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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Mallory Swanson star in hilarious Buffalo Wild Wings commercial

The Chicago Cubs have been playing some solid baseball of late, recently scoring 10 runs in two straight games against the New York Mets on the road to push their record to 42-37 on the season. During a game earlier this week against New York, Dansby Swanson was the hero as the designated hitter, launching […] The post Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Mallory Swanson star in hilarious Buffalo Wild Wings commercial appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mets Trade Rumors: Rival Executives Expect David Peterson is Just the Beginning

The Trade Deadline isn’t until August 3rd, but the New York Mets weren’t waiting until then to begin their sale. They sent starting pitcher David Peterson to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for Cole Mathis, a first baseman in the Cubs’ farm system.That’s just the first domino to fall, too. ESPN insider Jeff Passan shared […] The post Mets Trade Rumors: Rival Executives Expect David Peterson is Just the Beginning appeared first on HEAVY .

2026 Cubs attendance watch: An update at mid-season

The Cubs have played 40 home games, just short of half the season total of 81. (It would have been just above half if not for Sunday’s rainout at Wrigley Field.) Here are some attendance numbers for the season to date. The Cubs have sold 1,397,964 tickets for the 40 dates. That total ranks sixth […]

Bulls superfan Barack Obama’s take on ‘peak’ ’90s basketball makes perfect sense with Michael Jordan fandom

It’s well-documented that Barack Obama is a Chicago Bulls fan, particularly of the Michael Jordan-led teams of the ’90s, who won six championships. During an interview with the All the Smoke podcast, the former president raved about the ’90s era of basketball. Given his allegiance to the Bulls, it makes sense that this was his […] The post Bulls superfan Barack Obama’s take on ‘peak’ ’90s basketball makes perfect sense with Michael Jordan fandom appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former White Sox catcher Aj Pierzynski gives Pope Leo XIV epic 2005 World Series gift

The Chicago White Sox received a memorable tribute to franchise history Thursday when former catcher AJ Pierzynski presented Pope Leo XIV with a treasured piece of the club’s 2005 World Series championship. Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, became the first American-born pope in May 2025. Raised on Chicago’s South Side, he has […] The post Former White Sox catcher Aj Pierzynski gives Pope Leo XIV epic 2005 World Series gift appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How social media responded to Mets fans’ ‘Pete Alonso’ chants

As the New York Mets lost to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, 10-5, it marked the team’s fifth straight loss in what has been a frustrating season for the ball club. While Mets fans are likely complaining about the team this season, it was on full display on Wednesday, as an interesting chant led to […] The post How social media responded to Mets fans’ ‘Pete Alonso’ chants appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bears Seeking Extension For RT Darnell Wright Before Camp

According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, the Bears would like to lock up RT Darnell Wright to a long-term deal before the start of training camp.  That historically has been when this Bears regime likes to get contract extensions done. Wright is coming off a second-team All-Pro selection and had his fifth-year option picked up this […] The post Bears Seeking Extension For RT Darnell Wright Before Camp appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Mets Make Marcus Semien Move After Embarrassing Showing Against the Cubs

The New York Mets entered 2026 with renewed hope and optimism over a potential post-season run, especially after an off-season in which they added Bo Bichette, despite the loss of franchise star Pete Alonso.However, things have been more of a nightmare for the Mets thus far, as the team have slumped to 34-46 on the […] The post Mets Make Marcus Semien Move After Embarrassing Showing Against the Cubs appeared first on HEAVY .

The warning Ken Rosenthal just sent complaining Mets fans

The New York Mets have been on the struggle bus recently (and really throughout the entire season), surrendering 10 runs in two straight games against the Chicago Cubs to drop their record to 34-46 on the 2026 MLB season. The Mets were expected by many to be championship contenders heading into this year, but thus […] The post The warning Ken Rosenthal just sent complaining Mets fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bowen Byram’s 1st comments after trade from Sabres to Blackhawks will fire up fans

Bowen Byram was once the fourth overall selection in the 2019 NHL Draft. Since then, he has been traded twice, including when Byram was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth overall selection in this year’s draft, among other assets. Now, Byram is speaking out about joining the […] The post Bowen Byram’s 1st comments after trade from Sabres to Blackhawks will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chicago Cubs Cut 2-Year MLB Player in Favor of David Peterson

In case you missed it, the Chicago Cubs traded for New York Mets starter David Peterson in the immediate aftermath of Chicago embarrassing the Mets in two games on Wednesday. Well, to open up room on the roster, the Cubs had to cut ties with another player, and that verdict is in. Cubs Designate Yosver […] The post Chicago Cubs Cut 2-Year MLB Player in Favor of David Peterson appeared first on HEAVY .

SB Nation Reacts: Starting pitching is the Cubs’ biggest need

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, I asked you what the Cubs’ biggest need is right now: Starting pitching, relief pitching or […]

Cubs Designate Yosver Zulueta For Assignment

The Cubs have designated right-hander Yosver Zulueta for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the roster goes to newly acquired left-hander David Peterson, who came over to Chicago in a trade with the Mets. Zulueta only came to the Cubs ten days ago. He’d been designated for assignment by the Mariners, who flipped […]

Mets Trade David Peterson To Cubs

June 25: The two teams have formally announced the trade. Chicago announced that righty Yosver Zulueta has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot. June 24: The Cubs and Mets reportedly agreed to a trade on Wednesday night. Starter David Peterson goes to Chicago in exchange for first base prospect Cole Mathis. […]

Bears to be part of Hallmark holiday movie

The holiday season is months away, but for some they’re already dreaming of snowy days by the fireplace. I know for my family, the holidays are often a divided house with the men mostly gathered in a room watching football games, while the women are in another part of the house watching Hallmark holiday movies. […]