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Major League Baseball on Thursday announced preliminary rosters for spring breakout games, the annual showcase of minor league prospects playing games in big league spring training stadiums. Included on the Dodgers’ spring breakout roster for their game on March 21 against White Sox prospects at Camelback Ranch are top prospects Josue De Paula, Eduardo Quintero, […]
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The assumption is that the San Francisco 49ers will swing for a wide receiver this offseason. How big that swing will be might be determined by the market. The 49ers could use a first-round pick on a wide receiver for the second time in three years. After the Chicago Bears just traded DJ Moore to […]
Wednesday notes… Here are today’s particulars. Cubs lineup: D-backs lineup: Colin Rea will start for the Cubs. Other Cubs pitchers scheduled today: Hunter Harvey, Phil Maton, Caleb Thielbar, Hoby Milner, Luke Little and Corbin Martin. Ryne Nelson will start for the D-backs. Other D-backs pitchers scheduled today: Kevin Ginkel, Ryan Thompson, Drey Jameson, Spencer Giesting, Shawn […]
The Los Angeles Rams knocked the Chicago Bears out of the playoffs last season and now Ben Johnson’s team is hoping that addition by subtraction leads to more additions. The Bears traded wide receiver D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, a day after the team learned that young center Drew Dalman is retiring […]
The Edmonton Oilers made another splash on the trade market on Wednesday night, acquiring forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and their 2027 first-round pick. The trade marks the second time in a week that Stan Bowman has made a trade with his former club and…
The Buffalo Bills have traded for Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore. The move reunites Moore with his former coach, Joe Brady, who was with him while they were on the Carolina Panthers. Moore reshapes the Bills wide receiver move in just the right way, and at age 28, he has many more solid years […]
Daniel Jesus Palencia, the 26-year-old Venezuelan native, is the Cubs’ current closer. It’s his second year in the top spot, and so far he looks like he plans to stay there. Palencia throws the ball hard and has evidenced decent control of his offerings. Last year, he had a losing record (1-6), but also logged […]
The emotions are flowing in Oil Country. After a comeback victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, which still left an uncertain taste in fans’ mouths, Stan Bowman continued to be active on the trade front. Last night, he added Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach from the Chicago Blackhawks. It was his second trade of…
Checking in during the middle of an eventful week.
Things are heating up with the NHL Trade Deadline approaching on March 6. On Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers made their second trade of the week with the Chicago Blackhawks, acquiring Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in exchange for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick. Elsewhere around the Pacific Division, two rivals continued leaning into…
The Edmonton Oilers have made their second move leading into Friday’s trade deadline. On Wednesday evening, insider Frank Seravalli reported that the Oilers have traded Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional 2027 first, top-12 protected, to the Chicago Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson (50 per cent retention) and Colton Dach. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers:C Jason…
The White Sox are back to work at Spring Training, which means it’s time to overreact and make season predictions based on limited data. It’s fun to be optimistic and bold when there’s nothing to lose, and everyone’s just happy the sun is out after 6:00 p.m. Even if you don’t believe these will happen, […]
What better time to cook up your first mock draft of the year than right after the NFL Combine, right? Things are already getting interesting for the Chicago Bears after Drew Dalman unexpectedly retired, and Maxx Crosby trade rumors are beginning to heat up. Oh yeah, and that whole free agency thing kicks off next […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks trade Dickinson, Dach to Oilers ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( Athletic ) Blackhawks prospect update: Sacha Boisvert will turn pro after college season ends ( Sun-Times ) What I’m hearing, seeing from Blackhawks as trade deadline nears ( Athletic ) RECAPS: Jets 3, Blackhawks 2 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) Jason Dickinson is prepared for possible trade: “My game is well-...
Let’s be frank: The Brewers telecast on Marquee was disconcerting, to say the least, just like the Reds broadcast the other day. Sharing that content is another way to enhance the bottom line, I guess, but it sure sucks from this fan’s point of view. The ESPN/MLB.TV crap is off-putting to start with. So many […]
1907 The White Sox departed Chicago on the Sunset Limited train, en route to Mexico City for spring training — the first-ever Spring Training held outside of the United States. The traveling party for the defending World Series Champions consisted of 49 people, with five others (including Nick Altrock) picked up at stops along the […]
It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you decided to stop in tonight. We’re waiving the cover charge for this evening. The show will start shortly. We’ve still got a few tables available. The […]
The Edmonton Oilers made noise on Wednesday night. Just after 5 pm MST, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Oilers were working to acquire Jason Dickinson from the Chicago Blackhawks. Two hours later, various NHL insiders confirmed the details: The Oilers acquired Jason Dickinson with 50 per cent of his salary retained, and Colton Dach…
Seems like the Chicago Blackhawks aren’t done dealing with the Edmonton Oilers. After sending Connor Murphy north on Monday, reports now indicate the Blackhawks are shipping out Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach to Edmonton as well. Because when you find a trade partner, you might as well keep the line open, right? In return, the Blackhawks are receiving Andrew Mangiapane and a protected 2027 first-round pick from the Oilers. Half of Dickinson’s salary will also be retained. The team c...
The Edmonton Oilers have struck another deal ahead of the NHL’s trade deadline with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers have acquired Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach for Andrew Mangiapane and a conditional first-round pick in 2027 that is top-12 protected, according to insider Frank Seravalli. The Blackhawks have retained 50 per cent of Dickinson’s contract,…
The Edmonton Oilers have found a new home for Andrew Mangiapane. After weeks of speculation, a demotion to the AHL for just one shift, and boatloads of rumors, Mangiapane has been dealt to the Chicago Blackhawks. Trade details, per sources: To #LetsGoOilers : C Jason Dickinson (50% retained) F Colton Dach To #Blackhawks : F Andrew Mangiapane 2027 1st Round Pick Condition: 1st round pick is Top 12 protected. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 5, 2026 Mangiapane signed a two-year deal la...
The Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks are in talks to consummate a trade that would send Jason Dickinson to Alberta’s capital, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday night. Edmonton and Chicago are discussing another move This one would send Jason Dickinson to the Oilers. We will see how it turns out — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 5,…
I missed this report yesterday from ESPN’s David Kaplan — h/t to Luis C. Medina from Bleacher Nation Bears — regarding Chicago Bears safety Kevin Byard III, and the odds on him returning to Chicago. “I was told by somebody who would know, that he is 70-30 that he is going to be a Bear,” […]
Box Score Despite a vintage performance from Christian Yelich, who reached base three times in his spring debut, Milwaukee fell to the Chicago Cubs 4-1. Chicago jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and never looked back. In the top of the first, Brandon Sproat made short work of the Cubs, retiring the top of […]