Friday, February 24th, 2017
| ARI | 3 |
| CHI | 6 |
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
Fade to bleak: Taj Gibson, last man standing from...
In one disappointing trade deadline day, the Bulls traded away the...
Jon Greenberg
More questions than answers as Bulls management...
The Bulls’ front office comments publicly on the state of the team so...
Sean Highkin
Agent: Maxim Shalunov could join Blackhawks for...
Maxim Shalunov could be interested in signing with the Chicago...
Scott Powers
Letters from Camp: White Sox young and old share...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Michael Kopech does not have a Mark...
James Fegan
Taj Gibson reflects on the end of an era in Chicago
Taj Gibson woke up Thursday morning not knowing if he’d be...
Sean Highkin
Grading the Bulls' deadline decisions
The Bulls had the opportunity to completely reshape their roster at...
Stephen Noh
Getting to know new Blackhawks goaltender Jeff Glass
Jeff Glass never planned to play in the KHL for seven years. The...
Scott Powers
Report: Bulls trade Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott to...
Taj Gibson had been rumored to be on the trade block for years. Minutes...
Stephen Noh
Letters from Camp: Rob Zastryzny focuses on future;...
MESA, Ariz. – With their first exhibition games (split-squad)...
Sahadev Sharma
White Sox to retire Mark Buerhle's number on June 24
GLENDALE, Ariz. — He’s not officially retired yet, but the White...
James Fegan
On the clock: Marshon Lattimore's speed, footwork...
This is the seventh in a series of scouting reports called “On The...
Dan Durkin
Kyle Schwarber Q&A: Myth meets reality
MESA, Ariz. – Kyle Schwarber has just 329 plate appearances in his...
Sahadev Sharma
Six franchise point guards the Bulls should target in...
If you’re wondering what is the quickest, most efficient way to...
Stephen Noh
New rising star in White Sox front office is a...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — White Sox general manager Rick Hahn doesn’t...
James Fegan
Six reasons spring baserunning drills matter
In the early days of spring training, it’s easy to find the...
Rob Huff
The anatomy of the Blackhawks' new top line
Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville was running out of combinations.
Scott Powers
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017
What the Bulls are rumored to do and what they should...
The night before Thursday’s 2 p.m. CST trade deadline was a busy...
Stephen Noh
Bulls face uncertainty as trade deadline approaches
When media was allowed into the gym at the Advocate Center on Wednesday...
Sean Highkin
Kris Bryant, Joe Maddon skeptical of proposed rule...
With baseball searching for ways to entice younger fans, the focus has...
Sahadev Sharma
Letters from Camp: Todd Frazier day-to-day; White Sox...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Todd Frazier is going to be out for at least a...
James Fegan
Why Carson Fulmer's demotion to Charlotte changed his...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — When White Sox minor league pitching coordinator...
James Fegan
Charting Hockey: Blackhawks core up against Father...
Age catches up with everyone, eventually. In 2002, the Blackhawks...
Sean Tierney
Reluctant rebuild? Rick Hahn details how White Sox...
PHOENIX — When Rick Hahn told reporters last August that they...
James Fegan
Cubs' pitching on the decline? Not quite as...
The single best guide to the upcoming baseball season is usually the...
Rob Arthur
Q&A with White Sox hitting coach Todd Steverson on...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — There is a saying around the White Sox pressbox:...
James Fegan
They are good: Maddon, Montero put beef to bed over...
MESA, Ariz, — Immediately following a World Series run in which he...
Sahadev Sharma
THE ATHLETIC PODCAST
Bull Court Press
Breaking down every Bulls trade deadline rumor
Blackhawks gain ground on Wild with seventh...
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Here’s a breakdown of the Blackhawks’ 5-3 win...
Scott Powers
Jay Cutler is available for a trade and in other news,...
In a startling turn of events, a national NFL reporter broke the news...
Jon Greenberg
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017
| CHI | 5 |
| MIN | 3 |
Robin Lopez making unexpected improvements as a...
All season, the Bulls have been plagued by a much-publicized lack of...
