Bryan Ganek

@SamOlbur @brendan_cubs What he’s doing makes the deadline even more important. Jed has to be as aggressive as he’s ever been mid-season. Don’t waste this.

This like Arrieta in 2015 but at the plate. Well said @brendan_cubs

@FAmmiranteTFJ Something else to consider: Lions bounce back. Bears are more dangerous in 2nd year under Ben Johnson. Vikings really do have improved QB play. This might be the toughest division in football again. The Packers did nothing to get better......

Something to consider: If the Packers didn't lose their best offensive weapon (Tucker Kraft) and best defensive player (Micah Parsons), they may have won the Super Bowl last year. Dangerous team.

@FAmmiranteTFJ What if FIFA, like everyone else in the world, realized it wasn’t a red card and ultimately ruled it as that? There’s more drama coming if he’s out and they lose than if he’s in and they win. It’s shocking, but more impressive that they made the right call.

*puts tin foil hat on* After watching FIFA overturn Balogun's ban, it makes it even more likely to me that we see Ronaldo vs USA in the quarterfinals. This is what they want.

@FAmmiranteTFJ I learned about this a couple years ago and was blown away by the actual numbers. So cool Portugal gets to play there.

I love watching Americans surprised at how massive this Portuguese fan walk is in Toronto. It really goes to show how little they know about this world class city.

@SamOlbur It’s time for Bregman to take a (snack) break.

Bregman is up, time for a snack break.

@SamOlbur 100%. This is such a great take Sam. Arraez’s hit tool with the speed and defense of Nico is a unicorn in this league. Arraez is only undervalued because of his lack of a position and lack of speed.

I hope Nico is watching Luis Arraez closely. That's who he needs to try and be at the plate. 0 need to try and hit the ball in the air/HRs. Just copy that guy as much as you can

@SamOlbur Sam, what would you do if you were Counsell/Hoyer to try and get this to flip?

If the reds win, the cubs will be in last place. Two 10 game win streaks before Memorial Day and last place before June 1. Time to play blackjack.

@FAmmiranteTFJ Frank - there is no better player to have your kids watch play. His extension was perfect timing too.

Nico Hoerner (3 HR) is already almost halfway there to last season's 7 HR. Only 7 away from career-high (10 HR). This comes after he spoke about working on tapping into more power this offseason. We may get .300 BA, 15 HR, 40 SB this year.

@JonPgh Half of their bullpen is on the IL. Avoid until Palencia returns. Not worth the headache.

really unclear on who the new closer will be.. Caleb Thielbar has been good, but he's a lefty Ben Brown Roster Resource has Ben Brown as the closer now, but he's been working as a multi-inning guy Hoby Milner has a 3% K% Phil Maton has a 17% BB% Any thoughts from Cubs people?

@WaddleandSilvy @TWaddle87 Respect the move. Took advantage of a stupid rule and their franchise is in a way better place now.

Before free agency, @TWaddle87 & I asked “would you rather” trade for Maxx Crosby or sign Trey Hendrickson & keep your picks. The #Ravens took it to the next level in real time.

@black_42 Rome was on pace for 77 rec, 1,148 yards and 12 TDS before he broke his foot in week 8. All while playing alongside DJ Moore. Statistically this is comparable to AJ Brown, Nico Collins, Courtland Sutton and Tet McMillan, who are all #1 WRs on their respective playoff teams.

Rome stinks not because he has no talent. But as a top 10 pick you should be one of the top WRs in the game and that’s the expectation. No 1k yard years inconsistent hands and isn’t the number 1 on his team. And wr is a position that most all the good ones come out firing

@PPRFantasyTips DJ Moore had 60 catches and 600 yards on a division winning team and is due $25 million. this trade has potential to net them Crosby and a top veteran C (due to money saved from DJ contract) AND possibly a defensive starter drafted with the 2nd round pick. Relax with this take.

DJ Moore saved the Bears season then management turned around and traded him away like chopped liver. I hate to say it. But: Lock the Chicago Bears UNDER in for total wins in 2026 - 9.5 📉💰 I think DJ Moore was MUCH more valuable than most realize‼️

@FAmmiranteTFJ @SamskiNYC 100%. DJ was paid $25 million to be the Bears #1 WR. They drafted Loveland and Burden and immediately the Bears realized their other receivers are just better and won the division for the first time in a decade w/o forcing him the ball. Love the player. Just not worth the $.

@SamskiNYC Oh no im talking fantasy adp But as for the pickup, I also think it's bad Sign someone else

Remember how hyped Allen Robinson was when he signed with the Rams? The popular take was that A-Rob only played poorly in his final year in Chicago because he didn't like it there. He got steamed up drafts due to an improved situation. That's DJ Moore with the Bills.

@BriskerSZN They replace the money paid to Dalman with a new center and might have more money to spend since Dalman was the 3rd highest paid center. Their offseason plans don't change except for finding a veteran center replacement, which are plentiful in Free Agency.

The Bears now need to find a center, which makes it so we need to allocate either cap or draft capital, which makes the Crosby trade less likely to happen. What a fun day for Bears fans.

@FAmmiranteTFJ 🤝

Ahhhhh, good game my 🇺🇸 friends Connor Hellebuyck stole that game Feel free to chirp, enjoy that win

@FAmmiranteTFJ Agreed. You’re Up 2-1. The one thing you can’t do is give Canada a PP. Two penalties later and you’ve made the first minute of the 3rd mean everything.

That Czech penalty may in the offensive zone may have been the dumbest in hockey history 🤣

@DarrylConrad @LanceJones27 @T4ylorJames Also, last I checked Aiyuk literally chose to not play for the 49ers. He is choosing a new opportunity. Your argument has legitimately been deemed wrong by a player months ago.

@DarrylConrad @LanceJones27 @T4ylorJames Free Agency was built for players to make decisions. If you want the ability to leave and go for opportunities, sign a one year deal, every year. Stop arguing that coaches and players are equals. Fans dont pay to watch the OC in the booth. Coaches cant make $50 mil per year.

Luther Burden should ask to go to Las Vegas where he would be the unquestioned #1 and get more targets… See if Ryan Poles lets him. Double standard.

@DarrylConrad @LanceJones27 @T4ylorJames Players can “hold out” and request a trade or a new contract. That’s their leverage and it’s been done plenty of times. Lastly, Burden is the Bears #1 WR in 2026. No question.

@DarrylConrad @LanceJones27 @T4ylorJames Coaches can leave for upward moving positions. If it’s a lateral move it requires permission. Ex: Cunningham can leave since he moves up to a GM position. Otherwise, their contract stands unless terminated. Players play out their contracts unless cut. Not complicated.