At the introductory press conference today , Jed Hoyer mentioned off-hand that new Cub Alex Bregman had told him during the signing process that he’d committed to play in the World Baseball Classic and wanted to make sure that was going to be OK with the Cubs. He added, according to Hoyer, that he would come in those days and make sure he was still connecting with the guys in Spring Training. That’s how important that part is to him.
But, of course, it’s also important to represent your n...
The Blackhawks are (hopefully, knock on wood) over their illness situation and ready to skate a full, healthy game tonight against a Calgary Flames squad that comes in 7-16-2 on the road. They’re mentioned as sellers right now as frequently as the Blackhawks were the past few years. This is a good opportunity for the Hawks to pick up a game.
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The Chicago Blackhawks host the Calgary Flames on Thursday night at the United Center, hoping to get back in the win column as the flu bug that’s ripped through the locker room appears to be winding down.
This season has largely gone sideways for the Flames, who enter the midpoint of the year sitting 30th in the league by points percentage (.457) and looking every bit like a team stuck in neutral. On paper, they look mostly average — the Flames own 51.01 percent of shot attempts (12th in ...
Even though my focus is on the Chicago Bears’ upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams, I simply cannot get enough of the footage that continues to come our way from the team’s epic win against the Green Bay Packers on Wild Card Saturday.
The latest reveal comes from the team’s 1920 Football Drive web series, which provides a whole bunch of new sights and sounds from the victory. I won’t give much more of a description. In fact, I’ll just share it below and let you take it from here. It...
The Los Angeles Rams officially turned the page to their Divisional Round matchup with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday, releasing their first injury report of the week after learning their postseason fate on Sunday night.
Overall, the news was positive for Los Angeles — particularly up front — as the Rams look to travel to Soldier Field healthier than they were when they closed the regular season.
The most notable development was the return of Kevin Dotson, who was limited in Wednesda...
Alex Bregman was signed to a five-year, $175 million deal (with $70 million of that money deferred) by the Cubs this week, officially announced by the team on Wednesday. He made some appearances in town on arriving, attending Blackhawks and Bulls games, and the team introduced him at a press conference at Wrigley Field Thursday […]
Having officially been signed by the Chicago Cubs to one of the largest contracts in franchise history, Alex Bregman is being introduced today via press conference at Wrigley Field. He’ll get his new number three jersey, some effusive things will be said, and we’ll all have an opportunity to enjoy a huge moment of the type we seem to only rarely get.
I also tentatively expect we’ll get some thoughts from the front office, not only on the Alex Bregman signing, but also the Edward Cabrera t...
The Chicago Blackhawks are -115 on the moneyline, up against the Calgary Flames at -105, at United Center on Thursday.
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Blackhawks vs. Flames Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Favorite: Blackhawks (-115)
Underdog: Flames (-105)
Total: 6
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Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: United Center
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Back in 2018, one of the more important football games of the modern era took place when the Los Angeles Rams took on the Chicago Bears. On that Sunday night, it was Sean McVay’s offense going up against Vic Fangio’s defense. The Rams had scored 30 or more points in 10 of their previous 12 […]
The first three days of this week have flown by. I wonder how the days between now and when the Bears kick off on Sunday will go.
Cornerback Kyler Gordon wasn’t on the first Bears injury report of the week, which brough a smile and sense of relief. When healthy, Gordon is an impact defender who can cover in man and zone, help in run support, and occasionally blitz the quarterback. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see much of Gordon this year because of a variety of injuries. And when he ...
There were seven new head coaches in the NFL in 2025. Some are still enjoying big success, while others fell hard. Let’s review, presented in alphabetical order of the franchises: Chicago Bears: Ben Johnson was considered the top prize in this class and he has shown why. The Bears went from worst to win as […]
Bundle up, it’s about to get really cold. The fanbase will be anything but as they are hyped up to watch the Chicago Bears in the divisional round of the playoffs. The city has been buzzing ever since the team overcame an 18-point deficit to eliminate their rivals and advance in the playoffs. This week […]
The son of Brian Morabito, who played baseball for James Madison University when he attended the school in the late-80s and early-90s, and the nephew of John Morabito, who played baseball at Wake Forest University and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 1987, playing professionally for a year, Nick Morabito took to baseball […]
With all the infield rumors swirling and the Red Sox third base situation thrown in flux in the aftermath of Alex Bregman signing with the Cubs, Marcello Mayer’s role grows more interesting. He’s never played more than 91 games in a season, but boy does he look the part defensively whether you play him at […]
Earlier this week, Darren Dreger reported the now rebuilding Vancouver Canucks are now actually potentially listening to calls on center Elias Pettersson . The 27-year-old “star” is signed to a massive contract that carries an $11.6 million cap hit through the 2031-32 season.
He put up a career high 102 points during the 2022-23 season, but has seen his production go down in the subsequent seasons. He appeared in only 64 games and scored only 15 goals last year.
Whenever there’s a bi...
Get ready for a wave of new Chicago Cubs prospects.
Starting today, Major League Baseball organizations may finally make officially official the deals they’ve wink-wink had in place, in some cases, for years. International amateurs are eligible to sign for a portion of each club’s allotted (and hard-capped) bonus pool, officially becoming professional baseball players.
Although this period runs through December 15, most of the top prospects will sign today. Moreover, the Chicago Cubs...
Just curious, do you know what the Los Angeles Rams win/loss record is against Caleb Williams? It’s 0-1. That’s right, Williams beat the Rams last year in his rookie season, and he’s 1-0 vs. the Rams, Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay. So, I ask, how do the Rams beat the Bears this weekend? If Williams […]
Eric AdlerRight-Handed Relief Pitcher6´2´´210 poundsAge: 252023 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 412024 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 332025 South Side Sox Top Prospect Ranking 362025 High Level Charlotte (AAA)Age relative to high level -3.3 yearsSSS rank among all right-handed relievers in the system 10Overall 2025 MiLB stats (AA/AAA) 3-5 ⚾️ 1 SV ⚾️ 34 games (1 […]
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Blackhawks stalwart Connor Murphy has become a true Chicagoan — but for how much longer? ( Athletic )
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Over the weekend, the Chicago Cubs made a free-agent splash that they haven’t made in some time when they signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal. It is the largest contract by average annual value in the Cubs’ history, and the third-largest in terms of total value, behind the eight-year deal […]
I understand that the Cubs and the Giants are or have been ‘engaged’. I wish them long happy lives together. But I don’t think Nico Hoerner will be the ring-bearer. The idea has mileage because reputable people have talked about it, but the season was pretty silly before the meetings. I doubt Jeff Passan or […]
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THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS Bears CB Kyler Gordon thrilled about return vs. Packers, playing for ‘bigger stakes’ Gordon was greatly missed for the month he was out. Bears counting on DE Montez Sweat to even out fight vs. Rams’ offensive weapons Sweat has been playing his best ball of the season lately Ben Johnson: […]
The Los Angeles Rams visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday in the Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs, and the weather could play a factor. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT, and according to weather.com, it may be as low as 5°F, which would make this the coldest game at Soldier Field this season. […]
The Utah Jazz couldn’t get it done against the Bulls in Chicago. And to make matters worse, I’m here to announce that school is back in session. On Brice Sensabaugh’s career night, Utah wasn’t able to finish the job and steal what would have been their second-straight W. Instead, they suffered the sting of defeat, […]