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The Cubs
As the first 60 days of the 2025 MLB season wrap up, the Chicago Cubs find themselves in an enviable position: 37–22, sitting atop the National League Central with a four-game lead. It’s been a torrid start, but as we turn the page to June, the real test begins.
The Cubs have sent 3b Matt Shaw back down to Iowa. Shaw's season hasn't started as the Cubs or the fan base had hoped. Hitting .172. This is probably the right move by the Cubs. Shaw has the tools, but the adjustment curve to MLB pitching is steep, especially when your contact quality is in the bottom 2 percent. That 1.80 SO/BB ratio is encouraging, which shows he’s not completely overmatched, just not squaring the ball up yet. Could be timing, approach, or just a confidence thing.
The Bears
The Bears enter Week 17 riding momentum and tightening their grip on the NFC North after a dramatic home victory over their hated rivals, the Green Bay Packers. That win not only energized the fan base at Soldier Field, but also reinforced Chicago’s growing identity as a tough, resilient team built for meaningful January football. Now, the challenge shifts west. Chicago travels to Santa Clara this week to face the San Francisco 49ers. This is your week 17 preview:
It’s Packers Week, and the balance of power in the NFC North is on the line. The Bears and Packers meet for the 211th time in one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries. In their most recent matchup, Green Bay edged Chicago 28–21 at Lambeau Field just two weeks ago.
The Chicago Bears return home looking to rebound after a tough loss in Green Bay last week. Waiting for them on the lakefront: The Cleveland Browns. This is your week 15 preview. 🐻⬇️