Articles by Ryan Burks

About Ryan Burks

Ryan has been writing sports betting content and industry news pieces for more than 3 years. He stays on top of all of the latest industry news as well as providing sports betting strategy articles and opinion pieces. Ryan is a former college basketball player and someone that continues to participate in sports to this day. He is a die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks and also roots for the Fighting Illini. Ryan currently resides in Illinois

Lester Calls it a Career

January 13, 2022 Ryan Burks

Jon Lester has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Read to find out the lasting impact he has made on the Chicago Cubs. […]

Looking Ahead at the Cubs 2022 Schedule

January 5, 2022 Ryan Burks

With the lockout ongoing in MLB, there haven’t been many breaking news stories of late. Since that is the case, now is a great time to take a look at the upcoming 2022 schedule. […]

Still No Baseball; No Big Moves Imminent

December 30, 2021 Ryan Burks

The NFL continues to dominate news headlines, but people are waiting on news from MLB. Baseball players are still locked out and it’s keeping the Cubs from doing anything at all. […]

Christmas Wish List For Cubs Fans

December 23, 2021 Ryan Burks

The 2022 MLB season is only a few months away, but there are some things that Cubs fans have on their wish list. In the spirit of Christmas, check out some of the best wishes for Cubs fans heading into the new year. […]

Arms Race: Projecting The 2022 Cubs Rotation

December 16, 2021 Ryan Burks

Starting pitching was a major concern for the Chicago Cubs at the end of the 2021 season. Find out how that group could actually be a strength of the team when they take the field in April.
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The Cubs Are Still Attractive to Players

December 9, 2021 Ryan Burks

It’s been a surprising offseason for the Chicago Cubs as the team is actually making some big moves. Read to find out why Chicago is still an attractive destination for free agents, and what that might mean. […]

No More Baseball

December 4, 2021 Ryan Burks

The Cubs made a flurry of terrific free agent moves earlier in the week. That momentum has come to an abrupt halt as a lockout is currently in place by the owners of the baseball teams. […]

Cubs Making Some Impressive Moves

December 2, 2021 Ryan Burks

The Chicago Cubs appear to be trying to build a contender again and forgetting about the rebuild. Find out what moves were made and what might be coming next in free agency. […]

Five Best Cubs Players of the Past Decade

November 27, 2021 Ryan Burks

The Cubs just wrapped up the best decade stretch of baseball in team history. Find out which five players were the best on the team for the past 10 years in this article below.
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Cubs Losing in Offseason

November 24, 2021 Ryan Burks

It was a rough end to the 2021 MLB season for the Chicago Cubs, but things were supposed to go better in the offseason. Read to find out why that hasn’t been the case for Cubbies. […]