The Cubs are experimenting with a fascinating postseason possibility
The Cubs used Matt Shaw at an intriguing position during his rehab debut, potentially revealing an important postseason contingency plan.
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Mariners 6, Cubs 5: Alex Bregman homers twice, but then there’s that RISPy business
SEATTLE — To begin this recap of Friday night’s 6-5 Cubs 10-inning loss to the Mariners, I thought it would be appropriate to give you this fact from BCB’s JohnW53, because this is the primary reason the Cubs lost this game: The Cubs’ 1 for 16 with runners in scoring position was their worst with […]
Bears’ Caleb Williams breaks down his responsibilities in Ben Johnson’s offense
Apart from the Chicago Bears’ joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, Caleb Williams has not touched the ground during the team’s preseason action. And head coach Ben Johnson couldn’t care less. He has made it clear on a recent occasion that he does not need to test Williams in preseason games to consider him ready […] The post Bears’ Caleb Williams breaks down his responsibilities in Ben Johnson’s offense appeared first on ClutchPoints .
White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 21, 2026
Caleb Bonemer once again homered for Birmingham on Friday, giving him 32 for the season, but don’t let that distract you from Colby Shelton hitting a pair, including one that might not have actually come down. Shelton hit his 20th and 21st homers of the season against Chattanooga, and the second blast demonstrates the raw… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 21, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Morning Chirps: Knight gets some love from EA Sports, another Texas team coming
The Chicago Blackhawks goaltender is among the game's elite.
Chicago Cubs news— Holmes, Bregman, Hoerner, Taylor
Today’s Reflections So, the White Sox have in Jose Urquidy the equivalent of the Cubs’ Javier Assad. For example: August 19th, Urquidy, planned reliever in the third inning for an opener: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K. June 6th, Assad, emergency reliever in the second inning for a Jameson Taillon implosion: […]
MLB fan catches walk-off home run, but her celebration steals the show at White Sox game
This female baseball fan's celebration is going viral.
Best Bulls Players of All Time: Ranking the Greatest Chicago Bulls Legends
Ask ten Chicago fans to name the best Bulls players of all time and you’ll get ten different reasons. That’s what makes the franchise so appealing. The depth stretches well beyond one dynasty. From the six-championship run of the 1990s to the undervalued squads that came before and after, the Bulls have produced some of [...] The post Best Bulls Players of All Time: Ranking the Greatest Chicago Bulls Legends appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Today in White Sox History: August 22
1923 In a game at Comiskey Park, White Sox pitcher Hollis “Sloppy” Thurston threw an immaculate inning of relief (striking out the side on only nine pitches) versus the Philadelphia Athletics. Thurston’s Immaculate Inning came in the 12th, mowing down Frank “Beauty” McGowan, Clarence “Chick” Galloway and Sam Hale. Thurston became the first White Sox and just […]
Bengals vs. Bears gameday news and pregame discussion
The Cincinnati Bengals are getting set to host the Chicago Bears for their second preseason game. Zac Taylor’s starters won’t be playing on Saturday night, but plenty of other players will get extensive playing time to make one of their final cases to make the final roster. Will some of the players who impressed last […]
Why Pickleball Leagues Are Becoming One of the Best Ways to Meet People Through Sport
Chicago lives and dies by its sports teams. Bears Sundays. Cubs summer nights. Bulls banners hanging from the rafters like nobody’s forgotten the 90s. But there’s a newer game building its own following in the city’s parks and rec centers, and it doesn’t need a jumbotron to pull a crowd. Pickleball’s been the fastest-growing sport [...] The post Why Pickleball Leagues Are Becoming One of the Best Ways to Meet People Through Sport appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Cubs give Mariners a charity “win” for Players Weekend
Players Weekend features three themes this year, celebrating off-field interests, charities and causes, and the people who helped the players succeed. The Cubs leaned into category number two tonight, giving away a game to Seattle as an act of charity. Even the 2026 Seattle Mariners can still win the occasional game they don’t deserve. It’s […]
White Sox’s Jake Rogers walking off the Mets would make the Michael Jordan proud
