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  • • Nationals, Jon Lester Nearing Deal
    5:55pm: Lester and the Nats are closing in on a deal, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. 5:24pm: The Nationals and free-agent left-hander Jon Lester are “in talks,” Ken Rosenthal and Jon Greenberg of The Athletic report. It’s unclear whether the two sides are close to an agreement. Washington would be the fourth organization…...2021
  • • Central Rumors: Cubs Extensions, Cardinals, Kluber
    The Cubs’ trade of Yu Darvish cleared $62MM from the books over the next three years, but Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times writes in his latest mailbag column that it’s still unlikely the team will agree to a contract extension with any of its pending free agents prior to the start of Spring Training.…...2021
  • • Lauri Markkanen set to return for Bulls
    The Bulls are worth paying attention to these days. They have an interesting young core of talent and are putting up some wins lately. Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times on the latest twist: To say that Lauri Markkanen entered this season with a lot to prove is a major undersell, especially considering the Bulls organization and … Continue reading "Lauri Markkanen set to return for Bulls"...2021
  • • Report: Anthony Miller not expected to be suspended for throwing punch
    Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller was thrown out of last Sunday’s loss to the Saints for throwing a punch at safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, but he is not expected to miss any more game action as a result of that decision. Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Miller is not expected to be suspended [more]...2021
  • • Aaron Rodgers loves playing at Soldier Field, and why wouldn’t he?
    Aaron Rodgers said he loves playing in Soldier Field. Why wouldn’t he? The Packers quarterback is 9-3 there, including victories in eight of the past nine games, and has thrown 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. “It’s always gonna be a struggle in that stadium,” Rodgers said, via Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times. “Everything from [more]...2020
  • • Cubs To Sign Jonathan Holder
    The Cubs have agreed to sign right-handed reliever Jonathan Holder to a non-guaranteed contract, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. It’s a one-year, $750K deal, per Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago. Holder will have a chance to earn another $150K in incentives, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets. The Cubs will be the…...2020
  • • Bears close facility after positive COVID-19 test
    The Texans announced the closure of their facility following a positive COVID-19 test on Thursday morning and the Bears have made the same move. Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times was the first to report that the Bears sent everyone home from their facility due to COVID-19 concerns. That report was followed by word from [more]...2020
  • • Six Bulls NBA Championship rings sell for $255,840
    Six Chicago Bulls championship rings that originally belonged to security guard John Capps have sold for a combined $255,840, per the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls, led by Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and head coach Phil Jackson, won six titles during the ’90s, establishing themselves as one of the best dynasties in […] The post Six Bulls NBA Championship rings sell ...2020
  • • New Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says first up is film-watching
    Former Thunder head coach Billy Donovan recently landed the Chicago Bulls’ head coaching job. Chicago Sun-Times on him as he settles in to his new job: Billy Donovan is about to do his best to make this roster excuse proof. There will be no more, ‘’They took away my mid-range,’’ “This new offense has been … Continue reading "New Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says first up is film-watc...2020
  • • New Bulls GM says focus is on getting team back to relevance
    The Chicago Bulls have a new general manager and a new head coach, and both of them have a lot of work ahead. Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times: For the first time in years, talking to a Bulls general manager didn’t resemble an encounter with a used-car salesman who had just sold you a lemon. But … Continue reading "New Bulls GM says focus is on getting team back to relevance"...2020

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Chicago Sun-Times injury and suspension

