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Although the lack of outfield depth at Triple-A Iowa has gotten the bulk of focus around here – and from the Cubs, who’ve added Justin Dean, Dylan Carlson, and Chas McCormick in the last few weeks – the Cubs were in a spot where they could use a little more depth at Double-A, as well. Consider that, although the Cubs have some very high-upside outfield prospects who’ll hopefully rise as…
For personal reasons, I have stopped being the regular every-day person on Cubs coverage on the weekends. Among other things, our youngest kiddo’s extra needs have continued to grow over the years, and it had become increasingly difficult to be as present in both places as I felt I needed to be. So, for the weekend, the family wins out. That said, it’s not as if I stop being a…
After the last month, I feel we are OWED that dang groundhog to not see his shadow … Still stewing about the Reds signing Eugenio Suarez this weekend on a bargain contract, even if I completely ignore the part where he has historically destroyed the Cubs. It is the perfect move for the Reds, and could easily add two or three wins for them, poof, just like that. The Reds…
When the Boston Red Sox today traded reliever Jordan Hicks and most of his contract to the Chicago White Sox, I wondered if it was a precursor to third baseman Eugenio Suarez finally signing. He’s not the defensive upgrade the Red Sox have reportedly been looking for, but it might be a beggars and choosers situation for them at this point, if they don’t want to pay an outrageous trade…
Yesterday, I took a deep dive into Ian Happ’s future with the Cubs and expected price tag in free agency (and/or on an extension). With so many players leaving the team this year (plus the exit of Owen Caissie via trade), I felt the extension conversation was worth having, especially around this time of year, when those talks tend to begin. In case you missed that convo, here’s (part of)…
Once the 2026 season ends — and the confetti from the Cubs World Series parade settles on the sidewalk — Jed Hoyer is going to have a lot of work to do. Remember, this roster is barreling toward a major contractual cliff at the end of 2026. And although it was partly by design (the CBA battle), and affords the Cubs a lot of financial flexibility (only $86M guaranteed for…
The moving truck! It’s loaded up and heading out for Arizona. I will never get tired of seeing this each year, as it is the first marker that Spring Training is on the way. It’s like the groundhog, but bigger, oranger, and a little more predictable: Spring is coming…The @Cubs equipment truck is packed and headed to Mesa, AZ for spring training 🌵 pic.twitter.com/ukXi2gZNc6— Marquee Sports Network (@WatchMarquee) January 30,…
With an enviable collection of young talent, and with a controversial move on deck to Las Vegas, I don’t blame the Athletics for going absolutely ham on extensions. It’s smart. The latest is shortstop Jacob Wilson, fresh off a fantastic rookie season, who gets a seven-year deal: The A’s core now under long-term contracts includes Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom and Lawrence Butler — and they’ve got Nick Kurtz,…
Although the offseason is not yet complete – there are a large number of starting pitchers still unsigned, for example – we are just about into February, and, with the player ZiPS projections all out at FanGraphs, I think it was a perfectly reasonable time for Dan Szymborski to drop the first set of standings projections. You can read about the methodology behind the projections here, and it is INTENSE….
Part of the reason I had the Boston Red Sox infield on the mind this morning when talking about Kristian Campbell’s failure to stick as their second baseman last year is, obviously, the possible connection to the Cubs. There’s been a connection there going back, really, to last offseason, with both clubs pursuing Alex Bregman to play third base, which would necessarily impact the way each club constructed their infield…
Year 2 of the Tom Brady broadcaster experience has been far more enjoyable than the first year — and not just because he has nice things to say about the Chicago Bears. Although, that doesn’t hurt. All kidding aside, Brady’s second year as a broadcaster was better than his first (in part) because of how he has successfully leaned into his personality and his experience as a player to deliver insight…
Day 15 of the Chicago Bears offseason. I’ve already begun my Super Bowl food preparation by nailing down the chili recipe I’m going to use via my friend Jim. It is my favorite chili recipe to go off of because of its versatility. For instance, I love using a blend of Italian sausage and ground beef when I make that recipe. I once made it with ground turkey, chorizo, and…
Shortly after the Raiders left the Cardinals as the only NFL team without a head coach, Arizona lined up Mike LaFleur to fill the last remaining vacancy among the league’s openings. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini has the news: BREAKING: The Arizona Cardinals are planning to hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur as the franchise’s next head coach, a source tells The Athletic. LaFleur, 38, has spent the past three seasons as…
One year after missing out on Ben Johnson, the Las Vegas Raiders are closing on a new offensive wizard to lead their franchise. Unless something unexpected happens, it sounds like the Raiders will land Klint Kubiak as their new head coach: The Raiders are zeroing in on Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Nothing can be finalized until after Super Bowl LX. But all…
Day 14 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Pat yourself on the back if you successfully made it through January. Just don’t hurt yourself while doing so. I’ve been thinking about what the duties of being the offensive coordinator for Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson entails, which brought me back to this Declan Doyle quote from his introductory press conference last February: “Basically, I have to do that work that (Johnson’s)…
Day 13 of the Chicago Bears offseason. I haven’t slept well in about a week. The bad news is that it is starting to catch up with me. But the good news is that I have a plan in place to get a good night’s sleep tonight. Hopefully, nothing throws me off or sidetracks my plans. Keep your fingers crossed. Happy Senior Bowl Day! Patrick has a Senior Bowl primer…
