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Sunday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Randy Dobnak, RHP Matthew Boyd has pitched at ace level since his return from the injured list. Eight starts since his June 25 return: 2.40 ERA, 1.192 WHIP. Some of the peripherals are a bit concerning, but the Cubs are 7-1 in those eight starts […]
The Chicago Blackhawks have a number of young forwards who could make a big impact in the 2026-27 campaign. Here are 6 youngsters that are part of this youth movement.
We only have a few more players in our Cash, Stash, or Slash series. We have been looking at several key veterans and will decide in the next 12 months if they should receive an extension (Cash), if the Bears should cut ties (Slash), or if they should wait and see how things go (Stash). […]
The Cubs and Royals split the first two games, with the former using two pitchers who had never suited up for them before. Now Craig Counsell‘s crew will try to win the series behind their de facto ace in what could be something like a preview of a playoff series. Matthew Boyd has been excellent … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/9/26): Boyd Bump Day for Series appeared first on .
The Kansas City Royals secured a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday to even the series at one game apiece heading into Sunday’s finale. Ahead of Sunday’s meeting, which will feature Matthew Boyd on the mound for Chicago and Randy Dobnak for the Royals, Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro made some notable lineup […] The post Kansas City Royals Announce Bobby Witt Jr. Decision During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Clay Holmes admitted he was not sharp enough in his Cubs debut, but his return to a major league mound still offered an encouraging first step forward for Chicago.
It is prudent by starting out with a big thank you to Al for filling in for me for the last week plus while I vacationed with my family. Midseason vacations are never optimal, but with one of my adult children and her significant other both deriving employment from Penn State University, summer was the […]
Happy 8/8 Patrick Kane day to those who celebrate the occasion. The city of Chicago loves Kane so much that they gave him his own holiday last year. This day hi
Besuited with the flag of his native Venezuela proudly displayed on his lapel, Ozzie Guillén walked hand-in-hand with his wife Ibis into Rate Field’s conference and learning center for a media availability about the greatest honor of his career. Immediately, he cracked a joke. “A lot of bad things happen in this room.” It killed.… The post At last, Ozzie Guillén’s essential spot in White Sox history is immortalized appeared first on Sox Machine .
The Cubs and Royals got together for the second game of their series on another beautiful night at Kauffman Stadium. The road squad had another newly acquired starting pitcher make his debut on Saturday, but unlike Friday, it would be much more of a struggle as the home team won to even things up. Clay … The post Chicago Cubs Score and Recap (8/8/26): Royals 6, Cubs 3 – Holmes Can’t Handle the Jac Attack appeared first on .
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Royals in Kansas City.They most recently lost by a score of 6-3 on Saturday.That said, the series is still tied up at 1-1 heading into the finale.Chicago Cubs Announced Ben Brown UpdateDuring their series with the Royals, the Cubs announced the latest update on […] The post Chicago Cubs Announced Ben Brown Update During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Royals slugger Jac Caglianone put together the signature performance of his young career in a 6-3 win over the Cubs on Saturday. In going 4-for-4 with two home runs, a pair of doubles and four RBI, the 23-year-old helped spoil newly acquired right-hander Clay Holmes‘ Cubs debut. Along with reaching the 20-HR mark for the […]
Bears OC Press Taylor is getting another opportunity in Chicago, and his history developing quarterbacks could prove valuable for Caleb Williams.
Chicago Bulls roster decisions, by the GM, must factor in an emerging trend in the 2026 NBA landscape. Being a pure scorer is no longer a valuable NBA skill.
The Chicago Bears still hold the record for the most inductees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with 41. The Bears also hold the record for the most inductees in the Hall who primarily played their career in the Windy City, with 32. The first ever Bears to get the nod were George Halas, […]
One day after Kevin Gausman had a strong debut in a Cubs uniform, Clay Holmes hoped to match that effort against the Royals. Welp. Back to the drawing board. Holmes allowed four runs in four innings, including a home run by Jac Caglianone, and the Royals evened up the series by defeating the Cubs 6-3, […]
Warren Sharp's new book, 2026 Football Preview, is now available for purchase. At over 600 pages, this book is filled with everything this franchise has delivered over the last 11 NFL seasons. It is jam-packed with insights and analysis into players, coaches, teams, and philosophies with one goal: To prepare you for the 2026 NFL season [...]
Roch Cholowsky and the Winston-Salem Dash keep getting rained out, so in order to pull more first impressions from the beginning of his pro career, you can go back to his ramp-up period in Arizona, which Jason Pennini covered from a pro scouting perspective at Baseball America. He writes that Cholowsky had all five tools… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 8, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Today’s Reflections Welcome, Kevin Gausman, to the family! And DO NOT scare us like that! I’m sure I’m not the only one when, on his 14th pitch as a Cub Friday, Gausman took a line drive off his ankle by Kansas City’s Salvador Perez and he was hobbling around. The thought in my head couldn’t […]
Bears running back Kyle Monangai explains how experience has given him a new level of comfort entering his second NFL season.
The 2027 NBA Free Agency class is shaping up to be one of the greatest in modern memory and we rank the 20 best players in terms of impact.
Bears WR Rome Odunze has become overlooked entering 2026, but fantasy analyst Hayden Winks believes he could vastly outperform expectations.
On the field or on the sidelines, Kade Snell is an asset to his South Bend teammates. Now, off-the-field work has unlocked more power. The post Cubs’ Kade Snell Returns Stronger After Wrist Injury appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
As a rebuilding team, the Chicago Bulls will undoubtedly be open to exploring all potential avenues to add additional young talent to the roster in the coming years.According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Bennedict Mathurin, 24, is someone the Bulls have checked in on in recent weeks. Mathurin is currently a restricted free agent with […] The post Bulls Could Have ‘Smoothest’ Path To Landing Recent Lottery Pick appeared first on HEAVY .
Tristan Peters had high remarks about the Chicago White Sox’s level of resilience following their 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night. Peters is going through the second season of his career in the majors, his first with the White Sox. He spent his rookie campaign with the Tampa Bay Rays before landing […] The post Tristan Peters reveals mindset behind recent White Sox success appeared first on ClutchPoints .