  • • Report: Anthony Miller not expected to be suspended for throwing punch
    Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller was thrown out of last Sunday’s loss to the Saints for throwing a punch at safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, but he is not expected to miss any more game action as a result of that decision. Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Miller is not expected to be suspended [more]...2021
  • • White Sox Add Jake Burger To 60-Man Player Pool
    The White Sox have added third baseman Jake Burger to their 60-man player pool, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He’ll join their alternate training site. This is an important step for Burger, a recent first-round pick (No. 11 in 2017) whom injuries have ravaged during his professional career. Burger tore his left…...2020
  • • Carlos Rodon On Schedule In Tommy John Rehab
    White Sox southpaw Carlos Rodon is “on schedule” in his rehab from last May’s Tommy John surgery, the lefty himself tells Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Rodon is throwing three times per week, including two bullpen sessions, and could be ready to face live hitters within a matter of weeks. Rodon believes it’s…...2020
  • • Two Cubs Employees Test Positive For COVID-19
    Two unnamed Cubs gameday employees have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times. One of those employees is recovering at home; the other is receiving hospital treatment, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago. The two staff members tested positive on March 23 and 24, just more than…...2020
  • • Two Chicago Cubs employees test positive for COVID-19
    Two unnamed Cubs gameday employees have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to a report from the Chicago Sun-Times. One of those employees is recovering at home; the other is receiving hospital treatment, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago. The two staff members tested positive on March 23 and 24, just more than two weeks after attending a staff training session at ...2020
  • • Bears, Redskins interested in Austin Hooper
    The Falcons would like to re-sign tight end Austin Hooper, the best player at his position eligible for free agency, but their tight salary cap situation means they will have to let him test the open market. You can expect plenty of interest in Hooper’s services, and as Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times writes, the Bears are planning to pursue the two-time Pro Bowler. Meanwhile, Vaughn McClure...2020
  • • Health Notes: White Sox, Leake, Perez, Dominguez
    The White Sox opened camp with a series of unwelcome injury developments, as each of Yasmani Grandal, Lucas Giolito and Gio Gonzalez are all dealing with minor injuries (link via Daryl Van-Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times). Grandal injured his calf in the weight room last week, and an MRI revealed a minor calf strain.…...2020
  • • Kris Dunn suffered right MCL sprain; no timeline for return
    An initial examination has revealed that Bulls bench guard-turned-starting-small forward Kris Dunn is suffering from a right MCL sprain, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Johnson notes that there is no timeline set for Dunn’s return, while the Sun-Times notes that more information will be divulged once Dunn consults with doctors. Depending on the severity o...2020
  • • Kris Dunn's injury will impact Bulls' plans at trade deadline
    The Bulls lost their defensive leader when Kris Dunn suffered a knee injury 13 seconds into Friday’s game, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Dunn returned to Chicago to undergo an MRI and get a thorough examination from team doctors. A more detailed report on his condition should be available soon. The injury comes at an awkward time for Chicago with the trade deadline just five days awa...2020
  • • Bulls' Luke Kornet, Daniel Gafford looking to take advantage of opportunity
    The Bulls are trying to get by in the middle with rookie Daniel Gafford and Luke Kornet until Wendell Carter Jr. returns, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times relays. Carter is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury.  The Bulls used their room exception to sign Kornet to a two-year, $4.5M contract during the offseason but he’s only appeared in 20 games this season, averaging 3.2 PPG in 9.7...2020