Sean Highkin
Letters from Camp: Extremely live-armed batting...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Live batting practice was the name of the game...
James Fegan
What would the Blackhawks' trade values actually be?
With the NHL trade deadline just around the corner, the Blackhawks’...
Satchel Price
Bulls' rumor mill credibility ratings
The trade deadline is approaching quickly (Thursday at 2 p.m. CST), and...
Stephen Noh
Athletic mailbag: Can we get the Bulls to leave town?...
I’ve been a columnist in this city since 2009, so I get a lot of...
Jon Greenberg
White Sox comfortably out on a limb with belief in...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — White Sox catching coordinator John Orton heard...
James Fegan
On the clock: Deshaun Watson is already a winner, but...
This is the sixth in a series of scouting reports called “On The...
Dan Durkin
Morning notebook: Breaking down the Blackhawks, Wild...
The Chicago Blackhawks have two more shots at putting a direct dent in...
Scott Powers
Pompei: Brian Urlacher a first-ballot Hall of Famer
When Brian Urlacher came to the Bears in 2000 as the ninth pick in the...
Dan Pompei
Analysis: 'GarPax' have drafted well -- just not for...
The Bulls have built their team primarily through their draft picks...
Stephen Noh
Monday, February 20th, 2017
Sunshine and lollipops: Cubs take first live batting...
MESA, Ariz. — Live batting practice has never been so riveting.
Sahadev Sharma
To trade or not to trade Jimmy Butler? Bulls must act...
For months now, maybe even years, the Bulls have been undecided on Jimmy...
Will Gottlieb
Brett Anderson talks choosing Cubs, health concerns...
MESA, Ariz. – Brett Anderson stood at his locker on Monday meeting...
Sahadev Sharma
Letters from Camp: Tim Anderson ready for the races;...
GLENDALE, Ariz — White Sox manager Rick Renteria says his goal for...
James Fegan
The Hedge Report: Richard Panik is a keeper for the...
I have a friend who looks forward to garbage pickup day. Each week,...
Brian Hedger
How the DeMarcus Cousins trade impacts the Chicago...
The landscape of the NBA changed on Sunday with the blockbuster trade...
Stephen Noh
Cub o' coffee: Imagine spring training if Cubs had...
The attitude around Cubs camp is one of supreme confidence. Why...
Andy Dolan
Jose Abreu hoping to put unprecedented struggles in...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — A torrid end to 2016 that saw him hit...
James Fegan
The rest isn't history: Ben Zobrist ready to take on...
Ben Zobrist knew exactly how many games he played last season.
Sahadev Sharma
Blackhawks prospect watch: Alex DeBrincat scores 50...
Here’s a look at how some of the Chicago Blackhawks prospects are...
Scott Powers
Michal Rozsival trying to enjoy the '18th hole' of his...
Michal Rozsival sort of knew what he was signing up for when he returned...
Scott Powers
How he did it: Jimmy Butler worked his way into...
NEW ORLEANS — What is the path to NBA superstardom? Derrick Rose...
Stephen Noh
Sunday, February 19th, 2017
Vacation time: Jimmy Butler's relatively quiet...
NEW ORLEANS — Sunday night’s All-Star Game marked Jimmy...
Stephen Noh
Balanced Blackhawks blow past Buffalo
Here’s a breakdown of the Blackhawks’ 5-1 win over the Buffalo...
Scott Powers
| CHI | 5 |
| BUF | 1 |
Letters from camp: While CF is a job share, fifth...
MESA, Ariz. — Back in December when the Cubs added outfielder Jon...
Sahadev Sharma
Letters from Camp: Jose Abreu arrives, Charlie Tilson...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — It’s easy to forget what day it is,...
James Fegan
Connor McDavid: Alex DeBrincat is a 'special person...
Connor McDavid was skeptical the first time he heard Alex DeBrincat was...
Scott Powers
Abdel Nader's journey from Niles North high school to...
NEW ORLEANS — You may not have heard of Abdel Nader, but...
Stephen Noh
Batman Returns: Cubs, Jason Heyward on a crusade to...
