Ian Rapoport hints at another big move for Bears after Jeffery Simmons trade
Even though the Chicago Bears already made the biggest move of the early season, NFL insider Ian Rapoport believes they're not done yet.
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Mets To Hire Johnny Washington As Co-Hitting Coach
The New York Mets announce Johnny Washington as their new co‑hitting coach, according to The New York Post. Washington, 42, comes from a diverse background: drafted by the Rangers in 2003, he played in the minors until 2009 before moving into coaching. He’s served as a minor‑league coordinator for Atlanta, first‑base and hitting coach for the Padres, KBO hitting coach for the Hanwha Eagles, assistant hitting coach for the Cubs, and hitting coach for the Angels in 2024‑25. Washington joins interim manager Andy Green, who secured a three‑year extension in September, while the Mets retain hitting coach Troy Snitker but part ways with director of hitting Jeff Albert.
Duran a Silver Slugger finalist
Texas Rangers utility star Ezequiel Duran has been named a finalist for the 2026 Silver Slugger Award for utility players. Duran, who already captured a Gold Glove at the same spot, posted a .260/.320/.419 slash line with a 114 OPS+ and stole 12 of 16 attempts while logging 49 starts at shortstop, 41 at third, 25 at second, 20 in the outfield and one at first. He competes against Detroit’s Kevin McGonigle ( .278/.376/.430, 126 OPS+, 7.1 bWAR) and Chicago White Sox’s Sam Antonacci (.277/.370/.396, 116 OPS+).
Seahawks’ Drew Lock shares update on elbow with Sam Darnold already ruled out due to injury
Seattle’s backup quarterback Drew Lock says his elbow injury is “doing a lot better” and he’s ready to take reps in practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Lock, who moved to third‑string after hurting his elbow in a rainy practice, expects to start after Sam Darnold was ruled out with a quadriceps injury following the Seahawks’ 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears. Lock previously threw for 235 yards and three TDs in a Week 2 win over the Patriots and hopes to replicate that performance. Seattle sits 4‑4 in the NFC West, tied for second place.
Josh Blackwell is the Chicago Bears’ Nominee for 2026 Salute to Service Award
The NFL has named Chicago Bears defensive back Josh Blackwell as the team's 2026 nominee for the USAA‑backed Salute to Service Award, honoring his two‑year involvement with Naval Station Great Lakes and outreach to military families. Blackwell’s talks with recruits, autograph sessions, and personal story inspire service members, echoing the award’s 16‑year tradition. Fans can vote now through November 30, with finalists announced in January and the winner revealed at NFL Honors during Super Bowl LXI week in Los Angeles.
MLB rumors: Analyst says quiet part out loud about Tarik Skubal’s free agency
Analyst Jim Duquette reveals the likely suitors for free‑agent right‑hander Tarik Skubal, noting the Dodgers, Padres, Mets and possibly the Giants as frontrunners, while dismissing the Cubs as unlikely spenders on a starter. Skubal, acquired by Los Angeles from Detroit last season, is a top priority for a Dodgers team looking to bounce back after a NLCS loss to Milwaukee. Duquette highlights the Dodgers’ willingness to spend big under owner Mark Walter, but warns that landing Skubal could bolster a NL rival and impact LA’s title hopes.
The Bears WR1 job belongs to Luther Burden III now
With DJ Moore in Buffalo, Rome Odunze was supposed to inherit the Bears' top receiver job. Instead Luther Burden III took it, and Caleb Williams' target share proves it.
Detroit Lions Urged to Trade for Former First-Round Cornerback
The Detroit Lions sit 5-3 but rank last in NFL passing defense, prompting calls for a secondary upgrade. ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell suggests a low‑cost trade for former first‑round pick Mike Hughes, now with the Atlanta Falcons, who could bolster Detroit’s cornerback group without sacrificing draft assets. With safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph still injured, Hughes offers a modest improvement as the Lions chase a playoff berth and try to overtake division rivals the Bears, Packers and Vikings.
Caleb Williams is a top-five NFL QB, and he’s doing it his way
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and former Heisman winner, cements his place among the league’s top five QBs in his third season. After a rocky rookie year with a 58.1% completion rate, he now posts a 70.9% rate—second only to Joe Burrow—while leading the Bears toward a potential 4,000-yard passing season despite missing three games. Williams embraces the pressure, focusing on winning and mastering the “little things,” from precise checkdowns to deep strikes, proving he can thrive against elite defenses like Seattle’s. His steady improvement signals a true game‑manager ready to elevate a QB‑starved franchise.
