The dust has settled from CubsCon 2026, leaving a deservedly light-hearted feeling in the air. Chicago Cubs new and old were all smiles this past weekend as the organization welcomed back several members of its legendary 2016 World Series-winning team for a commemorative celebration. Rather than just reveling in nostalgia, though, new additions like Alex Bregman and Edward … [Read more...] about 2026 Cubs Have Look, Feel of True Contender
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Drew Petzing, Kevin Byard, Bears, Lions
Bears Bears S Kevin Byard led the league in interceptions for the second time in his career, since doing so with the Titans back in 2017. He feels comfortable with his role in Chicago and is hoping to be back with the team in 2026, yet notes that anything could happen. “With the success that we all had this season as a team, I think a lot of guys on this team are going to be … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Drew Petzing, Kevin Byard, Bears, Lions
White Sox trade Luis Robert Jr. to Mets for Luisangel Acuña, Truman Pauley
Not suddenly, and with plenty of warning, the White Sox have traded Luis Robert Jr. Tonight’s the night the White Sox finally found a price worth accepting, as they sent Robert to the New York Mets for infielder/outfielder Luisangel Acuña and A-ball righty Truman Pauley. The Mets are taking Robert’s entire $20 million salary. The… The post White Sox trade Luis Robert Jr. to … [Read more...] about White Sox trade Luis Robert Jr. to Mets for Luisangel Acuña, Truman Pauley
JAN. 20TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: SOX SEASON APPEARANCE LEADERS (PITCHING)
Wilbur Wood set a still-standing Sox record with 88 appearances in 1968. Most appearances by a White Sox pitcher in a season: GAMES—-PITCHER, YEAR 88—Wilbur Wiod, 1968 83—Kelly Wunsch, 2000 82—Eddie Fisher, 1965 77—Bob Locker, 1967 77—Bobby Thigpen, 1990 77—Wilbur Wood, 1970 76—Matt Lindstrom, 2013 76—Wilbur Wood, 1969 74—Damaso Marte, … [Read more...] about JAN. 20TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: SOX SEASON APPEARANCE LEADERS (PITCHING)
Addressing the Xavier Booker Issue for UCLA
The UCLA Bruins came into the 2025-26 season with pretty high expectations, especially when they were in the AP Top 25 rankings to start the campaign. For most of the season, Mick Cronin’s squad has been pretty inconsistent. He even questioned his team’s toughness on a number of occasions. The bugaboos may have been put to bed for the team as a whole with their upset of Purdue … [Read more...] about Addressing the Xavier Booker Issue for UCLA