What a whirlwind 24 hours it has been for the Chicago Bears. It began with Ian Cunningham leaving his post as assistant general manager to become the Atlanta Falcons new GM. That move has quite a bit of fallout, which you should probably read up on when you get an opportunity. But that isn’t the only bit of news to come out regarding departures from Halas Hall. Declan Doyle is…
It looks like Ben Johnson will get another chance to make good on his desire to beat Matt LaFleur twice a year. The Green Bay Packers made it officially official by announcing multi-year extensions for Head Coach Matt LaFleur, General Manager Brian Gutekunst, and Director of Football Operations Russ Ball. Specifics regarding years and cash for these new deals weren’t made available, but Packers President and CEO Ed Policy shared…
The offseason to-do list grew again for the Chicago Bears, who are losing offensive coordinator Declan Doyle to the Baltimore Ravens. In Baltimore, Doyle will have the same title he had in Chicago. However, being the Ravens’ offensive coordinator under defensive-leaning head coach Jesse Minter entails some different duties. Most notably, Doyle will take on play-calling responsibilities with in Baltimore — which is something he wasn’t going to do in…
If last offseason was about rebuilding the Chicago Bears’ offense, this one is shaping up to be about stabilizing and reshaping the defense. A year ago, Ryan Poles attacked the offensive line from every angle, adding four new starters through a mix of the draft, free agency, and trades. The result was tangible progress. This offseason calls for a similar approach on the other side of the ball, where needs…
Hold on tight, ladies and gentlemen, we might be finally embracing the tank. The Bulls suffered one of their worst losses of the season last night, and the night before we saw Chicago rest starters and trade for picks. It’s not much, but it’s a start, and it might be the sign we’ve been waiting for: the Tank is coming. We’re also just three days away from the NBA trade…
Chicago Bulls native son Ayo Dosunmu is having himself a season. The 6-foot-4 University of Illinois and Morgan Park product is on an expiring $7.5 million contract, and it appears he could fetch a lot of value on the trade market this week — prior to earning a big raise in summer free agency. Through 43 healthy bouts this season, Dosunmu has been averaging 15.1 points while slashing .518/.454/.850, plus…
Yuck. That’s really all there is to say about what we just witnessed. The Chicago Bulls posted a season-low point total tonight, the worst offensive showing of their season, putting up season lows in field goal percentage, shots made from the field and behind the arc. There was more garbage time than actual competitive basketball, and that tells you just about everything you need to know. Jevon Carter must have…
Ahead of a Los Angeles Lakers road tilt against the New York Knicks on NBC/Peacock Sunday, Maria Taylor, Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony, and Tracy McGrady announced the NBA’s 14 All-Star reserve picks exactly two weeks ahead of the 2026 All-Star Game. The All-Star Game is slated to tip off at the LA Clippers’ home arena, Intuit Dome, on Feb. 15. Unfortunately, 23-year-old Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey was omitted…
The Chicago Bulls’ three-game miniseries against the Miami Heat will conclude on Sunday night, following a shocking 125-118 Bulls road upset win Saturday. Chicago starters Coby White and Nikola Vucevic — both of whom sat out that first Kaseya Center clash — will be back on the floor for this encore, according to a recent NBA injury report. The Bulls will look to go 2-1 against Miami in the final…
Are there pigs flying outside your window? I haven’t seen any, but after hearing the news that the Chicago Bulls were part of a trade this season, I figured that had to be what was coming next. If you tune out the rumors, this season has been painfully quiet on the transaction front. The deal that broke last night was only the second trade of the regular season, but it…
The Portland Trail Blazers have shored up their bench depth ahead of Thursday’s Feb. 5 trade deadline. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Portland is offloading the contract of injured deep-bench center Duop Reath and two second-round draft picks to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for sharpshooting 6-foot-8 combo guard Vit Krejci. Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Atlanta is getting its own 2027 second-rounder back in the deal, plus the New…
Happy Sunday, Bulls fans! We witnessed two of the rarest things in the NBA last night: a Bulls win and a trade.Both on the same night? Guys, we’re getting spoiled. Chick-fil-A might be closed on Sundays, but there are no off days when it comes to talking Chicago hoops. Tonight, the Bulls–Heat trilogy reaches its final chapter. These two teams also faced off last night, making this the second game…
The Chicago Bulls are… making a respectable trade for draft assets? What is happening? Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Chicago will absorb the expiring contract of center Dario Saric while adding a pair of second-round picks, as part of a three-team deal headlined by the Cleveland Cavaliers offloading forward De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for wing Keon Ellis and the contract of oft-traded veteran point guard Dennis…
Despite missing six of their top eight players on Saturday, the severely undermanned Chicago Bulls stunned the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu, finally elevated to a starting role, took the game into his hands late. Dosunmu almost singlehandedly helped Chicago rally in the fourth quarter on Thursday night, before the Heat closed them out by a possession, 116-113. This time, the 6-foot-4 University of Illinois and…
The Blackhawks host their final home game before the Olympic break, and it should be a fun one! The San Jose Sharks are in town, giving us a matchup of two of the emerging superstars in the NHL. There should be plenty of motivation for the Blackhawks to give their home fans a better showing than their last few games. And the Sharks are fighting for a wild card berth….
