Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
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Feb 25, 2025
Spring Training Miscellany: Sammy Sosa Helps the Cubs Stay Undefeated
The Chicago Cubs are now 6-0 in Cactus League play, beating the Diamondbacks 4-2 today, and man it makes me wish it was the regular season already. I know, I know, I know this doesn't translate. Not really, anyway. But still. These guys are HOT. Each of Carson Kelly and Vidal Brujan homered, Pete Crow-Armstrong did his chaos thing, Ryan Brasier made his clean Cubs debut, and Julian Merryweather was...
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
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Feb 25, 2025
PCA Got in Some Practice on Chaos Mode Today
Spring Training for regulars is, primarily, about staying healthy. So whatever you do out there, be safe and be sound, and it's mostly all good. But, that said, Spring Training is also about, you know, training. Gearing up for the season. Getting ready to do the things you'll want to do in the regular season. Being prepared. Thus it is completely reasonable that Pete Crow-Armstrong, a Javy-Báez-like agent of chaos...
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
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Feb 25, 2025
Kyle Finnegan Finally Signs, Returning to the Nationals
In the end, I guess the Washington Nationals made the right (financial) decision to non-tender Kyle Finnegan last fall. The closer returns to the Nationals, though on a deal that'll pay him a good bit less than he was projected to get in arbitration, even after a year that saw him once again get strong results: News: The Washington Nationals are re-signing reliever Kyle Finnegan to a 1-year, $6 million...
Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
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Feb 25, 2025
Cubs vs Diamondbacks (2:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Cubs vs Diamondbacks — The Chicago Cubs remain undefeated on the spring, and they've got a lineup more than half-full of Opening Day starters this afternoon. Let's see if they can keep the good times rolling against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sloan Park. Oh, and this one will be televised on Marquee. So that's nice. Chicago Cubs Lineup: Ian Happ, LF Kyle Tucker, DH Seiya Suzuki, RF Dansby Swanson, SS...
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
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Feb 25, 2025
On This Day Nine Years Ago, Dexter Fowler Returned
Knowing that Dexter Fowler had recently agreed to terms with the Baltimore Orioles, per reports, I didn't think it was necessarily a huge deal when I saw him walking onto the back fields at the Chicago Cubs' Spring Training complex nine years ago today. Perhaps he was in the area and simply wanted to say farewell to his teammates. But when you saw the reactions of the players, and you...
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
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Feb 25, 2025
Do the Chicago White Sox Now Have a Path in Place for an Ownership Transition?
It's very possible that the Chicago White Sox now have an ownership transition plan in place. They say they don't, but they might. And if they do have a plan in place to transition away from Reinsdorf Family ownership, that would have major implications for not only the White Sox, but also some implications for the Chicago Cubs, and for Major League Baseball as a whole. (And also conceivably the...
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
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Feb 25, 2025
Hey, We Finally Know What Ben Brown’s Injury Issue Was
Ben Brown took the mound yesterday for a couple innings in his spring debut, the first time he'd pitched competitively in a game since he was shut down last summer with what wound up being a pretty mysterious neck injury. His pitches more or less looked normal, and he even busted out his changeup a couple times. It was great to see him back. But a question that probably nags...
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
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Feb 25, 2025
Boyd with a Normal Day, Scalzo Impresses, Rea’s New Pitch, New I-Cubs Broadcaster, and Other Cubs Bullets
I'm not mad that so many of my favorite shows are returning in short order, but it's like, we had to wait two or three years for some of these shows to come back, and then bang bang bang bang they're all dropping in the span of a couple months. And all just as baseball season resumes! Speaking of which, the Cubs are currently undefeated, and if they are still...
Chicago Cubs
Brett Taylor
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Feb 24, 2025
The Cubs Have Traded Outfielder Alexander Canario to the Mets
On the one hand, sure enough, the Chicago Cubs were able to trade outfield prospect Alexander Canario within the DFA window, rather than simply losing him on waivers. On the other hand, they are trading him for cash, so it's very close to the same as losing him on waivers: The Cubs have traded OF Alexander Canario to the Mets for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN. Canario, 24, was DFA’d...
Chicago Cubs
Michael Cerami
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Feb 24, 2025
Tigers Sign Andrew Chafin … On a Minor League Deal? I’ll Explain
Last season, our old friend Andrew Chafin tossed 56.1 quality innings between the Tigers and Rangers, earning a 3.51 ERA on the strength of an excellent 28.5% strikeout rate and a very solid 6.3% barrel%. So entering the offseason as a free agent, he probably felt pretty good about his chances to land a quality big-league deal. And yet, he was just forced to settle for a minor league deal...
Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
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Feb 25, 2025
The Bears Reportedly Have a Meeting Lined Up With RB Prospect Ashton Jeanty
While teams like the Chicago Bears will link up with all sorts of prospects this week, there are a few meetings that will stand out among the crowd. One such meeting will happen this week with the team reportedly set to meet with star running back prospect Ashton Jeanty. The Draft Network's Ryan Fowler notes that the Bears are among the teams who have lined up a formal meeting with...
Chicago Bears
Matt Rooney
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Feb 25, 2025
Report: Rob Gronkowski Potentially Eying NFL Return in 2025
While it's not the most shocking NFL news I've ever heard, I'm not sure I had another NFL comeback for Rob Gronkowski on my bingo card for this offseason. According to one report, though, that could be in the works! Cecil Lammey, who covers the Broncos for DenverSports.com, reported today that the 35-year-old, four-time Super Bowl Champion is considering a return to the National Football League and that the Broncos are a...
Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
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Feb 25, 2025
Ben Johnson Speaks: Hints at Bears Offseason Plans, Building in the Trenches, Going Back to Basics, More
Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson spoke Tuesday afternoon at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Even though Johnson went on a whirlwind media tour after being hired by the Bears in January, this is his first appearance in a press conference setting since his introductory presser. As a franchise, the Bears are in the midst of changes — and Johnson is at the heart of it all. Johnson touched...
Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
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Feb 25, 2025
REPORT: Re-Signing Trey Smith is Now “A Priority” For the Kansas City Chiefs
Presumptive Chicago Bears free agency target Trey Smith might not make it to the open market after all. Yes, the Kansas City Chiefs are unlikely to place the Franchise Tag on Smith. But that does not mean the team will not exhaust every avenue to retain the Pro Bowl right guard before the exclusive negotiation window with free agents ends on March 10. First, this from Chiefs General Manager Brett...
Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
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Feb 25, 2025
Ryan Poles Speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine: Free Agency, NFL Draft, Pass Rush Help, More
Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles spoke on Tuesday morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Poles and his front office are armed with more than $79 million worth of cap space (h/t OverTheCap) and own four top-75 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft — including the 10th overall selection in Round 1. Poles discussed a variety of topics during his press conference. I've pulled some key quotes from...
Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
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Feb 25, 2025
Poles and Johnson to Speak, Old Friends Find New Coaching Jobs, Stafford and Rodgers Look to Secure One Last Bag, and Other Bears Bullets
It's Day 51 of the Chicago Bears offseason. How did you celebrate the first day of Fake Spring in Chicago? I went on a 3.5-mile walk. And if today's schedule falls in my favor, I'll do it again. But this time, I'll need a better playlist to accompany me on my travels. The Bears' heavy hitters have arrived in Indianapolis for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and will be speaking...
Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
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Feb 24, 2025
The Green Bay Packers Want to Ban the Tush Push
If you can't beat it, ban it. The Tush Push is no stranger to pushback from NFL teams. But one team has put in an official proposal to end the Philadelphia Eagles' nearly unstoppable goal-line touchdown-scoring play. And it is the Green Bay Packers who want to see the play, also known as the Brotherly Shove, removed from the game for good. The Athletic's Dianna Russini has the scoop. The...
Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
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Feb 24, 2025
One NFL Insider Thinks “A Flurry of Extensions” is Coming and I’m Thinking About Possible Bears Deals
The NFL free agency negotiation window opens two weeks from today and the Chicago Bears are expected to be big spenders when the calendar flips to March 10. But what if the Bears (and perhaps some other teams) get the spending started well before that date? This tweet from NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah stopped me in my tracks: I’ll be shocked if we don’t see a flurry of extensions done...
Chicago Bears
Luis C. Medina
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Feb 24, 2025
Scout Says 2025 NFL Draft is “A Meat-and-Potatoes” Draft — Which Sounds Like Tasty News For the Bears
The 2025 NFL Draft sounds delicious. Sure, this draft class of quarterbacks doesn't seem to be generating a ton of hype. And maybe there aren't a ton of "can't miss" prospects at the top of the board. But do not confuse that with this being a bad draft. For the Chicago Bears, this means things appear to be lining up for them to fill their needs if the team takes...
Chicago Bears
Matt Rooney
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Feb 24, 2025
NFL Combine Week is here! That means after this weekend's event in Indy, there's a good chance we'll see some risers and fallers on draft boards. Let's run through another 2025 NFL Mock Draft prior to the Combine. 2025 NFL Mock Draft 1. Tennessee Titans: EDGE Abdul Carter - Penn State What Tennessee will do with this pick remains the biggest story of the draft thus far. Will they take...
Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
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Feb 25, 2025
WNBA Legend Diana Taurasi is Officially Retiring
The WNBA will look a lot different next season. After 20+ seasons of professional basketball, women's basketball icon Diana Taurasi has announced her retirement. The 42-year-old broke the news to TIME in an exclusive interview where she reflected on her historic journey and all the success that came along with it. “Mentally and physically, I’m just full,” Taurasi told TIME. “That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m...
Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
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Feb 25, 2025
Scoreboard Watching: How the Bulls Win Over the 76ers Impacted the Tank Race
Despite winning only two of their eight games since the Zach LaVine trade, the Chicago Bulls haven't budged. The organization entered the month sitting No. 10 in the Eastern Conference, all signs point toward them finishing it in the same position. Their best chance to change that fate presented itself on Monday night. Already losers of six straight, they flew to Philadelphia for a matchup with the 76ers. A win...
Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
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Feb 25, 2025
Baby Bulls Lead the Way, Dalen Terry’s Best Game, Josh Giddey’s Double-Double Streak, and Other Bulls Bullets
With lottery odd ramifications at play, the argument could have easily been made that it was in the Chicago Bulls' best interest to lose last night's game in Philadelphia. Even head coach Billy Donovan and Company appeared to recognize that shortly before tip-off, ruling out big man Nikola Vucevic despite him starting the day absent from the injury report. So, naturally, the Bulls went on to score a season-high 142...
Chicago Bulls
Matt Rooney
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Feb 25, 2025
WATCH: Old Friend Zach LaVine Goes OFF For Season-High in Win Over Hornets
Zach LaVine might no longer be a Chicago Bull, but watching him when he's in a zone is still so much fun. Last night in Sacramento, Kings fans were treated to a vintage performance from LaVine in a 130-88 blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets. When LaVine is on, there aren't many better scorers in the NBA, and last night was a perfect example of that. LaVine put up an...
Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
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Feb 24, 2025
Box Score & Player Grades: Bulls 142, 76ers 110 – February 28, 2025
The Chicago Bulls tried to throw this game away, but the Philadelphia 76ers took it straight out of the trash, put a bow on it, and left it on the doorstep. With Joel Embiid ruled out hours before tip-off, the Bulls countered by sitting Nikola Vucevic. The big man entered the day absent from the injury report and was added in the afternoon as "probable" with calf soreness. Choosing to...
Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
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Feb 24, 2025
Bulls Rule Out Nikola Vucevic Shortly Before Tip-Off in Philly (Tank Battle Begins!)
The Chicago Bulls officially ruled out Nikola Vucevic for Monday night's game in Philadelphia. According to the latest injury report, the starting big man will remain in street clothes due to calf tightness. The recently acquired Zach Collins will start in his place and appear in only his fourth game since landing in Chicago as part of the Zach LaVine trade. Collins is fresh off playing a Bulls career-high 18...
Chicago Bulls
Matt Rooney
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Feb 24, 2025
Pre-Gamin’: Bulls at 76ers (6:00 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More
I've been told someone actually does have to win tonight's game! Game Info Chicago Bulls (22-35) at Philadelphia 76ers (20-36) – 6:00 p.m. CT on Chicago Sports Network (TV) and 670 The Score (Radio) Projected Lineups Chicago Bulls Lonzo Ball Coby White Josh Giddey Matas Buzelis Nikola Vucevic Philadelphia 76ers Tyrese Maxey Quentin Grimes Kelly Oubre Jr Paul George Joel Embiid Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Odds Chicago comes into today’s...
Chicago Bulls
Matt Rooney
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Feb 24, 2025
WATCH: Alex Rodriguez Nails Halfcourt Shot At College Basketball Game
Some people can just do it all, am I right?! Alex Rodriguez is one of the best shortstops of all time, an on-air MLB analyst, is on pace to become the new and rightful owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves after a long legal battle ... and now he's proven capable of drilling half-court shots with $10k on the line! Take a look: Alex Rodriguez hit a half-court shot to win...
Chicago Bulls
Matt Rooney
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Feb 24, 2025
Will Josh Giddey Continue His Strong Play This Week?
Bulls basketball has been a tough watch as of late. And, as I've had no issues mentioning the last few weeks, it should be! The Bulls needed to take the rebuilding route, and while Arturas Karnisovas didn't fully jump into that pool, he did take a step with the Zach LaVine trade. Since the LaVine trade, the games have been rough, but Josh Giddey has become an absolute bright spot....
Chicago Bulls
Elias Schuster
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Feb 24, 2025
Bulls Injury Update: Several Rotation Players Remain Out, 76ers Could Sit Two Stars
The Chicago Bulls will be without several rotation players for tonight's Tankfest in Philadelphia. Already without Patrick Williams for the next week-plus due to a quad injury, the Chicago Bulls have been dealing with ailments to two more second-unit contributors. Ayo Dosunmu suffered a shoulder injury against the New York Knicks last week while going for a steal on Jalen Brunson. After coming into their meeting with the Suns on...