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AJ Brown, Nick Sirianni have a heated exchange during playoff game

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The Philadelphia Eagles produced yet another dramatic spectacle during Sunday’s playoff game.

The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles faced off against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. for a Wild Card round matchup. During the second quarter, Eagles star receiver AJ Brown dropped a deep pass on a 3rd-and-9 play after he had successfully gotten around 49ers cornerback Renardo Green.

After the drop, Brown was feeling some kind of way on the Philadelphia sideline and so was Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. The two men immediately got into each other’s faces and began exchanging some heated words.

The situation got so tense that Eagles staffer Big Dom had to get in between Brown and Sirianni to break it up. Check out the video.

These kinds of scenes are exactly what have plagued the Eagles all season. Brown openly spoke all year about his frustrations with the Philadelphia offense and even beefed with Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts at one point during the regular season.

Meanwhile, Sirianni faced claims during the year that his players had supposedly “gone rogue” at times and ignored his playcalls. It should also be mentioned that Sirianni already had a tense moment with Brown on the sideline in last year’s Super Bowl too.

George Kittle gets carted off after brutal non-contact injury vs. Eagles

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The San Francisco 49ers took a real gut punch in the first half of Sunday’s playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

In the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card round game between the 49ers and Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., 49ers tight end George Kittle caught a short pass to the right side on a 1st-and-10 play. As he was bracing himself for the tackle by Eagles safety Marcus Epps, Kittle planted his right foot into the turf.

His leg ended up bending awkwardly as a result, and Kittle quickly crumpled to the ground. He would eventually have to leave the game in the back of a medical cart.

Here is the video.

San Francisco later shared the update that Kittle had been ruled out for the rest of the game with an Achilles injury.

The 32-year-old Kittle is a seven-time Pro Bowler as well as a five-time All-Pro selection who is arguably the most complete all-around tight end in the NFL today. But injuries were already a problem for Kittle during the regular season as he appeared in just 11 of 17 games due to both hamstring and ankle issues.

San Francisco went into halftime on Sunday trailing Philadelphia by a 13-10 score. During a season in which they have already endured a lot with some of their other star pass-catchers, the 49ers will be hoping that Kittle’s non-contact injury is somehow not nearly as devastating as it looked to be there.

Jake Elliott produces one of the loudest ‘doinked’ PATs ever vs. 49ers

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Jake Elliott produced a “doink” so loud that they probably heard all the way in Pittsburgh.

The Philadelphia Eagles kicker Elliott got off to a rough start during Sunday’s NFC Wild Card playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. In the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., Elliott came on for the extra point after a one-yard touchdown run by Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert.

Unfortunately for Elliott, he blew the PAT in dramatic fashion. Elliott “doinked” the kick off the top part of the upright, resulting in a sickening thud.

Here is the video.

That particular miss might not have been entirely Elliott’s fault. For one, there were heavy winds in Philadelphia during Sunday’s playoff game with gusts in the range of 30-40 mph at kickoff.

But the former All-Pro Elliott did not exactly earn himself the benefit of the doubt during the regular season with his shoddy performances. Elliott entered play on Saturday having already missed eight total kicks on the year (seven field goals and one extra point). That included an awful three-miss half just a few weeks ago.

The 30-year-old Elliott was also looking shoddy during last year’s postseason and did not do himself any favors to start off the game against the 49ers either.

Tyrese Haliburton took a ruthless shot at the Packers after their collapse

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Tyrese Haliburton is continuing his war on the state of Wisconsin.

The Green Bay Packers had one of their biggest playoff disappointments in franchise history on Saturday. They lost in the NFC Wild Card round to the hated rival Chicago Bears, blowing an 18-point lead at halftime to lose by a final score of 31-27 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

It was a particularly cruel way for Green Bay’s season to end, in part because of the sheer number of self-inflicted miscues that they had down the stretch. On top of that, it gave the Indiana Pacers star Haliburton plenty of material with which to make fun of them.

In a post to his X page just moments after the Packers-Bears game went final, Haliburton ruthlessly trolled Green Bay. “Sickening,” he wrote, in obvious reference to the Packers’ epic collapse.

Haliburton is one of the most hated sports figures in Wisconsin due to his history with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Pacers have eliminated the Bucks in each of the last two NBA postseasons, and Haliburton himself has also been involved in multiple instances of drama with the Bucks over the last couple of years.

Ever since then, the two-time All-Star Haliburton has fully leaned into his role as Wisconsin’s most reviled. A few months ago, Haliburton made a point of showing just how much he was rooting against the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB playoffs.

Josh Allen had 3-word message for Bills after their playoff win

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Josh Allen more or less put the Buffalo Bills on his back Sunday and carried them to a 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. He seemed to acknowledge how tough the game was afterward, too.

Allen did not appear fully healthy for much of Sunday’s game and went into the medical tent multiple times, including for a hand issue. Despite that, he battled back to win the game for Buffalo in the final minute.

Allen’s locker room speech alluded to how much of a grind the game was, but he summed things up with a three-word message.

“Shooters f—ing shoot,” Allen said.

When Allen is on the field, the Bills really do feel inevitable. On Sunday, he went 28/35 for 273 yards with a touchdown. He also scored two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winner with just over a minute to go.

The win was the first road playoff victory of Allen’s career. With a wide open field in the AFC, a lot of people understandably think this might finally be his year.

Sean McDermott called out for hypocrisy after Bills win

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The Buffalo Bills are heading to the AFC Divisional round in large part because of a play their team wanted banned before the season.

The Bills utilized the tush push on multiple occasions during their 27-24 Wild Card win over the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. on Sunday. Most prominently, quarterback Josh Allen managed to drag the pile for ten yards on 4th and inches with just over a minute left, setting Buffalo up for the game-winning touchdown.

