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Blackhawks embrace rebuild in commercial series

The Bears and Cubs have bristled at the word “rebuild.” The Sox didn’t have a problem with the word, but they certainly didn’t use it to promote the team. That’s not the case with the Hawks.

Chicago Sun-Times

WRU board member Henry Engelhardt on an independent chair the regions and a British Isles league

The founder and former chief executive of Admiral believes the women's game has huge potential

Birmingham Post

Lightfoot proposes annual pay raise for Chicago’s mayor capped at 5%

The salary of Chicago’s mayor hasn’t gone up since Mayor Richard M. Daley held the job in 2005. Also on Wednesday, the council approved a resolution of support for the Jewish community, citing recent antisemitic comments by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

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Marcus Hayes: Phillies describe Bryce Harper in one word after he calls his shot and wins the NLCS

It wasn’t exactly Yankees icon Babe Ruth pointing two fingers to Wrigley Field’s center-field wall, then belting a homer on the next pitch in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series to shut up hectoring Cubs players, but it was as close as we’ll get in these gentler days.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Joe Maddon isn't trying to 'vilify' Angels in new book: 'There was no attack anywhere'

Joe Maddon still wants to be a major league manager. He's said as much out loud, as well as in the closing pages of his new book, "The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life," written by Tom Verducci, which was released Oct. 11.

Los Angeles Times

Ben Frederickson: Cardinals need a catcher, and departing Cubs leader Contreras could be great fit.

Some forget former Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant — “St. Louis is boring” — was not the first North Sider to irk now departed and future Hall of Fame Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina due to an offseason comment.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Just Sayin’: Calling off January fan convention is the White Sox’ latest ‘mediocre’ move

Not even explaining why invites the public to speculate that Sox bigwigs don’t have the stomach for being questioned and criticized, perhaps even booed as Tom Ricketts was at the Cubs Convention in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Baseball quiz: One moment in time

Postseason has the quizmaster reminiscing about a historic year in Chicago baseball — 2016.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why one Cubs coach compared Christopher Morel to Kris Bryant

Is Christopher Morel’s future in the infield, outfield or both?

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ named 2022 Gold Glove finalist

Happ was the only Cub named a finalist this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sad-sack Packers still a whole lot better than the Bears

But Bears fan can still take solace that things aren’t all rosy in Green Bay

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Poll shows voters against public cash for Bears stadium, a look at Field Museum’s new exhibit and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Cubs reduce season ticket prices 5.1% for 2023

All season ticket sections will see lower prices for next year, reduced anywhere from 2.7% to 6.7%.

Chicago Sun-Times

Talking stats and balls with Joe Maddon

Former Cubs skipper fears that overreliance on analytics is watering down a manager’s influence

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10 things we learned about the Chicago Cubs in 2022, including Ian Happ’s best all-around season and the need for more star power — and some thump

The Chicago Cubs do not want the last two years to be part of a trend in the wrong direction.

Chicago Sun-Times

Just Sayin’: Illinois football has gone gonzo! How far will the Orange and Blue Express go?

After pounding Minnesota 26-14 to get to 6-1, the Illini head into a bye week with a Big Ten West title looking like a real possibility.

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Bruce Sutter, a split-finger ace and Hall of Famer, dies at 69

A six-time All-Star, Sutter won the Cy Young Award in 1979 and posted 300 saves in a 12-year career with the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves. He died Thursday in Cartersville, Ga.

Chicago Sun-Times

Baseball quiz: My kind of season (postseason is)

I should start by apologizing to Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for messing with the great song they wrote, “My Kind of Town (Chicago Is),” but I bet Frank Sinatra would have sung my version for the quizmaster.

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How banning shift affects Cubs’ offseason priorities, Nico Hoerner’s future

Hoerner told the Sun-Times that he thinks the defensive shift restrictions coming to MLB in 2023 are “good for the game.”

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Relief ace Bruce Sutter, who clinched 1982 World Series for Cardinals, dies at 69

ST. LOUIS — Bruce Sutter, who threw the final pitch of the 1982 World Series to clinch the Cardinals’ first championship in 15 years, died at the age of 69 late Thursday after having fought Parkinson’s and then a suddenly developing bout with cancer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bruce Sutter, Cubs great, Hall of Famer and Cy Young winner, dies at 69

Sutter is considered one of the first pitchers to throw a split-finger fastball.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks expand hockey analytics department with new hirings

As promised by general manager Kyle Davidson, the Hawks have significantly increased their analytics investment, hiring five new staffers — including two who previously helped build the Cubs’ analytics system.

Chicago Tribune

Will the Chicago Cubs pursue top-tier free agents? Jed Hoyer vows they will ‘be aggressive’ while weighing ‘intelligent spending.’

One month ago, Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts made clear the organization’s path forward in the offseason would include financial flexibility.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ben Frederickson: Cardinals can't ignore these numbers when analyzing another postseason flop

It's natural to feel like speeding past the pain of another early postseason ejection for the Cardinals and fast forward to free-agent shopping for 2023, but some examination of components that contributed to another October collapse should occur first.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jed Hoyer: Cubs will be ‘aggressive’ filling holes ‘in the best way’ this offseason

Could Nico Hoerner or Ian Happ sign an extension? Could Drew Smyly or Wade Miley be back next year?

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