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Cubs prevail in wild 13-11 win over Diamondbacks that saw 16 runs scored in eighth inning

Chicago plated 11 runs in the seventh and eighth innings combined, while Arizona put up a 10-spot in the eighth

MLB picks: Best baseball bets for Friday's schedule, including Zack Wheeler vs. Marlins, two home run plays

Let's grab some gambling action for Friday, including the Phillies, Blue Jays and PCA

Grim end to 2016 Cubs World Series core a stark reminder that winning now should be every team's top priority

The Cubs went all in and were rewarded with a ring. That should be the guiding light

Snyder's Soapbox: A set of rules for stadium behavior, or how to be a good fan at sporting events

Let's break down what to do and what not to do at a game

MLB Power Rankings: All hail the NL West as Padres soar into No. 1 spot with best record in baseball

The third-place Dodgers are defying expectations and not in a good way

Angels' Mike Trout meets with Astros fan who ripped ball out of his glove: 'They were really apologetic'

We got flashbacks to the 2024 World Series with this play in Houston

Twins demote Jose Miranda after baserunning gaffe: 'Never allow something like that to happen'

Miranda walked away from a base after being ruled safe

MLB picks: Best baseball bets for Friday's schedule, including Jacob deGrom vs. Mariners, Mets bats wake up

Plus, let's talk about Yordan Alvarez and the Braves' season

MLB Panic Meter: How concerned should Braves, Orioles, others be after two tough weeks?

Should any teams be in panic mode with these slow starts in 2025?

Vlad Guerrero Jr. contract: Explaining what $325M signing bonus means for Blue Jays, a possible work stoppage

A ridiculous 65% of Guerrero's new $500 million contract is a signing bonus

Orioles place Zach Eflin on IL with lat strain as Baltimore's already shaky rotation takes huge hit

The Orioles currently have more starting pitchers on the IL than the active roster

Justin Steele injury: Cubs pitcher lands on IL with left elbow tendonitis amid Chicago's hot start

The Cubs currently sit in first place in the NL Central

Paul Skenes allows career-worst five earned runs to Cardinals, but Pirates ace is 'not going to sweat it'

Skenes still made it through six innings Tuesday

Snyder's Soapbox: If the torpedo bats really do improve offense, we should all be thrilled

The pitchers have had the advantage for too long

Cubs must do anything they can to extend Kyle Tucker now that Vlad Guerrero Jr. is off the free-agency table

Tucker now finds himself the best available free agent after the 2025 MLB season

Matt Snyder has been a baseball writer with CBS Sports since 2011. A member of the BBWAA, he's now covered every World Series since 2010. The former Indiana University baseball player now lives on the north side of Indianapolis with his wife, daughter and son.

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