Craig Kimbrel will upgrade the Chicago Cubs bullpen.

What to Expect From Craig Kimbrel as the Cubs Closer

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Well, one thing is certain: Kimbrel will definitely help a bullpen that has blown 12 of 26 save chances so far this season. Regardless, the Cubs are still right in the thick of the NL Central, just a half game behind the Brewers entering play on Tuesday, so this addition is a welcome one. It’s probably not the last move Chicago will make to bolster the pen this season, but it’s the most important one.

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Hunter Strickland will soon return for the Seattle Mariners.

The Wire Troll: Hunter Strickland Getting Healthy

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Need some catching help in an AL-only league? Try Perez, who has homered in three straight games. He hit so poorly last year that he was useless from a Fantasy perspective, but has improved in that regard this season while showing more power than ever (he’s already reached a career high in dingers). You can do worse than Perez, who looks headed for a career year.

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Blu-ray Review: The Batman Four Film Collection 4K UHD

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It’s a solid film, still benefiting from Keaton’s work as Batman as well as Burton’s eye for bringing that dark and brooding atmosphere to life. There’s no question it misses Nicholson, however, as DeVito’s grotesque portrayal of Penguin just isn’t as entertaining — it’s telling that all three sequels featured multiple villains. Pfeiffer is stunning as Catwoman and was doubtless the object of countless fantasies among pubescent boys all around the world.

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Blu-ray Review: A Star is Born: Encore Edition

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So what do you get? Well, primarily you get extended and/or new songs. That starts in the opening scene in which Jackson’s performance now includes a second verse, giving you more lyrics but losing the really cool, establishing cut from the original. That’s pretty much the same vibe we got from the second notable addition, a longer interaction between Jackson and Ally in the parking lot. Yes, you’re getting more, but it also speaks to how crisply edited the theatrical version was.

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