We nominate the Oakland Athletics. Also: Jordan Love, Kevin Durant, and thoughts on the trades that have happened.
Off the Lake: Isaac Paredes Is a Cub, Christopher Morel Is Not
Plus Garrett Crochet’s drama, Nate Davis’s injury, Angel Reese’s offseason plans, Matas Buzelis’s offensive game, and how Chicago builds icons.
Off the Lake: What Is Happening With Garrett Crochet?
Is the White Sox’ trade chip threatening a holdout? Also: Would the Cubs trade Seiya Suzuki? And: Can Matt Eberflus’s pants win a Super Bowl?
Stu’s Notes: How the Flyers and 76ers Should Rename the Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia deserves more than an arena named for a bank.
Joe’s Notes: In Its New TV Deal, the WNBA Bet Against Itself
Why the WNBA’s new contract is low-risk, and why we think owners wanted that.
Stu’s Notes: Let’s Rank the Olympic Sports
Why Olympic swimming rocks and Olympic soccer stinks.
Joe’s Notes: How the ACC Can Regain Respect
Kidnapping Paul Finebaum is not the answer.
Off the Lake: Dansby Swanson Is and Isn’t a Sunk Cost
The unfortunate circumstance which could push Nico Hoerner into a trade. Also: The Sky sold, the Sox are selling, and there’s fun youth around if you squint.
Stu’s Notes: How Does Every Swing State Feel About the Philadelphia Eagles?
Examining the viability of the renewed Jason–Kelce–for–vice–president push.
Joe’s Notes: A Summer Without Conference Realignment
For the first time in four years, the big players are staying put. Or at least, that’s what we think is going on.
Off the Lake: Last Year’s Cubs Surge Was Weirder Than a Win Streak
Remembering the chaos which surrounded last year’s surge, and what it means for these next ten days.
Off the Lake: How Does Jed Hoyer Feel About His Job Security?
When perception matters more than reality. Also: Hagen Smith, Angel Reese, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Williams, and Luke Richardson.
Off the Lake: Will the Cubs Use Justin Steele in Relief This Weekend?
The turntables. Also: The White Sox’ draft plans, the Bulls’ draft future, and the haters are catching onto Angel Reese’s trick.
Stu’s Notes: The 2026 NIT Final Four Schedule & Location Are Set
Great, great news. Also: Beavs & Cougs, Jaylen Brown & Nike, Flavor Flav & water polo, Darwin Nuñez and Ron Artest, and The Killers & England.
Joe’s Notes: How College Football Will Separate From Other College Sports
We know the why. Yesterday, Brett Yormark dropped the how. Also: Kawhi Leonard, the Yankees, Wander Franco, and a little tennis.
Stu’s Notes: Craig Counsell Is Nothing Without Pat Murphy
Why the Brewers stayed the Brewers while the Cubs fell apart.
Joe’s Notes: Why There Will Always Be Another NBA Dynasty
Why Steph Curry’s wrong, and what makes up the NBA’s great gift.
Off the Lake: Learning to Be Angry at the Cubs
Plus the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade.