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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bears fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 13, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]
The Chicago Bulls’ NBA Cup journey is about to come to an end early … again. Ahead of this week’s close to the tournament group stage, the NBA released an update on both the clinching and elimination scenarios in all six groups. While the Bulls’ Group C is far from decided, the chances of Billy Donovan’s crew advancing have all but vanished. The blowout loss to the Miami Heat last Friday moved Chicago to 1-2 and dropped their point differential to a -42, which is the second-worst in the E...
The Chicago Bears moved to 8-3 on Sunday, knocking off the Pittsburgh Steelers at Soldier Field. Caleb Williams, a dynamic rookie class, and Dennis Allen’s never-say-never defense were the story. Before we turn the page to the Steelers’ Pennsylvania neighbors, the Philadelphia Eagles, let’s tip our caps to the stars of Chicago’s Week 12 victory in this week’s Good, Better, Best. Good: Caleb Williams Williams threw for 239 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, posting a 104...
One of the secrets of the 2025 Cubs success was above average production from just about every position on the diamond. That includes catcher, where Carson Kelly, Miguel Amaya and Reese McGuire combined to put up 4.2 fWAR last season. You can see FanGraphs’ summary of production by player position and role at this link. […]
I hope Montez Sweat gets serious consideration for NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his efforts in the Chicago Bears’ Week 12 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sweat stuffed the stat sheet to the tune of 2 sacks, 3 solo tackles, 3 tackles-for-loss, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 2 quarterback hits. Heck, I think Montez Sweat would have been a virtual lock for NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors had he picked up a third sack, but Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolp...
Every year, MLB teams pay into a pool of cash set aside to reward younger players – those who’ve not yet reached their arbitration years – for the value they provide in a given season. It was a nod in the last Collective Bargaining Agreement to the fact that pre-arb players do so much for a team, but receive so little compensation, relatively speaking. The payout is based on a combination of factors, from awards recognition to WAR calculations, and it comes from the collective pool, not a...
NFL Week 13 Waiver Wire Suggestions Happy Thanksgiving week. We have Thursday and Friday football games this week, so things are moving fast. Thursday Packers at Lions Chiefs at Cowboys Bengals at Ravens Friday Bears at Eagles The following are my waiver wire pickups for week 13. WR Troy Franklin Broncos at Commanders Troy […]
It’s that time of year again, Bulls fans. The Holidays are right around the corner, and sales are popping up in every direction you look across the Internet. Well, I have some good news. I’m here to help! I’ve scoured the interwebs left and right for all of the best Bulls items you can gift your loved ones, secret Santas, or even yourself this Holiday season. If you’re looking for a gift for the special Bulls fan in your life, here are a few of my favorite items. Bulls Black Pinstrip...
The last weekend of May 2015 was unseasonably cool and rainy in Chicago. When the Cubs defeated the Royals at Wrigley Field May 31, the game-time temperature was just 47 degrees — that’s almost 30 degrees below the average high for the date, 75. And the game the day before had been rained out. The […]
With one game left in November, the Chicago Bears are 8-3. That alone is worth celebrating. Don’t let the opponents’ records bring down the celebration. Don’t let the haters and box score-watchers bring you down. The Bears are in first place in the NFC North. The other teams aren’t because they haven’t won enough games. […]
The good news is that it seems like Bears cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon are close to returning to the lineup. And while I wouldn’t call a potential logjam at cornerback “bad” news, the way Nahshon Wright has been playing lately has me considering if he has done enough to keep his job as a starting boundary corner. EPISODE 10 OF THE BN BEARS PODCAST: Apple | Spotify | YouTube Nahshon Wright tied teammate Kevin Byard III for the league lead in interceptions on Sunda...
The Pittsburgh Steelers fell to 6-5 after a tough loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The loss dropped them out of first place in the AFC North — as well as playoff seeding entirely — with the once 1-5 Baltimore Ravens seizing control of the division for the first time this season. As Mike […]
One day after the Cubs signed Phil Maton to the franchise’s most significant free agent deal for a reliever since Craig Kimbrel, we were able to confirm that they would still be in the market for impact free-agent relievers . Pete Fairbanks is a name we’ve heard and discussed. Brad Keller could always make his way back to Chicago. And even Devin Williams, with his Craig Counsell connection, is an option, I’m told. But there’s another former NL Central closer, Ryan Helsley, reportedly on the Cu...
Living on the edge is fun and all … until a flock of Pelicans swoop in while you’re eating a sandwich, thus making you lose your balance and plummet into the depths of the earth’s core. It was only a matter of time for the Chicago Bulls. The team has been playing with fire over the last week-plus. Dating back to their double-OT loss to the Utah Jazz, this group hasn’t looked anything like the 6-1 team that shocked the NBA. They started the season punching teams in the mouth with their d...
a really bad 3-game stretch testing new lows
The Tuesday of Thanksgiving Week always feels like a Thursday. What’s up with that? Even though the NFL Draft isn’t top of mind right now, I am still curious about (1) where the Bears are picking and (2) who they could target. Hence, I am starting to put my eyes on more mock drafts. Chicago’s football team targeting an edge defender makes sense . But it is going to take some time for my mind to get a grasp on the concept of the Bears drafting in the 20s. I didn’t watch Monday N...
College Football’s regular season is entering rivalry week, and several prospects for the upcoming draft have only just a few opportunities remaining to make a statement on the field as to why they should go in the first round. Let’s run through another 2026 NFL Mock Draft. 2026 NFL Mock Draft 1. Tennessee Titans: LB Arvell Reese – Ohio State The Titans took their quarterback last year. This year, they address the other side of the ball with the top defensive player in the ...
Let’s pivot from looking at possible Cubs free agent signings and instead, check out some starting pitchers who will likely be available by trade. Some of these guys were the same starters that many teams, including the Cubs, tried to acquire at last summer’s deadline. Exactly zero of these pitchers were traded, reportedly because the […]
We finally have some numbers on the Phil Maton deal , though not yet the full breakdown (which I do think matters): Phil Maton Cubs deal: $14.5M, 2 years and club option. Plus $250K incentives per year based on games pitched for the ultra reliable reliever. So good chance to reach $15M. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 25, 2025 Maton had 81 k’s in 61.1 innings split between St. Louis and Texas last season — one of the best of his career. @Michael_Cerami was on the signing las...
This has come up a few times in the comments and on social media, so I think it’s worth addressing here for a moment. The thought that the Blackhawks “need to shoot the puck more” is lovely on the surface, and can be an appropriate discussion point at times. After the Colorado game? Sorry, that ain’t it. Yes, the Blackhawks were overwhelmed in the second period. In case you missed it, the Avs have one regulation loss this season — and we’re into the final week of November! They’re really ...
As Zach Bove was hired away to be the pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox, the Royals had an opening. They have filled that opening with Mike McFerran. Anne Rogers covered that hiring here. McFerran, 32, spent the last two seasons with the Athletics, first as pitching performance coach in 2024 and then Minor […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 11/24: Kwisatz Haderach ( SCH ) Mason West describes storybook football championship: “It still doesn’t feel real” ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Avalanche 1, Blackhawks 0 ( SCH ) ( Sun-Times ) ( Tribune ) ( The Athletic ) ( Fels ) Dickinson returns to lineup after latest frustrating injury ( Sun-Times ) Bedard, Nazar proving they’re ready to pilot Blackhawks’ n...
We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. It gets old, repeating the same non-news every day, or every other day. The nature of this team’s management group means that they’re frustrating to root for. But nonetheless we persist, and try to err on the positive side, if possible. Several sources report that Evan […]
It’s a big week for Blackhawks fans. Not only do the Hawks play home games on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, but it’s also Thanksgiving! And then all of the crazy sales start everywhere and people start running around buying holiday gifts for that special someone… or their kids… or their in-laws…. So we’re going to throw out some elite gift ideas for Blackhawks fans this holiday season. Um… a BLACK Blackhawks alternate sweater ! Seems pretty easy, right? The Blackhawks are b...
After their fourth loss in six games, frustration is beginning to set in for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ faithful. The black and gold dropped Sunday’s contest to Chicago, despite several chances to claim victory. The losing effort also means Pittsburgh loses control of the AFC North, as Baltimore now holds the tiebreaker, sitting at 6-5 as […]