Dansby Swanson receives first Roberto Clemente Award nomination
The Cubs shortstop’s nomination follows an Evanston playground pledge. Fans can vote through September 27.
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Dansby Swanson receives first Roberto Clemente Award nomination
The Cubs shortstop’s nomination follows an Evanston playground pledge. Fans can vote through September 27.
Kane Kepley’s walks and speed carry him into Double-A
The Cubs prospect’s first full professional season has produced a distinctive way to reach and advance.
Cubs face Atlanta with twelve games left and little separation
The next three-game series begins Monday night at Wrigley Field.
Two deep Crow-Armstrong drives show Wrigley’s other side
The Cubs center fielder made loud contact Sunday and came away with two long outs.
Daniel Palencia’s scoreless run gives Cubs another bullpen option
The right-hander is rebuilding consistency without demanding the ninth inning.
Alex Bregman gives Cubs a Gold Glove case at third base
The veteran's defensive metrics have climbed alongside his second-half bat, adding another candidate to Chicago's deep fielding group.
Justin Steele and Shelby Miller keep building toward a September Cubs return
Both injured pitchers are working through Triple-A assignments as Chicago searches for more reliable late-season innings.
Dansby Swanson sets rehab timetable as Cubs eye return against Reds
Chicago expects its shortstop to play Triple-A games this week after an oblique strain kept him out since August 17.
Pro Basketball
Matas Buzelis’ shooting and shot blocking give Bulls a useful combination
His second-season totals show why Chicago can ask more than one thing of its young forward.
Bulls open preseason October 7 before a road-heavy opening week
Three home exhibitions lead into the regular-season opener in Toronto.
Bryson Graham brings a scouting background to the Bulls’ rebuild
Chicago’s new basketball chief has worked across player development, video and college evaluation.
Tiago Splitter’s first Bulls season puts development work at center court
Chicago’s new coach brings experience from player development, European club basketball and Portland.
Noa Essengue enters year two with a small sample and a larger job ahead
The interrupted rookie season and uneven summer leave Chicago with more evaluation to do.
Dailyn Swain’s Texas production meets a tougher Bulls learning curve
Chicago’s No. 15 pick arrives with a broad college record and a difficult first summer shooting sample.
Caleb Wilson's Summer League shooting gives Bulls a new development question
Chicago's fourth pick averaged 23. 5 points and 7. 3 rebounds through four games before resting the finale.
Bulls enter preseason with Powell and Claxton alongside a developing young core
Chicago has added veteran help while leaving important development questions for Matas Buzelis and rookie Caleb Wilson.
Football
Rome Odunze’s next practice week matters after opening-day return
The receiver played through an uncertain opening week; his practice workload remains worth watching.
Miller Moss and Kaden Davis elevations show Bears’ opening-week depth plan
Chicago added temporary quarterback and receiver cover before facing Carolina.
Bears rebuild roster depth after Bryant and Large go on injured reserve
Chicago added James Lynch and Jack Sanborn to the active roster and opened with 14 practice-squad signings.
Caleb Williams, Joe Thuney lead five Bears captains chosen for 2026
Chicago’s players chose Williams, Thuney, Grady Jarrett, T. J. Edwards and Cairo Santos as season-long captains.
Bears add Clark Phillips III and a 2027 pick in Dexter trade
The late-August deal changed Chicago’s depth in the secondary and on the defensive line.
Braxton Jones wins Bears left-tackle job for fifth straight opener
After returning to Chicago as a free agent, Jones reclaimed the starting spot he has held in every Week 1 game of his career.
Darnell Wright extension keeps Bears right tackle under contract through 2031
Chicago extended its 2025 All-Pro right tackle through 2031, keeping the anchor of a rebuilt offensive line in place.
Bears keep D'Andre Swift through 2029 with three-year extension
Chicago extended its leading running back after a career-best rushing season, settling a contract question before the opener.