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Bears Worked Out Six Players

The Chicago Bears brought in a group of free agents on Friday for tryouts at the start of their training camp.  The full list includes: DB Hudson Clark G Kaylan Faumui DB Glendon Miller DB Josh Minkins DB Marlen Sewell T Ben Te Kura Clark, 25, wound up going undrafted out Arkansas back in 2025. […] The post Bears Worked Out Six Players appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Friday 7/24, 5:40 CT

ICYMI, here’s today’s roster move. Friday notes… Cubs lineup: The Pirates lineup was not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for the Pirates lineup. Matthew Boyd, LHP vs. Jared Jones, RHP Matthew Boyd since returning from his knee injury: five starts, 2.57 ERA, 1.143 WHIP. He’s been really good and has thrown […]

Cubs vs. Pirates Friday 7/24 game threads

Cubs 3, Pirates 2: Defensive gems, a Pete Crow-Armstrong homer, and Matthew Boyd’s pitching 2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Matthew Boyd is the Superhero vs. the Pirates Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 7/24, 5:40 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Friday 7/24, 5:40 CT

Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/24/26): Boyd Bump Day Against Bucs

The Savannah Bananas have invaded Wrigley Field this weekend, so it’s fitting that the Cubs are in Pittsburgh to play a team with yellow as one of its primary colors. The Pirates have been playing well of late, going 6-4 over their last 10 to move past the Cardinals into third place in the division. … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (7/24/26): Boyd Bump Day Against Bucs appeared first on .

Cubs Officially Promote James Triantos, Option Kevin Alcántara

After a fair bit of guessing as to how the Cubs would accommodate James Triantos, the club officially announced his promotion on Friday afternoon. In order to make room on the active roster, Kevin Alcántara has been optioned to Triple-A Iowa. Just as a note for those who are wondering, Alcántara is not on his … The post Cubs Officially Promote James Triantos, Option Kevin Alcántara appeared first on .

Was Nico Hoerner’s Slump Beanball Fallout or Bad BABIP Luck?

Other than his walk and strikeout rates, Nico Hoerner’s numbers are worse across the board this season than what we’ve grown used to. Some believe his steady expected stats point to a coming surge, but others point to a specific inflection point. On a recent episode of Mick Gillispie’s Cubs Baseball Channel podcast, former Cubs … The post Was Nico Hoerner’s Slump Beanball Fallout or Bad BABIP Luck? appeared first on .

Cubs Promote James Triantos

July 24: Triantos has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. Outfielder Kevin Alcántara has been optioned to Triple-A in his place. July 23: The Cubs are planning to recall infield prospect James Triantos for his major league debut, reports Geoff Pontes of Baseball America. Corresponding transactions are not yet known. Triantos, 23, is a 2021 second-rounder […]

Detroit Tigers Announce Kevin McGonigle Decision Before Royals Game

The Detroit Tigers are trying to do everything in their power to crawl back into the AL playoff picture. After defeating the Chicago Cubs in their last series, Detroit is taking on the Kansas City Royals in a four-game weekend set, which started on Thursday and featured a Tigers game one win. On Friday, Detroit […] The post Detroit Tigers Announce Kevin McGonigle Decision Before Royals Game appeared first on HEAVY .

The Rundown: Pirates Gunning for Cubs, Hoyer Linked to Several Pitchers, Brewers Expected to Aggressively Pursue Starters

“What does it matter to ya? When you got a job to do, you gotta do it well. You gotta give the other fellow hell.” – Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney & Wings When was the last time the Cubs played the Pirates in a pivotal series? You’d probably have to go back … The post The Rundown: Pirates Gunning for Cubs, Hoyer Linked to Several Pitchers, Brewers Expected to Aggressively Pursue Starters appeared first on .

Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Steady Climb Puts Them Near 81% Playoff Odds

Just like my 401(k), the Cubs’ postseason odds have maintained a steady upward trajectory despite taking their share of bumps along the way. The only downside is that the Brewers are hovering just below 100% while the Pirates have begun a modest climb of their own. That means what is currently a 34-point gap could … The post Quantifying Hope: Cubs’ Steady Climb Puts Them Near 81% Playoff Odds appeared first on .

Bears QB Caleb Williams ranks No. 51 in NFL Top 100

The NFL has been releasing its NFL Top 100 participants slowly over the last few weeks, and on Friday, the moment came that Bears fans were waiting for: Caleb Williams was announced as the No. 51 player on their list. This marks Williams’ first appearance on the annual list as he ends into his third […]

Cubs trade target: Reid Detmers

Today I’m starting an occasional — and probably brief — series on starting pitchers I think the Cubs should go after. Josh already mentioned Reid Detmers, and his teammate José Soriano, in After Dark on Wednesday. I’m posting my own article on Detmers because I think he might be the best fit for this rotation. […]