When it all goes south, it’s easy to look for excuses. When looking at...
Sahadev Sharma
THE ATHLETIC PODCAST
Limited Range
Fixing Jason Heyward, Kyle Schwarber catching
THE ATHLETIC PODCAST
Bull Court Press
The #TNT Bulls strike again; Hope in the second half
Saturday, February 18th, 2017
Blackhawks get everything right except the result
Here’s a breakdown of the Blackhawks’ 3-1 loss to the Edmonton...
Scott Powers
Tom Ricketts talks politics, budgets and trophies as...
MESA, Ariz. — The Ricketts family may have made their fortune...
Sahadev Sharma
Squad goals: Joe Maddon, Tom Ricketts talk...
MESA, Ariz. — The rain may have delayed manager Joe Maddon’s...
Sahadev Sharma
| EDM | 3 |
| CHI | 1 |
White Sox, Yoan Moncada still getting to know one...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Yoan Moncada has been in Arizona for most of the...
James Fegan
Is the Earth flat? Jimmy Butler, fellow All-Stars...
NEW ORLEANS — Is the Earth flat? That’s like asking if the...
Stephen Noh
Letters from camp: Cubs start road to repeat in Mesa
MESA, Ariz. — With rain cancelling all outdoor activities in what...
Sahadev Sharma
Letters from Camp: The gang's all here
GLENDALE, Ariz. — For some reason, having a large group of men in...
James Fegan
Not lost in translation: Reynaldo Lopez wants to be a...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Reynaldo Lopez has not quite gotten the...
James Fegan
THE ATHLETIC PODCAST
The Athletic Podcast
Spring training is back!
Friday, February 17th, 2017
Dream (team) backcourt? Jimmy Butler says he'd love to...
NEW ORLEANS — At All-Star weekend, networking is on...
Stephen Noh
Smart call: Yes, Jimmy Butler was fouled at the end of...
NEW ORLEANS — On Thursday night, the Bulls escaped with a 104-103 win...
Stephen Noh
Carlos Rodon is just fine, says Rodon and White Sox
GLENDALE, Ariz — The first week of spring training is all about...
James Fegan
Letters from Camp: Moving forward after a stunning...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Todd Frazier has provided a lot of optimism for...
James Fegan
Agent: 10 percent chance Maxim Shalunov signs with...
Don’t hold your breath for Maxim Shalunov to sign with the Chicago...
Scott Powers
Where the Blackhawks stand after bye week
With the break over, it’s back to hockey. So what happened while...
Scott Powers
Six spring storylines to watch as full squad workouts...
With the Cubs’ first full-squad workout on Saturday morning,...
Sahadev Sharma
On the clock: Is QB Mitch Trubisky worth the risk for...
This is the fifth in a series of scouting reports called...
Dan Durkin
Charting Hockey: Whom should the Blackhawks expose in...
We’re less than two weeks away from trade deadline day in the NHL. For...
Sean Tierney
TNT Bulls extend streak with controversial late call...
By now, the Bulls know better than to question a break when they get it.
Sean Highkin
Thursday, February 16th, 2017
| BOS | 103 |
| CHI | 104 |
He wants to go fast, but White Sox just need Michael...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — “The roadsides in the Dominican Republic,...
James Fegan
Letters from Camp: Hugs and kisses
GLENDAE, Ariz. — Tim Anderson has an interesting comp for top...
James Fegan
Bulls are dynamite on TNT Thursdays at home
In one of the more bizarre minor streaks in sports, the Bulls have won...
Stephen Noh
Hold it now: White Sox focusing on pitch framing in...
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Last season gave life to the idea that the White...
James Fegan
Can Pedro Araujo's changeup get him to Chicago?
The first three installments of possible pop-up prospects from the 2016...
Rob Huff
Blackhawks prospect mailbag: Alex DeBrincat worth the...
There’s a lot of buzz about the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospects right...
Scott Powers
On the Clock: DeShone Kizer is Bears' best QB option...
This is the fourth in a series of reports called “On The Clock,”...
Dan Durkin