Sportsnaut outlines one trade candidate from each AL Central club ahead of the 2027 season. The Guardians may move outfielder Steven Kwan, a .282 hitter with a career‑high 85 walks in 2026, for corner‑outfield help. The White Sox could flip first baseman Munetaka Murakami, who posted a 20‑home‑run half‑season before a post‑injury dip, despite his $17 million 2027 salary. The Twins might part with right‑hander Pablo López, fresh from UCL surgery but fresh off a 2.74 ERA in 2025, to shed his $18.4 million contract. Detroit’s utility man Javier Báez, after a strong 2025 start but inconsistent 2026 production, is also on the chopping block. Potential destinations include the Cubs, Mariners, Padres, Diamondbacks, Mets, Twins, Blue Jays, Giants, and White Sox.
The Chicago Bears are front‑and‑center in early‑season trade chatter as the market heats up, yet Halas Hall has confirmed no moves so far. Sources link the Bears to potential deals involving former Colts players Quentin Nelson and DeForest Buckner, but nothing is official. Meanwhile, DE Montez Sweat wraps a two‑game suspension after the Patriots win, calling it a career blemish, and RB Kyle Monangai remains sidelined with turf toe. The article also notes the 49ers acquiring Buckner and updates on other NFL storylines, highlighting the Bears' rising power‑ranking position.
Montreal Canadiens news and notes
Protecting leads in consecutive road wins over the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets “builds our confidence,” defenceman Lane Hutson says. [ Montreal Gazette ]
Owen Beck is battling to make a mark with the Canadiens. [ Montreal Gazette ]
The Jacob Fowler era has arrived. [ Daily Faceoff ]
Is Jakub Dobes a clear backup or should he form a tandem with Fowler? [ TSN (Video) ]
The Fowler-Dobes situation makes the list of the most inte...
If you watched the Chicago Bears 30-24 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, you might remember the broadcast showing some solid drone footage over the new Ryan Field. The Amazon Prime broadcast also shouted out the Northwestern University Marching Band, while they were performing at halftime, at Soldier Field. Overall, it […]
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While they went 2-0 in that span, the Chicago Bears have been without the services of pass rusher Montez Sweat. The defensive end has been serving out a suspension for violating the NFL’s performance enhancing drug policy. Now back with the team, Sweat is poised to be active in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks. [...]
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Just 24 hours removed from a blowout win over the Chicago Bulls, the Boston Celtics were thrown into the fire. Well, perhaps thrown into isn't a fair analysis. They ignited the flame, and their coattails got stuck in the coals. They did it to themselves.
The Tampa Bay Rays kept their season alive with a dramatic 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series Tuesday night, producing a finish that carried rare historical significance. Trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the 12th inning, the Rays mounted one final rally. Junior Caminero reached on an error, […]
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Spurs The Spurs spent the first week looking for some offensive rhythm. Julian Champagnie found enough Tuesday to share with everybody. Champagnie made eight first-half threes and finished with 26 points in San Antonio’s 130-103 win over the Kings. Victor Wembanyama added 29 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks as the Spurs improved to 2-2. […]
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The Chicago Bears are 5-2 in Ben Johnson’s second season as head coach and are once again looking like playoff contenders in the NFC. However, the Chicago defense has been suspect at times this season, just as it was last year when the Bears lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round. Defensive […]
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The Cubs face a looming outfield exodus as Ian Happ and Seiya Suzuki head toward free agency, prompting a trade hunt. Writer Chris highlights Steven Kwan as a potential target: a contact‑heavy left fielder who posted a .382 OBP and just an 8% strikeout rate last season, despite modest power (3 HR, .349 SLG). With Kwan also set to become a free agent, Cleveland may trade him for value now. The piece weighs swapping Matt Shaw—whose performance has dipped but still offers versatility—against prospects like Josiah Hartshorn or Kane Kepley, questioning whether the Cubs can afford a cheap, controllable outfielder. The article invites fans to weigh the trade’s feasibility and impact on the Cubs’ rebuilding timeline.
The Chicago Blackhawks end a three‑game losing streak and a 0‑for‑17 power‑play slump with a 2‑1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 28, 2026. Roman Kantserov breaks the drought, tying the game at 1‑1 with a power‑play goal assisted by Connor Bedard, who and Patrick Kane both extend their point streaks to three games. Wyatt Kaiser scores the game‑winner in the third period, while goaltender Spencer Knight makes 25 saves for his fourth win. The win moves Chicago to 4‑8‑0 through 12 games in the 2026‑27 season.