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    Now that Mark McGwire’s time on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is up, another controversial player will take his place: Manny Ramirez. The former Boston Red Sox left fielder had an incredible 22-year career, but it ended with two performance-enhancing drug suspensions. However, Ramirez doesn’t think that should necessarily take away from everything else he achieved. “Life is like that. You make ...2016
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Chicago Sun-Times trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Central Rumors: Cubs Extensions, Cardinals, Kluber
    The Cubs’ trade of Yu Darvish cleared $62MM from the books over the next three years, but Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times writes in his latest mailbag column that it’s still unlikely the team will agree to a contract extension with any of its pending free agents prior to the start of Spring Training.…...2021
  • • Lauri Markkanen set to return for Bulls
    The Bulls are worth paying attention to these days. They have an interesting young core of talent and are putting up some wins lately. Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times on the latest twist: To say that Lauri Markkanen entered this season with a lot to prove is a major undersell, especially considering the Bulls organization and … Continue reading "Lauri Markkanen set to return for Bulls"...2021
  • • Cubs To Sign Jonathan Holder
    The Cubs have agreed to sign right-handed reliever Jonathan Holder to a non-guaranteed contract, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. It’s a one-year, $750K deal, per Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago. Holder will have a chance to earn another $150K in incentives, Bob Nightengale of USA Today tweets. The Cubs will be the…...2020
  • • White Sox Promote Garrett Crochet
    In an eye-opening promotion, the White Sox have selected the contract of left-hander Garrett Crochet, general manager Rick Hahn announced to reporters today (Twitter link via Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times). Chicago drafted the 21-year-old lefty out of Tennessee with the 11th overall pick of the 2020 draft. Righty Evan Marshall is going…...2020
  • • A few players the Bulls might like to draft
    The Bulls have the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times looking at a few of the many possible routes the team might wish to take: With Otto Porter Jr. expected to opt in at $28.5 million for the 2020-21 season, the small forward will be playing for his next … Continue reading "A few players the Bulls might like to draft"...2020
  • • Theo Epstein On Cubs’ Trade Deadline Plans
    Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein spoke to media members including Russell Dorsey from the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday, tackling a wide array of topics including the trade deadline, the Cubs’ intentions, and the trade landscape in the league as a whole. “There are a lot of years when we know we have an impactful…...2020
  • • Handful of teams actively zeroing in on Bulls’ Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr.
    A handful of teams are actively zeroing in on multiple players on the Chicago Bulls roster, including Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr., per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is also a player other teams have had trade discussions about. However, it doesn’t appear Chicago is ready to trade […] The post Handful of teams actively zeroing in on Bul...2020
  • • Mitchell Trubisky to speak with reporters on Friday
    Much has changed for Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky since he last spoke with reporters in December. The Bears declined to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract and acquired Nick Foles in trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars in March. According to Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Trubisky will speak with reporters [more]...2020
  • • Akiem Hicks on Colin Kaepernick’s unemployment: We signed Mike Glennon
    Akiem Hicks could have said a lot when asked about Colin Kaepernick’s continued unemployment. Instead, he needed only four words to make his point. “We signed Mike Glennon,” the Bears defensive lineman said Wednesday, via Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bears signed Glennon to a three-year, $45 million contract with $18.5 million guaranteed [more]...2020
  • • Bulls and assistant coach Shawn Respert will reportedly part ways after this season
    Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times reporting on Bulls head coach Jim Boylen and his plans beyond this season — the one that’s currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic — regarding one of his assistants: Boylen won’t retain assistant coach/player-development coach Shawn Respert when his contract is up at the end of the season, but … Continue reading "Bulls and assist...2020

Chicago Sun-Times stats and results

  • • Report: Anthony Miller not expected to be suspended for throwing punch
    Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller was thrown out of last Sunday’s loss to the Saints for throwing a punch at safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, but he is not expected to miss any more game action as a result of that decision. Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that Miller is not expected to be suspended [more]...2021
  • • NL Central Notes: Cubs, Castellanos, Holt
    The Cubs were among the many teams experiencing delays in COVID-19 testing, as today’s results from this weekend’s batch of tests were late to arrive, writes Steve Greenberg of the Chicago Sun-Times. The delay proved to be brief, and general manager Jed Hoyer told the media this afternoon that all of the team’s tests came…...2020
  • • Jim Boylen on hot seat after several key players ripped him to new front office
    Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen could end up getting fired since the franchise is under new control. Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, new Bulls president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley have had detailed discussions with players and most of them have ripped Boylen. As a result, it […] The post Jim Boylen on hot seat after several key ...2020
  • • New Bulls GM Marc Eversley shares player-first mentality
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) on May 1, 2020 at 6:00am PDT The Bulls have a new front office. It’s a new era in Chicago. Okay, the start of one. Possibly. It’s all about results. Anyway, here’s the Chicago Sun-Times reporting: “One of my mottos is ‘players first,’ … Continue reading "New Bulls GM Marc Eversley shares player-first...2020
  • • Wendell Carter Jr. reacts to getting back on the court
    Wendell Carter Jr. was back on the court today for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain January 6, but he knows there’s a lot of work ahead to get back to normal. Playing under a minutes restriction, Carter posted six points and nine rebounds in a loss to the Knicks, then talked to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times about the adjustment of getting back into game shape. “I got winded...2020
  • • Zach LaVine doing his thing for Bulls
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) on Feb 15, 2020 at 6:32pm PST Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times discussing Zach LaVine and the Bulls: Going into the break, LaVine was averaging 28.3 points over his last four games, while shooting 56.3 percent from the field and 51.9 percent from three-point […]...2020
  • • Kris Dunn suffered right MCL sprain; no timeline for return
    An initial examination has revealed that Bulls bench guard-turned-starting-small forward Kris Dunn is suffering from a right MCL sprain, according to the Chicago Sun-Times and K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Johnson notes that there is no timeline set for Dunn’s return, while the Sun-Times notes that more information will be divulged once Dunn consults with doctors. Depending on the severity o...2020
  • • Bulls' Luke Kornet, Daniel Gafford looking to take advantage of opportunity
    The Bulls are trying to get by in the middle with rookie Daniel Gafford and Luke Kornet until Wendell Carter Jr. returns, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times relays. Carter is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury.  The Bulls used their room exception to sign Kornet to a two-year, $4.5M contract during the offseason but he’s only appeared in 20 games this season, averaging 3.2 PPG in 9.7...2020
  • • Will Zach LaVine make the 2020 All-Star team?
    Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times reporting on scoring guard Zach LaVine, who this season is averaging 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game for the Bulls (12-19): In his last 15 games, LaVine is averaging 27.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists and is shooting 45.4 percent from three-point range. That stretch includes [...]...2019
  • • Cubs' Victor Caratini headed for CT scan on hand
    Cubs catcher Victor Caratini will undergo a CT scan tomorrow on his left hand, the club told reports including Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times (Twitter links) after tonight’s game. With x-rays revealing a possible hamate fracture, the fear is that Caratini could hit the shelf for a stretch. Caratini evidently suffered the injury tin the midst of what turned out to be a productive plate ...2019

