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Here is the Cubs 2026 Spring Training schedule

The 2025 MLB season just ended with a great World Series Game 7 last Saturday. Now it’s time to talk spring! As of the date of this post, we are just 107 days away from the Cubs’ Spring Training opener against the White Sox. Included in the 18-game Sloan Park home schedule is an exhibition […]

Look Who Has the NFL’s Hottest Offense

OK, so the Chicago Bears didn’t make a big splashy move at the NFL Trade Deadline. But at least they still have Ben Johnson as their head coach. Don’t look now, but the Bears have one of the hottest offenses running as we enter Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. Overall, it has been the most explosive in the league to this point. And it has me so thankful that Ben Johnson chose to coach the Bears instead of taking his talents elsewhere: the Bears offense ranks since week 3: Sack ra...

The Best Comeback in Years, Defense Steps Up Huge, A Lesson Learned, and Other Bulls Bullets

Fun Fact: The Chicago Bulls’ 24-point comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers is the franchise’s largest since February 17, 2021, when they erased a 25-point deficit against the Detroit Pistons. Even Funner Fact: The Chicago Bulls are 7-1 and sit alone at the top of the Eastern Conference. The first of last night’s game was a good old-fashioned beatdown. They looked downright stunned by Philadelphia’s aggressiveness in transition and on the glass. They also had zero answers for Ty...

Yikes: The 2026 Cubs Are Projected to Hit Way Fewer Home Runs

When the book closed on the 2025 regular season, the Chicago Cubs had launched an impressive 223 home runs, 6th most in MLB (3rd most in the NL). That was 53 homers more than they hit in 2024, 27 more than they hit in 2023, and 64(!) more than they hit in 2022. 2025 MLB Team Home Run Leaders Yankees: 274 HRs Dodgers: 244 HRs Mariners: 238 HRs Angels: 226 HRs Mets: 224 HRs Cubs: 223 HRs Athletics: 219 HRs (Mickey Mouse ballpark) D-Backs: 214 HRs ...

Colston Loveland Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Rookie tight end Colston Loveland has been all the buzz in Chicago since his breakout performance against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, which included a dramatic 58-yard game-winning touchdown catch and run. Now he’s getting some national love after being named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday. Loveland caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday in a thrilling 47-42 win for the Bears in Cincinnati. . @colstonlovelan1 has arrived ‼️ pic.twitter...

Will Kiefer Sherwood Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on November 5?

On Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET, the Vancouver Canucks play the Chicago Blackhawks — will Kiefer Sherwood score a goal? There are stats and trends in this article, to help you make the right call. Kiefer Sherwood Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +225 (Bet $10 to win $22.50 if he scores a goal) Sherwood Goals Betting Stats Sherwood has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). In 14 games played this se...

Will Connor Bedard Score a Goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks on November 5?

Will Connor Bedard score for the Chicago Blackhawks versus the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday? Stats and trends are available here, to help you make the best bet before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Connor Bedard Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canucks Anytime Goal Odds: +185 (Bet $10 to win $18.50 if he scores a goal) Bedard Goals Betting Stats In one game Bedard has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s eclipsed the prop total. Bedard has registered a point ...

Will Frank Nazar Score a Goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks on November 5?

At 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks will play the Vancouver Canucks — is Frank Nazar going to score a goal? Insights and trends are available below, to assist you in making the right bet. Frank Nazar Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canucks Anytime Goal Odds: +235 (Bet $10 to win $23.50 if he scores a goal) Nazar Goals Betting Stats Nazar has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (two total opportunities). Nazar has recorded a point...

Will Brock Boeser Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on November 5?

When the Vancouver Canucks meet the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Brock Boeser going to score? We have stats and info to help you make the right wager here. Brock Boeser Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +185 (Bet $10 to win $18.50 if he scores a goal) Boeser Goals Betting Stats Boeser has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Through 12 games played this season, Boeser ha...

Will Jake DeBrusk Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on November 5?

Is Jake DeBrusk likely to score a goal on Wednesday, when his Vancouver Canucks play the Chicago Blackhawks at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and info are provided here, to help you make the best wager. Jake DeBrusk Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal) DeBrusk Goals Betting Stats DeBrusk has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. DeBrusk has registered five points this season, all from ...

Darius Slayton Fantasy Week 10: Projections vs. Bears, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Wide receiver Darius Slayton faces a matchup against the 25th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (237.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 10, when his New York Giants play the Chicago Bears, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. With his upcoming game versus the Bears this week, should Slayton be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We dissect the stats and trends below. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Darius Slayton Week 10 Game Info Let’s g...

