The 2015 Trade Deadline Blogathon announcement is coming today. It’s for a very good cause, and should provide us a lot of fun over the next few weeks (not to mention the Blogathon, itself), so I really hope you’ll check it out and participate. (UPDATE: Here you go.)
Ian Happ was back in the Cubs lineup tonight after missing a few games with a sore hamstring. And in his first at-bat back, he sent one 412 feet to dead-center field for a VERY long double (Statcast says it...
CUBS LINEUP — The Chicago Cubs are back in action tonight for the first of three games against the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. Here's a look at the Cubs lineup for Game 1. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Nico Hoerner, 2B...
I know what you're thinking – what the heck is this basketball junkie doing over here on our turf!? He normally only shows up when he accidentally puts his Bulls articles in the wrong category! I need a little palate cleanser...
If you're familiar with me/my writing, you know how much I love good pitching. To that end, Jared Jones has been one of my favorite stories of the young season. And on Monday, he gave us one of the best...
We've been trying to piece this series of Cubs roster moves together all day, but we didn't have the full picture until now. There are a lot of moving parts - and we already have a dedicated article on the...
The Chicago Cubs were in a rough spot with starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, whose performance this year has featured a worst-case-scenario mix of execution struggles, too many balls in play, and a sprinkling of bad luck. And since no one...
Garrett Cooper DFA — Earlier today, Tommy Birch caught word of Matt Mervis and Hayden Wesneski making their way up to Chicago, though no one has had the corresponding moves just yet. What we do know is that Wesneski would...
As I typed this, news broke that the Cubs were promoting Matt Mervis from Iowa to Chicago. So, we'll start this week's Studs and Duds on the Cubs farm with Mervis, who has been impressive this season. Plus, Kevin Alcántara...
This afternoon's forecast in Chicago calls for afternoon rainstorms, which means I need to tweak my schedule to get my regularly scheduled walk in without getting soaked. Wish me luck! The Chicago Bears are reportedly set to announce lakefront stadium...
Cubs vs Astros — Splitting a four-gamer against the current, badly-struggling Miami Marlins is unquestionably a bad outcome, especially when one of those two losses was a win-in-hand that slipped away into the seats. But the typical, and maddeningly correct,...
Ian Happ was back in the Cubs lineup tonight after missing a few games with a sore hamstring. And in his first at-bat back, he sent one 412 feet to dead-center field for a VERY long double (Statcast says it...
The Cincinnati Reds (12-10), led by Elly De La Cruz, host Alec Bohm and the Philadelphia Phillies (15-8) on Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET.Find out how to watch the Cincinnati-Philadelphia matchup below.When is Reds vs. Phillies and when does it...
The Los Angeles Dodgers (13-11), who will give the start to Landon Knack, visit the Washington Nationals (10-11) with Jake Irvin on the mound, Wednesday at 6:45 PM ET.See how to watch the Los Angeles-Washington matchup below.When is Dodgers vs....
On Wednesday, aiming for a series sweep, Mark Canha and the Detroit Tigers (13-10) take on Amed Rosario and the Tampa Bay Rays (12-12), with first pitch scheduled for 6:50 PM ET at Tropicana Field.The article below will give you...
The Boston Celtics are double-digit 14.5-point favorites for Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET on TNT. The Celtics have a 1-0 lead...
Brook Lopez's Milwaukee Bucks face the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday at 8:30 PM ET in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and to beat his 3-point over/under, he must make two from beyond the arc.Brook Lopez's...
Coby White will not be taking home any hardware after his breakout season. The Chicago Bulls guard was in the running for the NBA's Most Improved Player award this season, finishing as one of three finalists for the honor. However,...
Ryan Poles has done well in creating a bevy of picks in each of his first two NFL Draft classes as Chicago Bears general manager. And even though the Bears have a league-low four picks in this week's NFL Draft,...
At 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs, it'll be the Los Angeles Clippers against the Dallas Mavericks, with Kawhi Leonard needing two trifectas to beat his 3-pointer over/under.Kawhi Leonard's Three-Pointer...
Changes are already underway for the Chicago Bulls According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Bulls coaching staff is due for a shuffle. HOF player and long-time coach Maurice Cheeks is reportedly leaving his position as a full-time member of...
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