Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, here we are.
Not only did the Cubs make a gigantic splash in free agency last night , signing third baseman Alex Bregman to a (nominal) five-year, $175 million deal exactly when they needed to, but the deal also comes with upwards of $70 million deferred per Ken Rosenthal .
That’s a good thing and a good sign for a number of reasons. Let’s discuss.
Alex Bregman Contract Deferrals
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Saturday night at Soldier Field belonged to Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland.
In the Bears’ wild-card win over the Green Bay Packers , the rookie tight end delivered one of the most productive postseason performances the position has ever seen — not just in Chicago, but across the league. Loveland caught 8 passes for 137 yards, averaging 17.1 yards per reception, and became the first rookie tight end in NFL history to record 8-plus receptions and 100-plus receiving yards in a playo...
The NFL showed on Saturday why they’re the best league in professional American sports. Both Wild Card games were phenomenal, and the dramatic finishes in each game were jaw-dropping. But let’s put aside the thrilling Rams vs. Panthers finish, because the nightcap was far more interesting to Detroit Lions fans. The Chicago Bears somehow mounted […]
The New England Patriots will not enter the NFL playoffs until Sunday night, but they already played a role on Saturday as well — at least indirectly. As Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said after his team’s come-from-behind win over the Green Bay Packers, the Patriots served as inspiration. “The one thing that we […]
The MLB offseason had ground to a standstill, mainly because of the lack of movement around the top free agents. Well, we finally had a major domino fall, with Alex Bregman inking a five-year, $175-million deal with the Cubs. Chicago didn’t really seem like major players at the top of the free agent market, but […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL Ken’s Note: I made this song a couple of years ago. It is entirely done in AI, but still, it’s my ode to how Green Bay’s season ends every single year. BEARSSSSSS Bears rally again in fourth quarter to beat Packers The Ice Man cometh again. T.J. Edwards to miss rest […]
1881 A series of Tuesday baseball games started in Chicago. Wait … regular games, in Chicago … in January? Yes, these games were played on ice, with pro and amateurs alike. They remain a regular winter staple for years. 1949 After 11 years and 981 games at catcher for the South Siders, Mike Tresh was […]
Last month, when the Chicago Bears beat the Green Bay Packers on a Caleb Williams to DJ Moore walk-off 46-yard touchdown pass in overtime, the Packers and their fans were ticked off at DJ’s headgear in the postgame celebration. Moore was again at the center of an improbable comeback, this time with his 25-yard go-ahead […]
During the Chicago Bears’ 31- 27 win over the Green Bay Packers, they lost a couple of starters to injury. Linebacker T.J. Edwards had to be carted off the field in the final minute of the half, and left tackle Ozzy Trapillo hopped to the sideline in the waning moments of the fourth quarter. Ozzy […]
The Chicago Bears just authored the greatest comeback in the franchise’s history — and they took down the Green Bay Packers in the process. Can you believe it?
FINAL: Chicago Bears 31, Green Bay Packers 27 ( ESPN BOX SCORE )
In case you missed it, this was the game-winning touchdown pass from Caleb Williams to DJ Moore…
I just … wow. pic.twitter.com/OKExQCha2t — Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) January 11, 2026
… and the game-ending incompletion:
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The Chicago Cubs signed former Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman to a bad contract tonight: five years, $175 million with no opt-outs. The Great Bregman Saga, which has consumed two consecutive offseasons for the Red Sox, is now over. The final line reads: 114 G, 18 HR, .273/.360./462, 3.5 bWAR, $40 million, 1 postseason […]
I’m pretty much non-verbal after watching the Green Bay Packers choke away a second straight game to the Chicago Bears (and they tried to do it three times). Here’s a quick rundown of the team’s snap counts. If I have something to say about it, it’s noted. No full breakdowns this week. Quarterbacks Running Backs […]
When I found out that all three Chicago teams were playing tonight, I figured at least two would win — but I never would’ve guessed all three and the Bulls would be one of them. In surprisingly dominant fashion, the Bulls joined the Bears in victory even before their game even ended, making Chicago native and Packers fan Anthony Davis sit there and watch both his team get demolished by Chicago.
