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EDITOR’S NOTE: This might be the most memorable walkoff home run in Cubs history, at least in modern times. Thus you probably don’t need to be told too much more about it. Lightly edited, here’s the article I wrote about it in 2023 on its fifth anniversary. David Bote’s ultimate grand slam on Aug. 12, […]
We have a main course to explore in a bit, so this opening will be brief. But as of this writing on Dec. 1 and the Chicago Blackhawks currently sit in a playoff spot — kind of. They occupy the second wild card spot if you account for the fact that their 27 points have game in one fewer game (25) than it’s taken three other teams out West to amass 27 points (Utah, San Jose, Edmonton). If the figures are based on points percentage alone, then the second wild card spot actually goes to the Winnip...
The Week 13 stat line for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams wasn’t pretty. He completed 47.2 percent of his passes, threw an ugly interception to a defensive lineman, posted season lows in yards per attempt (4.3) and yards per completion (9.1), and finished the day with a 56.9 passer rating which is a straight-up eyesore. And yet, it is still fair to write about Caleb Williams as a player who is growing as a second-year quarterback. Of course, you can thank Bears Head Coach Ben Joh...
This morning, ESPN’s Jamal Collier dropped a fairly gigantic Bulls rumor. Whether you like it or not is up to you. In an article detailing the Bulls’ mini-collapse following their 6-1 start, Collier revealed that the Bulls have indeed discussed the possibility of acquiring Anthony Davis via trade: “The Bulls have had internal discussions about how to proceed, including conversations about Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, sources told ESPN, whom they believe could help the team’s porou...
The Portland Trail Blazers have continued to trudge through a difficult stretch in their schedule to start the season. They went 2-5 over the last two weeks, beating the Golden State Warriors and Milwuakee Bucks and falling to the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and two losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite […]
Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai, one of the best starting pitchers available on the market, is reportedly going to be coming to the United States as soon as this week to meet with interested clubs. The Chicago Cubs have been among the teams attached to Imai by rumor and speculation, but with the bidding potentially approaching or topping $200 million – with the posting fee included – it’s difficult to imagine the Cubs coming out on top. That’s a level we haven’t seen them go on any free agent, much ...
Generally-speaking, I’m not a huge fan of reliever extensions and long-term contracts, unless you’re one of the tippy-top relievers in the game. They’re too volatile, and their lifespans in the game are too short. but sometimes, you get a super cheap one that you can’t pass up, and the Chicago White Sox got one of […]
It feels wonderful to wake up, flip the calendar to December, and not feel a sense of existential dread. I’m chalking these feelings up to the three years of work I’ve put in with my therapist. Sharing these thoughts in this space is therapeutic in its own way. With that being said, let’s pivot to some Bears talk. This feels good to see on a Monday morning: A look at the NFC Playoff Picture as we begin December: [image or embed] — Bleacher Nation Bears ( @bn-bears.bsky.soci...
losing to the league's worst as unable to mitigate injuries
1936Ray Benge, just five years removed from a 6.1 WAR season with the Phillies and a workhorse starter almost guaranteed to top 200 innings per season, was purchased from Philadelphia. However, due to a very poor 1936 campaign with the Boston Bees and Phillies, Benge was assigned to Chicago’s Double-A St. Paul Saints club. This […]
News item: Dylan Cease signs with the Blue Jays for a deal that includes deferred money: The Blue Jays are making a major splash at the top of the rotation. Toronto is in agreement with Dylan Cease on a seven-year contract, pending a physical. It’s reportedly a $210MM guarantee for the Boras Corporation client, though it includes […]
Fresh off a big 31-24 victory in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day, the Green Bay Packers have a couple of extra days of rest before their next game. Sunday afternoon brings one of the biggest games of the season for this Packers team, as they host the Chicago Bears in the first of two head-to-head matchups […]
The Blackhawks desperately, desperately needed a win on Sunday . They had lost five straight games. There were two in which they were competitive against two of the best teams in the league… but those were followed by an absolute clunker against a mediocre (bad) Nashville team. They needed a strong performance. And then the game started. And, after 47 seconds, the Blackhawks were down two goals. Ten minutes later, they were chasing three. Against a good Anaheim team that was skating circl...
