Welp, it’s here. We’re doing it. After over 250 days without baseball, the Cubs and White Sox begin their 2020 seasons tonight, against the Brewers and Twins, respectively. 60 games. 66 days. Neither team will travel beyond the Midwest. It’ll be weird, and the validity of this season will be debated for years to come. But few baseball fans can deny their excitement about the … [Read more...] about The state of Chicago baseball
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White Sox getting back into groove, Luis Robert, and 2020 schedule
After a tumultuous offseason of negotiations for the 2020 season, the White Sox and the rest of baseball have restarted workouts ahead of a season that will be defined by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and all types of different: Empty stadiums, 60 games, a universal DH and extra innings beginning with a runner on second base. And while already multiple teams have had to shut … [Read more...] about White Sox getting back into groove, Luis Robert, and 2020 schedule
2019 Bears just don’t have enough in loss to Raiders
It was ugly, exciting, and ugly again as the Chicago Bears simply couldn't muster up enough magic to beat the Oakland Raiders in London on Sunday. Khalil Mack's "revenge game" was made a dud by strong offensive line play and smart playcalling from Raiders coach Jon Gruden, who said in the locker room in a pass at the Bears' Club Dub, "I don’t have a disco, but let’s all start … [Read more...] about 2019 Bears just don’t have enough in loss to Raiders
Chicago Bears 2019 preseason wrap-up and Packers preview
It is September, which means the long, grueling, football-less days of the off season are behind us, giving way to the NFL's 100th anniversary. Fittingly, the NFL's centennial kicks off with the Bears and Packers' 198th meeting on Thursday night at Soldier Field. Before we can get to the fun stuff, though, a little housekeeping is in order. Preseason takeaways The biggest … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears 2019 preseason wrap-up and Packers preview
2019 Big Ten Football Preview
The Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago kicked off the grind of the college football season, a chance for players and coaches to reflect on “what could be,” in the final days of the offseason. While the football season doesn’t officially kick off until the end of August, this is where players start to finish up their offseason training and coaches get closer to naming their … [Read more...] about 2019 Big Ten Football Preview