Free Agent Lists and Projections: Kim, Gausman, La Stella, Quintana, More
Some early free agent lists and contract projections, including a lot of guys we’ve been talking about.
Cubs SVP Jason McLeod Interviewed for Angels GM Gig
McLeod is reportedly among seven candidates for the opening.
Internal Hitting Coach Move, Wanting to Work with the Core, and Other Cubs Bullets
Things are totally about to get fixed. (OK, that’s too easy. Some serious hitting talk in here, too.)
More Rumblings That the Chicago Bulls Could Trade Down on Draft Night
On November 18th, the Chicago Bulls will draft out of their highest position since 2008 … maybe.
Jon Lester is Buying Beers
Jon Lester is showing love to the city that loved him so much the last six years.
Javy Báez Wins The Fielding Bible Award at Shortstop
The best defensive shortstop in baseball: Javy Báez.
No-Brainer Alert: Bet $10, Win $100 at William Hill if Notre Dame Scores
William Hill Illinois is offering bettors the chance to wager $10 to win $100 if Notre Dame scores at least once against Georgia Tech.
Brewers Decline Option on Ryan Braun, Making Him a Free Agent for the First Time
Braun has been with the Brewers for 14 years, tormenting the Cubs along the way.
Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Reportedly Tests Positive For COVID-19
Lawrence won’t play on Saturday.
Yankees Pick Up a 2022 Option on Zack Britton, Which May Be Our First Good Sign
Britton’s contract was kinda funky, but this still says some good things.
Saints All-World Receiver Michael Thomas Returned to Practice on Thursday
Michael Thomas is inching closer to a return to football.
At Some Point Ryan Pace Has to Step in and Do *Something* (Right?)
You’re up, Mr. Pace.
Angels Reportedly Seek Permission to Talk to Cubs VP of Scouting Dan Kantrovitz About GM Job (UPDATE: He’s Staying)
Will the Cubs’ front office brain drain continue, or will their own succession planning have an impact here?
Khalil Mack, Allen Robinson, Cody Whitehair, and Cordarrelle Patterson Missed Practice Today (Again)
Key Bears remain out of practice.
The Bulls Front Office Is High On White, But That Won’t Stop Them from Adding Another Point Guard
All this team needs to focus on right now is acquiring talent. Figure out the rest later.
Free Agent Second Baseman, and Old Friend, Tommy La Stella Is Reportedly On the Cubs Radar
La Stella’s bat would definitely be a fit for the Cubs lineup.
Matt Nagy (The Play-Caller) is Being Problematic for Matt Nagy (The Head Coach)
Matt Nagy is his own worst enemy
They Really Did It: White Sox Hire Tony La Russa as New Manager
The 76-year-old long-time former manager hasn’t been in the dugout in nearly a decade.
Unbelievable, But Increasingly Believable: Cleveland Indians Waive Closer Brad Hand
Hand was due a mere $9 million decision next year, and the Indians are dumping him.
The Players Are Just Not Itching to Start Before Christmas, Sixers Rumors Around the Corner? Vote at the UC, and Other Bulls Bullets
The league and the union may have a fight on their hands.
The Anthony Rizzo Option Decision, Which *Should* Still Be a No-Brainer
The market is going to be absurd this offseason, and I recognize that. But the decision on Rizzo should nevertheless be easy enough.
How Can You Not Love Akiem Hicks? And Other Bears Bullets
He’s the best.
Major TV Waves Coming, Sports Still King, Willy the Cowboy, and Other Cubs Bullets
The Cubs partner in Marquee may wind up getting out of the RSN business, which would create major disruption potential.
REPORT: The Mayor of New York City “Will Do Everything He Can” to Stop the Sale of the Mets
Mayor Bill de Blasio reportedly called the Commissioner to tell him he will try to stop the sale to Steve Cohen.
Cardinals President Confirms: “The Team’s Payroll Will Come Down in 2021”
This is going to be one nightmare offseason.
FanDuel Sportsbook in Illinois Has No-Brainer Odds for Cowboys-Eagles
FanDuel Par-A-Dice Sportsbook in Illinois and FanDuel Sportsbook are offering +2500 odds for the Cowboys-Eagles SNF matchup this weekend.
REPORT: Billy Donovan Has Hired Former Sixers Assistant John Bryant to Bulls Coaching Staff
Donovan has made his first official hire.
Bulls Have Reportedly Worked Out Alabama Guard Kira Lewis Jr. (A Projected Mid-First-Round Pick)
And they’re picking fourth? Hmm.
The Bears Playoff Odds Have Entered a Spooky Place Ahead of Halloween Weekend
There’s some good (and not-so-good) news regarding the Bears’ chances at making the playoffs.
WOW: Cardinals Decline Their Option on Kolten Wong, Making Him a Free Agent
The Cardinals had a mere $11.5 million decision on Wong, who has been extremely valuable for them.
Our Reaction to the Blake Snell Decision Says a Lot About Us as Fans and Baseball as a Sport
And I’m not sure I like what I’m hearing.
Oh No: Khalil Mack, Allen Robinson, Cody Whitehair, and Cordarrelle Patterson Missed Practice Today
The injury report is littered with important Bears.
REPORT: A “Substantial Faction” of NBA Players Are Pushing Back Against the Proposed Pre-Christmas Start
The league wants to start by Christmas for the extra revenue the season provides.
Trubisky Isn’t Getting His Starting Job Back, But Does Trading Him Before the Deadline Make *Any* Sense?
Let’s discuss the idea of Mitchell Trubisky as trade bait.
MLB Issues Icy Statement on Justin Turner
Turner “emphatically refused to comply” with the safety protocols, according to MLB.
Nationals Decline Team Option on Adam Eaton, Making Him a Free Agent
It was just a $9 million decision on Eaton, but the Nationals wouldn’t pay it.