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Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Apr 02, 2025

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 10, A’s 2 – April 2, 2025

The Chicago Cubs helped the A's launch their new temporary home this week in Sacramento, but they were very rude guests, leaving with a sweep in three not-super-competitive games. Seiya Suzuki was the star of today's game, and obviously gets the Ankin Law “Making it Personal” Player of the Game honors. He homered twice on the day, first with a blast to left center, and then a rare oppo shot that...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Apr 02, 2025

Seiya Suzuki Stays Hot with a Three-Run Home Run

[Feldco] The Cubs put the first two runners on base in the first inning today, and it started to feel like maybe it was going to be another fast start in Sacramento. But then the next three hitters were retired, so no dice. Ah, but that just means the Cubs shifted the fast start to the second inning. After a Carson Kelly sac fly put the first run of the...

Chicago Cubs

Patrick K. Flowers

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Apr 02, 2025

MLBits: Extensions Flying, Kick-Changes, Torpedo Bats, a Cycle, and the Damn Dodgers

We're roughly a week into the (stateside) open of the 2025 MLB season, and there's no shortage of things to discuss in another installment of MLBits. Let's start today with a series of big-money extensions handed out this week across baseball. The Leadoff Spot: Garrett Crochet, Jackson Merrill, and Kristian Campbell's bank accounts get a boost On Monday, the Boston Red Sox made waves when they agreed to terms with...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Apr 02, 2025

Boston Red Sox Agree to Extension With Kristian Campbell

Another extension for another young player today, and it's a guy who barely even had an opportunity to be a "top prospect," his ascension was so rapid. Kristian Campbell was the Red Sox's fourth round compensatory pick in 2023, and in his first full pro season, he went from High-A to Double-A to Triple-A in 2024, raking all along the way. More than that, all eyes-on and metric evaluations indicated...

Chicago Cubs

Michael Cerami

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Apr 02, 2025

Chicago Cubs Lineup: Seiya Suzuki Gets the Start in Right Field

CUBS LINEUP — Last night, after a bumpy start on the pitching side, Justin Steele hung on (and the bullpen shut things down) long enough to give the Cubs their first series win of the year, pushing them to .500 for the first time this season. Another win today can give the Cubs both their first series sweep of the season AND bring them above water for the first time...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Apr 02, 2025

Kyle Tucker Has Already Done Something with the Cubs That He’s Never Done Before

Last night, as part of the Chicago Cubs' 7-4 win over the Sacramento A's, Kyle Tucker put up another big game: 2-3 with a double, a homer, two walks, three runs, and an RBI. It may already feel like commonplace at this point, but even for Tucker, that's a big night. Bigger still, because that home run marked his fourth straight game with a dinger, the first time in his...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Apr 02, 2025

Steele Adjusts and Mixes It Up, Counsell, Pressly, PCA, and Other Cubs Bullets

A reminder that there are only two days left to get the 50% off discount (code is FOUNDER) for BN Pro - the cut-off is the first pitch in the home opener. You get an ad-free experience at the site and access to the BN Discord, which I've gotta say, I have thoroughly been enjoying. Details here if you missed it. Justin Steele was maybe not sharp initially last night,...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Apr 02, 2025

BREAKING: Padres Extending Jackson Merrill on Nine-Year Deal

Jackson Merrill was a very fast-arriving prospect for the San Diego Padres, leaping straight from a small bit of experience at Double-A to the big leagues to open last season, and putting up a huge year as a 21-year-old rookie: .292/.326/.500/130 wRC+, 5.3 WAR. Not wanting his future arbitration price tags to get out of control, and wanting to make sure they've locked him down for the entirety of his...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Apr 02, 2025

Wake Up and Watch the Cubs Take Game Two from the A’s

It was another strong offensive night for the Cubs in Sacramento, even if not quite the 18-run outpouring from the night before. The Cubs beat the A's 7-4, taking the second game in the series. If you missed it or just want a little visual coffee, enjoy the highlights from the win: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Xo2OMf0HQ

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Apr 02, 2025

Enhanced Box Score: Cubs 7, A’s 4 – April 1, 2025

The Cubs reach .500 for the first time on the season, and here's hoping they never look back. Seiya Suzuki kicked off the scoring with a TANK in the first, Kyle Tucker homered for the fourth straight game, and Justin Turner drove in his first run as a Cub. Sure, seven runs doesn't feel like a lot after scoring 18 the night before, but it was another healthy bit of...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Apr 02, 2025

What Does the Future Look Like at Left Tackle?

