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On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Marlins series preview

The Cubs last played the Marlins May 21, 2025. They won that game 2-1. That was 471 days ago, so long ago that it was the day of Cade Horton’s second MLB start and Matt Mervis was the Marlins’ designated hitter. Things are, obviously, very different now for both teams. The good news here is […]

A month after the trade deadline, White Sox’s additions haven’t added up

It's never a good sign for a trade deadline haul when a team might've been better off making zero trades than the four that went through. Or that the most productive player of those four was hurt in his third game, and might not be available the rest of the season. As James wrote in the wake of the trade deadline, Chris Getz tried to balance immediate and longer-term interests by acquiring players -- Luis Castillo for the rotation, Huascar Brazobán for the bullpen, Joey Bart for catching, Br...

Today in White Sox History: September 4

1937 Mike Kreevich tied the MLB record, with four doubles in four straight at-bats, in a 9-1 win at Detroit. The center fielder’s 4-for-6 day, with three runs and an RBI, moved his batting average up to .318. Three of his four doubles came off Tigers starting pitcher Tommy Bridges. In his second season as […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong had Caleb Williams, Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis going nuts at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs scored a much-needed W against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Thursday. Thanks to MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs split four games against the first-place Brewers. They did so before a who’s who of Chicago athletic bigwigs. Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was in attendance. Plus, Caleb Wilson and Matas […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong had Caleb Williams, Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis going nuts at Wrigley Field appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera bullpen prep has begun

The Chicago Cubs may or may not be having second thoughts when it comes to trading for pitcher Edward Cabrera this past offseason, but they surely can’t be pleased with how this season has turned out for him. More News: Chicago Cubs coach makes startling Daniel Palencia revelation The hard-throwing righty was acquired in a [...] The post Chicago Cubs: Edward Cabrera bullpen prep has begun appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Chicago Bears Restructure Multiple Contracts, Gain $17M in Cap Space

With less than two weeks left before the start of the regular season, the Chicago Bears have gained some much-needed breathing room salary cap-wise. In this particular instance, three different players volunteered to make this happen for a team that’s snug against said salary cap. A sum of money that should allow for basic business […]

Ky Bush Shut Down With Lat Strain

The White Sox have shut down left-hander Ky Bush due to a lat strain, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. He won’t return this season. He is already on the 60-day injured list and will stay there through the end of the campaign. That will make it two completely lost seasons for Bush, who underwent Tommy […]

Anton Frondell’s goal for 2026-27 season will fire up Blackhawks fans

The Chicago Blackhawks are eyeing an end to a lengthy rebuild in 2026-27, and they’re going to need the young talent to take a significant step forward for that to happen. The Hawks have finished dead last in the Central Division in each of the last four seasons, but the franchise has a new wave […] The post Anton Frondell’s goal for 2026-27 season will fire up Blackhawks fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

MLB thrilled with NBC’s first season of ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

NBC closed out its first season of Sunday Night Baseball on Sunday with Reds-Cubs, which drew 2.8 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. Across the full season, NBC and Peacock averaged 2.7 million viewers over 14 primetime broadcasts, the most-watched Sunday Night Baseball season since 2007, and that average holds even when factoring in NBC’s…

Cubs’ Dansby Swanson injury update is encouraging, but there’s a catch

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is currently dealing with an injury. According to MLB.com, Swanson is dealing with a left side/oblique strain. MLB.com also reports that while Swanson is swinging a bat every day and participating in defensive work and agility/running drills, the infielder is expected to miss at least two more weeks. Swanson landed […] The post Cubs’ Dansby Swanson injury update is encouraging, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

2026 Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Sam Rinzel leaps to No. 6

The 2026 version of Second City Hockey’s Top 25 Under 25 rankings moves on to our Top 10, which will contain a lengthier breakdown of each individual who made it into that group. Sam Rinzel Position:  Defense Age:  22 (June 25, 2004) Acquired via:  First-round pick (25th overall) in 2022 NHL Draft 2025-26 team :  Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) | Rockford IceHogs (AHL) 2025-26 NHL stats:  14 points (4 G, 10 A) in 54 NHL games | 14 points (...

Dillon Thieneman Has More Pressure on Him Than Expected

When the Chicago Bears selected Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, there was already going to be pressure. First-round picks are expected to contribute, and Thieneman was viewed as a player talented enough to compete for a starting role immediately. But the circumstances around him have changed. What was […] The post Dillon Thieneman Has More Pressure on Him Than Expected appeared first on The Lead .

Kyle Teel returning from IL as White Sox look to win AL Central

The Chicago White Sox are receiving a boost as they prepare for the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. On Friday, the team announced that catcher Kyle Teel has been reinstated from the injured list. In a corresponding move, catcher Drew Romo was optioned to Triple-A. Teel has not played since July due to […] The post Kyle Teel returning from IL as White Sox look to win AL Central appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bears TE Colston Loveland comments on Ben Johnson’s behavior

Colston Loveland has a lot of respect for Ben Johnson. The second-year tight end has seen how intense he is during practices and games, taking his job seriously. He also recently shared his thoughts about the Chicago Bears head coach’s behavior. Loveland is set for a bigger role in 2026, as he’ll be Chicago’s TE1. [...] The post Bears TE Colston Loveland comments on Ben Johnson’s behavior appeared first on ChiCitySports .

Chicago Cubs coach makes startling Daniel Palencia revelation

The Chicago Cubs need Daniel Palencia to be Daniel Palencia. They need the hard-throwing right-hander to be the same guy who was brought up from Iowa in mid-April last season and proceeded to earn his way into being the team’s full-time closer by the end of May. More News: Chicago Cubs: Justin Steele’s rehab sparks [...] The post Chicago Cubs coach makes startling Daniel Palencia revelation appeared first on ChiCitySports .

‘Anti-Milwaukee Guy’ Tyrese Haliburton Drops NSFW Response After Bucks Fan Slams Him for Going Against His Hometown

Tyrese Haliburton grew up in Oshkosh cheering for the Brewers. Years later, the Wisconsin native has somehow gone from hometown sports kid to one of the more polarizing figures in Milwaukee sports. That transformation was on full display Thursday night at Wrigley Field. Haliburton threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs hosted the […] The post ‘Anti-Milwaukee Guy’ Tyrese Haliburton Drops NSFW Response After Bucks Fan Slams Him for Going Against His Hometown appeared first on Ess...