Chicago Sun-Times parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Bears WR Allen Robinson helping feed Chicago-area children amid COVID-19 pandemic
    Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson wishes he could train for the 2020 season right now, but with the coronavirus pandemic putting NFL workouts on hold, Allen decided to use him time to do good. Through his Within Reach Foundation, Robinson is helping out the Greater Chicago Food Depository to feed Chicago-area kids who are out of school due to COVID-19. In the past, Robinson's foundation h...2020
  • • Javier Baez: Extension talks with Cubs have been 'up and down'
    Reports back in November indicated that the Cubs had initiated extension talks with star shortstop Javier Baez, but Baez himself said as recently as mid-February that talks on that front have been “up and down.” Asked about the potential of signing a long-term deal in the wake of this week’s seven-year extension for division rival Christian Yelich, Baez told Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Ti...2020
  • • Wendell Carter Jr. reacts to getting back on the court
    2020
  • • Cubs appear to be at a crossroads with Kris Bryant and beyond
    The Chicago Cubs are one of two teams without a guaranteed signing this offseason, and there’s a good chance their caution continues. By all accounts, the Cubs should have a chance to return to National League prominence in 2020, only if they make significant strides internally, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun Times.  On that front, there are definitely issues to address. Star sh...2020
  • • Cubs players throw support behind ‘brother’ Addison Russell
    Addison Russell has been accused by his ex-wife of physical and mental abuse and was hit with a 40-game suspension by MLB over those allegations. Now set to return to the Chicago Cubs, Russell is being embraced by his teammates as they prepare for spring training. “We’re human. He made a mistake,” reliever Pedro Strop, per the Chicago Sun Times. “If he does the right thing, if he does whatever he ...2019
  • • Robin Lopez removed from Bulls' practice
    Robin Lopez‘s shaky status with the Bulls led to some tense moments during practice on Monday, according to a series of Chicago Sun-Times tweets. Lopez was told before practice that his minutes might be reduced and he showed his irritation on the court, exchanging words with guard Kris Dunn, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Coach Jim Boylen removed him from practice for approximately 10 minute...2019
  • • Report: Mike Ditka hospitalized after suffering heart attack
    Mike Ditka was hospitalized this week for a heart-related issue but is said to be doing well. The Chicago Sun-Times reported about Ditka on Friday and says the former Chicago Bears head coach was playing golf on Wednesday and went to the hospital afterwards because he was not feeling well. WGN reported that Ditka actually suffered a heart attack. They say he is in a Florida hospital and will head ...2018
  • • Fourth-grader playing hooky runs into principal at Cubs game
    Tucker Steckman, an elementary school student from East Moline, Ill., was allowed to play hooky this week so he could take in the Chicago Cubs’ home opener. Imagine the fourth-grader’s surprise when he ran into …  gulp … his principal at Wrigley Field.It gets better. Steckman, attending the game with his father, was featured in a tweet from MLB’s official account in which he’s holding a sign outsi...2018
  • • Danny Trevathan: Head shot on Davante Adams not intentional
    Danny Travathan is likely going to be fined for the vicious hit he put on Davante Adams Thursday night, but the Chicago Bears linebacker does not feel he should be suspended for a head shot he insists was unintentional.Following the game, Trevathan said his main concern is that Adams is OK and apologized for hitting the Green Bay Packers receiver in the head.“I was just trying to make a play. It w...2017
  • • Emotional Anthony Rizzo donates $3.5M to children's hospital
    Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday became overcome with emotion during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lurie’s Children’s Hospital. The ceremony involved the announcement that Rizzo had donated $3.5 million to the Chicago hospital on behalf of his family’s charitable foundation, Hope 44. The moment overwhelmed Rizzo, who himself is a cancer survivor. “To be able to give back and do t...2017