Kiran Amegadjie has the support of first-year Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson. The Bears used a third-round pick on Amegadjie last year with the idea that he could develop into a starter. Unfortunately, Chicago's plans to slow-play Amegadjie's development were sidetracked when he was thrust into action earlier than anticipated because of how the team's offensive line depth deteriorated because of injuries and sub-par play from veterans. But last...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Apr 02, 2025

Ben Johnson’s Changes to the Bears Offense Include a Big Ask of Caleb Williams

Ben Johnson wasn't kidding when he said he was ripping the Chicago Bears offense down to the studs. As you might expect, this figures to be good news for rising second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. But it might show up in ways you weren't expecting. MORE: BEN JOHNSON SOUNDS OFF ON BEARS' OFFENSIVE DESIGN There is going to be a back-to-basics tour for Caleb Williams and the Bears offense this offseason...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Apr 02, 2025

NFL Christmas Tripleheader is Coming, Steelers-Rodgers Update, League Meeting Notes, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 87 of the Chicago Bears offseason. This looks like one of those nasty weather days in Chicago. Please be safe. All I want for Christmas is for the Bears not to play in the NFL's Christmas Day tripleheader. ESPN has the details on the league running it back with three games after a successful run on the holiday last year. Two games will be on Netflix, while Amazon...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Apr 01, 2025

A Chicago Bears Stadium Update From Kevin Warren

I figured Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren would have something to say about the team's ongoing stadium situation during the NFL's Annual League Meeting in Florida this week. Chicago sports personality and former NFL player Clay Harbor shared a clip of a conversation Kevin Warren had with Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio and football analyst Chris Sims: Stadium update from Kevin Warren. If it wasn’t clear before it is now....

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Apr 01, 2025

Extending Kyler Gordon is a “Priority” For Bears GM Ryan Poles

The NFL Draft is around the corner. And while picking the best prospects available is on the Chicago Bears' to-do list, so is taking care of Kyler Gordon — the first player drafted by General Manager Ryan Poles. While speaking with reporters at the Annual League Meeting in Florida, Chicago's GM expressed that signing cornerback Kyler Gordon was a "priority" for the team. With that being said, it is a...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Apr 01, 2025

Here Is What Ben Johnson Looks For When Evaluating Offensive Linemen

During a recent one-on-one with Adam Hoge of the CHGO Bears podcast, Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson offered a peek behind the curtain by sharing his thought process when it comes to evaluating offensive linemen. And with the NFL Draft coming later this month, the conversation between Johnson and Hoge feels like an important one to share. Here is the clip from CHGO: Tape > MeasurablesBen Johnson talks about...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Apr 01, 2025

NFL Rule Changes Roundup, Shedeur Sanders Gets Compared to an Old Friend, Bears History, and Other Tuesday Bullets

It's Day 86 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Don't you dare think about pulling a fast one today. I'm onto you... There has been plenty of chatter this morning surrounding potential rule changes in the NFL. I figured this set of Bears Bullets would be a good place to share and discuss them. Strap it in, friends. The Tush Push lives to see another day as the league's 32 teams...

Chicago Bears

Matt Rooney

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Apr 01, 2025

It's officially NFL Draft month, folks! The calendar turning to April means we're in NFL Draft season. Let's try to run through another 2025 NFL Mock Draft and project how this crowded prospect pool will shake out on night one. 2025 NFL Mock Draft 1. Tennessee Titans: QB Cam Ward - Miami The closer we get to the draft, the more it looks like Cam Ward will be taken at...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Mar 31, 2025

Dennis Allen Goes to Bat For an *OFFENSIVE* NFL Draft Prospect

I did not have new Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator Dennis Allen making a case for one of the NFL Draft's top offensive prospects on my 2025 bingo card. New Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson did a one-on-one with CHGO's Bears podcast. During his time with Adam Hoge, Johnson dropped an anecdote in which he shared what comes off as a pretty solid endorsement for Penn State tight end prospect Tyler...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Mar 31, 2025

There is a Growing Belief That Will Campbell Can Play Left Tackle — Is This Good News For the Bears?

There has been a growing buzz around the idea of the Chicago Bears taking Will Campbell with the 10th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. That buzz isn't quieting anytime soon. When given a choice between Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell with the Bears' selection in a War Room Mock Draft episode with ESPN's Mina Kimes, this is what Field Yates had to...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Apr 02, 2025

Bulls Clinch Play-In for Third-Straight Season, But is it Different This Time?