Everything old is new again. My son yesterday sent me – and 14 others, within one hour, or else – one of those classic chain messages from the early days of email. I will not be passing it on, however, so if I am cursed with bad luck in 2026, I guess I’ll know why. We talk often about the Chicago Cubs’ lack of success in traditional International Free Agency going back for quite a while, with the period that followed the hard caps being exceptionally disappointing. When the Cubs could s...
The Bears entered the 2025 NFL season with varying degrees of expectations. Some just wanted them to compete. Others wanted them to simply make the playoffs. A select few had very high aspirations. Here we are, 13 weeks into the season, and I think it’s time for us all to raise our sights a little […]
The Los Angeles Rams were expected to come out of Week 13 as big winners over the Carolina Panthers, and in doing that, the Rams were supposed to hold onto their top spot in the NFC, but don’t believe the hype (for now). What happened instead is, the Rams lost, the Chicago Bears hold the […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Blackhawks 5, Ducks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) Why Blackhawks are amazed by Spencer Knight’s off-ice habits: Red-light mats, intermission meals and more ( Sun-Times ) Four factors behind Frank Nazar’s quiet November ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Predators 4, Blackhawks 3 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) NHL parity this season gives Blackhawks better chance of play...
Mr. Cub becomes Coach Cub, and other stories. RIP Dave McNally, Tommy Heinrich. 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 […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL Bears Win Dens occur on Victory Mondays. In case you were wondering. BEARSSSSSS Perfect? No. Improving? Yes. Bears QB Caleb Williams is headed right direction compared to predecessors – Chicago Sun-Times Williams still has things to work on, namely throwing accuracy, but he’s trending ahead of previous Bears first-round picks. Rams’ […]
The Orlando Magic host the Chicago Bulls at Kia Center on Monday (tip at 7:30 p.m. ET). Those looking to place a player prop bet can find odds for Franz Wagner, Josh Giddey and others in this game. How to Watch Magic vs. Bulls Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: Peacock Live Stream: Fubo Location: Orlando, Florida Venue: Kia Center NBA Props Today: Orlando Magic Franz Wagner Props PTS REB AST 3PM 25.5 (Over: -106...
The Los Angeles Rams fell out of the top spot in the NFC playoff picture, but the team they fell behind for the number one seed is 16th in point differential. If you’re going to be the 2-seed with five games to go, there are better teams to be trailing than the Chicago Bears. It’s […]
The Chicago Blackhawks dug themselves a three-goal hole in the first period, then climbed all the way out of it to beat the Anaheim Ducks 5–3 on Sunday and finally snap their five-game winless skid. The Ducks blitzed the Blackhawks early with two goals in the first 47 seconds. First, Cutter Gauthier buried a cross-ice feed from Troy Terry just 15 seconds into the game. 🚨 Cutter 🚨 He gets the party started just 15 seconds into this game! #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/jHRndfJUuz —...
The Los Angeles Rams lost the top spot in the NFC with their loss on Sunday. The Chicago Bears are the new leader in the NFC after a crazy weekend. The Chicago Bears knocked off the Philadelphia Eagles on Black Friday, to move to 9-3. The Rams’ loss knocks them down to 9-3 and Chicago […]
The NFL’s oldest rivalry is renewed for Week 14 as the (9-3) Chicago Bears head north to take on the (8-3-1) Green Bay Packers in their first of two meetings over the next three weeks. This game doesn’t need any extra hype, but the Bears are currently the NFC’s number one seed, and the winner […]
Parity is why we watch the NFL every Sunday. Whatever you think is going to happen never does. We’re in Week 13, and the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Los Angeles Rams lost to the Carolina Panthers, who were coming off a short rest returning home from a cross-country trip. Let’s take […]