We introduced Off The Ivy on today's DBU. @danbernstein.bsky.social and Cody Delmendo will release the first episode tomorrow! Stay tuned!

Pritzker speaks on #Bears, Tyrique Stevenson sounds newly motivated and Caleb Williams may actually have some interesting legal issues trying to trademark "Iceman." Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Introducing our new Chicago Cubs Podcast “Off The Ivy” hosted by @danbernstein.bsky.social, @mattabbatacola.bsky.social, and Cody Delmendo. Audio subscribers: 312sports.com/podcasts/off... YouTube channel: youtube.com/@offtheivy31...

Big news on DBU: @312sportschi.bsky.social is expanding, with a new daily #Cubs pod! Joe Sheehan joins me to celebrate the PCA deal, share his optimism for both (!) local teams this year and discuss the state of MLB, the addition of ABS and more. Links in replies.

We have a big announcement to share today. Stay tuned. 👀

In 2025, PCA became just the 6th CF in MLB history in his age 23 season or younger to rack up 70+ extra base hits in a single season, joining Andruw Jones (1998, 2000),Vada Pinson, (1959), Willie Mays (1954), Duke Snider (1950) and Pete Reisler (1941). Stat via jayhaykid/X

Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a long-term contract extension, per Jeff Passan.

"It's still old fashioned in the way the game is covered." @danbernstein.bsky.social and @rayratto.bsky.social discussed the state of college basketball on today's DBU.

More solidification of Ben Johnson as "Shirtless Coach Guy," Coby Bryant's pursuit of #8 or #24, and can Rome Odunze ever prove he's worth JSN $ (or close) in such an egalitarian #Bears offense? Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

An absolute treat on DBU today: a full hour with @rayratto.bsky.social, talking NCAA tourney, WBC meaning, the state of modern sports media, his friendship with Terry Boers and lots more. Don't miss this. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Caleb Williams is taking legal action that calls for some respectful cross-sport diplomacy. Also, Miami (OH) is choosing to be mad for some reason, Cade Cunningham's lung collapsed, and Rory's Masters menu looks damn good. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies. #Bears

"I think Mark DeRosa led a team that choked." @danbernstein.bsky.social on Team USA losing in the WBC final

The good guys won, the bad guys lost, and the #Cubs' own closer delivered the emotional ending. Is a new #WhiteSox park on the way? Seiya Suzuki is ok enough, and Kalshi getting charged criminally is a huge deal. All that on DBU. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

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#Bulls can't lose for winning. Or something. And Bam's night brings out weird Kobe thoughts from some people. New OWC on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

"Even with the possibilities that I don't make the move, make the call. Ryan Poles, make the call." @danbernstein.bsky.social opened DBU today with reaction to Maxx Crosby shockingly becoming available👇

Forward Progress has the latest details on the Maxx Crosby snafu, the newest #Bears, who has left the roster and who may return, and if you'd see a doctor who wears a cowboy hat (no). Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Make the call, Ryan Poles. No downside for the #Bears to re-price Maxx Crosby. Also, USA manager Mark DeRosa appears to have fucked up royally, ANOTHER #Bulls player came pre-injured, and Chicago weather (& coverage) was wild last night. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links below.

"He does not like baseball. It is apparently his mission to make you the viewer not like baseball." @danbernstein.bsky.social went off about broadcaster John Smoltz on today's DBU

Forward Progress dives deeper on #Bears’ FA, who’s still uncommitted, their phantom comp picks, and the market for Bagent. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

It was a big day for the #Bears. Here's the good and the not so good of free agency so far. Plus, John Smoltz still sucks, I loved the FS1 Cuba/PR broadcast, the misguided Atlanta #Hawks promotion, and..."we got weights in fish!" DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links below.

With Tremaine Edmunds out, what's D'Marco Jackson's role going to be with the Bears in 2026? @danbernstein.bsky.social and @mattabbatacola.bsky.social react to his return to the Bears on a 2 year, $7.5 million deal👇

It's wait and see for the offseason to play out for @danbernstein.bsky.social and @mattabbatacola.bsky.social on Garrett Bradbury. Thoughts, Bears fans?