Find someone who's as committed to you as the Chicago Bulls are to the NBA's Play-In Tournament. With a victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, the organization officially clinched a spot in the Play-In for the third consecutive season. As of right now, the Bulls currently sit 10th with six games left on the calendar. However, their chance of climbing back into the No. 9 seed in the...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Apr 02, 2025

Bulls Legend Carmelo Anthony to be Inducted Into Hall of Fame

The Chicago Bulls will have even more representation in the Hall of Fame. Franchise legend and cornerstone Carmelo Anthony has officially been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He will headline the 2025 class after a 19-year-long career that included 10 All-Star appearances, six All-NBA teams, and a spot on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He also currently sits 10th on the NBA's...

Chicago Bulls

Matt Rooney

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Apr 02, 2025

Last Night’s NBA Highlights Were Awesome! Jokic, Edwards, Curry Had Epic Games

Some nights in the NBA regular season can be a little blah and filled with blowouts. Last night was NOT an example of that. Tuesday in the NBA was filled with epic moments. We had legends dropping 50, superstars leading double overtime wins, the best player in the NBA dropping a 60-point triple-double, and more! Let's take a look at some NBA highlights from Tuesday's games. NBA Highlights How can...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Apr 02, 2025

Back in the Win Column, Does Patrick Williams Need a Fresh Start? Matas & Will Smith, and Other Bulls Bullets

Back in my teenage years, I wore the Camp Counselor hat plenty of summers. As fun as it would be to destroy in dodgeball or lap a kid in a race, most of the time you're tired as heck and allow a camper to "break your ankles" on the court so he doesn't go crying to mom. That's part of the job. And I couldn't help but think about this...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Apr 01, 2025

Box Score & Player Grades: Bulls 137, Raptors 118 – April 1, 2025

After arguably their ugliest loss of the season to the Oklahoma City Thunder 24 hours prior, the Chicago Bulls (34-42) looked relieved to see the 28-win Raptors on the other side of the ball. Defense was mostly optional to begin the night. Jamison Battle put the Raptors on the board with a triple less than 10 seconds into the game, and the Raptors would go on to begin the night...

Chicago Bulls

Matt Rooney

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Apr 01, 2025

Pre-Gamin’: Raptors at Bulls (7:00 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More

Well, it can't look much worse than last night's in OKC! Game Info Toronto Raptors (28-47) at Chicago Bulls (33-42) – 7:00 p.m. CT on Chicago Sports Network (TV) and 670 The Score (Radio) Projected Starting Lineups Chicago Bulls Coby White Josh Giddey Kevin Huerter Matas Buzelis Nikola Vucevic Toronto Raptors Immanuel Quickley Ja'Kobe Walter Jamison Battle Scottie Barnes Jakob Poeltl Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Odds Chicago comes into today’s game...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Apr 01, 2025

Matas Buzelis Continues to Show Plenty of Two-Way Flashes

Whether it be an Eastern Conference Player of the Month award or a game-winning half-court buzzer-beater, I think it's safe to say Coby White and Josh Giddey stole the show in March. The two guards played some of the best basketball of their careers, and their efforts helped the Bulls put together a stretch where they won nine of eleven games. While they stood under the spotlight, however, another high-upside...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Apr 01, 2025

LET’S GO: Coby White Becomes Sixth Bulls Player Ever to Win NBA’s Player of the Month

Coby White had the best month of his career in March, and he now has the hardware to prove it. The NBA officially announced on Tuesday that the Chicago Bulls guard won Eastern Conference player of the Month honors. He joined MVP frontrunner Shai Gilegous-Alexander in the West as the two players recognized by the league. All things considered, the announcement shouldn't surprise anyone. White became the second Bulls player...

Chicago Bulls

Matt Rooney

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Apr 01, 2025

NBA Hands Out Suspensions for Timberwolves & Pistons Brawl

On Saturday, one of the uglier brawls the NBA has seen in quite some time broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. While Minnesota's Naz Reid drove to the hoop, Detroit's Ron Holland went for a steal and committed a foul in the process. Reid wasn't thrilled and started jawing at Holland, only for Dante DiVincenzo to come over and insert himself into the discussion. A few shoves...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Apr 01, 2025

Snap Back to Reality, Looking Back at a Hot March, Coby White’s Streak Ends, and Other Bulls Bullets

After beginning March in style, the Chicago Bulls exited wearing a vertically striped shirt with horizontally striped pants and bright red Crocs. Monday night was all kinds of ugly. The Oklahoma City Thunder embarrassed the Bulls in every way possible. They posted an opponent season-high 145 points on 53.1 percent shooting from the field and a 23-43 performance from long range. Three players finished with multiple steals, pacing the Thunder...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Apr 02, 2025

