging spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It's the last show of the week and we're going out with a bang. We're so glad you could come and join us. It's cold out there but it's warm in here. There are still a few good tables available. There's a two-drink…

It's another evening here at BCB After Dark: the mellow meet-up for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We're so glad that you stopped in tonight. The place is always better with you than without you. There's no cover charge this evening, so come on in. Get in out of the cold. Let us take your coat for you. Grab any…

This offseason has the potential to go many different ways for the Cubs. There are a multitude of players at the top of the free agent market that would fit well on this Cubs roster. Jed Hoyer's front office could also opt to make a big trade this winter, leveraging some of the organization's young talent to acquire impact players at the big-league…

Baseball is returning and Opening Day is creeping towards us. And for White Sox fans, that means optimism is high that a deep fall run is in the 2021 plans. If you're especially confident about the upcoming 2021 White Sox season, there are a lot of interesting bets available. Opening Day for the 2021 MLB Season is on April 1. For the White Sox,…

The hardest part of breaking up is usually moving on. For the Cubs, the hardest part was how long the relationship dragged on. Chicago's clubhouse had to be a really uncomfortable place last season. The writing was on the wall like a big graffiti art piece that the team was going to undergo a lot of changes. The core of the 2016 World Series team…

Coming into this game, both teams are in significantly different positions in the standings. While Chicago is down in the dumps, San Diego looks to take control of its division. See what we like in our MLB betting picks and predictions for Padres vs. Cubs. The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres will meet up for a four-game series starting Monday…

In a battle between rookies making their MLB debuts on the mound, which team has the edge? We like the underdog Chicago Cubs to emerge in what should be a high-scoring affair, with Willson Contreras leading the way against Milwaukee. The Chicago Cubs are coming off of a loss in extra innings to their crosstown rivals, the Chicago White Sox, on…

The White Sox will not market this season as "World Series or Bust," but that's the between-the-lines message the team's front office delivered during a stunning offseason. You don't recruit Tony La Russa, 76, back into the dugout after a decade away to replace a guy (Rick Renteria) who finished second in American League Manager of the Year voting…

Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks 4/1/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks will meet at the Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 1:10 PM ET. The Cubs have a record of 8-4-3 this preseason. The team is entering this match with four straight wins, following an 8-5 victory…

MESA, Ariz. -- There is a lot of talk around the Cubs about striking that balance between contending now and building for the future. Manager David Ross has a more direct take on his goal for the coming campaign. "Winning. Making the playoffs. Getting to the World Series," Ross said at the start of Spring Training. "We're never going to stop…

The Chicago Cubs have multiple needs within their starting rotation and that is a large part of the reason why the team has not shied in their interest in Japanese starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Senga elected for international free agency this offseason and the lack of a posting fee attached to his free agency status allows for a team like the Cubs…

The Chicago White Sox (1-2) visit the division rival Cleveland Indians (2-1) Monday at Progressive Field for a 7:10 p.m. ET first pitch. We analyze the White Sox-Indians MLB betting odds and picks, with betting advice and tips around the matchup. RHP Dylan Cease vs. RHP Aaron Civale Cease posted a dismal 4-7 record, 5.79 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 73…

The 2022 season is over and the Cubs are facing one of the most important offseasons in recent memory. Before the stove starts heating up, we examine where the Cubs depth chart stands at each position and where the holes might be for Jed Hoyer's front office to fill. Next up: Designated hitter 1. Franmil Reyes 2. Patrick Wisdom 3. Jared Young 4.…

With all the (justified) excitement over the possibility that Carlos Correa might sign with the Chicago Cubs in the winter in exchange for an asteroid's worth of currency, and the (less justified) hope that a certifiable ace such as Jacob deGrom or Justin Verlander might join the club, it's worth evaluating the depth of the hole in which the Cubs…

Whether or not you're enamored with Nico Hoerner should have zero bearing in how you feel about the Chicago Cubs going out and signing one of this offseason's superstar shortstops. There's no doubt Hoerner has answered the questions that surrounded him heading into 2022, namely defensively, racking up 4.5 bWAR in 128 games. He's one of the best…

This game isn't exactly one MLB fans will be clamoring over, but that doesn't mean there isn't value to find. Our MLB betting picks for this Rockies vs. Cubs matchup zones in on German Marquez and touches on just how long of a leash he'll have today. The Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Friday…

Welcome back to BCB After Dark, the stylish stop for night owls, early-risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thanks for stopping by for the party tonight. We're pretty crowded, but there are still a few tables available. Tell us if there is anything we can do to make your time with us more enjoyable. No cover charge tonight, but there is a…

Nick Madrigal MLB Player Props - the Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds, September 8, 2022 2022-09-08 14:20:00 EDT Nick Madrigal and the Chicago Cubs (57-79) face the Cincinnati Reds (54-80) at Wrigley Field on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at some of Madrigal's Player props for the matchup. Luis Cessa is the…

We say "baseball happened" when some lousy team beats one of the better teams. That scenario plays itself out basically every day somewhere across baseball. The reality that it is hard to sweep a series leads to these outcomes. It's essentially a baseball meme to hold up what is essentially an exception as almost an expected occurrence. Fans and…

Despite the recent news of MLB Network cutting ties with Ken Rosenthal, the baseball world has been relatively quiet with the lockdown in full effect. This allows us to evaluate where the Chicago Cubs are really at in comparison to the rest of not only their division, but the league. As of November 3, the team's World Series odds sat at+10000, the…

With the 2022 MLB season only two days away, there's still speculation about who will make the Chicago Cubs Opening Day roster and how the lineup will look. How does it all shake out? Without an inside source, it's difficult to say, but I'm going to take a crack at it. This season, teams will start the year with 28-man rosters to help offset…

To close out a three-game interleague series Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs will play the Toronto Blue Jays once more. This bill is the first time these two clubs have met since 2017 when Chicago enjoyed a home sweep with the likes of Jake Arrieta and Jose Quintana on the hill. This one hasn't gone quite like that, as Toronto has come out on top…

With two mediocre pitchers taking the hill and wind favoring the offense, we're expecting Game 2 of today's doubleheader to be a high-scoring one. We break down the Over - and why the Cubs should ultimately prevail - in our MLB betting picks below. The Wrigley Field faithful will be treated to a twin-bill on Memorial Day as the Milwaukee Brewers…