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MESA, Arizona — The Cubs lost to the White Sox 8-1 in the first Spring Training game of 2026. To which I say: Who cares? Wins and losses mean nothing until March 26. A few notable things happened in this game, so let’s look at them. Seiya Suzuki homered in his first spring at-bat [VIDEO]. […]
It’s rare that a Cactus League opener is better welcomed for its final score than for the mere notion that baseball is back. But with an 8-1 walloping of the Cubs at their Sloan Park home field — and against a true Cubs rotation piece in Jameson Taillon, at that — the White Sox managed […]
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Newsflash: the Chicago Bears need help up front. *Gasps* How dare I say something so controversial? You’re right. No, but seriously: the Bears will very likely—like, almost 98% likelihood—pick a large, large human to join their team when they’re on the clock for No. 25 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. (Assuming they don’t […]
Even if there are some of you out there who, for whatever twisted reasons, root for the White Sox to lose, on one thing we should be able to agree: Beat the Cubs, always. That includes a Cactus League opener on the road, with roughly three players likely to be in the White Sox lineup […]
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Friday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: White Sox lineup: Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Porter Hodge, Gavin Hollowell, Connor Noland, Grant Kipp and Connor Schultz. Also, minor leaguers Frankie Scalzo, Zane Mills, Vince Reilly and Nick Hull. Jonathan Cannon will start for the White Sox. Other Sox […]
Friday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: White Sox lineup: Jameson Taillon will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Porter Hodge, Gavin Hollowell, Connor Noland, Grant Kipp and Connor Schultz. Also, minor leaguers Frankie Scalzo, Zane Mills, Vince Reilly and Nick Hull. Jonathan Cannon will start for the White Sox. Other Sox […]
Two of the Blackhawks most interesting prospects continued their strong play.
Today we look at the Cubs’ new flamethrowing reliever, a former first-round pick (#22 overall in 2013 by Baltimore), who has been in The Show since 2019. Hunter Luke Harvey, son of former MLB reliever Bryan Harvey, came to the Cubs as a free agent, signing on New Year’s Eve, and is expected to take […]
Role: Defensive Line Coach Previous Role: Defensive Run Game Coordinator & OLB Coach Previous Team: Tennessee Titans Age: 39 The Raiders officially announced the return of DL coach Travis Smith, who returned to Las Vegas after roughly 5 years away from the franchise with the Chicago Bears and Tennessee Titans. Smith, who was slated to […]
As you know, Marquee Sports Network has cut back on its live game coverage this spring. The Score, now also on FM 104.3 in the Chicago area, will carry some games as well, but radio and TV coverage overlap for some dates. I’m here to tell you that of the 33 Cubs games this spring […]
The Chicago Bears’ defense is in need of some pass rush help, but there’s a real chance the linebacker corps receives the biggest makeover on the roster. One player has already been cut, another seems likely, and a third suffered a serious injury two months ago. Here’s how the Bears are currently set in their linebacker room. […]
Rotation battles aren’t always super-interesting when you’re projected to threaten triple-digit losses for the fourth straight year. But they’re always happening! Here are some thoughts and ideas about how the spring might change what this year’s Opening Day starting five looks like. Absolute, 100% Locks Shane SmithIn a way, Smith is the reason for this […]
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
Don’t forget to join in the community vote for the midseason Top 25 Under 25 rankings! This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks NCAA/USHL prospect update, 2/19: Mustard and Sumpf taking steps forward ( SCH ) Why Spencer Knight believes an illness gave him valuable experience ( Sun-Times ) Foligno committed to Blackhawks but unsure how personal future will unfold ( Athletic ) Blackhawks CHL prospect update, 2/18: Pridham...
The end of the College of Coaches and other feel-good 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: […]
For me, there’s a clear answer here but it’s not the one you’re thinking. There’s division rivals and the historic, heated division races the Twins have had with the Tigers through the 2000s and White Sox in the late 2010s. There’s the Yankees, the source of Minnesota’s postseason misery for nearly two decades. The Dodgers […]
There might have been some post-All-Star break rust, but the Toronto Raptors took care of business on the road with a 110-101 win against the Chicago Bulls. The Raptors were able to hold Chicago at arm’s length for much of the game – they led by as much as 14 and Chicago never led by […]
One of the major sports stories of Thursday was that Indiana lawmakers unanimously approved an Indiana Senate Bill, by a vote of 24-0, for a planned proposal that paves the way for the Chicago Bears to potentially have a brand new domed stadium built near Wolf Lake in Hammond, Indiana. Wolf Lake is roughly 22 […]
The Bears released linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga on Thursday. The team made the announcement official in a tweet from their Communications Department. Ogbongbemiga signed with the Bears on a one-year deal in 2024, and he was extended on a two-year, $5 million contract in 2025. This past season, he played in eight games and started in […]
Indianapolis Colts need attention from state too – and city! Bears not moving to Hammond yet!
Travis Smith is no stranger to the Silver & Black. His NFL coaching career began with the Oakland variant in 2012 as a defensive assistant and continued on 10 years with his final season a 2021 campaign with the Las Vegas version. And after three seasons as the Chicago Bears defensive line coach (2022-24) and […]
To the college (and USHL) ranks we go!