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Don’t Overlook Fedde On Long List Of White Sox Trade Candidates
The White Sox are expected to be the most active team at the trade deadline. They will take offers on their veterans, including pitchers Erick Fedde and Garrett Crochet.
It’s Getting Hard To Ignore Ballesteros In Cubs’ Dilemma
Miguel Amaya was a clear heir apparent to the Cubs' Willson Contreras but has delivered -0.1 WAR in two seasons. Hitting prodigy Moises Ballesteros joins the discussion.
Bears Have Set Themselves Up With Nice Options At Wide Receiver
By drafting Rome Odunze and trading for Keenan Allen, Bears GM Ryan Poles gave himself one of the NFL's best wide receiver rooms in 2024 — and choices down the road.
Cubs Looking Smart For Letting Rizzo, Bryant, Baez Leave Chicago
The Cubs were criticized for trading away World Series heroes Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez. But injuries and diminished production have haunted the trio.
White Sox’s Vaughn Only Now Providing Expected Impact
Andrew Vaughn was forced to play outfield at the start of his career, with Jose Abreu at first base. But he has largely looked the same after the White Sox moved him.
It’s Time For Bears’ Caleb Williams To Get His Rookie Deal Done
Quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the NFL draft, is negotiating his rookie contract without the benefit of a licensed agent. It's time to get a deal.
Drew Thorpe Arrives As Key Piece In An Extended White Sox Rebuild
The White Sox have called up right-hander Drew Thrope from Double-A to start Tuesday night. He's expected to be a key piece of a young rotation in future seasons.
Blocking Skills, Leadership Keep 40-Year-Old Marcedes Lewis With The Bears
Tight end Marcedes Lewis is returning to the Bears at age 40 despite already having $62.5 million in career earnings. GM Ryan Poles loves the example Lewis sets.
Bears Take Their Stadium Push To Chicago’s Business Community
Unable to prompt swift action in the Illinois legislators, the Bears have taken their push for a domed stadium along Lake Michigan to Chicago's business leaders.
Anti-Tanking Rules Add To Need For White Sox To Entertain Trades
No matter how bad they are this season, the White Sox cannot pick higher than 10th in the 2025 draft. The new anti-tanking rules add to the need to rebuild via trades.