Blackhawks vs Avalanche — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

The Blackhawks host the Colorado Avalanche in our last late start game of the season (thanks, Turner). Expect the puck to drop somewhere around 8:50ish tonight. The Avs are seemingly comfortably in the third seed in the Central Division and are playing quite well. The Blackhawks are seemingly comfortably in the second seed in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery. Any time you can watch MacKinnon and Makar it's fun. Let's...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Apr 02, 2025

Murphy on Rinzel, Another New Line, Slaggert’s Approach, Vanacker the Hero, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I talked to Connor Murphy, the only Blackhawks defenseman over the age of 23 in the last game, what his first impressions were of Sam Rinzel from the bench. Murphy noted that he and Alex Vlasic are the only defensemen in the lineup right now who were on the ice for Opening Night. He told me that he liked how much Rinzel was communicating and how well he moved the...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Apr 01, 2025

Blackhawks Sign Defenseman Taige Harding

On Tuesday morning the Blackhawks announced the team has agreed to a two-year, entry-level contract with left-handed defenseman Taige Harding. everyone say hi Taige!👋Harding agrees to terms📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/3qprfsNgMh pic.twitter.com/G3ztbXoPlg— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 1, 2025 Harding, 23, will join the IceHogs on an ATO for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. His ELC runs through the 2026-27 season and carries a $867,500 salary cap hit. The Blackhawks selected Harding in...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Apr 01, 2025

NHL’s Huge New TV Deal, Draft Steals, Goalie Problems, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Let's get our Tuesday started with some enormous news for the National Hockey League as a whole, not just the Blackhawks. Sportico broke the news that the NHL has agreed to a new 12-year TV deal with Rogers Communications in Canada that will pay the league a reported $7.7 billion US ($11 billion Canadian). That's more than double the current deal's annual payout and will start with the 2026-27 season....

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Mar 31, 2025

Blackhawks Prospect Sacha Boisvert Enters the Transfer Portal

Big news in the college world on Monday morning involving one of the Blackhawks' top prospects. Sacha Boisvert, one of the Blackhawks' first-round picks in the 2024 NHL Draft, has entered the transfer portal and intends to leave North Dakota. Boisvert was named the NCHC Rookie of the Year after leading North Dakota with 18 goals and 32 points in 37 games. He is reportedly one of three North Dakota...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Mar 31, 2025

It’s OK to be Optimistic About the Blackhawks (Really, I Promise, It Is!)

This June will mark ten years since the third championship of the Blackhawks' dynasty team was won (even if you wouldn't know if from the complete absence of mentions from the organization this year). If we don't count the COVID bubble -- which most people don't -- as an actual playoff appearance, it's been eight years since the Blackhawks qualified for the postseason. And that 2015 Stanley Cup championship is...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Mar 31, 2025

The Future is Becoming The Now, DU Back to the Frozen Four, Big Nights in the OHL, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

From the start of training camp this season I've been quietly begging everyone to be patient with the older players on the Blackhawks roster this season because they were all placeholders for when young guys were ready to make the jump to the NHL. And, slowly but surely, we have seen that youth movement begin to make strides and elevate players to nightly lineup spots with the Blackhawks. Sunday night...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Mar 30, 2025

Blackhawks 2, Utah 5 — Three Stars, Key Takeaways

The first period came and went without a score. After taking their bucketless rookie laps before the game, Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel took the ice and looked as comfortable as possible playing in their first NHL games. Rinzel was on the second power play unit (with Kevin Korchinski). At the end of 20 minutes, they were each credited with two shots on goal -- tied for the team high....

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Mar 30, 2025

Blackhawks vs Utah — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

Well, this game got a whole lot more attention from Blackhawks fans on Saturday morning when the team signed top prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel -- and announced they'll make their NHL debuts this afternoon! As you can see in their new photos, Moore will wear the same No. 11 he did at Minnesota and Rinzel will move to No. 6... which was last "officially" assigned to Blackhawks legend...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Mar 30, 2025

Moore and Rinzel Debut TODAY! Greene Heads to the Frozen Four (Again), and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Including this afternoon's 3 o'clock start at the United Center, the Blackhawks have four remaining home games during the 2024-25 regular season. And today's game had a whole lot more anticipation added for a team with the second-worst record in the NHL with the news on Saturday that not only have the Blackhawks signed Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, two of their top prospects, but they'll both make their NHL...