WATCH: Every Trick Play Ben Johnson Has Run in 2025

So the Chicago Bears didn’t make a splashy, high-priced addition at the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline. The Bears still have Ben Johnson as their head coach. And even with a 5-3 start under their belt, you do not have to work hard to make an argument that the best is still yet to come for this team. Even still … the first eight weeks are the most fun I’ve had watching this team in a while. Admittedly, much of that is rooted in the head coach’s innovative play-calling and the execution of an offe...

NFC North Odds See Packers, Lions in Tight Race for Division Title

The NFC North is shaping up to be one of the toughest and most interesting divisions in the NFL . Who wins the division? Check out the odds as we head into week 10 of the season. Get a $500 bonus with promo DUNK on BN Fantasy! NFC North Odds The Packers are just ahead of the Lions when it comes to odds to win the division. Check out the odds to win the NFC North below. NFC North Champ Odds Green Bay Packers +110 Detroit Lions +125 Chicago Bears +900 Minnesota Vikings +1700 ...

Let’s Talk About the Blackhawks Skating Seven Defensemen (and Blue Line Development)

The development of the Blackhawks’ top prospects has been the focus of the organization for the past three years. In an ideal world, a team doesn’t want to rush a young player into being forced to play more than they’re ready for in the NHL. And, ideally, a team can insulate young defensemen with experience and create situations where both learning and success can co-exist. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks didn’t have the organizational depth to provide a sheltered NHL initiation to Kevin Ko...

Cubs free agent target: Eugenio Suárez

You might say: “But the Cubs already have a third baseman!” Yes, they do. Matt Shaw did a credible job at third base, a position that wasn’t his original one. He did well enough with the glove to be a Gold Glove “finalist,” and posted 3.1 bWAR, which is very good for a rookie season […]

NFL Trade Deadline Recap, Ryan Poles Did a Smart Thing, Ready For Week 10, and Other Bears Bullets

That first week adjusting after turning back the clock an hour is getting more challenging as I get older. The NFL Trade Deadline is in the rearview mirror. And while the Chicago Bears made a trade, they didn’t make any blockbusters. Frankly, I am OK with that because this isn’t a team that is one player away from getting to where it wants. Plus, it has some salary cap stuff to clean up this upcoming offseason. Even without a splashy move at the deadline, these Bears should be competiti...

Imanaga and Bieber, the Market, Starter Needs, Soroka, and Other Cubs Bullets

Wowwww. Bulls. A 24-point comeback win, down to the final seconds . This team has some juice. If you missed Shane Bieber’s stunning option decision and my thoughts on it, see here . I think it’ll take a little while to fully know whether that was just some weird, one-off, super-idiosyncratic decision of Bieber’s, or if it represents some kind of fundamental systemic concern about what this offseason is going to look like. But we’ll get some clues with the Qualifying Offer decisions this...

Blackhawks College Prospects: Mustard, Nestrašil Look to Stay Hot Against Ranked Opponents

We get an early start to the NCAA weekend for Blackhawks prospects this week with freshman phenom Václav Nestrašil and UMass hosting Maine on Thursday night. He’s been one of the most impressive freshman in the entire country early this collegiate season. This is a big weekend set against another ranked opponent. Here’s the three-day weekend schedule for Blackhawks prospects in college action. Thursday, Nov. 6 No. 6 Maine at No. 12  UMass  — 6 PM CT Friday, Nov. 7 No. ...

Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 11-5-25

This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS In Connor Murphy’s likely final Blackhawks season, his playing time is falling off a cliff ( Sun-Times ) Kyle Davidson encouraged by Connor Bedard, Blackhawks “growing into the league” this season ( Sun-Times ) RECAPS: Kraken 3, Blackhawks 1 ( SCH ) ( The Athletic ) Articles on Oliver Moore’s promotion ( Sun-Times ) ( The Athletic ) Blackhawks power rankings: Bedard makes the leap, attendan...

Ranking the five best Milwaukee Brewers games of 2025

Despite falling short of a World Series berth, the Brewers had one of their most successful seasons in years. Milwaukee won 97 games (including two 11-plus game win streaks) for the first time in franchise history and beat their division rivals, the Chicago Cubs, in the NLDS. Since there were also a lot of exciting […]

Today in White Sox History: November 5

1901 American League president Ban Johnson and his close friend/associate, White Sox owner Charles Comiskey, secure a five-year lease of Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis. Was a move of the White Sox afoot? No, the pair saw St. Louis as the new home for an AL team — and that team turned out to be […]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked, November 5 — Johnson, Root and LaHair

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Happy birthday to Bryan LaHair, one-time Cubs All-Star! Today in baseball history: Cubs Birthdays: Charlie Newman, […]