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  • • Cubs To Sign Jason Heyward
    Jason Heyward has chosen to sign with the Cubs, multiple sources tell Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times (Twitter link). Exact financial terms aren’t known, but Jon Heyman of CBS Sports tweets that the Cubs landed Heyward for less than $200MM despite the fact that the Nationals are said to have offered around, or exactly $200MM....2015
  • • Jimmy Butler Wants Mason Plumlee to Pay Fine for Technical Foul vs. Blazers
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  • • What Chicago Bulls Need from Derrick Rose for a Deep Playoff Run
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  • • Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Wore Same, Unwashed Socks During 9-Game Winning Streak
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  • • Michael Jordan Tells Kobe Bryant to 'Go Get Karl' on NBA Scoring List
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  • • Cubs To Hire Joe Maddon As Manager
    The Cubs will hire Joe Maddon as their new manager, reports Jon Heyman of CBS Sports (Twitter link). Earlier today, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Maddon and the Cubs had been negotiating, and the longtime Rays … ...2014
  • • Cubs' NLCS Trip Dethrones Cardinals, Puts World Series Dreams in View
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  • • Kobe Bryant Reportedly Turned Down Offer to Play for Barcelona in Euroleague
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Chicago Sun-Times fantasy rankings and news

  • • Fantasy Football Week 11: Rankings, Stat Projections and Top Waiver-Wire Adds
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  • • Week 8 Fantasy Football Rankings: Positional Overview, Guide and Advice
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  • • Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 6: Debating Difficult Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions
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  • • Jordan Howard, Ka'Deem Carey's Fantasy Outlook After Jeremy Langford's Injury
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  • • Brock Osweiler, Will Fuller, DeAndre Hopkins' Post-Week 1 Fantasy Advice
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  • • Bears Have Offensive Firepower to Light Up the NFL in 2016
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  • • Kyle Schwarber's Fluke ACL Tear an Early Test for Cubs' Sky-High Expectations
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  • • Bears' Red-Zone Offense Will Be Key vs. Resurgent Packers in Week 12
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  • • Daily Fantasy Football Week 11: Predicting DraftKings Top Performers and Busts
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  • • Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 9: Final Lineup Advice for Fantasy Football Owners
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Chicago Sun-Times schedule, game