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...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Feb 15, 2025

Former White Sox Closer Bobby Jenks is Battling Cancer

Very sad news to share this evening for Chicago baseball fans, as former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks revealed that he is battling stage four stomach cancer. We stand with you, Bobby Jenks. Thinking of Bobby as he is being treated for Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. https://t.co/47VIPnIq7V pic.twitter.com/jH4R9KN4cx— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) February 15, 2025 Jenks, 43, was dominant in the mid-2000s, and closed out the...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Feb 15, 2025

Already Some Good News on Matt Shaw’s Oblique

I love when a possible injury issue gets an almost-immediate positive update. Yesterday we learned that top Cubs prospect, and likely big league third baseman to open 2025, Matt Shaw was dealing with an oblique issue that had him unable to hit the last three to four days. But, hopping on 670 The Score, Shaw said that he will be cleared to start doing some light hitting again today: #Cubs...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Feb 15, 2025

Hoerner’s Progress, Zastryzny a Free Agent, Cubs Uniforms, Amaya, Bregman, and Other Cubs Bullets

Taking a gaggle of teenage girls to the mall today as part of our daughter's birthday activities, and honestly I just think it's nice that kids still want to do this kind of thing. Ope, that was a very Old Guy sentence, wasn't it? Nico Hoerner offers an update from his October 11 flexor tendon surgery, and at the highest level, he says if he'd been told back then that...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Feb 14, 2025

Spring Training Miscellany: The First Full Squad Day

The first full day of work for the Chicago Cubs was today in Mesa, Arizona, as the team prepares for the 2025 season. That means we got a lot of clips of work on the field, and comments from the players. I thought I'd round them up for you here, kicking it off with a couple guys who say this is the best iteration of a Cubs team they've been...

Chicago Cubs

Michael Cerami

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Feb 14, 2025

Sounds Like We Shouldn’t Count on a Dylan Cease Trade

DYLAN CEASE — Aside from some clarity at the ownership level, I have no idea what changed for the Padres over the past week. All winter long, we heard rumors that they would have to subtract, perhaps significantly, from their payroll before they could consider adding even a single penny to the bottom line. And for most of the winter, that has proved true. Indeed, that reality was seemingly supported by...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Feb 14, 2025

Matt Shaw Dealing With an Oblique Issue

I GUESS DEY SHOULDA SIGNED ADAM BERGMAN MY FRENT! Here's hoping today's injury update is legitimately a very minor one, with the feel of something bigger only because of the recent Alex Bregman decision and the buzzy additional interest right now in Matt Shaw: https://bsky.app/profile/mmontemurro.bsky.social/post/3li5xgxfthk2w Given that it happened five days ago and I've seen Shaw at least getting in some work on the field since then, it must not...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Feb 14, 2025

The Chicago Cubs Have Unveiled Their 2025 Marketing Slogan

I don't always love what the Cubs go with, but I'm always interested to see what a given season's marketing slogan is going to be. Last year's 'You Have to C It' was a bit of a mixed bag, though I understand what the team was going for. This year's iteration is similar, with a heavy emphasis on ticket sales: Some things are just better at Wrigley Field.BE HERE FOR...

Chicago Cubs

Michael Cerami

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Feb 14, 2025

The Cubs Payroll Ranks Embarrassingly Low Relative to the Rest of the League

CUBS PAYROLL — Tom Ricketts and the Chicago Cubs can sing any song they want about the reality of their annual revenues, losses, and failed attempts to sign free agents. That's the perk of keeping your bookkeeping private. You want to claim that you're only breaking even or even weathering losses each year? No one can dispute it (or even simply ask why certain indirect team revenues are excluded from your...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Feb 14, 2025

Seiya Suzuki Confirms He Will Do Whatever the Cubs Ask When It Comes to DH’ing

Just to button up the Seiya Suzuki Designated Hitter thing, we have some comments from the man himself. You may recall that there were some quotes out there over the offseason from Suzuki's agent, in tandem with the Cubs' offseason efforts, that his client would prefer not to DH full-time. Fair enough, but after the trade for Kyle Tucker, it looked like the best version of the Cubs' lineup would...

Chicago Cubs

Brett Taylor

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Feb 14, 2025

No, I Do Not Think the Cubs Are Now Going to Target Nolan Arenado

In the wake of third baseman Alex Bregman choosing to sign with the Boston Red Sox, who'd been the leading suitor in trade for third baseman Nolan Arenado, a lot of folks have given thought to "what now" for the Cardinals. It seems to me the most likely "what now" is an awkward next five-ish months with the Cardinals desperately hoping Arenado positions himself (and his contract) as a compelling...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 15, 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft is 68 days away. As of right now, the Chicago Bears have eight picks — including four in the top 75. How this team goes about using its picks remains to be determined. And while what happens in free agency will go a long way toward determining how the Bears move on NFL Draft Weekend, it is never too early to look at what league insiders, analysts,...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 15, 2025

