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The Chicago Bears’ defensive line woes likely can’t be solved through the draft alone after how abysmally they performed in all facets last season. Even as people pore over mock drafts to grab the next superstar edge or defensive tackle, the Bears are no doubt studying the veteran market for potential moves heading into free […]
Today we look at the Cubs’ lefthanded reliever. Riley Martin hasn’t yet pitched in a regular-season major league game, but this might be the year. The 6’1”, 215 pound Salem, Illinois native has been in the Cubs’ system for five years, rising slowly through the ranks with so-so results until 2025, when he posted a […]
The NL East could have several strong teams this year. The Phillies appear to be in win-now mode. The Mets have made major changes. The Braves should recover from a down year in 2025. Even the Marlins could make some noise. The Nationals? Well, they are here. Atlanta Braves Key departures: Jarred Kelenic, Marcell Ozuna, […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS RECAPS: Predators 4, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Athletic ) ( Tribune ) Connor Murphy feeling allure of playoffs as trade deadline nears ( Sun-Times ) Musings on Madison, Episode 204 — Olympic reactions and T25U25 prospect rankings ( SCH ) The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 2/25: Movin’ on up ( SCH ) What’s left to do ( Fels ) Jarring transition awaits Teuvo Teravainen ...
Rules in the news, notable passings, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: […]
The Portland Trail Blazers won a back-and-forth contest with the Chicago Bulls in NBA action tonight, sending the Bulls to their 12th consecutive loss by a score of 121-112. Both teams started off like the game was a track meet, changing ends like their feet were on fire. Jerami Grant shook off early foul trouble […]
The Blackhawks came back from the Olympic break looking much like the team from before it, losing 4-2 on the road to the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. After six minutes of unsuccessful power-play time for the Hawks early in the first period, Filip Forsberg jumped on this turnover for the first goal of the game: Forsberg scores off a turnover pic.twitter.com/EAoEYBMwyJ — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) February 27, 2026 Connor Bedard tied the game up about four minutes into...
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Chicago Bulls 121-112 on Thursday evening. That was no great feat in itself. The Bulls are in the throes of a tanking death-spiral, heading towards ping pong balls and not the playoffs. But with both teams shorthanded, nothing was guaranteed. Chicago, once down by 15, made a strong run […]
The Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls are hot at it in the cozy confines of United Center tonight. The first half has finished. What will the second half bring? Discuss it with your friends and neighbors here! This is the basic info on the game, in case you missed it. Portland Trail Blazers (28-31) […]
It took a while, but Day 1 of NFL Combine workouts in Indianapolis got fun by the end. In particular, one position group more than any other looks like one the Bears should definitely dip into, and it might not be the one you think. Let’s get into it. 1. I’m good on Kayden McDonald […]
Head down to the comments to talk about Thursday’s game against the Predators! Game Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers continue their up-and-down season tonight, heading to Chicago to take on the Bulls in an early, midwest-based game. The Bulls aren’t exactly setting the league on fire this year but they’ve got enough guards to put your lights out. Let’s see if Portland chalks up an easy win or plays another […]
First things first: Munetaka Murakami is just fine. Skipper Will Venable originally had the slugger penciled in the starting lineup, but he scratched him before first pitch. That is never a sight you want to see in late February. But crisis averted. Deep breaths all around. And while we’re here, best of luck to Mune […]
The Cubs lost to the Angels 5-4 in Tempe Thursday, but the big story of this one was Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd. Boyd had allowed five hits in less than two innings in his first spring start earlier this week. Thursday afternoon in Tempe, Boyd was much better. He retired all nine Angels he faced […]
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Go get ‘em, Matthew.
As a young man from Georgia, Toledo cornerback Avery Smith didn’t grow up around much snow in the winter time. But his college career in Ohio has familiarized him more with the precipitation Chicagoans all know and love this time of year. And, surprisingly, he doesn’t mind it at all. “Four years ago, I’d probably […]
Still undefeated in Spring Training, the Dodgers look to go 6-0 against their camp mates Chicago White Sox. The Dodgers will be the away team at the two clubs’ shared facilities. Max Muncy will make his Spring Training debut, and Tyler Glasnow will be on the mound. Thursday game info
The Portland Trail Blazers press on into the dog days of the NBA season, traveling to face the Chicago Bulls tonight to kick off a five-game road trip. The Bulls Report The rebuilding Chicago Bulls may be the only NBA team in history to follow Neil Olshey’s revolutionary “Oops, All Guards!” team-building philosophy . The […]
The first day of workouts for the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine takes place Thursday. The defensive linemen — including edge rushers and defensive tackles — and linebackers participate in workouts to begin the four-day stretch of on-field events. Thursday should be of particular interest to the Bears, as their defensive line remains arguably their biggest […]
The Dodgers are back at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday, playing the White Sox in a battle of co-tenants. The Dodgers are the home team in this one, where Max Muncy and Alex Call will see their first game action of 2026. Lineup Miguel Rojas SSKyle Tucker DHWill Smith CFreddie Freeman 1BTeoscar Hernández LFMax Muncy 3BAndy […]
Angels 5, Cubs 4: Matthew Boyd is perfect Overflow thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Thursday 2/26, 2:10 CT First pitch thread: Cubs vs. Angels, Thursday 2/26, 2:10 CT Cubs vs. Angels at Tempe preview, Thursday 2/26, 2:10 CT
Thursday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Angels lineup: Matthew Boyd will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Riley Martin, Jaxon Wiggins, Corbin Martin and Connor Noland. José Soriano will start for the Angels. Other Angels pitchers scheduled today: Sam Aldigheri, Mitch Farris, Jayvien Sandridge, Tayler Saucedo, Chase Silseth and Jose Gonzalez. […]
The Blackhawks return from the Olympic break on Thurdsay night, kicking off a four-game road trip with a stop in Nashville to face the Predators. These two teams met about six weeks ago at the same place, with Chicago winning 3-0 thanks to an incredible effort from rookie goalie Drew Commesso, who twirled a 36-save shutout in net while much of the Blackhawks roster was exhausted from either playing a second game in as many nights or from whatever illness was running rampant in the locker ...
The high-octane offense that has defined the South Siders for most of this spring is packing its bags and heading across the complex today for a showdown at Camelback Ranch. The White Sox enter Thursday’s action still pacing the league in several hitting categories, proving that their aggressive, contact-first approach wasn’t just a weekend fluke. […]