Articles filed under The Athletic
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What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks this offseason: Söderblom arbitration and moreJul 09, 2025 4:13 pm - The mostly quiet portion of the Blackhawks offseason is upon us. There might be a few surprises that trickle out in the coming months, but beyond a handful of contracts, including possibly Anton Frondell’s entry-level contract, there isn’t likely to be a lot of Blackhawks’ news.
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Ten years after Kyle Tucker’s predraft workout for the Cubs, a special season is at handJul 09, 2025 10:08 am - Ten years ago, while their Wrigley Field renovations were still ongoing, the Chicago Cubs hosted a workout for a small group of top prospects ahead of the MLB draft. Kyle Tucker and Ian Happ both attended the showcase on June 3, 2015, along with some construction workers who stayed on the project while the major-league club traveled on an extended road trip. At that time, the video boards were brand new and those players were relative unknowns.
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How the Cubs wound up trading for future closer PalenciaJul 08, 2025 6:12 pm - As intricate as baseball’s modeling systems can be, the logic behind the Cubs acquiring Daniel Palencia was straightforward. He throws 100 mph.
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This is the ‘next great Cubs team’ Chicago has been waiting forJul 07, 2025 5:09 pm - In a world without snubs, the Cubs’ entire middle of the order would be headed to the All-Star Game.
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Cubs’ struggles against left-handed starters puts focus on another area of needJul 06, 2025 4:05 pm - The Cubs’ struggles against left-handed starting pitchers has put a focus on another area need for the team.
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Bobby Jenks, All-Star closer and White Sox cult hero, dies of cancer at 44Jul 05, 2025 7:22 pm - In 2005, Bobby Jenks was as much of a cult hero in Chicago as he was a closer. Burly and baby-faced, he was armed with a fastball that touched 100 mph. Jenks was like a s...
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The question again hanging over the Cubs at the trade deadline: If not now, when?Jul 04, 2025 4:10 pm - In closing a controversial deal that aimed to end the Chicago Cubs’ 108-year World Series drought, Theo Epstein memorably declared, “If not now, when?” Back in the summer...
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Money won’t be an issue for Cubs at trade deadline, but it will be a factor in Kyle Tucker negotiationsJul 03, 2025 10:55 am - With the Chicago Cubs leading their division and big crowds again flocking to Wrigleyville, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he’s “very confident” that his front office can access money for significant additions at the July 31 trade deadline.
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Mostly quiet on Blackhawks’ free agency frontJul 01, 2025 6:24 pm - The beginning of NHL free agency has been pretty quiet for the Blackhawks.
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Cubs’ trade deadline checklist will include adding a hitter, tooJun 30, 2025 9:52 pm - The Cubs are honing in on their trade deadline checklist.