Here’s the latest Forward Progress, on the #Bears FA action. Lots of money flying around out there. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

We have to trust the #Bears on Garrett Bradbury, underwhelming as it may appear. No move is in a vacuum. Both SVG and Dick Vitale were dropping bombs over the weekend, and Jeremy Fears has to stop kicking people in the nutsack. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Asking who the #Bears' "#1 WR" is misses the point: this offense only cares about scoring, and the ball is expected to find whoever is open. That and more on Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

The #Bears now have money to burn for the '26 roster, as much as $44 million (!). Their new 2nd-round pick is in the "sweet spot" of this draft, too. Also Friday Feedback Friday fun. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

"The acquisition mattered at the time. His performance mattered. His contribution. He's got all-time great Bears moments. Full stop." @danbernstein.bsky.social on DJ Moore

"This tells me the Bears and their leadership saw the same things that we saw with DJ Moore." @mattabbatacola.bsky.social reacts to the Bears trading DJ Moore to the Bills

LIVE Forward Progress in moments on @312sportschi.bsky.social YT. #Bears. #DJMoore

"It's a simple ask of Team USA this year ... have fun." @danbernstein.bsky.social on Team USA headed into the World Baseball Classic.

Forward Progress today features @carmiev.bsky.social, who heard rumblings of the Dalman decision while at the combine last week. There's a little surprise at the end, too... Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social #Bears

Sure sounds like the #Bears had an idea Dalman might do this. When did they start planning for it, and how does it inform other moves? Also, a request of USA Baseball: please try to enjoy yourselves like other countries do. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links below.

"Certainly is an unexpected announcement today." @danbernstein.bsky.social and @mattabbatacola.bsky.social react to news that Bears center Drew Dalman is retiring 👇

BREAKING: Bears center Drew Dalman has announced his retirement at age 27, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Stunning news for Bears fans.

Could the #Bears be headed to play in Spain? We discuss on Forward Progress, and we look at more draft names connected to them after the combine. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

It took a little bit of reading, but some people in Indiana realized they actually wouldn't want their grocery money given to the #Bears. Also the Miami (OH) AD needs to chill, and more on DBU. @312sportschi.bsky.social

Here are some #Bears-related notes and thoughts from the combine, and the latest NFL moves. We also learned that the the famous St. Elmo horseradish is grown in...Illinois?! A scandal! Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

You're still thinking about Caleb Williams the wrong way. That and more on DBU, including SNL's handling of USA Hockey, Harrison Ford's speech last night and more. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social #Bears

"The Bears chose to make it weird. People in the state government had no clue why they did what they did." @danbernstein.bsky.social on Kevin Warren and the Bears

On Forward Progress, we discuss DJ Moore's actual trade value, and why the #Bears might get back less than you think. And we check the history of highly-drafted safeties and share amazement that the NFL replay office has staffing issues (?!). Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social

JB Pritzker just spoke about the #Bears. Kevin Warren's pointless grandstanding is only wasting everyone's time, and lots of the McCaskeys' money. Also, unctuous homophobe Tony Dungy is reportedly out at NBC. So that's pretty cool. DBU on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

"They haven't won a game this month." "Fine. That's how you do it." @danbernstein.bsky.social and Jason open this week's OWC celebrating the Bulls direction towards a top four pick in the NBA Draft.

Is Ben Johnson's hatred for the Packers a bit with Matt LeFleur? @danbernstein.bsky.social thinks it might be a thing. @mattabbatacola.bsky.social says no.

Tremaine Edmunds had been told by the #Bears to seek a trade. Kyle Monangai advises incoming rookies, there's data on the short-yardage run game, and a FA DT target might be headed elsewhere. Forward Progress on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

The long-belated #Bulls losing on purpose is underway and successful so far, which is great. But they keep adding to a stubborn and damaging reputation for questionable medical decisions. New OWC on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Ben Johnson is committed to the "we hate the #Packers" bit. Real or just wrestling-style silliness, it's fun. Also #Bulls bottom out, MLB strike-zone measurement for ABS, and the amazing "Heated Rivalry" cottage hits Airbnb. Dan Bernstein Unfiltered on @312sportschi.bsky.social. Links in replies.

Men's USA Hockey team took criticism after a video in the locker room after winning gold went viral. @danbernstein.bsky.social and @mattabbatacola.bsky.social discussed

"If that doesn't get you ready to go, I mean come on." @danbernstein.bsky.social on @chicagomag.com's feature story on Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong