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CubsInsider celebrates a decade since the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series win with a fan‑sourced “Ten Years Ago” music video. The post showcases before‑and‑after photos from 2016 to 2026, featuring recognizable fans, and invites listeners to stream the track by Bleacher Bum Band. It highlights community contributions and the ongoing excitement surrounding the Cubs’ historic championship.
The Cubs Insider invites fans to a festive Cubs Caroling event on December 19 at Output Wrigleyville. Written by Danny Rockett, the parody hymnals will be printed for participants who meet at 4 PM, then barhop and sing through the neighborhood, culminating in a performance by the Cubs tree at Gallagher Way. No singing experience is required and hymnals are provided. Fans can RSVP via the Facebook or Partiful event to ensure enough copies are printed.
Rawlings names Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong the NL Platinum Glove winner, marking the first center fielder to claim the honor since its 2011 debut. Crow-Armstrong tops MLB with 25 outs above average and a 26‑run defensive value, thanks to elite range (95th percentile speed) and a strong arm (90th percentile). Despite six errors, his defensive impact secures the award. The Cubs also capture the team Gold Glove, a detail added after initial publication. The NL MVP announcement follows on November 12.
The Denver Broncos have inquired league‑wide about acquiring Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, according to Adam Schefter. Arizona firmly rejects any trade talks. McBride, a 26‑year‑old former second‑round pick (2022), is entering the final year of his rookie deal and earns a $5.2 million base salary in 2025. He recently secured a four‑year, $76 million extension—the richest contract for a tight end—with $43 million guaranteed. In 2026, he’s logged 66 receptions, 544 yards and five touchdowns over eight games.
The Seattle Seahawks head into Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals with a depleted roster, missing key players like newly acquired left guard Quenton Nelson (knee procedure) and defensive end Leonard Williams. Despite the injuries, analysts such as Bob Stelton and ESPN’s Mike Macdonald argue the game is a "no‑excuse" matchup the Hawks can’t afford to lose. Questions swirl around the O‑line, especially whether rookie Anthony Bradford should start, and veteran QB Drew Lock’s ability to lead a banged‑up offense. The article links to film reviews, injury updates, and fan polls, all centered on the crucial divisional clash at Lumen Field on Sunday.
After leading Milwaukee to a World Series win and earning MVP honors on Oct. 28, 2026, catcher William Contreras faces free agency in 2028. The Brewers, who picked up his $15.5 million 2027 option, must decide whether to lock him up long‑term as their farm system lacks a ready replacement—prospect Jeferson Quero and Marco Dinges saw limited catching time in Triple‑A, and backup Bo Naylor is unlikely to ascend. Options include a multi‑year extension, trading for a proven catcher, or betting on a developing prospect, each complicated by a potential 2027 lockout. The article argues that securing Contreras long‑term offers the safest path while Milwaukee continues searching for a successor.
The Arizona Fall League wraps up its regular season with the Peoria Javelinas clinching a 16-10 record, first place and a first‑round bye heading into the playoff round‑robin starting Thursday and culminating in a championship on Nov. 14. The league’s Home Run Derby kicks off today at 5:30 p.m. PST on MLB.com, featuring Padres prospect outfielder Alex McCoy, who leads Peoria with five homers, 16 RBI and a 118.2‑mph, 435‑ft blast. Sunday’s Fall Stars Game airs at 5 p.m. PST on MLB Network, showcasing ten top‑100 pipeline prospects, including McCoy and RHP Kannon Kemp for the NL squad. A final AFL report follows the championship, and winter‑league updates will resume afterward.
Rawlings named Pete Crow-Armstrong the National League Platinum Glove winner on Friday night in New York. The numbers, the history, and the Cubs team award that came with it.
Week 10 of the 2026 college football season delivers a blockbuster SEC slate with four ranked‑vs‑ranked games: No. 7 Texas at No. 18 Missouri (12 p.m. ET, ESPN/Disney+), No. 5 Alabama at No. 14 LSU (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/Disney+), No. 6 Kentucky at No. 13 Tennessee (6:15 p.m. ET, ESPN) and No. 2 Georgia at No. 10 Ole Miss (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC). All carry potential College Football Playoff implications, and the primetime winners could clinch SEC title game spots. Additional matchups include Arkansas‑Auburn, Texas A&M‑South Carolina, Vanderbilt‑MSU, and Oklahoma‑Florida.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong captures the Rawlings Platinum Glove, becoming only the second Cub (after Anthony Rizzo in 2016) to do so and the second NL outfielder ever awarded since 2011. He repeats as the NL Gold Glove winner and helped the Cubs secure the team Gold Glove for a second straight year. Crow-Armstrong led MLB in Outs Above Average (25), Fielding Run Value (26) and Range (23), posted 34 career 5‑star catches – the most in the Statcast era – and ranked second in the league with eight such catches this season. His elite defense earned the honor after a narrow loss to Fernando Tatis Jr. the prior year.
The Denver Broncos are probing the tight‑end market ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, even reaching out about Arizona Cardinals All‑Pro Trey McBride. Despite Denver’s 6‑2 AFC West lead, starter Evan Engram has only 13 catches for 136 yards and a TD in eight games, prompting the “outrageous” inquiry—McBride hails from Fort Morgan, CO, and once idolized the Broncos. McBride leads the league with 66 receptions, including a TD against Denver in Week 7. The Cardinals rebuffed the request, and no offer or compensation was confirmed, leaving Denver to continue its search for tight‑end help.
The Yankees shouldn't be waiting around to make coaching staff changes.
