Scoreboard Watching: The Battle for a Play-In Tournament Spot is Still Alive and Well
Cracking the top-6? Eh, that’s a different (unlikely) story …
Reggie Miller Says He Would’ve Told Michael Jordan to “Go F— Himself” if He Asked to Team Up
MJ probably enjoyed beating Miller as much as anyone.
Enhanced Box Score: Brewers 7, Cubs 0 – April 14, 2021
Not competitive.
Five Astros Hit the COVID-IL, Including Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Two Former Chicago Cubs
Wow. That came out of nowhere.
Look Who Was at Justin Fields’ Second Pro Day
Chicago Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy had a good look at Justin Fields, one of college football’s best QB prospects.
Republicans Introduce Legislation to Strip Major League Baseball of Its Antitrust Exemption
Major League Baseball has long enjoyed an exemption from antitrust law, but it is under fire now following the All-Star Game decision.
Cordarrelle Patterson Hints at Leaving the Bears, Could Join Exodus to Atlanta
Cordarrelle Patterson’s two years in Chicago featured a pair seasons with first-team All-Pro recognition for his special teams efforts.
“A Good Number” of Blackhawks Got the COVID Vaccine Today (But Not All)
The Blackhawks were offered the chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine today while in Chicago. According to head coach Jeremy Colliton, “A good number” took it.
Cubs Roster Moves: Alzolay Optioned Out, Miller Called Up, Adam Returns
Shelby Miller is joining the big league team.
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Brewers (12:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
It’s a rubber match. Again.
Hunting the Predators, Renewed Rivalry Coming to a Close, Looking Ahead to 2021-22, and Other Blackhawks Bullets
The Blackhawks face the Red Wings for the final series of the season and need all four points to keep alive in the playoff hunt.
Blackhawks Recall Nicolas Beaudin and Ian Mitchell After Injuries to Adam Boqvist and Calvin de Haan
With Adam Boqvist (concussion) and Calvin de Haan (hip) not practicing, the Blackhawks have recalled Ian Mitchell and Nicolas Beaudin.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: No Bryant or Contreras (And, Oh! Hello, Austin Romine)
David Ross is switching things up for the rubber match.
Cubs Roster Moves: Austin Romine Activated from the IL, Tony Wolters Designated for Assignment
The Cubs’ back-up catcher has finally arrived.
YES! MLB is Having Atlantic League Experiment New DH Structure and Moving the Mound Back
The DH will by tied directly to the starting pitcher, and the mound will move back a foot. These are (on paper) fantastic changes.
The Wendell Revenge Game? Temple Upgraded to Probable, Poor LaVine, and Other Bulls Bullets
Is Wendell Carter Jr. about to have the game of his life tonight?
Thinking Like Pace, Lance’s Ceiling, Zig-Zagging the Draft, and Other Bears Bullets
Trying to put myself in a headspace to think like Ryan Pace ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft is a trip.
Strop’s Successful Return, Kimbrel’s Stellar Run, Báez’s Big Play, COVID Updates, and Other Cubs Bullets
How great was it to see Pedro Strop back on the mound for the Cubs last night and pitching well?
Projecting The Blackhawks 2021-22 Lineup Post-Trade Deadline
Taking a stab at projecting the Blackhawks 2021-22 lineup, now that we’ve closed the book on the trade deadline.
I Wonder What Kind of Impact Tom Herman Will Have on the Bears Draft Board
Former Texas football coach Tom Herman should have unique insight on many of the NFL Draft’s best prospects.
I’m Sick of the Brewers Hitting Willson Contreras, and I’m Glad Two Messages Were Sent
Willson Contreras sent a message with his bat, and Ryan Tepera sent a message with a pitch.
Kyle Hendricks Tested Negative Before Tonight’s Game, Though Cubs Still in “Wait and See” Mode
Hendricks could slot back into the rotation this weekend.
Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 3, Brewers 2 – April 13, 2021
Hey, a late two-run homer and the Cubs actually pulled this one out!
PLUNK YOU, AND OTHER PUNS! Willson Contreras Just Crushed a Go-Ahead Shot (VIDEO)
Contreras got hit again tonight, and then did some hitting of his own.
Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Brewers (6:40 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Bounce back time, right?
Kyle Hendricks “Not Feeling Well,” Scratched Tonight “Out of an Abundance of Caution”
Alec Mills will start tonight in Hendricks’ place.
Billy Donovan and Zach LaVine Aren’t Worrying About Patrick Williams (And You Shouldn’t Either)
P-Dubs is still one of the most promising young prospects we’ve seen inside the organization in quite some time.
Chicago Cubs Lineup: Oh, Cool … It’s Brandon Woodruff Again
This didn’t go too well last time.
And Now Matt Duffy Heads to the COVID-Related IL (UPDATE: No Players Have Tested Positive)
The Cubs have a little bit of a problem here.
NFLPA Recommends Players Opt Out of Voluntary Offseason Workouts, Seahawks and Broncos Are First to Oblige
This feels like the start of … something.
Thaddeus Young Explains Just How Dysfunctional the Bulls Really Were Last Year
That was one heckuva revealing interview, right down to Young saying to himself, “Man, after this I’m done.”
Addison Russell and Bartolo Colon Sign with the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League
Not two players I saw getting together on a Mexican League team in 2021.
Anthony Miller’s Trade Value Might Be Better Than You Think
It’s possible the Bears could net a Day 2 pick if they trade Anthony Miller.
Joe West Awarded Half a Million Dollars in Defamation Lawsuit About a Generous Strike Zone
That’s a real headline there. And even more surprisingly, Joe West was probably right.
Latest Mocks: Double Dipping Chicago Style, Addressing the Line, Defense First? More
Liam Eichenberg is the latest in standout Notre Dame offensive linemen for NFL coaches to drool over.
At Least Kris Bryant is Doing His Thing Again
We don’t have a lot to celebrate at the moment, but Kris Bryant is absolutely on one.
Trade Deadline Hangover, a Much Needed Win, Boqvist Concussed, and Other Blackhawks Bullets
The Blackhawks had quite the day yesterday. From the trade deadline to the overtime thriller, it was a victorious day across the board.