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After dropping the opening game of this fight for first place yesterday, the White Sox honored Ozzie Guillén in his No. 13 retirement ceremony this afternoon — and that turned out to be a perfect time to bounce back and complement the ceremonies with a win. Win they did, in decisive, 6-3 fashion. And it […]
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs continued their series with the Kansas City Royals in Missouri.They lost by a score of 6-3.That said, the series is tied up at 1-1 with the finale on Sunday.Cubs Released 7-Year MLB PlayerDuring their series with the Royals, news came out that a Cubs player had elected free agency.MLB.com wrote […] The post Chicago Cubs Officially Released 7-Year MLB Player During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
For five innings of one-hit ball, Guardians starter Gavin Williams backing up 100 mph heat with knee-buckling curveballs looked like the sort of neat trick that would dominate the night. And in the era where Ozzie Guillén managed, maybe it would have, at least for another out or so. Through 5 2/3 innings, the only mark against Williams was Munetaka Murakami getting the barrel around just in time on a 100 mph sinker to dink it off the left field foul pole for a solo shot. But the real point a...
From White Sox southpaw Hagen Smith to Red Sox shortstop Franklin Arias, these MLB prospects can meaningfully alter the postseason race.
With “OZZIE 13” spelled out across the pinwheels in center field, the number “13” shaded into the infield dirt right at the shortstop position, and chairs in front of the White Sox dugout down the third base line, the stage was set for Ozzie Guillén’s number retirement ceremony. Chuck Garfien opened the ceremony, welcoming former […]
With 17 players holding standard contracts, the Bucks will have to part with at least two of them by opening night, but working out playing time for an imbalanced roster may be an even bigger challenge, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The two-year contract that Pete Nance signed in July is non-guaranteed, so he’s […]
Go get ‘em, Clay.
On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will look to clinch a series victory when they play the Royals in Kansas City.They are coming off a 6-4 victory on Friday.Cubs Announced Justin Steele UpdateAlso on Friday, the Cubs announced the latest update on Justin Steele.He has been out since last season with an injury.MLB.com wrote (on August […] The post Chicago Cubs Announced Justin Steele Update Before Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Luther Burden's injury scare at Bears practice highlighted why Chicago can ill afford to lose the second-year receiver for significant time.
There will be time to ruminate on the legacy of the only White Sox manager to win a World Series title, or heck, multiple division titles, in our lifetimes. Before then: roster moves! Optioned to Triple-A: Noah Schultz, David Sandlin Called up from Triple-A: Hagen Smith, Tanner McDougal Designated for Assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Smith: Wikelman González Replacing Schultz in the rotation: Unclear! Maybe Erick Fedde The post Pregame notes: Ozzie Guillén Day appeared first...
The Royals fell to the Cubs in the opener thanks to a terrific start from the Cubs’ newest acquisition, Kevin Gausman, but they get a chance at revenge against the Cubs’ newest acquisition, Clay Holmes, tonight. I wrote about Holmes a bit last week when I pondered how the Royals could try to replace Michael […]
Bears Bears TE Colston Loveland enters the second year of his career after being a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Chicago HC Ben Johnson highly praised Loveland, saying he’s building an understanding of receiver routes and even shows an effort to learn special teams. “He knows pretty much every spot,” Johnson said, via […] The post NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Cade Mays, Bears, Lions, Packers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Chicago Bears offense appears ready to contend, but injuries and defensive regression could derail Chicago’s 2026 playoff hopes.
The Chicago White Sox, despite dropping their series opener to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday evening, still hold the first-place spot in the AL Central. It’s a 2.0-game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the Central Division, but the White Sox have undoubtedly been one of the biggest surprises in Major League Baseball this season. […] The post Chicago White Sox Released 5-Year Player During Guardians Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Bears Bears signed DB Brandon Hill and DB William Wright. Bears waived DB K.C. Eziomume and DB Gervarrius Owens. Broncos Broncos placed DE Matt Henningsen on injured reserve. Broncos released DB Sam Webb. Broncos signed WR Kyre Duplessis, DB Ricardo Hallman, and WR Kyrese Rowan. Browns Browns reverted WR Jamari Thrash to injured reserve after […] The post NFL Transactions: Saturday 8/8 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The White Sox are calling up Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal as their surprising AL Central run enters its most demanding stretch.
The Cubs officially activated Clay Holmes from the 60-day IL for his team debut tonight, the club announced. The right-hander will return to the mound after missing nearly three months with a fractured fibula. Lefty Braxton Garrett is headed back to Triple-A to clear a spot for Holmes. Chicago had an opening on the 40-man […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers looked vulnerable in recent weeks. Los Angeles enters Saturday riding an astonishing seven-game losing slide. Even newcomer Tarik Skubal hasn’t tasted victory in LA yet, losing his Dodgers start to the Chicago Cubs. Now a former MLB star dropped fierce honesty toward manager Dave Roberts and the defending World Series champions. […] The post Ex-MLB star gets completely honest on Dodgers’ brutal losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs secured a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in their series opener. Continuing to see immense success at the plate was outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who recorded two runs, one hit, two RBIs and drew two walks. Ahead of Game 2 of the series Saturday night, Cubs manager Craig […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Pete Crow-Armstrong Change During Royals Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Today’s roster move: Here Saturday notes… Cubs lineup: Royals lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Seth Lugo, RHP Clay Holmes was having a fine year with the Mets when he suffered a fractured fibula on this play against the Yankees May 15: He has made three rehab starts. In the most recent one, Aug. 2, he […]
The Chicago Bears signed veteran safety Xavier Woods as injuries continue to pile up at a position suddenly desperate for stability.
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The Seattle Seahawks announced Saturday that they’ve signed running back Justin Jones to a contract and waived linebacker Power Echols. Echols, 23, originally signed on with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina in 2025. He was cut loose during training camp and re-signed to their practice squad. Chicago wound up […] The post Seahawks Waive LB Power Echols, Sign RB Justin Jones appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Chicago Cubs have been playing very good baseball as of late. They are winners of four out of their last five MLB games and kicked off a weekend set with a win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday evening. Ahead of the Cubs-Royals game on Saturday evening, Chicago announced a piece of Clay […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Clay Holmes News Before Royals Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Cubs were very active at the trade deadline earlier this week, acquiring several pitchers to bolster both their rotation and bullpen. However, on Saturday ahead of Game 2 of their series against the Kansas City Royals, the Cubs had to create roster space to reinstate Clay Holmes, one of the pitchers they acquired […] The post Chicago Cubs Demote 6-Year MLB Player Days After Trading for Him appeared first on HEAVY .