Ian Cunningham is Getting a Second Interview With the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars' interview process as their search for a new general manager continues. And it will include Chicago Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero has the latest on the Jaguars' GM search: The #Jaguars are lining up in-person second interviews for their GM job next week, with #Packers VP of Player Personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan and #Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham among others on the...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 15, 2025

New Bears Coaching Hires, Latest on Jaguars GM Search, Dolphins Cuts, and Other Saturday Bullets

It's Day 41 of the Chicago Bears offseason. I began watching Taylor Tomlinson's stand-up comedy routines around this time in 2023 at the suggestion of a friend who thought I could use a laugh. The suggestion came at a time when I was dealing with depression and anxiety. I wasn't eating or sleeping. I was straight up having a bad time in life. But that Netflix special made me laugh...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 14, 2025

REPORT: Bears to Hire Oregon State OL Coach to Ben Johnson’s Staff

The Chicago Bears are reportedly set to bring on another coach with college ties to Ben Johnson's new staff. Oregon State Offensive Line Coach Kyle DeVan is reportedly taking his talents to Halas Hall: The #Bears are expected to hire Oregon State offensive line coach Kyle DeVan, sources tell @CBSSports/@247Sports.DeVan, who was an NFL offensive lineman from 2008-12, was as an assistant offensive line coach in 2015 with the Saints,...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 14, 2025

NFL Analyst Says Bears Are in a “Sweet Spot” to Trade For Myles Garrett

The Myles Garrett Sweepstakes will be one of the NFL offseason's biggest stories and a fascinating follow, to be sure. And it will be far more interesting if the Chicago Bears finagle their way into the action. Over at ESPN, Bill Barnwell offers up Myles Garrett trade fits and unearths, which teams make sense as partners who could do business and cut a deal for the Cleveland Browns star pass...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 14, 2025

Ian Cunningham Completed His Interview For the Jacksonville Jaguars GM Job on Friday

Chicago Bears Assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham has successfully completed his interview for the vacant Jacksonville Jaguars general manager position. The Jags sent this out to make it officially official: We have completed an interview with Ian Cunningham for our General Manager position. pic.twitter.com/Ls7BrwtFyD— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) February 14, 2025 Jacksonville has officially finished interviews with the following general manager candidates: Chad Alexander, Los Angeles Chargers Assistant GM Brandon Brown,...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 14, 2025

WATCH: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Inside Ben Johnson’s First Days as the New Chicago Bears Head Coach

The Ben Johnson era is here. And nothing ushers in a new era of Chicago Bears football like a fresh installment of 1920 Football Drive, the YouTube web series from Chicago's football team that provides behind-the-scenes footage of the happenings at Halas Hall. There is no need to extend the intro any further. Check out the video: https://youtu.be/7vTGU4do7to?si=pRcSN6YxtLXn46Fc Behind the scenes of Ben Johnson's arrival at Halas Hall as Bears...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 14, 2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! A Bears-Inspired Poem, Tush Push Backlash, and Other Bears Bullets

It's Day 40 of the Chicago Bears offseason, and I've written a poem: Roses are red,violets are blueRebuild the offensive line,or I'm gonna boo How can you not be romantic about pass protection? The more I read about the draft-eligible offensive linemen, the more I want the Bears to take multiple shots at the position in the 2025 NFL Draft. Early and often? Yes. But most definitely early. Even if...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 13, 2025

Dennis Allen Dropped a Not-So-Subtle Hint About the Bears’ Offseason Plans

If you're trying to piece together what the Chicago Bears offseason will look like, then turn your attention to what new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen had to say at his introductory press conference. Video via Bears Marquee on Twitter/X: “I think we’re always looking for talent acquisition, player acquisition ... that can help us grow as a defensive line.”Dennis Allen on potentially acquiring defensive linemen. pic.twitter.com/X0auBfJ5GM— Marquee Bears (@BearsMarquee) January...

Chicago Bears

Luis C. Medina

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Feb 13, 2025

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Invites List is OUT

The NFL released the list of player names who have been invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. You can check out the full list here. In the meantime, I have highlighted some names of players who play five position groups that the Chicago Bears should prioritize filling during the 2025 NFL Draft: OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Kelvin Banks Jr. (Texas), Tyler Booker (Alabama), Will Campbell (LSU), Josh Conerly Jr....