  • • Will Coby White emerge as primary point guard for Bulls?
    The Bulls have Zach LaVine at shooting guard, ready to produce buckets. Who should the main point guard be alongside him in the starting lineup? Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times on one of the team’s prime candidates: As of Friday, the Bulls players we’re still working out individually, with the full intrasquad scrimmages coming next week. … Continue reading "Will Coby White emerge as...2020
  • • White Sox Add Jake Burger To 60-Man Player Pool
    2020
  • • White Sox Release 5 Players
    The White Sox have released five players – infielders Matt Skole and Ramon Torres, right-hander Zach Putnam, and lefties Caleb Frare and Matt Tomshaw – according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Frare, Skole and Tomshaw spent time in major league camp during the first version of spring training, but the White Sox…...2020
  • • Carlos Rodon On Schedule In Tommy John Rehab
    2020
  • • Two Chicago Cubs employees test positive for COVID-19
    2020
  • • Pedro Strop says Cubs' efforts to bring him back hampered by cap restrictions
    This past offseason was not one to remember for the Cubs, a big-market, high-payroll team that spent a mere $3.5M on free agents after failing to make the playoffs in 2019. The club also lost quite a few of its own notable free agents, including reliever Pedro Strop, even though the right-hander revealed Wednesday that Chicago had interest in retaining him. “They did try hard to bring me back. It’...2020
  • • Wendell Carter Jr. reacts to getting back on the court
    2020
  • • Kris Bryant floats fine system to keep Cubs players accountable
    Kris Bryant floated the idea of instituting a fine system as a motivational tool to keep Chicago Cubs players focused on reversing course following a frustrating and disappointing 2019 campaign that ultimately led to the departure of Joe Maddon. It appears that the assessment of fines has been the talk of spring training at the Cubs’ facilities this month, and Bryant recently laid out why it would...2020
  • • Javier Baez: Extension talks with Cubs have been 'up and down'
    While almost all of the Cubs’ star players have been mentioned as speculative trade chips this offseason, Javier Baez has just about been the one exception as there has been more focus on the possibility that he will remain in Chicago over the long term. Baez’s representatives and the Cubs began talks about a multi-year extension back in November, and the infielder provided something of an update ...2020
  • • Kris Dunn suffered right MCL sprain; no timeline for return
    2020

Chicago Sun-Times rumors, scandals, hoax

  • • Ken Williams discusses White Sox pursuit of Machado, Harper
    The White Sox took a rare foray into the high-end free agent market this winter but came away empty-handed in their attempts to sign either Manny Machado or Bryce Harper. Machado ended up signing a 10-year, $300 million deal with the Padres, while Harper landed the most guaranteed money in baseball history ($330 million) on a 13-year contract from the Phillies. In the wake of those enormous deals,...2019
  • • White Sox might be favorites to land Manny Machado
    Could the White Sox now be the favorites to land Manny Machado? Despite whispers of a mystery team being involved in Machado’s market, the Sox, Yankees and Phillies were known to be the three clubs most heavily pursuing the free agent infielder. However, with the Yankees addressing their infield needs elsewhere and the Phillies perhaps now in the driver’s seat to sign Bryce Harper, it leaves the W...2019
  • • Cubs will not pursue offseason extension with Joe Maddon
    Though Cubs manager Joe Maddon is entering the final season of his contract, the organization will not explore an extension during the offseason to come. President of baseball operations Theo Epstein announced the news, which Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times was among those to cover (via Twitter). Maddon, who was hired just after the end of the 2014 season, has already served four of the...2018
  • • Report: Jimmy Butler 'fed up' with Karl-Anthony Towns, won't sign extension
    There were whispers earlier in the offseason that things weren’t right in Minnesota. Fresh off their first playoff appearance since the 2003-04 campaign, rumors of a rift between players came to a head with suggestions that the Timberwolves might look to trade Karl-Anthony Towns.While all of this has died down in recent weeks, it now looks like the rift is real. According to Joe Cowley of the Chic...2018
  • • Bears QB Mitch Trubisky boldly predicts playoffs for the team
    It is always fun to make bold predictions when looking ahead to the start of the NFL season. So this story fits the bill perfectly.Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky came up with this bold statement on Friday.“I said, ‘Yeah, I think we’re gonna make the playoffs,’” Trubisky said, per Patrick Finley of The Chicago Sun-Times. “Obviously we know we have a lot of work to do. I don’t wa...2017
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  • • NBA Rumors: Latest Buzz on Kevin Durant, Possible Taj Gibson Trade and More
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