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Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall

On Tuesday evening, the Blackhawks had the misfortune of dropping two spots in the 2026 NHL Draft order thanks to some unfortunate bounces at this year’s draft lottery. Chicago will now pick No. 4 overall despite finishing second from the bottom of the league standings this year, leapt by Toronto and San Jose during the lottery proceedings. the Chicago Blackhawks will be selecting 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇 at the 2026 NHL Draft👏‼️🚨 pic.twitter.com/Fxr3zjc3I4 — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) ...

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Tuesday 5/5, 6:40 CT

Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: Reds lineup: Jameson Taillon, RHP vs. Andrew Abbott, LHP Jameson Taillon has had some good starts this year, some bad, some middling. The last one, last Wednesday in San Diego, was really good — seven innings, three runs, six strikeouts. Last year against the Reds, he made two starts, throwing 13.1 […]

Bears make a jump in new ESPN Power Rankings

With the dust now settled from the NFL offseason and teams starting to re-gather for offseason programs, we have a better idea now of what the league looks like heading into the 2026-27 season.  And the Chicago Bears’ outlook so far, much like it was in the second half of last season, keeps on looking […]

White Sox Weekly: April 27 – May 3, 2026

Winning is fun. For the first time in the 2026 season, the White Sox had a winning week. What started as an astonishing sweep of the Los Angeles Angels ended with a near sweep and series win in San Diego. Sunday’s loss capped a 5-1 week and saw the South Siders just two games below […]

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 35

Holy cow. 42 years of watching baseball prepares you for so many things. So many days, you “feel” what is going to happen next. Obviously, I liked this matchup on paper for this game. Chase Petty has a pretty decent pedigree, but he hadn’t yet established himself at the major league level. I doubt any […]

Cubs 5, Reds 4: Michael Conforto walks it off

Michael Conforto has been an afterthought for most of this Cubs season. The team didn’t sign him until late February. He got some playing time early on because of the injury to Seiya Suzuki, but since Suzuki’s return April 10, Conforto has played in just 10 games, starting just four of those. He didn’t play […]

Today in White Sox History: May 5

1901 It was just the 11th game in White Sox MLB history, but still remains as likely the ugliest game the team ever played. In a 21-7 pummeling at the hands of the 2-8 Milwaukee Brewers, the White Sox allowed 25 hits and committed nine errors! While weather conditions up north aren’t known for this […]

Tuesday Morning Bag Skate 5-5-26

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks 2026 NHL Draft Lottery guide ( Athletic ) Connor Bedard explains decision not to play for Canada at World Championship ( Athletic ) How can Bedard find the next steps toward realizing his superstar potential? ( SCH ) Breaking down Blackhawks’ odds entering NHL draft lottery: Shot at Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg on the line ( Sun-Times ) The Ups and Downs of Artyom Levshunov’s 202...

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Hoerner, Imanaga, Brown

Today’s Reflections “Nico Hoerner conjures images of Ryne Sandberg”. My wife is (not really) tired of me nudging her, pointing and saying to her, “There’s Nico, doing it again.” I honestly thought I was stretching the truth within my mind, wishing it was really happening. Even after seeing it so many times, especially over the […]

NHL Rumors: 3 Free Agent Destinations for Bobby McMann

After a career year in 2025-26, Bobby McMann is setting himself up to land a big payday this offseason. If he ends up not re-signing with the Seattle Kraken, he will have a lot of interest as a free agent. Due to this, let's look at three teams that could look to sign McMann this offseason. Chicago Blackhawks  The Blackhawks desperately need to add more scoring to their top six if they hope to be more competitive next season. When noting that McMann just put together a 29-goal season, it ...

White Sox ride Martin and Munetaka to 6-0 romp over Angels

The Force was strong with the White Sox tonight as they shut out the Angels with a 6-0 win. Davis Martin reached a career-high double-digit strikeout milestone, and Munetaka Murakami finally doubled! José Soriano started off the night with back-to-back walks, but redeemed himself with back-to-back strikeouts. But Soriano’s woes could not be escaped for […]

Cubs BCB After Dark: How is Craig Counsell doing?

Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us for a while. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is the place […]

Reds melt down in walk-off loss to Cubs in series opener

Emilio Pagan took the mound in the 9th inning for the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, and he did so in a save situation for the first time in some two weeks. The Reds had scratched and clawed their way back to a 4-3 lead after earlier watching a 3-0 lead evaporate, yet the powers that […]

Game Thread: White Sox (16-18) at Angels (13-22)

The last time the White Sox saw the Angels was just last week, and it ended with a White Sox sweep at home. This time, the Good Guys are coming off a series win against the Padres during this latest West Coast road trip, and seeing the somehow even worse-for-wear Angels for the second and […]

Game 35: Reds at Cubs (7:10 PM ET) – Petty vs. Cabrera

The Cincinnati Reds are in Wrigley tonight to take on the Chicago Cubs. Chase Petty gets the start opposite Edward Cabrera, with first pitch set for a new time of 7:10 PM ET. The game time was moved up half an hour due to inclement weather in the Chicago area. Here’s how these two clubs […]

Reds recall Chase Petty for Monday’s start against Cubs in Wrigley

The Cincinnati Reds made official the return of righty Chase Petty on Monday. The 23 year old starter was recalled from AAA Louisville to start against the Chicago Cubs in the series opener between the National League Central rivals, taking the place in the rotation of the injured Brandon Williamson (who hit the injured list […]

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Monday 5/4, 6:40 CT

As you know, tonight’s game time was moved up because there is a chance of rain this evening. Here’s the local radar for you to keep handy. Monday notes… Cubs lineup: Reds lineup: Edward Cabrera, RHP vs. Chase Petty, RHP Edward Cabrera has been pretty consistent throughout this season. His K rate has been down […]

Cubs vs. Reds Monday 5/4 game threads

Cubs 5, Reds 4: Michael Conforto walks it off 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 35 Cubs vs. Reds, Monday 5/4, 6:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Monday 5/4, 6:40 CT Tonight’s Cubs/Reds game time has been moved up to 6:10 p.m. CT