Before the Blackhawks host the Sharks tonight — a game that will put the fun rivalry the fans and, especially, media are cultivating between Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini on display — the Hawks did something fun last night. They hosted a party for season ticket members. Lots of fun memories for fans of any age last night. I’m old enough to remember when the Stanley Cup championship-winning guys handed…
Really good read from this weekend from Ben Pope at the Chicago Sun-Times looking at the current directions of the front offices in Chicago and San Jose. The Blackhawks and Sharks play Monday night, so I thought it was worth both a bump and some additional discussion. The parallels between the Blackhawks and Sharks run deep. Both Mike Grier and Kyle Davidson were named the permanent general managers of their…
The Blackhawks schedule is giving everyone — the players, coaches and fans — a desperately needed full weekend off to exhale and get ready for two more exciting games before… three weeks off. The Hawks will be on the ice for a practice this morning, getting ready for Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks to visit the United Center on Monday night. Good read here from Scott Powers at…
The Blackhawks played a much better game last night than the previous evening in Pittsburgh. There was no disaster period of five-minute implosion. The power play looked better. But… the result was the same. The Blackhawks lost another game — their fifth in a row and eighth of their last ten. After the game, Connor Bedard was as visibly frustrated as he’s been at any point this season, offering only…
For 19 minutes, the first period just kinda… happened. But the Blackhawks had to kill the game’s first penalty and were unable to do so. Charlie Coyle scored a power play goal with 47 seconds left in the period. At times, goals against late in periods have been deflating for the Blackhawks this season. Not tonight. Chicago tied the game with 2.7 seconds left before first intermission. Exhale. The game…
When the Blackhawks called up defenseman Sam Rinzel before Friday’s home game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, there were so many questions. Is someone getting traded? Is someone (Nick Foligno?) hurt? Are the Blackhawks going to go back to the 11 forward, 7 defenseman lineup? Is someone going back to Rockford? Specifically, are the Blackhawks sending Artyom Levshunov to Rockford for a rest? We got a few answers to those…
On Friday afternoon, the Blackhawks brought defenseman Sam Rinzel back from Rockford to join the NHL club. We’ll see if he’s in the lineup on Friday night against Columbus. https://twitter.com/NHLBlackhawks/status/2017312814663188977?s=20 The move is interesting on a number of levels. First, Artyom Levshunov had a tough night in Pittsburgh. Second, Connor Murphy has been a popular name in trade rumors lately — and there’s an NHL trade freeze that goes into…
Oh joy! The second half of a back-to-back with travel in between games. And the Blackhawks come home to host a Columbus team that’s won three straight and seven of their last ten (7-3-0). Sounds fun, right? This game will show us a lot about these young Blackhawks. They got their tails whipped by the Penguins last night. It was ugly, and should not have received well in the room….
I’m old enough to remember when a matchup between Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli was top shelf marketing material. Maybe it still should be. The first and third overall picks in the 2023 NHL Draft, Bedard and Fantilli are two of the three players from their draft class to have already eclipsed 100 career points. And, while Anaheim’s Leo Carlsson (the second overall pick) is getting more league-wide talk than…
SEC action features the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats (18-5) at home against the No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores (21-2) on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.
Kentucky enters this game after a 93-73 victory against Arkansas. The Wildcats’ leading scorer was Clara Strack, who finished with 33 points, 15 rebounds and two steals. Led by Mikayla Blakes with 30 points, eight assists and four steals last time out, Vanderbilt won 82-66 versus Florida.
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