The Top 100 Cubs of all time: No. 100, Carl Lundgren
The series kicks off with Carl Lundgren, a Marengo native who helped the Cubs dominate the early 1900s. A right‑hander from 1902‑09, Lundgren posted a stellar 1.17 ERA over 207 innings in 1907, leading MLB with just 5.7 hits per nine and allowing zero home runs. Though he didn’t appear in the World Series, his 13.3 bWAR ranks him No. 100 on the “Top 100 Cubs” list. After a mysterious decline in 1908, he quit the majors, coached at Michigan and Illinois, and is memorialized by Lundgren Hall on the Illinois campus. He died of a heart attack at 54 on August 21, 1934.
Andrew Mangiapane Returns, But A Crowded Blackhawks Lineup Awaits
Andrew Mangiapane returns to the Chicago Blackhawks after being cleared from a lower-body injury, logging an assist against Florida on Oct. 25. Despite his activation, coach Jeff Blashill’s four‑line rotation – featuring Connor Bedard, Patrick Kane, Roman Kantserov, and top‑line scorers like Mitch Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen – leaves little room for him. Mangiapane, who posted 35 goals for Calgary in 2021‑22, has seen just two points in 10 games for Chicago and must earn a spot amid fierce competition. His two‑year, $7.2 M deal gives him time, but lineup stability means he must prove his energy and scoring to secure regular ice time.
Norman Powell: Opponents look at Bulls ‘like it’s lunch’
Norman Powell warns that opponents treat the 1‑7 Chicago Bulls like an easy win, calling their recent 30‑point loss to the Knicks a wake‑up call. The Bulls sit tied for the league’s worst record with a –17.5 net rating, ranking 28th in offense, 29th in defense, and last in three‑point shooting (27.2%). Powell urges more grit, while coach Tiago Splitter criticizes rookie No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson’s bench exit after a lackluster performance. With the NBA’s new lottery penalties targeting tanking, Chicago must become tougher now to avoid remaining the NBA’s bottom team.
White Sox Sign Alec Marsh To Minor League Deal
The Chicago White Sox sign former Kansas City top prospect Alec Marsh to a minor‑league contract with a spring‑training invite. The 29‑year‑old right‑hander, a 2019 70th‑overall pick who logged 203⅓ innings for the Royals in 2023‑24, missed all of 2025 and 2026 after shoulder impingement and labrum surgery. He now qualifies for arbitration and could earn about $1.1 million in 2027, but the Royals released him. Chicago hopes Marsh can add depth to its rotation or bullpen if he returns healthy, though his ability to handle a starter’s workload remains uncertain.
Vikings to Start Carson Wentz at Quarterback Against Bills
The Minnesota Vikings announce Carson Wentz will start at quarterback on Monday Night Football against the Buffalo Bills after Kyler Murray is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Wentz, who stepped in for Murray in Week 1 and started Week 2, threw three TDs in a 39‑0 win over the Packers and managed a turnover‑free 9‑3 victory over Chicago. However, the Vikings’ offense has struggled, scoring over 20 points only twice in the past five games and posting just 11 touchdowns in seven weeks. With the Bills’ 30th‑ranked pass defense heading to U.S. Bank Stadium, the move tests whether Wentz can ignite the Vikings’ sputtering attack.
The Science of Selling Yourself Short: Blackhawks at Lightning Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks chase their first road win of the 2026‑27 season as they head to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning on Thursday, Nov. 5. The preview highlights Tampa’s status as a once‑dominant dynasty now at a crossroads—still a Cup contender but showing signs of decline. The article weighs Chicago’s uphill battle against a Lightning squad fighting to preserve its competitive window, setting the stage for a pivotal matchup.
Ben Johnson admits Bears have a problem despite three straight wins
Ben Johnson acknowledges the Bears running game remains inconsistent despite three straight wins and a convincing victory over Seattle.
Bulls make Nic Claxton, Dailyn Swain roster decisions after brutal loss to Knicks
After a crushing 112-95 loss to the New York Knicks on Nov. 4, the Chicago Bulls reshuffle their roster, sending rookie forward Dailyn Swain and injured center Nic Claxton to the G‑League Windy City Bulls. Swain, the 15th overall pick, has logged two games averaging 9.5 minutes and 2.5 points, while Claxton, a former Defensive Player of the Year candidate sidelined by a preseason hamstring tear, begins rehab. The moves clear space for Jalen Smith, who is nursing a left‑hand injury but should return before the Bulls face Philadelphia on Sunday. The Windy City Bulls open their season Friday, Nov. 6, versus the Noblesville Boom.
