Cubs Summer Camp Miscellany: Willy Wrecks Kimbrel, Maples Walks, Negative Tests, Rizzo Sits, More
The Cubs had a weird one today, but also some familiarity.
We Have Plenty of Reasons to be Pumped About Wendell Carter Jr.’s Future in Chicago
He is vital to this team’s success.
Jed Hoyer Speaks: Relying on Track Records, Importance of Mental Health, Adjusting to New Rules, More
The Cubs GM stresses the importance of mental health.
Feed Jimmy Graham in the Red Zone (Please!)
Jimmy Graham can still be effective (if used properly).
Ian Happ on Facing Yu Darvish: “Maybe … Maybe … Welp, I Have No Idea”
Happ sums up what it’s like to face Darvish, who is fortunately a teammate Happ has to face only in practice.
The Cubs Are Testing Out Fake Crowd Noise at Wrigley Field
Give this a look and a listen and see what you think.
Robert Griffin III Reports That There Will Be No NFL Preseason This Year, Which Is Problematic for the Bears
No preseason? That’s problematic for the Bears.
MLBits: What is Joe West Saying, Juan Soto Isolates, Mets Sale, Kemp’s Progress, More
Joe West won’t sit out this year, which is fine. But his comments on why are definitely not fine.
David Ross is Bummed He Won’t Get to Tell Jon Lester His Day is Done Just Before He’s About to Go Hit
That’s cold, David Ross. Hilarious. But cold.
Even With His Contract Opt-Outs and Universal DH, You Probably Shouldn’t Get Any Nick Castellanos Hopes Up
Sorry, folks. If you were hopeful before, this is the reminder that things have changed so dramatically.
The Bubble Boys Arrive Today, 48 Hours in Limbo, Love for LaVine, the Bad Old Days, and Other Bulls Bullets
The Orlando Magic enters the bubble.
COVID-19 Testing Problems Push Back Cubs Workout Today, Have Delayed Start of South Bend Camp (UPDATE)
Things are supposed to be OK from here on out, but I’ll believe it when I see it.
Mahomes Money, Mitchell’s Throwback Dime, Give A-Rob All the Chickens, and Other Bears Bullets
Imagine what you could buy with Mahomes money …
Cubs Prospect Notes: Pitching Prospects Rising, Roederer Will Turn Heads, Franklin’s Changeup, Elite Spin Rates, More
The Chicago Cubs finally have pitching prospects that external sources are celebrating. And there’s much more to enjoy from there.
Cubs Wound Up With a Very Favorable Schedule, Though Not the Best in the NL Central
No complaints here, but the Reds must be especially happy.
Ross Has His Players’ Backs, 10-Year Deals for Every Cub, Castellanos, and Other Cubs Bullets
Ross is ready to protect his guys already. Also, just sign a bunch of the guys to 10-year deals for security, right?
Kris Bryant Wants to Keep the Core Together Until “We’re Old and Fat and Tired”
That would be awesome for so many reasons.
Cubs Will Play Three Preseason Exhibition Games Against White Sox and Twins
The first game is against the White Sox on July 19.
The New Chicago Cubs 2020 Schedule Is Here!
The Cubs get the Brewers and Cardinals at home for 7 of their 10 games.
Terry Rozier Didn’t Know Jordan Won Six Championships And That’s Simply Ridiculous
How does this happen?
The League Is Looking at the Bulls Head Coaching Position as a Status Check on Karnisovas’ Autonomy
A completely fresh start is needed in Chicago.
What’s the Deal with All the Unsigned Rookies?
Bears rookies have yet to sign their first contracts, but they aren’t alone.
MLB Does Not Expect a Recurrence of the Testing Problems Over the Past Week
The holiday weekend gets the bulk of the blame, which is a concern.
The Chiefs Are Giving Patrick Mahomes a 10-Year Contract Extension and the Richest Deal in Football (UPDATE: Over $500M)
The NFL’s best quarterback is getting PAID!
Yu Darvish Threw “The Supreme” in His Intrasquad Start, is Now Up to 11 (LOL) Pitches
Darvish’s uniform number and his pitch total.
Kyle Ryan Not Yet at Cubs Camp Because of “Technicalities” Related to Health and Safety Protocol
The lefty reliever is a presumed part of the Cubs’ bullpen this year.
Kris Bryant Talks About Testing Concerns, Not Wanting to Be Traded, and Eventual Extension Possibilities
The pandemic impacts so many things, and leaves so much about Bryant and the Cubs up in the air.
Missing That Summer (League) Feeling, the Bulls Age-Old Question, Bring the Trash Talk, and Other Bulls Bullets
They’re supposed to be ballin out.
MLBits: Tanaka OK, Absurd Testing Problems, Will Braun Ever Leave Us Alone? Suarez Haunts the Cubs, More
Tanaka took a 112 mph Stanton liner to the head. Meanwhile, testing problems are already plaguing MLB.
Cubs Will Reportedly Open the Season at Home Against the Brewers (UPDATE: National Broadcast)
The game will be July 24, and it’ll be important. They all will be.
First Look at Kmet in Bears Gear, Washington Owners Jumping Ship, Smith’s Rookie Deal, and Other Bears Bullets
The new guy looks good in Bears threads.
WATCH: Highlights from Cubs Instrasquad Game Two
Chatwood, Mills, Schwarber, Caratini, Báez, Underwood, more.
Lester Management, Depth Starters, Fans in Japan, and Other Cubs Bullets
The process for Jon Lester is necessarily going to be a little slower than the other starters.
Cubs Summer Camp Miscellany: Chatwood and Mills Square Off, First Relievers In, Schwarber Gallops, More
Intrasquad Game Two, with presumptive starters 4 and 5.