Anthony Davis, Packer fan pic.twitter.com/vwtvnvjX0C — Will Gottlieb (@Will_Gottlieb) J...
What. A. Win.
I’m out of words for that one. But, thankfully, Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson delivered with his “Good, Better, Best” speech after the game.
Vibes are at an all-time high for Chicago Bears players, fans, and their head coach:
Victory vibes are real high in the @ChicagoBears locker room 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lou2wAB4qY — NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) January 11, 2026
This is the stuff you dream of as a fan. Not only did you just witness the greatest come-fr...
If you watched this entire game, than you are a glutton for punishment. On a night with plenty of other games to watch (Packers vs. Bears playoff game and Utah vs BYU college basketball), the Utah Jazz were playing the lowly Charlotte Hornets. Both teams have similar records and both teams have a number of […]
The Dallas Mavericks got ran off the floor, literally, against the Chicago Bulls 125-107 Saturday night in Chicago. Dallas drops their second straight game against a losing team, their first game since Anthony Davis injured his hand in the loss against the Jazz on Thursday night. This was a no-good, very-bad game for the Mavericks, […]
The Dallas Mavericks (14-25) began a new era of sorts on Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls (18-20) — one where Anthony Davis is out for the foreseeable future. The Mavs came in with a 4-14 record in games Davis sits, and ended up with another loss after a 125-107 beat down. Let’s get to […]
What? How? In what world?
Much like the last game between these two, the grades needed to be rewritten after the game went final! This game was the Cardiac Bears on steroids. Somehow, some way, the Bears figured out a way to beat the Packers again. The Bears were clutch, the Packers choked, and we’re moving on to the Divisional Round! BEAR DOWN!
Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton – Imagn Images
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Given the results of Saturday’s two NFL playoff games, we now know that the Philadelphia Eagles will be traveling to Chicago to take on the Bears in the Divisional Round. That is, if the Eagles are first able to beat the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s Wild Card game at Lincoln Financial Field. It looked […]
The Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears met for the third time in the postseason since 1941. It did not end the way the Packers had hoped as Green Bay fell to Chicago 31-27 in the NFL Wild Card round in Chicago, a game where the Packers dominated most of the first half, but will […]
The Seattle Seahawks will have to play another game against an NFC West rival; they just don’t know which one yet. On a dramatic opening day of the 2026 NFL Playoffs, the Los Angeles Rams rallied late to avoid an upset loss to the Carolina Panthers, while the Chicago Bears pulled off another absurd comeback […]
The Green Bay Packers jumped out to an early lead over the Chicago Bears in the Wild Card round but it wasn’t meant to be. The Bears roared back to win the game and move on to the Divisional Round, sending Green Bay home for the offseason. The Packers showed up in the first half, […]
After trading for right-hander Edward Cabrera earlier this week, many observers said it was time for the Cubs to open up their wallet and sign an impact bat. Many of you have been screaming for owner Tom Ricketts to open up his wallet. That’s exactly what the Cubs did tonight. The Cubs have pursued Bregman […]
The Dallas Mavericks (14-25) are a nothing team going to a nowhere place, after limping into the United Center on Saturday and dropping a 125-107 decision to the Chicago Bulls (18-20). Seven Bulls scored in double figures, led by Coby White (22 points, 9-of-15 shooting) and Ayo Dosunmu (20 points on 7-of-9 shooting, eight assists), […]
The Dallas Mavericks (14-24) continue this roadtrip with a visit to the Windy City to play the Chicago Bulls (17-20). Dallas lost the last time they played, Thursday night against the Utah Jazz. The Bulls are sliding along a three game losing streak, most recently falling to the Detroit Pistons by double digits. Heres the […]