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Today in White Sox History: October 23

1911 News broke early, in the Chicago Tribune, that Nixey Callahan would be returning as White Sox manager in 1912, replacing Hugh Duffy. Owner Charles Comiskey emphasized having a manager in Chicago year-round, to help with spring training arrangements and offseason moves — Callahan was a Chicago resident. (The official announcement was made on October […]

Looking into Pirates new outfielder Will Robertson

Last week, the Pittsburgh Pirates made one of their first additions of the offseason, claiming outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. INF/OF Ryan Kriedler was designated for assignment to make room for Robertson on the 40-man roster.  Robertson was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 4th round of the […]

Saints Super Bowl Odds: Week 8

The New Orleans Saints lost an ugly game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday which saw QB Spencer Rattler turned it over four times, and the defense unable to stop the Chicago rushing attack. Here are how the Saints and their division rivals stack up against the teams with the top 10 Super Bowl odds […]

Saints power ranking entering Week 8

NFL.com – 28 (-3) “This was the first game this season where I think you can say Spencer Rattler truly didn’t play well. His four turnovers directly led to a Bears win, and after six losses in seven outings, the window for considering a QB change seems a little more ajar than before. Rattler really did a lot of good things […]

Cubs contracts: An extension proposal for Pete Crow-Armstrong

Before the 2025 season began, the Cubs reportedly approached Pete Crow-Armstrong with a contract extension offer: It’s unclear how many years and option years would have been included in such a contract, but nothing was done beyond that. And all of that happened either early in the 2025 season or perhaps before it even began. […]

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks play on Thursday at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, and the bookmakers really fancy the home team (-316) over the visitor (+253). Watch the NHL on Fubo! Lightning vs. Blackhawks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Lightning (-316) Underdog: Blackhawks (+253) Total: 6 Best Lightning vs. Blackhawks Promo Codes How to Watch Lightning vs. Blackhawks Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 Time: 6:45 p.m. ET How to watch o...

Chicago Cubs news and notes: Tucker, Imanaga, Busch

We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. *means autoplay on, (directions to remove for Firefox and Chrome). {$} means paywall. {$} means limited views. Italics are often used on this page as sarcasm font. The powers that be have enabled real sarcasm font in the comments. Food for thought: Please be reminded that Cub Tracks and Bleed Cubbie Blue do not necessarily endorse the content of […]

Chicago Bears RB D’Andre Swift proves wisdom of Ben Johnson’s rushing playbook

Throughout the 2025 NFL season, SB Nation’s Doug Farrar will write about the game’s Secret Superstars — those players whose performances might slip under the radar for whatever reasons. In this installment, we focus on Bears running back D’Andre Swift, who has blown up in Ben Johnson’s run concepts over Chicago’s last two games. Johnson may have a […]

The Bear’s Den, October 23, 2025

WE WANT YOU! Would you like to show your Chicago Bears spirit to the world? I’m starting a feature where Windy City Gridiron readers can share pictures of themselves and their families and friends in Bears attire. Simply email a picture to me at the following address: denmasterken at aol dot com. The pictures need to be […]

Lightning vs. Blackhawks NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Oct. 23

The Tampa Bay Lightning meet the Chicago Blackhawks at 6:45 p.m. ET on Thursday, and if you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets suggestions below. Best Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Jake Guentzel, Lightning +140 1 G in 6 GP Brayden Point, Lightning +140 2 G in 6 GP Nikita Kucherov, Lightning +150 2 G in 4 GP Brandon Hagel, Lightning +160 0 G in 6 GP Anthon...

Will Ilya Mikheyev Score a Goal vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 23?

Will Ilya Mikheyev score for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Tampa Bay Lightning, on Thursday at 6:45 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the best wager are available in this article. Ilya Mikheyev Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +550 (Bet $10 to win $55.00 if he scores a goal) Mikheyev Goals Betting Stats Mikheyev’s four total points this season came from a pair of two-point contests. Mikheyev has scored in two of seven games this season, with mult...