Jake Rogers came through with incredible heroics to lead the Chicago White Sox past the New York Mets in a thrilling 6-4 victory on Friday night. Rogers is going through the seventh year of his career in the majors, his first with the White Sox. He started the campaign with the Detroit Tigers before taking […] The post White Sox’s Jake Rogers walking off the Mets would make the Michael Jordan proud appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matt Shaw has 2 hits in Iowa win
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs fried the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 8-3. Andrew Wantz got the start and gave the I-Cubs four innings and gave the Mud Hens two runs on three hits. He walked three and struck out five. Hoby Milner pitched the fifth inning in a rehab assignment. Milner gave up a one-out […]
White Sox Minor League Update: August 21, 2026
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5, Charlotte Knights 3 Playing against two rehabbing Yankees and their 4A team was too tall an order for the Knights, but this time the loss was on the arms. Jonathan Cannon did a fair job stretching his start as long as possible. Although he gave up two home runs, his six innings […]
Back-to-back-to-back ties it, Jake Rogers jack wins it for White Sox
For a young team like the Chicago White Sox, where most of the players haven’t experienced a playoff race much less a wining season, the dog days can be too much for some teams to handle. With plenty of time left in August, no one game gives reason to push the panic button, but the […]
Daniel Palencia’s Ichiro Suzuki PS2 memory will make fans feel old
Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia recently shared a funny story about baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki—a tale that is sure to make longtime fans realize how much time has truly passed. Before the Cubs faced off against the Mariners, Palencia spoke with Ichiro and said he has always seen the Hall of Famer as a baseball […] The post Daniel Palencia’s Ichiro Suzuki PS2 memory will make fans feel old appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mets book a stay at the Heartbreak Hotel
The Mets got off to a 4-0 lead, but the White Sox erased that lead with back-to-back-to-back home runs in the sixth and then hit another home run in the bottom off the ninth to walk it off. Both starting pitchers, who both happened to be named Sean (Manaea and Burke), pitched scoreless innings to […]
White Sox 6, Mets 4: It’s Jake Rogers’ neighborhood
At the start of the ninth inning, excitable Mets reliever Jefry Yan jumped for joy in his trademark fashion when he'd thought he'd rung up Colson Montgomery on a 1-2 slider. The pitch was low enough that Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez didn't even consider a challenge, and made a quick mound visit afterward. https://twitter.com/FoulTerritoryTV/status/2090988822246875597 The post White Sox 6, Mets 4: It’s Jake Rogers’ neighborhood appeared first on Sox Machine .
Cubs vs. Mariners, Friday 8/21, 9:10 CT live!
Go get ‘em, Matthew.
Cubs’ Shota Imanaga picks Ichiro Suzuki’s brain before Mariners clash
The Chicago Cubs have been one of the strongest teams in the National League and they have been especially hot on the road, having been victorious in 9 straight series away from Wrigley Field. That should give them a significant edge on the slumping Seattle Mariners as the two teams meet in the Pacific Northwest […] The post Cubs’ Shota Imanaga picks Ichiro Suzuki’s brain before Mariners clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners preview, Friday 8/21, 9:10 CT
SEATTLE — Today’s roster moves: Here Friday notes… Cubs lineup: Mariners lineup: Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Emerson Hancock, RHP Matthew Boyd had been so good in his first nine starts back from his knee injury that his four-homer clunker against the Cardinals last Saturday was pretty shocking. Even with that awful game he’s still at […]
Cubs vs. Mariners Friday 8/21 game threads
2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Alex Bregman is the Superhero vs. the Mariners Mariners 6, Cubs 5: Alex Bregman homers twice, but then there’s that RISPy business Cubs vs. Mariners, Friday 8/21, 9:10 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners preview, Friday 8/21, 9:10 CT
Pregame notes: Luis Robert Jr. returns to South Side
These pregame notes aren't late; they just anticipated rain pushing back the start time by 20 minutes. ⚙️⚙️⚙️ The post Pregame notes: Luis Robert Jr. returns to South Side appeared first on Sox Machine .
Game Thread: Mets (58-70) at White Sox (66-61)
Heading into this season most people would’ve assumed the New York Mets would be fighting for their division title while the White Sox would be floundering, with another losing record. Fortunately for us, money can’t buy wins on its own, unless you’re Mark Walter and you love taking out loans. The Mets have been better […]
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