Articles filed under The Athletic
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New contract sets up Crow-Armstrong as Cubs’ franchise playerMar 24, 2026 7:40 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong’s connection to Wrigley Field has pulled him and the Cubs into an agreement on a six-year, $115 million contract that begins in 2027 and includes no options, according to sources briefed on the deal.
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Thoughts on the Bears’ March movesMar 24, 2026 2:16 pm - For the Chicago Bears, March has been a month full of change. Exits, arrivals, trades, plus one surprise retirement. Nearly two dozen roster spots are open. And when the Bears return to the grass later this spring, their transition into 2026 will come with challenges.
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Frank Thomas suing White Sox, Nike, Fanatics over jersey salesMar 24, 2026 1:57 pm - Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the White Sox, Nike and Fanatics, accusing them of profiting from the sale of City Connect 2.0 jerseys bearing his name without his consent.
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Cubs, Crow-Armstrong reportedly reach deal on contract extensionMar 23, 2026 10:40 pm - In a highly anticipated move, the Chicago Cubs reached an agreement with Pete Crow-Armstrong on a contract extension, league sources told The Athletic on Monday, a deal that will cement the young center fielder as a foundational player at Wrigley Field.
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Can the White Sox go from worst-ever to bad to respectable? That’s the planMar 23, 2026 7:50 am - PHOENIX — On the next-to-last day of White Sox spring training, a sort-of familiar face returned to the clubhouse at Camelback Ranch. Reese McGuire signed a one-year deal...
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After WBC, Cubs’ Crow-Armstrong looking ahead to 2028 OlympicsMar 21, 2026 11:44 pm - Still processing Team USA’s loss in the World Baseball Classic, Pete Crow-Armstrong stood in front of his locker at the Cubs’ training complex, weary and disconnected.
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Ten bold predictions for the MLB seasonMar 21, 2026 9:51 pm - The Athletic’s Eno Sarris makes 10 bold predictions about the upcoming Major League Baseball season.
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Anton Frondell expected to join Blackhawks after SHL season endsMar 21, 2026 6:08 pm - Another significant piece of the Chicago Blackhawks’ future will join them shortly. Anton Frondell, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, is expected to be recal...
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A way-too-early Blackhawks roster projection for 2026-27Mar 20, 2026 2:57 pm - Based on who is signed for next season and who is expected to join the team, here’s a look at what the 2026-27 Blackhawks lineup could look like.
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Counsell to Cubs hitting coaches: Don’t mess with BallesterosMar 20, 2026 12:10 am - As Craig Counsell addressed members of his coaching staff, the Cubs manager gave them specific instructions regarding Moisés Ballesteros, a naturally talented 22-year-old prospect from Venezuela. This way, nothing would be lost in translation.