Georgia Tech (2-6) hosts ACC contender Louisville (5-3) on Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm on ACC Network. The Yellow Jackets are shorthanded, with DE Jordan Boyd out, RB Shane Marshall questionable and quarterback Alberto Mendoza uncertain after coach Brent Key promises a Thursday night decision; backup Grady Adamson may start. Louisville’s balanced offense is favored to dominate Tech’s weakened defense, according to advanced stats. Tune in via ACC Network, 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan, SiriusXM 176/234, or the Georgia Tech app for live coverage.
James Reimer’s stint with the New York Rangers ends after a single 20‑minute appearance, where he allowed two early goals in a 6‑3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 26. After clearing waivers, he returns to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, serving as an emergency backup while the Rangers settle on Dylan Garand and Joonas Korpisalo after Igor Shesterkin’s season‑ending knee injury. The piece also notes John Tavares’s potential return to the Maple Leafs lineup after a nine‑game lower‑body injury layoff and highlights other league updates, including Pavel Dorofeyev’s hot‑streak goal and Tye Kartye’s top‑six impact.
It appears there are two front-runners for Jonathan Taylor.
The St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A team, the Ozarks Springbirds, just parted ways with manager Patrick Anderson. Given the team's success over the past two seasons, it seems like an odd decision.
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Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo, the 2025 fourth‑round pick who’s already posted 418 yards and two TDs in seven games, is listed as doubtful for Week 9 versus the Philadelphia Eagles due to a hamstring injury. The 24‑year‑old recovered from a dislocated ankle last season and flashed his talent with a 124‑yard, one‑TD performance in the Giants’ 27‑21 overtime win over Houston. New York sits atop the NFC East at 4‑2‑1, making Skattebo’s availability a key factor as the team eyes its first division title this season.
With the 2026 NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, the biggest buzz centers on Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, who may head to the New York Giants—the only team reportedly offering a serious package, though still below the Colts' asking price of a future first‑rounder or a McCaffrey‑style haul. Wideout Josh Downs is also on the move, likely for a fourth‑round pick, with the Chiefs, Steelers and 49ers showing interest. Meanwhile, the Vikings, struggling under Kyler Murray's low QBR, are exploring quarterback options instead of a running back. The Jacksonville Jaguars field interest in Pro Bowl receiver Brian Thomas Jr., but his value as a downfield threat and locker‑room popularity may keep him in Jacksonville.
The Detroit Tigers announce their 2027 coaching lineup, adding Kyle Hudson and Martín Maldonado while Ryan Sienko expands to bullpen coach and Scott Peters joins as medical director. Three Tigers—Kevin McGonigle, Riley Greene, and Dillon Dingler—make the Silver Slugger finalist list, with McGonigle also crowned 2026 Tiger of the Year by the Detroit BBWAA. The roundup also touches on free‑agency moves and the looming MLB lockout, plus assorted league news like a new Hall‑of‑Fame ballot and upcoming manager searches.
The Good Phight debates whether the Phillies should trade closer Jhoan Duran after his late‑season acquisition. While Duran stabilizes the bullpen, his market value is soaring, prompting speculation about swapping him for a top prospect to boost the Phillies' weak farm system. The author argues keeping Duran is crucial for a playoff push, noting Alex McFarlane can’t reliably replace him and the trade cost would outweigh benefits—unless the team flounders by the deadline.
As the MLB GM meetings approach, the Baltimore Orioles are reportedly ready to trade anyone except Pete Alonso. While marquee players like Gunnar Henderson, Samuel Basallo, Shane Baz and Kyle Bradish are likely off‑limits, the club may flip move‑able assets such as Colton Cowser, Blaze Alexander or Coby Mayo in a larger deal. Top prospect second baseman Jackson Holliday emerges as the most plausible trade candidate, with internal options at second base and his prospect pedigree offering value. The O’s aim to shake up a roster that’s underperformed for two seasons, though big moves this November remain unlikely until 2027 rules are clear.
LSU’s defense faces Alabama’s dual‑threat quarterback Keelon Russell and WR Ryan Coleman‑Williams in a pivotal home matchup on Nov. 7, 2026. Russell has struggled on the road, posting a 1:1 TD‑INT ratio, five sacks and just 147 passing yards against Tennessee, while Alabama’s offense averages 38 points per game but converts only 43% of third‑downs. LSU capitalizes on its line, boasting 34 sacks (24 at home) and hopes to pressure Russell, especially if Alabama’s center Racin Delgatty and guard William Sanders remain sidelined. The Tigers enter as six‑point favorites, and the article previews a defensive battle that could keep Russell uncomfortable all night.
The New York Giants are pivoting to Justice Hill as a backup plan after reports that a trade for Jonathan Taylor stalled and the Ravens refuse to move Derrick Henry, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hill, a versatile pass‑catching back who posted a 65‑yard TD and averaged 5 yards per carry with 39 receptions for 389 yards in 2024, could pair with Giants’ power runner Cam Skattebo to boost New York’s backfield before the NFL trade deadline. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings have entered the race for Colts star Jonathan Taylor, keeping the trade market active as the deadline approaches.
The Boston Bruins return home ahead of their Sunday showdown with the Florida Panthers, with Michael DiPietro riding a four‑game win streak and a .925 save percentage that ranks in the NHL’s top five. Jeremy Swayman is slated to start, while Providence’s Mikey Eyssimont sparks the AHL with a natural hat trick that lifted the P‑Bruins to a 5‑4 comeback win. Elsewhere, the Michkov‑Tocchet drama heats up in Philadelphia, the Penguins consider rapid trades after a 6‑2 loss to Boston, and Detroit eyes a Dylan Larkin‑Simon Edvinsson package. The Daily Bean also previews the day's NHL slate, including Panthers‑Capitals and Rangers‑Kraken.