The Blackhawks played a solid game all the way around to bring home a 2-1 victory and snap a 3-game losing skid.
Chicago breaks a three-game slide with a 2‑1 victory over Los Angeles, ending a seven‑game home stretch on Oct. 28, 2026. The Kings fire up early, outshooting the Blackhawks 6‑0 in the opening five minutes, but Chicago rallies in the second period, scoring twice to seize the lead. A late third‑period goal by the Hawks clinches the win despite the fatigue of a back‑to‑back schedule, marking their first triumph in three games.
The LA Kings finished their roadtrip with a record of 3-2-0, after they dropped the finale by a 2-1 final score on Tuesday evening against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Los Angeles fourth line got the scoring started inside the game’s first three minutes. Forward Andre Lee got a shot through from up high, which was […]
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PREAMBLE The White Sox are in the same spot they were in 2021; young team coming off a devastating ALDS loss. “The money will be spent” lives in infamy for most of us. Some of us blame Jerry, some blame Rick Hahn. I blame Kenny. But with a new regime, in a similar position, I…
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PREAMBLE This 2026 White Sox team was unexpectedly and amazingly fun. I want the fun times to last. We’ve learned as an organization what goes wrong when we don’t land the big fish. And since I own this team, I’ve got one big pole with a line in the water. Our farm system still needs…
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The Chicago Bears believe they are a team that has a chance to make a deep run in the postseason and earn a spot in the Super Bowl. They have certainly flashed their big-play ability in each of the last two seasons with Caleb Williams at quarterback, and they appear to have the offensive tools […]
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PREAMBLE I think the White Sox were ahead of schedule last year, and that is just how Jerry likes it. Good baseball on the cheap. While he isn’t afraid to spend, he needs to be convinced of it. That is where Justin Ishbia comes in. He knows the iron is hot, and in addition to…
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Even on the second night of a back-to-back, one would think that the Boston Celtics shouldn’t have too much trouble defeating the Brooklyn Nets at home. This is especially the case when they were able to rest most of their key players the previous night after blowing out the Chicago Bulls, 134-99. But in the […]
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Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Cubs face a looming crisis in their starting rotation. Between pending free agents Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, Shota Imanaga, and David Peterson, plus numerous health concerns, including Cade Horton recovering from Tommy John surgery, Ben Brown’s neck problems, Edward Cabrera’s laundry list of issues, and Justin Steele returning after [...]
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On a two-game win streak with Caleb Williams back under center, the Chicago Bears have momentum on their side. However, they’re preparing for the difficult task of facing the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. The clash will truly be a “rock” vs “hard place” spectacle. Chicago is entering battle with the third-best offense in [...]
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The Patriots drop to around the 10th spot in the latest power rankings after a 30-24 loss to the Chicago Bears, ending their three‑game winning streak. Drake Maye threw for 321 yards, two touchdowns and his eighth interception of the season, while the defense couldn’t stop Caleb Williams’ late 4th‑down conversion. Turnovers remain a major issue, with New England tied for the league’s second‑worst differential at –7. Despite the setback, analysts remain optimistic, noting edge rusher Gabe Jacas’ impact and the team’s 4‑3 record. The Pats head to Miami next week, aiming for a decisive win against the 1‑5 Dolphins.
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai skips Tuesday's media-open walk‑through, leaving his Week 8 availability against Seattle in doubt. The 24‑year‑old has missed the last three games with toe and thumb injuries but has already logged 324 rushing yards and three TDs in four appearances, including a 146‑yard effort versus the Jets. He may return to practice later this week, but the first official injury report isn’t due until Thursday. With D’Andre Swift leading the backfield and Roschon Johnson handling change‑of‑pace duties, fantasy owners should treat Monangai as a risky play until his status is confirmed.
With the New England Patriots (4-3) losing to the Chicago Bears last Thursday, 30-24, the fanbase is no doubt wondering how the team is looking to improve itself ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. As the Patriots look to get better with the trade deadline, this team insider would discuss whether the team is […]
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Jonah Jackson exited the Chicago Bears’ Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons. He sustained a hip and quadriceps issues and did not return. However, he was cleared to play last Thursday versus the New England Patriots. He talked about the training staff’s role in making sure he suited up. Jackson joined Chicago on March [...]
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