Новости за 09.03.2024

Well, this is certainly a troubling update out of Cubs camp as right-handed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was scratched minutes before he was supposed to make his spring training debut on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran right-hander still had not appeared in a Cactus League game two weeks into spring training, but was […]

This wasn’t a surprise, but Craig Counsell officially named Justin Steele the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs to begin the 2024 regular season against the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers. The 28-year-old pitcher is coming off an All-Star year, ending the 2023 season with a 3.06 ERA in 173.1 innings. No […]

Something to keep in mind about the NFL is the market remains fluid. What feels like a clear picture one day can drastically shift the next. The Chicago Bears sit four days away from the start of the legal tampering period of free agency. Everybody expects them to seek out help on the market. The […]

The Chicago Cubs officially announced their starter for their Opening Day matchup against the Texas Rangers. Left-hander Justin Steele will get the nod to open the year for the Cubs. This is his first Opening Day start in just his second full season in the majors. Steele has solidified himself as the ace of the […]

Spring training is now in full swing, and it is becoming more apparent which players are making a good impression in White Sox camp. On a team that will feature many new faces and some familiar ones, several players have opened eyes this spring. #5 – Nicky Lopez The pride of Naperville himself, Lopez was […]

In a recent episode of the Hoge and Jahns Podcast, Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini from The Athletic joined Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns for a very insightful conversation. Among the many topics discussed, the focus turned to the Chicago Bears plans for the running back position in free agency. One question posed was whether […]

Once Eddie Jackson got cut by the Chicago Bears, replacing him became a challenge for GM Ryan Poles. The upcoming NFL draft isn’t overly strong at the safety position and the Bears don’t have a 2nd round pick. That meant the odds were already high that they would look for answers in free agency, especially […]

Every team faces adversity in spring training as they prepare for the regular season, and the Chicago Cubs are no exception. It can come as injuries turn up, players underperform, or lingering awkward contract negotiations continue. It started with contract negotiations for the Cubs. Their offseason hinged on signing Cody Bellinger, and they finally got […]

Garrett Cooper came up to bat in the first inning of Friday’s split-squad spring game against the Seattle Mariners. With two men on and a 0-1 count, he extended his arms and drove a ball over the right-field fence. The three-run home run was his first in a Chicago Cubs uniform. It was his only […]

Things haven’t unfolded as the Chicago Bears had hoped regarding the Justin Fields situation. Initially, everyone thought the team would have a sizable trade market for the young quarterback. However, circumstances out of their control have made that less likely. Three notable veterans are either on the market or are about to be. Russell Wilson […]

Everything keeps pointing to the Chicago Bears drafting Caleb Williams with the #1 overall pick next month. Insiders across the league have indicated as much. GM Ryan Poles and his people love Williams’ tape and came away impressed during their first meeting with him at the scouting combine. People are running out of excuses for […]

Arlington Heights felt like such a slam dunk a few months ago. However, things change fast in the sports and business worlds. As local schools worked to raise property taxes against the Chicago Bears on that property, new team president Kevin Warren shifted efforts in a different direction. After talking with other suburban townships like […]

If you’ve been following all of the breadcrumbs over the past month, one thing has become clear. Caleb Williams is the heavy favorite to go #1 overall in the 2024 draft, and the Chicago Bears are expected to be the team that takes him. The USC star made a lot of positive impressions in his […]

We were told throughout this season that it would be a quiet trade deadline for the Blackhawks, but we didn’t expect things to be this quiet. The NHL trade deadline came and went Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. CST, and the Blackhawks didn’t end up making a single deal throughout the day. Yesterday’s “blockbuster” occurred […]