Plus: The Sky are not victims, the White Sox already killed Drew Thorpe, and what the Bulls shouldn’t do when it comes to trading up.
Off the Lake: Can Summer Wrigley Save the Cubs’ Offense?
On the North Side, we dive into the problem with the bats. On the South Side, we’ve got a quick look at Michael Kopech’s trade value.
Off the Lake: Thank Goodness for Ian Happ
An Ian Happ appreciation post, plus: Drew Thorpe’s South Side call-up, Angel Reese’s double–doubles, and RIP Chet Walker.
Off the Lake: The Cubs Need More Mike Tauchmans
The Cubs don’t need a Shohei Ohtani. They need an army of Mike Tauchmans. Also: Pedro Grifol needs to go, and are the Sky the WNBA’s Pistons?
Stu’s Notes: Dan Hurley Was Not Built for Reality TV
A plot twist. Also: WNBA drama and Utah hockey names.
Stu’s Notes: JJ Redick Was Built for Reality TV
This makes him the perfect coach for LeBron’s Lakers. Also: A belated farewell to Bill Walton.
Stu’s Notes: Why Doesn’t the Indy 500 Winner Drink Buttermilk?
How the drink has changed. Also: 600 miles is a long way, the WNBA enters its fad era, and we make an offer to Formula 1.
Joe’s Notes: Checking the MLB Standings
It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Here’s where the standings stand. Plus: MVP and Cy Young races, more on House v. NCAA, and an Indy 500 weather update.
Stu’s Notes: Naming Toronto’s WNBA Team
Five options. Also: Good vs. evil in tennis, letting Matt Rempe kick ass, and how Kyrie Irving would respond to the Americans Only card.
Joe’s Notes: More Problems for the House v. NCAA Settlement
What’s happening, and what should happen. Then: The new generation of MLB aces, the Wolves against two guards, and the Rangers’ power plays.
Stu’s Notes: Is Burnley Better Than Bayern Munich?
Also: Caitlin Clark media coverage has somehow gotten worse, the Indy 500 is looking rainy, and Craig Counsell might be sabotaging Kyle Hendricks.
Joe’s Notes: What’s the Deal With the Timberwolves’ Ownership Situation?
A refresher on A-Rod vs. Glen Taylor. Also: The Mavs’ tanking worked, the Cubs’ bullpen is medium, and the Packers have some anti-divas.
Stu’s Notes: The Most Canadian Hockey Teams
Ranking the eleven NHL candidates. Then: More on Joe Kelly’s shoulder, a potential undefeated NIT champion, and milk choices.
Joe’s Notes: Why the Jaden Rashada Case Is Great for College Football
Turns out, there might be rules governing NIL. Also: Do the Celtics need to sweep the Pacers? Are the Pacers built like a Cinderella? And why didn’t Alex Caruso make the All-Defensive Team?
Stu’s Notes: Kyle Larson and the Indy 500–Coke 600 Double
The greatest driver in the world tries to prove it this weekend. Also: The NASCAR fight, Timberwolves is a great name, and Joe Kelly’s return timing.
Joe’s Notes: The Post-Superteam NBA
With a new generation comes a return to team identities. Also: The Timberwolves’ depth, what went wrong for the Nuggets, and signs of renewed arrogance from the NCAA.
Stu’s Notes: Moonshine
Time to get back in? Then: Scottie Scheffler finally arrived, Paul Skenes might be good, and the refs at hockey worlds look like even bigger dorks than usual.
Joe’s Notes: Is the PGA Tour Going to Let LIV Win?
Where things currently stand on the merger that wasn’t. Also: Mystik Dan’s Preakness chances, more goalie interference, and the David Fletcher wrinkle to the Ippei Mizuhara scandal.