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Cubs Prospect Notes: AFL Begins, Gray, Smith, Ballesteros, Martin, Under-the-Radar Names, More

The Arizona Fall League kicks off today, with a number of Chicago Cubs prospects playing on the Mesa Solar Sox squad. Hopefully their performances provide some additional prospect-related enjoyment throughout the fall. Until then, some stray Cubs prospect notes ......

Oct 07, 2024

Eight Years Ago Today, Javy Báez Kicked Off the NLDS With PRETTY IMPORTANT Home Run

Watching the NLDS this week, I can't help but think back to the Cubs' first game of the NLDS in the 2016 run. The one that pitted Jon Lester against Johnny Cueto, with each dominating all night. Turns out, that...

Oct 07, 2024

Chicago Bears

Join Us for a Free Chicago Bears Watch Party!

Do you enjoy watching the Bears? Are you a fan of FREE food and FREE Old Style? Join us then on November 3rd for our Bleacher Nation Bears watch party! Thanks to the team at Ankin Law, the Bleacher Nation crew...

Matt Rooney

Oct 07, 2024

Praise for Imanaga and His Interpreter, Idiotic Fans, Cubs Bullets

I think it would be dangerous to say the Chicago Bears "finally have a quarterback," so I will not say any such thing. I will say only that watching Caleb Williams the last few weeks has looked a little different....

Oct 07, 2024

MLB Playoff Highlights: Both NLDS Games Wild, But For Different Reasons

The two NLDS match-ups continued Sunday, and both games were wild, but for very different reasons ... Phillies 7, Mets 6 - Series Tied 1-1 This one was wild for the kinds of reasons you'd first think: dramatic plays, lead...

Oct 07, 2024

Jurickson Profar Robbed a Would-Be Mookie Betts Homer … But Let the Poor Guy Think It Left the Park

This is an incredible home run robbery. That's the first thing here. You can appreciate, especially on replay, just how hard it was to glove this ball. But the second thing - and what is going to be remembered -...

Oct 06, 2024

Cole Kmet Time? Offensive and Defensive Keys to Victory, Weird London Football, and Other Bears Bullets

Good morning and happy Sunday! With a win today, the Chicago Bears could be above .500 in October for the first time since 2022. We'll look past the fact that it lasted just one day because an Oct. 2, 2022...

Luis C. Medina

Oct 06, 2024

Struggling Against the NL Central, Ohtani, Kershaw, Murakami, and Other Cubs Bullets

Vandy over Bama, eh? I saw some texts while it was happening, but I had postseason baseball on the TV all day yesterday. It's just perfect weekend background material while we do our family stuff and whatnot, since I don't...

Oct 06, 2024

MLB Playoff Highlights: Ohtani’s Debut, Yankees Eke One Out, More

The Divisional Series all kicked off yesterday, with some marquee names entering the MLB playoff mix. Dodgers 7, Padres 5 - Los Angeles Leads Series 1-0 Shohei Ohtani's long-awaited playoff debut did not disappoint, as he homered and singled, driving...

Oct 06, 2024

No Rizzo, Musgrove Surgery, Cardinals Coaches, Playoff Schedule, and Other Cubs Bullets

I thought season two of 'Rings of Power' was solid. I think you do have to be pretty into that fantasy world overall to REALLY love it, but even as more of a casual, I just enjoyed the high quality....

Oct 05, 2024

How to Watch

WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles 2024 Schedule Tuesday, October 8: Matchups & TV/Live Stream Info

The slate at the WTA Wuhan, China Women Singles 2024 on October 8 includes four matches, among them Elina Avanesyan (ranked No. 47) versus Marta Kostyuk (No. 17). For live coverage of matches, and highlights, check out Center Court and...

Oct 07, 2024

Tiafoe vs. Safiullin Prediction at the Rolex Shanghai Masters – Tuesday, October 8

In the Rolex Shanghai Masters Round of 32 on Tuesday, No. 17-ranked Frances Tiafoe faces No. 61 Roman Safiullin.Tiafoe is favored (-155) in this match, compared to the underdog Safiullin, who is +120.Rolex Shanghai Masters InfoTournament: The Rolex Shanghai MastersRound:...

Oct 07, 2024

Goffin vs. Giron Prediction at the Rolex Shanghai Masters – Tuesday, October 8

In the Rolex Shanghai Masters Round of 32 on Tuesday, we have a matchup featuring No. 47-ranked Marcos Giron against No. 66 David Goffin.Giron is getting -140 odds to defeat Goffin (+110).Rolex Shanghai Masters InfoTournament: The Rolex Shanghai MastersRound: Round...

Oct 07, 2024

Popyrin vs. Dimitrov Prediction at the Rolex Shanghai Masters – Tuesday, October 8

No. 24-ranked Alexei Popyrin will face No. 10 Grigor Dimitrov in the Rolex Shanghai Masters Round of 32 on Tuesday, October 8.In this matchup versus Popyrin (+115), Dimitrov is favored to win with -150 odds.Rolex Shanghai Masters InfoTournament: The Rolex...

Oct 07, 2024

Griekspoor vs. Zverev Prediction at the Rolex Shanghai Masters – Tuesday, October 8

Alexander Zverev (No. 3) will meet Tallon Griekspoor (No. 40) in the Round of 32 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, October 8.With -649 odds, Zverev is favored over Griekspoor (+400) in this matchup.Rolex Shanghai Masters InfoTournament: The Rolex...

Oct 07, 2024

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – October 8

With three games on the NHL schedule Tuesday, you have plenty of opportunities to place an anytime goal-scorer wager. See below for the odds on players from each contest.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Today's Top Anytime Goal OddsDavid Pastrnak (Bruins) +135...

Oct 07, 2024

NHL Anytime Goalscorer Bets and Odds Today – October 9

Wagering on a player to score is an exciting way to engage with an NHL game -- here's a full list of anytime goal-scorer odds for Wednesday, featuring all five contests across the league.Watch the NHL on Fubo!Today's Top Anytime...

Oct 07, 2024

Chicago Bulls

Bulls Reportedly Welcome Back Chicago Native to G-League Roster

The Chicago Bulls continued to fill out their G-League roster this weekend. According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, Ben Coupet Jr. signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the franchise and is expected to re-sign with the Windy City Bulls. The wing...

Elias Schuster

Oct 07, 2024

Yankees vs. Royals Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – ALDS Game 2

The ALDS continues on Monday when the New York Yankees play host to the Kansas City Royals. The Yankees will look to build on their 1-0 lead in the series when the game begins at 7:38 p.m. ET on TBS....