Although the vibes changed rather dramatically sometime in July, losing Kyle Tucker to free agency this offseason is going to sting .
For however imperfect and uneven his season turned out to be, even the most jaded Cubs fan knows that Tucker was a significant contributor: 22 HRs, 25 SBs, 136 wRC+, 4.5 WAR, and all in nearly 600 PAs from the top-third of the Cubs lineup. Honestly, if he had simply connected on that 3-1 fastball in the sixth inning of NLDS Game 5, we might be having an ent...
If the Chicago Bulls want to avoid their first losing streak of the season, they will have to stop one of the most dynamic young backcourts in the NBA.
The Philadelphia 76ers got off to an equally hot start to begin the season and come into tonight’s meeting at the United Center an identical 5-1. Now, it’s fair to argue that their competition has not been nearly as stiff as what the Chicago Bulls have seen over the first couple of weeks. Whereas the Bulls battled multiple teams projecte...
The Chicago Bears actually won a wild game that required scoring over 45 points. It’s truly a new era for the Bears. The defense is the problem, but the offense is carrying the weight. Overall, it’s far from perfect, but the Bears are 5-3 nearly halfway through the season. Above .500 after Halloween. That’s progress. […]
Happy NFL Trade Deadline Day! I hope the Chicago Bears are active. But I also hope they don’t do anything stupid or regrettable.
Today is such a tough day to navigate. Balancing the sentiment of “yeah, it would be cool to give this team a boost because they play hard and have been fun” with the voice in the back of my head giving me the “be careful what you wish for” treatment isn’t easy. I’d like to see the Bears front office add a starting-caliber cornerback and help off the edge with...
1. No one cares if the Bengals’ defense is trash or if Colston Loveland only scored that game-winning touchdown because of bad tackling. That game-winning throw by Caleb Williams was immaculate—possibly the most “superstar” throw we’ve seen from him in the NFL, considering the circumstances. Enjoy it, and enjoy these cardiac Chicago Bears being the […]
1959 White Sox pitching standout and central Black Sox World Series fixer Lefty Williams died in Laguna Beach, Calif. Williams had just six games under his belt (1913-14) with the Detroit Tigers when the White Sox bought him out of the Pacific Coast League, where he’d spent 1915 killing it with the Salt Lake City […]
There is surprising news today about Japanese left-hander Shōta Imanaga, and I call him “Japanese” instead of “Cubs” because… So as of today, Imanaga is a free agent. For the first season and a half of his time with the Cubs, Imanaga was one of the better pitchers in the National League. He was an […]
After taking care of the Blackhawks on Saturday at Rogers Place, the Edmonton Oilers hit the road for a quick two-game trip that started Monday in St. Louis against the Blues. For whatever reason, the schedule makers dropped these two random road games to start the week, and then the Oilers won’t play again until…
The Sixers bounced back Sunday evening, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 129-105 to get back in the win column and improve their regular season record to 5-1. They now head into a Central Division back-to-back on the road, starting with the Chicago Bulls, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Like the Sixers, the Bulls have […]
Today is Trade Deadline Day in the NFL! No, it’s not quite like MLB’s Trade Deadline, but you’re still gonna want to know what’s happening. Make sure you’re perusing our coverage throughout the day !
Jameson Taillon wants to put in a good word for his Cubs rotation-mate in the NL Rookie of the Year race :
All really awesome exciting young players! But Cade literally carried our staff in the 2nd half during a playoff push/race. Also- WAR isn’t a perfect stat, especially for pitche...
Ryan Brasier, Willi Castro,, Aaron Civale, Brad Keller. Drew Pomeranz, Taylor Rogers, Carlos Santana, Mike Soroka, Caleb Thielbar, and Kyle Tucker have declared Free Agency. I’d bring three of them back. Your mileage may vary. We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Like Ian Happ covers left. Like Nico Hoerner covers short. *means autoplay […]
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The Chicago Bears, as a franchise, currently have a void when it comes to who their most prominent living former player is. Walter Payton should hold this role, but he was tragically taken from us way too young. It’s been 26 years already, and in my world, I cannot own a Bears jersey unless it’s […]
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The Blackhawks remain without a win on their six-game road trip after a third straight defeat on Monday night, losing 3-1 to the Seattle Kraken.
After a scoreless first period, Seattle scored first when this seeing-eye point shot from Jamie Oleksiak ended up in the Blackhawks net:
Jamie Oleksiak's shot from the point finds its way in to open the scoring for Seattle pic.twitter.com/84DBOMnQvN — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) November 4, 2025
Later in the second, the Kraken went up ...
This game felt a lot like the Blackhawks’ loss to the Kings at the United Center, except the Blackhawks dominated the puck more in this game. The Kraken just didn’t let them get a lot of good, clean shots off — and the Blackhawks couldn’t finish.
The Blackhawks had a 22-11 Corsi For advantage at 5-on-5 in the second period and a 35-23 overall advantage at 5-on-5 after 40 minutes of hockey (49-24 in all situations). The Blackhawks out-shot the Kraken 14-5 in the second period. Chicago had ...
It’s the first week of the offseason here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in out of the cold. We’re open for business. There’s no cover charge. The dress code is casual. The hostess will season you now. Bring your own […]
The Chicago Bulls (5-1) will be attempting to continue a four-game home winning run when squaring off against the Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at United Center. It airs at 8 p.m. ET on CHSN and NBCS-PH+.
In their last time out, the Bulls lost 128-116 to the Knicks on Sunday. The 76ers enter this matchup on the heels of a 129-105 victory over the Nets on Sunday. In the loss, Josh Giddey paced the Bulls with 23 points. In the 76ers’ win, Kelly Oubre Jr. led the way wit...
The New York Knicks (4-3) beat the Bulls last night at Madison Square Garden. Tonight, facing the young Washington Wizards (1-6) in the second of a back-to-back, you might have expected a sluggish start. And you would have been correct. After a sleepwalking through the first quarter, the Knicks found life in the second quarter […]
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Game Preview
The Chicago Bulls (5-1) host the Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) after winning four home games in a row. The Bulls are favored by only 1.5 points in the contest, which tips at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The matchup has an over/under set at 238.5 points.
Bulls vs. 76ers Odds
Bulls odds to win: -120
76ers odds to win: +102
Spread: Bulls (-1.5)
Total: 238.5
How to Bet on Bulls vs. 76ers
Game Time and Information
When: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: U...
It is the ninth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! First, let us review past years: To make sure we give the SSS readership a strong vote in our South Side Sox Top 100, we’re going to run five or 10 polls before kicking off our Top 100 Prospect countdown. Ideally, we […]
Jared McCain has officially been upgraded to probable for the Sixers’ Tuesday night matchup against the Bulls in Chicago. McCain has been recovering from a torn ligament in his right thumb he suffered in September early on in training camp. Last year’s rookie campaign was unfortunately cut short after 23 games due to a torn […]
This news was expected, and today, Major League Baseball made it official. Cubs right-hander Cade Horton is a National League Rookie of the Year “finalist”: Just to make it clear: There isn’t another election. The “finalists” are simply the players who were the top three vote-getters in the award voting that was completed when the […]
We’ve talked about some crazy games during our time doing Bear & Balanced, but none quite as crazy as yesterday’s 47 to 42 Chicago Bears win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Eight lead changes, 1,071 total yards of offense, 31 fourth-quarter points, and a couple of firsts in NFL history by the Bears. Chicago shook off […]