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Feb 15, 2025

Matas Buzelis Fails to Make It Out of First Round at NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Matas Buzelis struggled to leave his mark on the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Taking the floor after fellow rookie Stephon Castle, the Chicago Bulls' forward didn't play it safe. Buzelis lined up underneath the rim and attempted to bounce the ball through his leg and into his same hand for the flush. While he got close, Buzelis ultimately failed to complete the dunk in the allotted 1 minute and...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Feb 15, 2025

Mac McClung Jumps Over a Car for Insane First Jam at NBA Dunk Contest (UPDATE: THREE PEAT!)

Mac McClung held nothing back in his first dunk of All-Star Weekend. Trying to become the first player in NBA history to win three consecutive dunk contests, McClung walked onto the court and immediately snatched a pair of car keys. The Orlando Magic two-way contract guard waved in a Kia, immediately providing fans with flashbacks of Blake Griffin's famous 2011 dunk contest slam. However, McClung raised the bar. Stationing the...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Feb 15, 2025

NBA Mad at Chris Paul & Victor Wembanyama After Trying to Hack Skills Challenge

The NBA will have some words for Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama. The two Spurs tipped off All-Star Saturday Night as teammates for the annual Skills Challenge. A timed obstacle course that features passing, shooting, and dribbling drills, the youngster and the veteran thought they found a loophole. When it came time to shoot the three different jump shots, they each chucked the three balls at each rack into the...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Feb 15, 2025

Will Matas Buzelis Win the Dunk Contest? Rising Stars, Ayo Dosunmu’s BTS Vlog, and Other Bulls Bullets

Michael Jordan, Dominque Wilkins, Vince Carter, Zach LaVine ... and Matas Buzelis. When he completes a between-the-legs 720 from the free throw line tonight at the Chase Center, the rookie will join an elite club of all-time dunkers. The world isn't ready for what they're about to see! Oct 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) drives to the basket in the fourth quarter against the...

Chicago Bulls

Matt Rooney

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Feb 15, 2025

Get Hyped For Matas Buzelis With Bulls Slam Dunk Contest Highlights

There may not be many things for Bulls fans to get excited about right now, but Matas Buzelis is absolutely one of those things (ok, maybe the only thing). Tonight, Buzelis will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest after being in the Rising Stars game on Friday night. To get ready for tonight's event when the Bulls' rookie forward will take center stage, it felt like a good time to...

Chicago Bulls

Matt Rooney

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Feb 14, 2025

NBA All-Star Weekend: Matas Buzelis Competes in Rising Stars & Dunk Contest, Game Times, More

Happy NBA All-Star Weekend, folks! Unfortunately, there are not any Bulls in the actual All-Star game this year (though, ex-Bull Zach LaVine should be there). But the organization isn't without a little bit of representation! At the very least, we get to watch probably the brightest member of the franchise at this point, Matas Buzelis, compete in multiple events. First offered a spot in the dunk contest, Buzelis was also...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Feb 14, 2025

Only Three NBA Teams Are Worth More Than the Chicago Bulls

Despite one Eastern Conference Finals appearance since Michael Jordan called it quits, the Chicago Bulls remain one of the NBA's most profitable franchises. CNBC released their 2025 team valuations this week, and owner Jerry Reinsdorf has to be pleased. The Bulls are currently the fourth-most valuable franchise in the NBA and worth an estimated $5.8 billion. CNBC also lists them as generating roughly $402 million in revenue during the 2023-24...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Feb 14, 2025

A Busy Weekend for Matas Buzelis, Two Big On-Court Problems, Front Office Safety, and Other Bulls Bullets

Matas Buzelis' All-Star Weekend just got a whole lot busier. Already in San Francisco for the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, the Chicago Bulls youngster received a pretty big phone call on Friday morning. With fellow rookie big man Yves Missi dealing with a knee injury, Buzelis received an invite to tonight's Rising Stars Event. Better late than never! © Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Buzelis will suit up for Mitch Richmond's squad...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Feb 14, 2025

NBA Officially Adds Matas Buzelis to Tonight’s Rising Stars Game!

Matas Buzelis has officially been added to the NBA's Rising Stars event. Tipping off All-Star Weekend Friday night at the Chase Center, the Chicago Bulls rookie was initially left off the 21-man roster. The NBA also invited four other players as injury replacements before giving Buzelis the call. However, with Yves Missi joining the list of injured players, Buzelis has finally been added to the big event. The rookie will...

