The news broke two days ago that Anthony Rizzo would re-sign with the New York Yankees, and today the club officially announced the deal. Rizzo's two year extension will keep him in the Bronx through the 2023 season, with a player opt-out following this upcoming 2022 season. This re-acquisition means that Luke Voit, once a home run champion, is now odd man out at first base. … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo Re-Signs, Could Be Coming Around Regarding Covid Vaccine
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Chicago Cubs Owners Confirm their Interest in Buying Chelsea FC
There is still a very long way to go until Chelsea actually gets sold, but the Ricketts family, who currently own the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball, have now put themselves in good position. We're hesitant to say pole position, because no one knows for sure what will happen, and this club sale is shaping up to be possibly the most expensive and competitive in Premier … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Owners Confirm their Interest in Buying Chelsea FC
Chicago Cubs Ownership Reportedly Interested in Buying Chelsea FC
Update: We discussed this topic during a guest appearance on WGN News Now Chelsea FC are now on the trading block, with Owner Roman Abramovich hoping to get, according to reports, somewhere between $4-$7.5B. So you know, you might want to look into the cushions of your couch and see how much change might have fallen underneath/between them. The weekend brought news of a new … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Ownership Reportedly Interested in Buying Chelsea FC
How the Baseball Hall of Fame Acknowledges the Steroids Era
(Editor's Note: Re-posting from August 2019, in the wake of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens not getting in the Hall of Fame) To me, the most interesting aspect of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown is what passes as "the steroids wing." The entire steroids era, from approximately the mid 1990s to the early 2010s is covered by just one display case, which focuses on … [Read more...] about How the Baseball Hall of Fame Acknowledges the Steroids Era
Cubs Convention Casualty of Covid Era, Perhaps Permanently?
The annual Cubs Convention is almost always held on the third weekend in January, but that won't be the case, again, in 2022. Cancelled in back to back years, due to the club taking caution amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one has to wonder when the event will come back, if ever. With omicron showing a lot of resistance to the vaccine (although presenting itself as not very … [Read more...] about Cubs Convention Casualty of Covid Era, Perhaps Permanently?
#19 Purdue at Northwestern: Wrigley Field Game Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats will host the #19 Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday at the historic Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. Unlike the first, and only previous time that the Wildcats played at the venue, this game will utilize both end zones. It won't be a both teams drive the same way, and the "losers walk" kind of thing. Both teams will be on the same sideline however. … [Read more...] about #19 Purdue at Northwestern: Wrigley Field Game Preview
12 Potential Chicago College Football Bowl Game Names
The Northwestern Wildcats will host the Purdue Boilermakers at Wrigley Field on Saturday, in a game that is being branded the "Wildcats Classic." (full game preview and prediction) Once again the idea of bringing a college football bowl game to Chicago is being discussed, and we penned an op-ed on this idea for the Chicago Tribune RedEye edition in 2017. You can read it in … [Read more...] about 12 Potential Chicago College Football Bowl Game Names
Evaluating the Prospects Chicago Cubs Received in Fire Sale Trades
After the San Diego Padres sold off everyone who was good on their 1992-93 teams, they had to do SOMETHING to market the 1994 squad. So they ran ticket sales campaigns that showed two dudes talking about the current team, and basically asking "who are these players we've never heard of?" It was like a family friendly version of the scene in Major League, where the … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Prospects Chicago Cubs Received in Fire Sale Trades
Backlash Against Ricketts Stronger Than Ever as Cubs Totally Gut Team
It was Cubs Convention 2020, about a couple months before the world shut down due to the covid-19 pandemic. Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts took to the stage, where he was cascaded by a chorus of boos. It was directed at him, sure, but the general vitriol was aimed at the then soon to be launched Marquee Network. "You won't be booing in a year," Ricketts boldly proclaimed. Well, … [Read more...] about Backlash Against Ricketts Stronger Than Ever as Cubs Totally Gut Team
Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees: Trade Analysis, Best Twitter Reactions
You knew this day was coming, for a very long time, Chicago Cubs fans. However, it still really hurts, maybe more than we thought it even would, to see an era come to an end. Team Captain, first baseman and forever club legend Anthony Rizzo is gone. And that means Bryzzo is no more. Aside from his vaccine ignorance and the dangerous recklessness that stance inspires, it's … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees: Trade Analysis, Best Twitter Reactions