Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Orioles (12:35 CT)
The Chicago Cubs face the Baltimore Orioles in a matchup featuring notable lineup adjustments and sweep potential.
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The brief
The Chicago Cubs are scheduled to play the Baltimore Orioles at 12:35 CT. Recent updates to the Cubs' roster include a change for Dansby Swanson and a rare designated hitter start for Carson Kelly.
Coverage from Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, and Covers.com emphasizes the specific lineup shifts and provides betting odds and predictions for the game. Bleacher Nation also provides pre-game analysis.
Attention remains on whether the Cubs can achieve another sweep and how the modified lineup performs during the contest.
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Quick answers
What lineup changes have the Cubs made?
The Cubs have revealed a change for Dansby Swanson and are starting Carson Kelly as the designated hitter.
What time does the game start?
The game is scheduled for 12:35 CT.
Which outlets are providing betting analysis?
Covers.com is providing predictions, picks, and odds for the matchup.
Coverage (5)
- Thursday afternoon Orioles game thread: vs. Cubs, 1:35pm ET Camden Chat · 6h ago
- Cubs vs Orioles Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game Covers.com · 6h ago
- Chicago Cubs Reveal Dansby Swanson Change Before Orioles Game Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Cubs at Orioles Lineup: Carson Kelly Gets Rare DH Start, Is Another Sweep on the Horizon? Sports Illustrated · 6h ago
- Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Orioles (12:35 CT) Bleacher Nation · 6h ago
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