Bears star Jeffery Simmons quickly learning Ben Johnson’s rallying cry
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons is quickly mastering head coach Ben Johnson’s rallying chant, “Good, Better, Best,” after a standout debut against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 2. Simmons earned a game ball with six tackles, a sack and a pass break‑up, then faced the locker‑room chant that’s become the team’s new mantra. He admits he’s watching YouTube to nail the slogan before the next game, embracing the Bears’ winning culture that contrasts with his former Tennessee Titans, now 1‑7, and fuels his Super Bowl hopes.
Is the Lockout Coming? — The Complete MLB Offseason Preview
The Lead warns that MLB’s offseason could become historic as the collective bargaining agreement expires Dec. 1, triggering a lockout—the first in 32 years and the league’s first attempt at a salary cap. A lockout could freeze free‑agent signings and even threaten the 2027 season, echoing the 1994 strike that cancelled the World Series. Teams have a brief window to sign players before the lockout, with two‑time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal topping a thin free‑agent pool that also features pitchers Michael King, Freddy Peralta, and Japanese stars Kaima Taira and Teruaki Sato. Rumors swirl around potential Skubal suitors like the Dodgers, Mets, Cubs and Yankees, while several relievers face qualifying offers by Nov. 17. The article outlines what to watch as this pivotal offseason unfolds.
Chicago Cubs wild trade proposal brings All-Star ace to Chicago
The Cubs’ 2027 success may hinge on landing a top‑of‑rotation ace, and a bold trade rumor has surfaced linking Chicago to Tampa Bay’s two‑time All‑Star Drew Rasmussen. Rasmussen posted a 16‑5 record with a 2.67 ERA in 30 starts last season, but the Rays could move him after inflating his salary to $20 million for 2027. Blogger Rich Eberwein suggests Chicago could part with MLB‑ready arms like Javier Assad, minor‑league pitcher Jaxon Wiggins, and a prospect such as Josiah Hartshorn to acquire Rasmussen. If the deal materializes, the Cubs would dramatically upgrade a rotation that currently includes injury‑plagued Justin Steele, Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera.
Yes We Kanzler
The Seattle Mariners announce 36‑year‑old Jason Kanzler as their new manager, marking his first managerial role after serving as the Cubs' Director of Player Development. General Manager Jerry Dipoto praises Kanzler’s communication skills despite concerns over his lack of experience and the franchise’s recent turnover of managers. The team projects an 86‑win season, but a youthful roster—featuring rookies Colt Emerson, Kade Anderson, Michael Arroyo and Lazaro Montes—faces a steep WAR deficit after the departures of Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor and Randy Arozarena. Kanzler’s talent‑development background may be key as the Mariners aim for a “do‑or‑die” push next year.
The cost of contending in 2027 for AL Central teams
As free agency and arbitration loom, all five AL Central clubs plot 2027 division bids. Chicago, fresh from an 84-78 season and a playoff run, must lock up arbitration‑eligible slugger Miguel Vargas and decide whether to retain pitcher Sean Newcomb while adding a contact hitter like Luis Arráez or a starter such as Freddy Peralta. Detroit, despite posting the league’s best ERA, needs offensive firepower; extensions for Riley Greene and a power‑hitting second baseman like Brandon Lowe are top priorities. The article breaks down each team’s payroll flexibility, key free agents, and arbitration cases, highlighting how contrasting strategies—power versus pitching—will shape the Central’s future.
Buccaneers’ Emeka Egbuka injury update will catch fantasy football managers’ attention
Emeka Egbuka returns to Buccaneers practice after missing two games with a foot injury, testing full speed on the sideline, according to Fox Sports. His comeback gives quarterback Baker Mayfield another weapon ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Chicago Bears. Tampa Bay, now 3-5, sits in a tight NFC South race with the Falcons (3-5) and Panthers (3-4). With other WRs like Elijah Roberts also back, the Bucs hope health will spark a late‑season surge.
How the Blackhawks Can Make a Nikita Kucherov Trade Work
The Chicago Blackhawks have had a dismal start to their season. All signs point towards another bottom-feeding finish. Still, general manager Kyle Davidson has been said to want to improve…
Jeffrey Simmons trade has left Bears head coach Ben Johnson facing clear pressure
The Chicago Bears clearly have a long road ahead when it comes to the rest of the regular season and what is now an expected January run after a trade that is supposed to
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