Will Ryan Donato Score a Goal vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 23?

When the Chicago Blackhawks face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday (at 6:45 PM ET), is Ryan Donato going to light the lamp? We have stats and info to help you make the right call in this article. Ryan Donato Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +340 (Bet $10 to win $34.00 if he scores a goal) Donato Goals Betting Stats Donato has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (two opportunities with a set points prop). In seven games play...

Will Brayden Point Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on October 23?

Is Brayden Point likely to score a goal on Thursday, when his Tampa Bay Lightning face the Chicago Blackhawks at 6:45 PM ET? Stats and info are available in this article, to help you make the right bet. Brayden Point Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +130 (Bet $10 to win $13.00 if he scores a goal) Point Goals Betting Stats Point has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. In six games played this season, Point has recor...

Will Tyler Bertuzzi Score a Goal vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 23?

When the Chicago Blackhawks play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, is Tyler Bertuzzi going to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the best wager are available below, so take advantage before the puck drops at 6:45 PM ET. Tyler Bertuzzi Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal) Bertuzzi Goals Betting Stats Out of two opportunities, Bertuzzi has exceeded his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a s...

Cubs BCB After Dark: Make your World Series picks

It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re so glad you stopped by. Come in out of the chill. Let us check your coat for you. There’s no cover charge and the dress code is casual. The hostess will seat […]

NFL Week 8 Picks Against the Spread

The San Francisco 49ers going head to head against the Houston Texans is one of many strong options on the Week 8 NFL schedule. Check out this week’s NFL action on Fubo , where you can also add on NFL RedZone to track every game at once. Week 8 Picks Against the Spread Chicago Bears at Baltimore Ravens Game Day: Oct. 26 Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET Spread Favorite: Baltimore (-6.5) Projected Winner & Margin: Bears by 3.5 points TV Channel: CBS Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo Tennes...

Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2025: Week 7 vs New Orleans Saints

Before getting into this week’s Sackwatch, an update to my breakdown from last week. After some well-thought-out comments in the comment section, and realizing I haven’t had many sacks that I’ve broken down where taking a sack was the right play, I’m changing the two sacks I put on Caleb Williams to Sacks Happen. It […]

Chicago Bears Last 10 Years 53-man Roster

On Tuesday, Marc Silverman, aka “Silvy,” had a discussion on his show on ESPN Radio about whether the Chicago Bears roster from the last 10 years would win the Super Bowl. So Silvy got me wondering, what would the 53-man roster be over the last 10 years? We took a look at the roster over […]

Pre-Gamin’: Pistons at Bulls (7:00 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More

Who’s ready for 82 games of Chicago Bulls basketball?! This should be … something. Game Info Detroit Pistons (0-0) at Chicago Bulls (0-0) – 7:00 p.m. CT on Chicago Sports Network (TV) and  670 The Score  (Radio) Projected Lineups Chicago Bulls Josh Giddey Tre Young Isaac Okoro Matas Buzelis Nikola Vucevic Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham Duncan Robinson Ausar Thompson Tobias Harris Jalen Duren © Ne...

Bears vs. Ravens Injury Report: D’Andre Swift, DJ Moore DNP

As the Chicago Bears prepare for the seventh game of the season against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, both teams have released their first official injury report for week eight. Five Bears were listed as DNP (did not practice): RB Roschon Johnson (back), TE Cole Kmet (back), WR DJ Moore (hip), DB Tyrique Stevenson (shoulder), […]

What Are the Chances Matas Buzelis Actually Wins Most Improved Player?

During the Chicago Bulls’ Media Day, Matas Buzelis made his individual goal for the 2025-26 season very clear: “I want to win Most Improved Player this year. That’s what I’m striving for.” The forward has oozed confidence since well before he heard his name called on draft night in June of 2024. As far as he’s concerned, there isn’t a mountain he can’t climb, including the summit that is one of the NBA’s most prestigious awards. To his credit, all Buzelis has done is back up his conf...