As expected, when Curtis Granderson’s forearm buckled under a fastball kiss, the Alfonso Soriano/Yankees rumors exploded almost as immediately as that piece of bone. Granderson is expected back in just 10 weeks, though, so the rumors say as much about the time of year – there are usually relatively few rumors right now – as they do about the likelihood of an actual trade.
Still, the possibility of a Spring Soriano trade is on the table, and that possibility ticked up slightly yesterday.
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is meeting with the media today at the Winter Meetings, and it's being streamed live on Marquee. I'll be watching and updating this post below with the notable items. We haven't heard too much from...
While trade season has yet to blossom, spuds are surely growing in Chicago. The Bulls began a roster overhaul in the offseason, which included parting ways with win-now pieces like DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso. All early indications have been...
The Chicago Cubs may be shortly landing their catcher to pair with Miguel Amaya next season. Jon Heyman reports that they are working toward a deal with Carson Kelly, the timing of which would make sense following the recent Danny...
Jesse Rogers' latest post on X continues an emerging (and encouraging) trend in the world of offseason Cubs rumors: Jed Hoyer is committed to improving his team's run prevention this winter, specifically with more help for the bullpen. Rogers even...
The Toronto Blue Jays weren't willing to risk $7.75-ish million on tendering closer Jordan Romano a contract after he underwent elbow surgery earlier this year, but the Philadelphia Phillies are willing to do exactly that. Romano, 31, is signing with...
[BN_drinks] Can you imagine if the Chicago Cubs traded a haul of players and top prospects for one year of a superstar player — a player who ultimately took the Cubs to the World Series — and then that player signed...
The prevailing wisdom has been that, even after the Chicago Cubs added Matthew Boyd on a two-year deal, they would still be looking a starting pitchers. Heck, the Garrett Crochet rumors are a strong indication on that front. (Ditto the...
Today, the Chicago Cubs made their full 2025 coaching staff announcement, officially unveiling Craig Counsell's crew. Because of the timing of his hiring last fall, it's the first group Counsell had a hand in assembling from the close of the...
While I am mostly just having fun here with the context, if you want to take away some small point in addition to the fun, let it be this: the Chicago Cubs have not really signed many huge contracts. But...
Although there is plenty about this rumor season that could annoy you, I don't think there has been a report that more thoroughly irked me than the New York Post's declaration that the Cubs are "determined" to trade Cody Bellinger...
Tuesday's NHL lineup includes an expected tight outing between the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-12-3, -112 on the moneyline to win) and the Philadelphia Flyers (12-12-4, -108 moneyline odds) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.ESPN+ is the place to tune in...
Tuesday's NHL action includes the New Jersey Devils (18-10-2) hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs (16-9-2) at Prudential Center. The Maple Leafs are underdogs (+110 on the moneyline) against the Devils (-130) ahead of the contest, which begins at 7:00 PM...
The Winnipeg Jets (20-9) have -148 moneyline odds to win when they host the Boston Bruins (15-11-3), who have +124 odds, on Tuesday, December 10 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.The Jets game against the Bruins can be seen on...
The Vancouver Canucks (14-8-4) have -185 moneyline odds to win when they host a matchup with the St. Louis Blues (13-13-2), who have +154 moneyline odds, on Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.Turn on ESPN+ to take in the...
Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (16-8-3) and the New York Islanders (11-11-7) at UBS Arena sees the Kings favored on the road (-122 moneyline odds to win) against the Islanders (+102). The game begins at 7:30 PM...
The Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-1) are heavily favored at home (-455 moneyline odds to win) against the San Jose Sharks (10-15-5, +350 moneyline odds). Tuesday's contest begins at 7:00 PM ET from PNC Arena on ESPN+.Watch the action on ESPN+ as...
Tuesday's NHL action includes the Colorado Avalanche (16-13) visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins (12-13-4) at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins are big underdogs (+142 on the moneyline) against the Avalanche (-170) ahead of the outing, which begins at 7:00 PM ET...
Tuesday's NHL schedule features a matchup between the heavily favored Florida Panthers (17-9-2) and the Seattle Kraken (14-14-1) at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Panthers are -175 on the moneyline to win on the road against the Kraken...
The Minnesota Wild (18-5-4) are the favorite when they visit the Utah Hockey Club (12-11-4) on Tuesday, December 10. The Wild are -125 on the moneyline to win against the Utah Hockey Club (+105) in the game, which starts at...
Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Nashville Predators (7-15-6) and the Calgary Flames (13-10-5) at Bridgestone Arena sees the Predators as home favorites (-155 moneyline odds to win) against the Flames (+130). The game starts at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.The...
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