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Alec Mills, and the inevitable comparison to Kyle Hendricks

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Eddie Butler is the latest lottery ticket acquisition for Cubs

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Cubs make out well by trading Jorge Soler to Royals for closer Wade Davis

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Cubs trade for Red Sox LHP Felix Doubront

By Kyle Johansen on July 30, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
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According to Jon Morosi, the Cubs have traded for 26-year-old Boston Red Sox left-hander Felix Doubront: Red Sox and Cubs have agreement in place that sends Felix Doubront to Chicago, source says. — Jon Morosi […]

John Baker picks up first win ever for Cubs position player

By Kyle Johansen on July 30, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
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While the “wins” stat is pointless in modern baseball and amazingly is still overused, the one redeeming value it has is providing the historical context to make John Baker’s rare accomplishment last night […]

Blackhawks unlikely to sign 2010 first round pick Kevin Hayes

By Kyle Johansen on July 29, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
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The Blackhawks selected Kevin Hayes with the 24th overall pick in the 2010 draft and had an opportunity to sign him once his senior season at Boston College ended this April.  However, […]

A history of the Joakim Noah and LeBron James feud

By Kyle Johansen on July 26, 2014 • ( 1 Comment )
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The fun never ends when it comes to Joakim Noah.  The Bulls dynamic center has always played with an extra edge against LeBron James-led teams, and this season will be no different […]

Cubs shopping Edwin Jackson

By Kyle Johansen on July 25, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
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It’s painful to recall the offseason two years ago when the Cubs were in pursuit of Anibal Sanchez.  The Tigers initial offer to Sanchez was in the 4-year, $48 million range, so […]

Bulls reportedly make significant trade offer for Kevin Love

By Kyle Johansen on July 24, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
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When the news surfaced that the Bulls were re-engaging with Minnesota on a possible Kevin Love trade, the entire City of Chicago called B.S.  The only purpose this sort of rumor served […]

Figuring out linebacker position is most important story in Bears camp

By Kyle Johansen on July 24, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
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The Chicago Bears have seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs on their team – at least for another year – but beyond that the team enters camp with a lot of question […]

“It’s time for ‘Mendy’ to play”

By Kyle Johansen on July 23, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
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According to GM Jed Hoyer, Arismendy Alcantara will receive plenty of playing time down the stretch for the Cubs.  Hoyer had this to say to Cubs.com: “It’s time for ‘Mendy’ to play,” […]

Looking back at Darwin Barney after Cubs designate him for assignment

By Kyle Johansen on July 23, 2014 • ( 4 Comments )
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Before yesterday’s game the Cubs finally put Darwin Barney out of his misery by designating him for assignment in order to clear up a roster spot for Emilio Bonifacio who returned from […]

Mike Olt demoted to Iowa

By Kyle Johansen on July 23, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
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According to Carrie Muskat, the Cubs have mercifully sent Mike Olt down to Iowa: Mike Olt optioned to @IowaCubs #Cubs — Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) July 23, 2014 Olt was batting .139 in […]

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State of the Cubs heading into Spring Training 2018

Alec Mills, and the inevitable comparison to Kyle Hendricks

Eddie Butler is the latest lottery ticket acquisition for Cubs

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In defense of Mitch Trubisky

Who is Matt Barkley?

Cutler shoulder injury is good news for Bears fans

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Cubs sign aging but elite reliever Koji Uehara

Cubs make out well by trading Jorge Soler to Royals for closer Wade Davis

White Sox acquire superstar of the future in Yoan Moncada as Chris Sale heads to Boston

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Daniel Braverman has sadly become one of the only reasons to watch da Bears

NFL Against the Spread: Week 11

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Assessing the potential return from Nationals amidst Chris Sale trade rumors

Cubs success provides prime opportunity for White Sox to rebuild

Despite hot market for Chris Sale, White Sox won’t trade ace

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