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26-year-old Ben Cowles has been on the Cubs, the Blue Jays, and the White Sox so far this year. The aim is obvious, to get him off the 40-man roster and onto the Triple-A team. If he gets put on waivers, someone claims him, and the circus is back in town. Cowles can play a […]
The modern NFL shifts rosters faster than ever. With the averaging coaching tenure shorter than a Minnesota summer, new regimes want their guys. Heavy roster churn and impatience to develop players combined with an exploding cap makes for interesting free agency every year. Let’s take a moment to examine the legacies of the departing for […]
It feels hard to believe after a long offseason that saw more change within the organization than perhaps any other in club history, but we are now 10 days away from the Nationals’ regular season kicking off at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs. The team is beginning final preparations as well, with starting pitchers […]
A move that just about everyone saw coming was made official on Monday morning as 2024 first-round pick Sacha Boisvert signed with his entry-level contract with the Blackhawks. The three-year deal carries an annual cap hit of $974,167. everyone say hi Sacha!👋 📰 ➡︎ https://t.co/oJ45pp8h3V pic.twitter.com/YGqtukNHh7 — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 16, 2026 The No. 18 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft spent the 2024-25 season at North Dakota, where he was one of ...
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks’ trip to Germany will be just one part of NHL’s push to grow hockey there ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Golden Knights 4, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Tyler Bertuzzi brings different style, leadership to Chicago: “He just does Bert” ( Athletic ) Could the Blackhawks trade for Robert Thomas, Jason Robertson or Matthew Knies this summer? ( Sun-Times ) Why is Andrew Mangia...
Free of charge for the discerning reader. Bill Veeck, Sammy Sosa, and Hee-Seop Choi. Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Cubs birthdays: Walt Kinzie, Vic Keen, Ken O’Dea, Vern Olsen, Hobie Landrith, Hee-Seop Choi**. Also notable: Lloyd Waner HOF. Today in history: **pictured.
1900 American League president Ban Johnson unveiled a key new city for the junior circuit: Chicago. Charles Comiskey, tight with Johnson to the point of sharing office space with him in Chicago, will move his St. Paul Saints into town to join the AL. Johnson brokers an agreement with the Chicago Orphans (Cubs) both to […]
THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL BEARSSSSSS One week in, plenty of big-name free agents remain on the board For the Bears? Cardinals agree to terms with Devin Duvernay on a one-year deal Good luck to Devin Bears lose safety Jonathan Owens to Colts Good luck to Johnathan. Analyzing the first week of Bears free agency We’ve […]
MESA, Arizona — I know most of you are focused on the USA/Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic semi-final this evening, and the Cubs’ 14-8 loss to the Dodgers ran real long largely because of a ridiculous ninth inning that I’ll get to in a bit. The most important story of this game was Jameson Taillon, […]
A busy Sunday saw every position player in big league camp getting into a game, plus 12 others as the Dodgers blew out the Cubs 14-8 in Mesa and beat the Rangers 5-3 at Camelback Ranch. Hyeseong Kim, back from the World Baseball Classic, singled and stole a base in Mesa against the Cubs. Mookie […]
Lost in the frenzy of the start of free agency last week, the Chicago Bears announced that defensive tackle Andrew Billings was selected as their 2025 Ed Block Courage Award winner. The award is named after Ed Block, who was the head athletic trainer of the Baltimore Colts from 1954 to 1977. Block and his […]
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The Dodgers play two games on Sunday, splitting their squad to battle both the Cubs in Mesa and the Rangers at Camelback Ranch. Sunday split-squad info
St. Patrick’s Day is just about upon us, or at least, the second of two parades is, which is where I hope many of you will be this afternoon instead of listening to a mid-level Spring Training baseball. That’s why I’m here! Anyhow, the end of one of the more successful Spring Trainings (in terms […]
The Kansas City Royals continue to barrel toward Opening Day; however, they’ve been missing a lot of key guys. And no, that’s not because of injuries, it’s because they are tearing it up in the World Baseball Classic and most of them are in the semifinals. Here is some of those key Royals and how […]
On Saturday the Rockies lost… but they also won. In split squad action they were beat by the Milwaukee Brewers primarily due to a rough four run appearance from Victor Vodnik. At the same time, they bested the Cubs 4-3 after a scoreless three inning start from Kyle Freeland and a walk-off two run homer […]
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MESA, Arizona — Sunday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: Dodgers lineup: Jameson Taillon, just back from the WBC, will start for the Cubs. The other Cubs pitchers scheduled today were not available at posting time. Emmett Sheehan will start for the Dodgers. Other Dodgers pitchers scheduled today: Will Klein, Kyle Hirt and Antoine Kelly. […]
The Dodgers play two games at the same time on Sunday. Here is the travel roster for their road contest, against the Chicago Cubs at Sloan Park in Mesa. Hyeseong Kim returns from the World Baseball Classic and leads off at second base. Jack Suwinski, acquired on February 21 and now a non-roster invitee in […]
The Chicago Blackhawks once again weren't able to live up to expectations, as they've seem to all but waste another prime season for Connor Bedard. Yes, injuries didn't help at all this season, and it wasn't all related to one element of their team why they didn't have success, but as we saw before the trade deadline, changes were needed, and more are expected heading into next season. Look for GM Kyle Davidson to move on from certain free agents, while also being involved in the trade market,...
There are all kinds of 2026 baseball season predictions out and about, from those determined by complex computer algorithms, or made by the bookies whose money is on the line, or tossed out by fans of one team or another. However, the one you are about to read has much more expertise applied than any […]
While there are some who are concerned with the lack of “splash” moves by general manager Ryan Poles, the team itself has had its major holes addressed, and the floor of the team has been raised in multiple ways. Key defensive players have moved on, but a core of talent remains. Chicago now enters the […]
1903 Possibly the weirdest roster snafus in a single season continue, as Harry Gleason (brother of future White Sox manager Kid Gleason) is signed by Chicago — but chooses to report to his former team, the Boston Red Sox (née Americans), instead! The comedy of outlaw-player errors began when George Davis, after having doubled his […]
The Chicago Blackhawks gave goaltender Aidin Hill his first shutout of the season with a 4-0 performance against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. Pavel Dorofeyev scored his first of two goals 8:33 into the game after Louis Crevier was penalized (his first of two). Dorofeyev opens the scoring on the power play. pic.twitter.com/y55pxUSzp5 — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) March 15, 2026 The Blackhawks’ defensive zone coverage broke down when four Golden Knights shrunk the ...