Chicago Bulls

Elias Schuster

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Feb 13, 2025

To No Surprise, New Report Says Bulls’ Arturas Karnisovas is Here to Stay

Believe it or not, all those "Fire AKME" tweets have not made their way to Jerry Reinsdorf's flip phone. Despite another underwhelming NBA trade deadline that featured another messy press conference, I'm not sure anyone expected news of a front-office shake-up to break. If there is anyone out there holding out hope, however, the Chicago Sun-Times is here to deliver some bad news. Joe Cowley reported on Thursday afternoon that...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 15, 2025

Hat Tricks for Lardis and Vanacker, More Prospect Goals, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

I would absolutely love to have a whole lot of exciting, earth-shattering Blackhawks content for you on a Saturday morning but... they haven't played in a full week. However, tonight we get the big one: USA vs Canada in Montreal with the top spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off on the line. It's on ABC and ESPN+ and the puck drops shortly after 7 PM CT. I can't wait! Now...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 14, 2025

USA Blowout Win, Prospect Talk, Rockford Injuries, and Other Valentine’s Day Blackhawks Bullets

The United States blew the doors off of Finland last night in the 4 Nations Face-Off, scoring six unanswered goals -- four of which came in the third period. Brady and Matthew Tkachuk led the way with two goals each; Matthew was named the game's No. 1 star. For Blackhawks fans, Teuvo Teräväinen was minus-one and skated only 10:34. His line with Erik Haula and Joel Armia didn't get on...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 14, 2025

Since the NHL is taking a couple weeks off in the middle of February for the 4 Nations Face-Off, why not take advantage of no Blackhawks games to chase and update our full two-round 2025 mock draft! With the calendar flipping to 2025, we're getting an increasing number of draft rankings and projections from folks who spend a great deal of time digging into take and profiles. Lots of things...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 13, 2025

Around the NHL: World Cup Coming Back, CBA Update, Timing Changes Coming? More

The NHL world is on pause for a couple weeks while we enjoy the 4 Nations Face-Off, but that doesn't mean there isn't news being made around the game. Indeed, there was some important news that came from the NHL/NHLPA press conference before the game on Wednesday night that's notable. The World Cup of Hockey is coming back, the CBA negotiations sound like they're in a good place, there might...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 13, 2025

BN Blackhawks Top 20 Prospect Rankings: Mid-February Update

It's been a little less than a month since we took stock of the Blackhawks' prospect pipeline but it's been a busy time. Chicago's pool was ranked fourth in the NHL by Scott Wheeler at The Athletic. The Blackhawks have five (5) prospects nominated for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. They have the AHL All-Star Classic MVP in the fold. And they claim the first 50-goal scorer in the CHL...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 13, 2025

Incredible 4 Nations Start, Le Magnifique, GMKD Said Some Interesting Things, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Before we get into the fantastic hockey in Montreal last night, I'm going to start with some Blackhawks focused stuff because Scott Powers at The Athletic shared a terrific Q&A with Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson on Wednesday. They talk about a lot of topics, from Connor Bedard's development to finding him a running mate and how they're approaching spending money this summer and the draft. A couple items stood...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 13, 2025

Blackhawks College Prospects: Head-to-Head Action Highlights Packed Weekend

For the first time in a while, all ten of the Blackhawks' college prospects are in action this weekend. And, for those tuning in, we'll only have to search for four games on Friday and Saturday night because we've got some head-to-head action in Hockey East and the NCHC. Ryan Greene and Boston University will look to build off their huge win in the Beanpot championship on Monday night as...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 12, 2025

Blackhawks Fan Guide to the 4 Nations Face-Off

It's Wednesday, Feb. 12 and there hasn't been a Blackhawks game in (counts on fingers) too many days. But there will be professional hockey to watch tonight! The 4 Nations Face-Off begins this evening with Canada in action against Sweden. Unfortunately for Blackhawks fans, there's only one current Chicago player involved in the tournament. Teuvo Teräväinen is skating for Finland for a week. The games on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 12, 2025

NHL All-Quarter Century Fan Voting Now Open! (Blackhawks Fans – Do the Thing)

On Wednesday, the NHL opened the ballots for the league's All-Quarter Century Team for fans to participate. You can vote for ten (10) players from across the NHL. Fans can vote online or on the artist formerly known as Twitter, using the hashtag #NHLQCTeam AND one of the following: Full player name (with or without spaces) Player #firstandlastname Player's Handle on X The Chicago Blackhawks who are eligible for fan...

Chicago Blackhawks

Tab Bamford

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Feb 12, 2025

Where are the Hobey Baker Votes? Levshunov Scores, Updated Lottery Odds, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Another day without Blackhawks hockey to watch, but we did get an update on the voting for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award. The Blackhawks have five (5) prospects nominated, and Chicago knows how to handle voting (often, people... multiple emails... let's go). So when I saw Boston University co-captain Ryan Greene is the only Blackhawks' prospect in the top ten, I was both surprised and disappointed. Let's go here, people!...