Injury Update: Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter Jr. Practiced Today
Good news … that’s a nice change.
REPORT: Cubs Will Raise Minor League Salaries By At Least 50% This Year
The Cubs are squeezing in a competitive advantage while also doing the right thing
So Much for That, Bears: Free Agent TE Greg Olsen to Sign With Seahawks
The first free agent tight end target went on (then off) the market without nary a reported sniff from the Chicago Bears.
Don’t Forget: Coby White Still Fully Intends on Being a Point Guard
The kid’s learning.
Kris Bryant Feels Like He’ll Be with the Cubs for a While Yet, and He’s Ready to “Strap It On”
I am digging this, and I’m ready to focus on this team as constructed.
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2020 Bears Offseason Outlook: The Search for Roquan Smith’s Tag Team Partner Begins
Finding someone to play next to Roquan Smith should be a priority this offseason.
Jon Lester on the Commissioner’s Trophy: “It’s a Very, Very Special Thing That He Brought Down Quite Significantly”
It’s more than a dang “piece of metal.”
Obsessive QB Watch: Bears Trade Options, Bridgewater’s Future, Jameis Gets LASIK, More
QB movement is on the horizon.
Kris Bryant Started to Get Eaten Up at the Top of the Zone, So It Looks Like He Tweaked His Stance
The game of adjustments. Bryant is always working to improve.
Zach LaVine Was Reportedly Doing His Best to Recruit Players Over All-Star Weekend
LaVine hit the recruiting trail!
The First Domino in the QB Market Falls: Drew Brees Will Return in 2020
Drew Brees’ return to the Saints appears imminent.
MLBits: Cardinals Pitching Concerns, Markakis Goes Off, Happ’s Breakout, Fantasy Rankings, More
Markakis thinks the Astros got off way too easy and says they “need a beating.”
Re-Visiting What Works, Endorsements for Castillo, Fun With Mocks, and Other Bears Bullets
Believe it or not, there were some run-game concepts that worked last year,
Just Noting It: Angels Still Looking to Pick Up a Starting Pitcher and Have Financial Flexibility
If the Cubs were to shop a guy like Jose Quintana or Tyler Chatwood, the Angels could be an option after the scuttled Ross Stripling trade.
Souza Loving on Cubs Fans, Kipnis and Hoerner, Manfred Caught Off Guard, and Other Cubs Bullets
It remains to be seen what role Souza will have with the Cubs, but he’s got a good attitude.
Brewers Adding Utility Man Brock Holt, Which is Another Nice Addition for Them
It’s been a winter of cheap-but-useful additions for the Brewers.
Spring Training Miscellany: Ross Addresses the Troops, Big Boy BP, Kipnis Fitting in, More
The full squad is assembled, with workouts underway.
Around the League: CBA Chatter, Lions Shopping Slay, Dolphins Hot For Herbert, Browns Cuts, More
We’re a month away from “legal tampering” time in the NFL.
Cubs Players Seem to Be on Board with the Idea That David Ross Was the Change the Team Needed
It’s not a direct shot at Joe Maddon to say that elements of the clubhouse were no longer working, and that David Ross is now a better fit.
2020 Bears Offseason Outlook: Can an Edge Defender Other Than Khalil Mack Rush the Passer?
The Bears need more from their pass-rushers who aren’t named Khalil Mack.
There’s a “Growing Belief” That Kris Dunn Could Miss the Rest of the Season
Has Dunn played his last game in a Bulls uniform?
The Rest of League Is Reportedly Aware of the Bulls Planned Front Office Shakeup
To know the Bulls are actually considering outside candidates is refreshing.
It Might Cost More to Keep Nick Kwiatkoski in Chicago Than We Expect
Nick Kwiatkoski could be a hot commodity when free agency opens up.
Tom Ricketts Speaks: Keeping Core Together, Luxury Tax as Salary Cap, Theo, Marquee, Spending, More
The Cubs’ owner gets into the financial weeds just enough to keep it interesting.
The National Media Chimes in on the Potential Front Office Changes and Other Bulls Bullets
More front office rumors!
Javy Báez Extension Talks: Still Existent, But Have Been “Up and Down”
There’s no reason to freak just yet that there isn’t a deal, but it’s also not a lock that it happens before the season.
Commissioner Speaks: No Player Punishment, Red Sox Investigation, Rays Tampa-Montreal Plan, MiLB Raises, More
The commissioner wants the Astros scandal behind him as quickly as possible.
Chicago’s Mayor Wants More Out of Mitch Trubisky and Other Bears Bullets
Everyone has thoughts on the Bears.
Castellanos on the Cubs’ Math Test, Big Love for Cubs Prospects, Darvish is King, and Other Cubs Bullets
Dang it’s gonna suck seeing this guy on the Reds. Also, Yu Darvish is the best.
Nolan Arenado Reported to Rockies Camp, Which Changes the Dynamics Again
This won’t entirely put rumors to bed, but it is definitely a line of demarcation.
Cubs Have Their First Major Streaming Deal for Marquee Sports Network: Hulu+ Live TV
This is not only great news on its own, but it’s also a huge domino.
Spring Training Miscellany: Cubs Bring Umps for Live BP, Baez Accountability, Catching Drills, Morrow, More
The intensity is already a little different in Mesa this year for the Cubs.
Marc Trestman Continues to Ride the Struggle Bus in the XFL
Marc Trestman is already being dragged by fans and observers of the new XFL.