The Chicago Blackhawks welcome the New York Rangers to the United Center on Wednesday night, kicking off the first of their two matchups this season and with both teams looking to get back in the win column.
The Rangers’ season so far has been defined by uneven stretches and a standings picture that changes every other night. They’re currently on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff race, but the Eastern Conference is so tightly packed that one good run — or one poorly time...
Catching up after a rough weekend out west.
I was lucky enough to be in attendance for the Green Bay Packers’ tremendous win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday (my annual trip up with a few of my brothers), which means two things: With point #2 in mind, let’s get to it. In this space, we take a look at the Packers passing […]
It’s the last day of MLB’s Winter Meetings, and that means the Rule 5 Draft. Last week, I wrote about some guys the Cubs might take in that draft. Given that there are only 31 players currently on the Cubs’ 40-man roster, I do expect them to take someone. They’ve done so in other years […]
With the draft lottery officially in the books, it’s time to check out our first 2026 MLB Mock Draft!
This year’s draft class is already grabbing attention thanks to a potential superstar at the very top and an impressive wave of first-round talent behind him. It brings together an exciting mix of high-upside high school standouts and college players who have already shown they can deliver under bright lights. The depth, the versatility, the across-the-board skill, it’s all present, and t...
In a (finally?) fortuitous turn of events, the Tampa Bay Rays have been awarded the second overall pick in the 2026 draft. They entered the lottery with a 3.03% chance of being awarded the top draft choice, which went to the Chicago White Sox. The Rays had not drafted in the top-10 of the draft […]
We all love Michael Soroka. We’re all sad his career has gone the way it has, right? Well, Soroka had his second-best season last year, putting up 1.1 fWAR for the Nationals and Cubs. He actually had 1.2 fWAR for the Nationals in 16 starts, but then kind of imploded while barely pitching for the […]
The Chicago Bears only allowed one sack against the Green Bay Packers, and Green Bay’s 186 million dollar man didn’t get it. But don’t think that Micah Parsons didn’t have his fingerprints all over the game. The 26-year-old Parsons is going to be a problem the Bears have to deal with for a while, but […]
The MLB Draft Lottery took place on Tuesday evening, and the Atlanta Braves unfortunately slipped a few spots. Heading into the lottery, Atlanta had the sixth-best odds. Instead, the Braves will have the ninth overall pick in the 2026 draft. The Chicago White Sox will pick first, followed by the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota […]
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Blackhawks hoping Sam Rinzel can get “swagger” back in AHL ( Sun-Times )
Blackhawks impressed by Levshunov’s calmness in chaotic situations: “He’s never rushing” ( Sun-Times )
Are the Blackhawks better than the numbers suggest? A public vs. private analytics debate ( The Athletic )
Blackhawks Bits: Rinzel, Slaggert assigned to Rockford ( SCH )
Let’s pull this rig over to the soft shoulder (...
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. Happy birthday, Paul Assenmacher*, the death of the spitball, and other stories. Today in baseball […]
Are you looking for the inside scoop on the upcoming New York Rangers-Chicago Blackhawks game on Wednesday, Dec. 10? Best bets suggestions are available right here, so take advantage before the 7:30 p.m. ET start.
Best Rangers vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets
Player & Team
Odds to Score a Goal
Goals & Games Played
Connor Bedard, Blackhawks
+155
18 G in 29 GP
Artemi Panarin, Rangers
+190
10 G in 31 GP
Tyler Bertuzzi, Blackhawks
+200
15 G in 26 GP
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It’s Tuesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop by this evening. Please come in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge. We can check your coat. There’s still one table left by the […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Chicago Bears had their second winning streak this year snapped on Sunday, but there’s still […]
The Chicago Bears lost to the Green Bay Packers… again. The feelings coming off the loss on Sunday were tough, no doubt about it. When Caleb Williams’ pass floated into the hands of Keisean Nixon and ended the Bears’ final drive, there’s no other way to slice it, it was deflating. The Bears kept finding […]
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell certainly fulfills his duty as a “coach” as well as anyone in the game, but part of his unique value is his involvement in some of the more executive-y facets of an organization. He participates at all levels, including player targeting and acquisition. It’s unsurprising, then, that he’s at the Winter Meetings, undoubtedly helping Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins where they need it.
Being that he is there in Orland, Counsell spoke with the media in a few hi...
For the fourth season now, MLB has staged its draft lottery at the Winter Meetings, this year in Orlando, Florida. With the still-relatively new lottery system, most teams that missed the playoffs the prior season get a chance at winning some top talent, hoping to make their mark in the majors sooner rather than later. […]
Every game from here on out is a must-win for the Chicago Bears, and it feels good to be watching our favorite team play meaningful football in December. On our latest Mac & Read Show, Evan McLean and Ross Read discuss the Bears’ narrow loss to the Green Bay Packers, Caleb Williams’ growth this season, and […]
All hail the pingpong balls. The fourth MLB Draft Lottery reveal aired Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. CT during the Winter Meetings — hours after the drawing itself took place behind closed doors. But when the cards were turned over on MLB Network, the wait proved worth it for Chicago fans as the White Sox emerged […]
The St. Louis Cardinals had a slim chance of landing the number one slot in the MLB Draft Lottery. That didn’t happen as President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom and his team will be making a selection much later than they would have preferred. The Chicago White Sox will pick 1st followed by the Tampa […]
The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery results are officially in. And with them, the full 2026 MLB Draft order has been set!
This time, the ping pong balls favored the Chicago White Sox, who landed the top overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. That honor comes a year after being ineligible to enter the lottery due to too much losing. Sometimes it pays to be terrible. And then it doesn’t pay. And then it pays again.
The MLB Draft is not quite as immediately impactful as the NFL and NBA, but it’s st...
The MLB Draft Lottery was held earlier today and the results were recently revealed on MLB Network. The Cubs were not part of the lottery, as only the 18 teams that did not make the postseason were eligible for the lottery. That’s good, right? Anyway, the Cubs will pick 23rd in the first round of […]
With a pair of practice squad roster spots available, it makes sense that the Chicago Bears hosted more than a handful of players for tryouts on Tuesday. And while the Bears have bigger fish to fry, there is nothing wrong with bringing in some players who could conceivably round out the practice squad as we get deeper into December. A little depth never hurt anyone. Plus, it is always good to freshen up the Rolodex every once in a while.
Bears Host 7 Players For Tryouts
The Tribune’s...
Caleb Williams’ performance against the Packers ended on an interception, a play Williams admitted on Sunday evening he needed to deliver a better ball on to tight end Cole Kmet.
Personally, I think he needed to be a tick earlier on the release, and the ball itself would have been fine, but we’re splitting hairs at this point. The fact that we can even have a conversation about that end zone interception in the closing seconds is because Williams drove the Bears down to that spot on the f...
1. I must admit, I’m a little shocked at how much everyone is praising the Chicago Bears for losing so competitively to the Green Bay Packers. Of course, I agree the Bears played well, especially in the second half. But eventually, we have to get to a point where we expect the Bears to win […]