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Chicago is finally thawing out after an interminable winter that saw a brutally cold January transition straight to a just as frigid February. While Chicago shows signs of emerging from its long winter slumber pitchers and catchers have already reported to Arizona. There will be Spring Training baseball this week when the Cubs host the […]
Tommy Nancy is a 34-year-old (35 in March), right-handed reliever, from Long Beach, California. He was undrafted (is that a word?), and signed as an amateur free agent in 2016 by the Cubs, after playing in an independent league in 2015. He had a rather slow climb up the minors. When you are undrafted, you […]
Today we look at the Cubs’ younger right-handed swingman. The Cubs have restocked the bullpen and added a starter. So far, we’ve covered the starting five and the entire batting/fielding group (as it stands). We’ll look at the additional starter candidates and the bullpen in alphabetical order, which means that the roster will consist of […]
The Chicago Blackhawks called up defensemen Sam Rinzel and Kevin Korchinski on Wednesday morning. The move corresponds with the placement of defenseman Wyatt Kaiser on injured reserve. Blackhawks have called up Sam Rinzel and Kevin Korchinski and placed Wyatt Kaiser on IR. — Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) February 18, 2026 Wyatt Kaiser was injured in the Blackhawks’ 4-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Feb. 4, their final game before the Olympic break. With Kaiser on injured reserv...
Here are the managers and coaching staffs for the Cubs minor league affiliates: Iowa Cubs, Knoxville Smokies, South Bend Cubs, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Arizona Complex League Cubs and the team in the Dominican Summer League. Many of these you will recognize from previous years. The managers are detailed below. The full coaching staffs follow. […]
On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Bears formalized some coaching additions and promotions. Press Taylor formally elevated to Offensive Coordinator Taylor, 38, served as the passing game coordinator in 2025 on Ben Johnson’s staff. He replaces Declan Doyle who moved on to the Ravens. Taylor also had previous stops as the offensive coordinator in Jacksonville from […]
Commissioner Rob Manfred has made no secret that he would like to have all 30 MLB teams’ local TV rights to be able to sell to prospective buyers after the 2028 season, along with national rights. The theory is that doing this would get a higher price than just having the league’s national rights for […]
Several Hawks prospects are flourishing on various junior teams this winter.
Yesterday, we collectively held our breath and dreamed of a world in which things finally go right. We thought about a 2026 season in which the grass is green, kids stay healthy and our “Maximum Fun” meter reaches goliath proportions. But being a White Sox fan often requires us to confront the reason that there […]
Spring Training in Glendale is officially in full swing, and if you haven’t already muted the “Chris Getz is building a team of 2023 roster castoffs” jokes on X, now might be the time. The biggest buzz at Camelback Ranch isn’t just the desert heat; it’s the arrival of Munetaka Murakami. While most of the […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks AHL prospect update, 2/17: Rinzel gets his groove back ( SCH ) Five storylines to follow during the final third of the Blackhawks season ( Sun-Times ) Examining the Blackhawks’ recent power-play struggles ( SCH ) Mailbag: What does Blackhawks’ cap space look like in 5 years? ( Athletic ) Mailbag: Comparing the Blackhawks and Sharks’ rebuilds ( Athletic ) Musings on Madison, ...
Originally, I was going to write about the Cubs last, but I feel more threatened by Milwaukee overall. So, I am saving them for last. There is some small chance I might move to Milwaukee, so it’s not the city. It’s the team that annoys me. I’ll probably stick here in St Louis, yeah. But […]
So long, Harry, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in Baseball History: Cubs birthdays: Walter Thornton, Zip Zabel, Cal […]
We’re back with another daily question, and today’s question is: Which opposing team do you hate the most? Given that this is a community of Brewer fans, I’d guess roughly 95% of the fans in here will say either the Cubs or the Cardinals, with the other 5% dispersed to teams all over the league […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears’ Caleb Williams, Raiders’ Maxx Crosby share mutual admiration Pump up the hype machine to the Maxx. Bears will raise season ticket prices 13.5% Because of course they do. PFF issues 3-round mock, what do they do for Chicago? Bears go D big in the PFF draft POLISH SAUSAGE Some […]
It’s Fat Tuesday here at BCB After Dark: the hippest happening of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thank you for stopping by tonight. Here are some beads, but please keep your shirt on. The dress code is festive. We gave up on collecting the cover charge a while ago. Bring […]
Today we look at the Cubs young second baseman, who is in the utility infielder derby this spring. 23-year-old James Douglas Triantos has dealt with high expectations since he was drafted by the Cubs in the second round in 2021, and had some immediate success, hitting .327 in the Rookie League and following that up […]
Since our last AHL update, the IceHogs’ season has slid firmly in the wrong direction. A 3-7-0-0 record over their last 10 games has pushed Rockford down to sixth in the Central Division with a .408 points percentage (18-27-2-2), and there’s now a noticeable gap between them and the next rung up the ladder: the […]
For the second season in a row, the Chicago Bears have a left tackle problem, and for the second year in a row, it’s because of injury. Last year, head coach Ben Johnson had to scheme around the position as four different players all took reps there. In 2026, the Bears need to address the position in […]
‘Tis the season of rumors, reports, speculation, leaks, and agent-media quid pro quo, so take this as you will, but earlier today, John Gambadoro, who works for Arizona Sports 98.7 FM out of Phoenix, shared this via his social media account. “Have heard the Cardinals are intrigued by Bears backup QB Tyson Bagent. He has […]
The year 2026 has two significant anniversaries for the Cubs: Both of these anniversaries will be featured in many promotional giveaways by the team, both gate giveaways and via special ticket offers, the team announced Tuesday. To celebrate the club’s 150th anniversary as a National League franchise, commemorative bobbleheads spotlighting iconic figures in Cubs history […]
Welcome back to our Discussion series. It’s easy to get lost in ETAs, Future Value grades, and the nuts and bolts of Rebuild 2.0. But let’s step away from the spreadsheets for a second and look at the actual grass. Today’s soapbox question is a rare departure from our usual defensive crouch. We spend so […]
The FanGraphs Top 100 list dropped yesterday, and if you’re looking for a reason to actually pay attention to the 2026 season beyond “the weather might be nice in May,” Eric Longenhagen and friends just provided a small, 50-FV-sized dose of Vitamin C for a malnourished fan base. In a system that has spent the […]
On her latest Making Monsters podcast, Taylor Doll is joined by former University of Missouri offensive coordinator, now Washington State Head Coach Kirby Moore, to talk about the sensational rookie season of Chicago Bears wideout Luther Burden III. Coach Moore coached Burden for his final two years at Mizzou, including his breakout 2023 season, when […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Examining the Blackhawks’ recent power-play struggles ( SCH ) Mailbag: What does Blackhawks’ cap space look like in 5 years? ( Athletic ) Mailbag: Comparing the Blackhawks and Sharks’ rebuilds ( Athletic ) Musings on Madison, Episode 203 — What’s left for the Blackhawks to do this season? ( SCH ) Mailbag: What’s the next phase of Blackhawks’ rebuild? ( Athletic ) What do the numbers sa...