The irony was not lost on those who remember how the Bills felt about the tush push when there was discussion about banning it last offseason. At the time, Bills coach Sean McDermott said he was concerned about “health and safety of the players.”

“That’s not a healthy posture, to me. Then, when you add force to that posture, that’s concerning for me as to the health and safety of the players,” McDermott said at the time.

Many fans, particularly Philadelphia Eagles supporters, were quick to label McDermott a hypocrite.

Like most teams, the Bills will keep using the play as long as it isn’t banned, no matter what they think of it. McDermott being concerned about health and safety didn’t age well, though, given how often he ran it Sunday. A lot of other people, including some rival coaches, were not buying that argument either.

Sunday’s win was the first playoff road victory of McDermott’s career. He’s probably fine being labeled a hypocrite as long as the winning continues.

Texas lands top transfer WR for Arch Manning

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The Texas Longhorns are getting Arch Manning some serious help in the transfer portal.

Cam Coleman, regarded by many as the top wide receiver in the portal, has committed to Texas. Coleman was a freshman standout at Auburn last season.

Coleman was viewed as one of the top recruits in the country in 2024 when he decided to go to Auburn. In 2025, he caught 56 passes for 708 yards with five touchdowns despite the Tigers’ unsettled quarterback situation, including some highlight-reel plays. He will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Longhorns.

Texas was in need of a high-end receiver, and they hope Coleman can fill that role. The need became even more dire when one of Manning’s most trusted wide receivers opted to leave the team.

Manning took a pay cut for 2026 to allow Texas to build the strongest possible roster for what might be his final year at the school. Coleman certainly fits the bill, and figures to be a major part of Steve Sarkisian’s offense as the Longhorns aim to contend for a national title.

Tony Romo had the most bizarre laugh at his own joke

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Good or bad, Tony Romo was in prime form Sunday during the AFC Wild Card game between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Romo was quite pleased with himself when the Jaguars completed a pass to tight end Brenton Strange after he had singled the player out. He followed that up with a bad pun and a laugh that left a lot of people uncomfortable.

Romo unquestionably knew that the pun was terrible. That’s why the laugh was meant to be exaggerated, but to many viewers, it just came off as being more uncomfortable than anything else.

At this point, some people actively listen for the bizarre noises Romo has been known to make on the air. Whether it’s amusing or painful is in the eye of the beholder.

After his initial popularity, Romo has grown into one of the most frequently criticized NFL commentators in recent years. The former quarterback has largely dismissed his critics, though even many of the critics would argue that he used to be much more entertaining and insightful than he is now.

Like it or not, Romo has a massive contract with CBS. He is not going anywhere anytime soon.

Marcus Freeman accused of battery by high school wrestling coach

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been accused of battery over an incident that took place at a wrestling meet with a coach.

Freeman was attending a wrestling meet at Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, In. on Jan. 3, in order to support his son Vinny. Vinny Freeman was being escorted off the mat after a loss when New Prairie high school wrestling assistant coach Chris Fleeger allegedly began exchanging words with him, according to Austin Hough and Kyle Smedley of the South Bend Tribune.

Marcus Freeman allegedly intervened and made physical contact with Fleeger while walking through a doorway. The extent of the contact was not disclosed, but Fleeger filed a police report accusing Freeman of battery. That report has been turned over to a prosecutor, who will make a decision on whether to charge the Notre Dame coach.

The alleged incident ended when local law enforcement intervened and separated Freeman and his wife from Fleeger. The Freeman family left when asked to do so.

In a statement provided by Notre Dame, Freeman denied that he physically engaged with anyone, and expects to be exonerated by evidence.

News of the potential charges comes on the same day it was reported that Freeman is still drawing head coaching interest from NFL teams.

Freeman just finished up his fourth full season with the Fighting Irish. He has gone 43-12 overall, and led Notre Dame to the College Football Playoff final in 2024.

Jaylen Brown went off on NBA referees

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Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown blasted the performance of the officials in Sunday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs and outright questioned whether there was a conspiracy against him and his team.

The Celtics shot just four free throws during a 100-95 loss to the Spurs at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. on Saturday, with two of them coming in the final minute of action. After the game, Brown singled out crew chief Curtis Blair and accused the officials of blatant inconsistency.

“I feel like, honestly, they just got away with a lot, and I’m tired of the inconsistency,” Brown told reporters. “I’ll accept the fine at this point. I thought it was some bulls–t tonight. I think they’re a good defensive team, but they ain’t that damn good. I hope somebody can just pull up the clips, because it’s the same shit every time we play a good team. It’s like they refuse to make a call, then they call touch fouls on the other end. That’s just extremely frustrating, bro.

“We play hard. We’re outplaying our expectations, we compete hard on the defensive end, and they reward the other team with touch fouls. Just somebody please pull it up. Every time we play a good team the inconsistency is crazy. I’ll take the f—ing fine. Curtis, all of them dudes was terrible tonight.”

Brown had no regrets after the game, as he carried his thoughts over to X.

“Fine me I’m sick of this s–t,” he wrote.

Celtics fans were more than happy to pull up the clips as Brown requested, both from Saturday’s game and other recent contests.

Brown is attempting a career-high 7.2 free throws per game this season. That is to be expected, as he is the focal point of opposing defenses with Jayson Tatum out. He seems to believe that he gets particularly disrespected against good teams.

Brown can take solace in the fact that he is hardly alone in his frustration with officiating lately. As he predicted, he almost certainly has a significant fine coming his way, but in his mind, it is worth it to get the chance to make his point. Plus, he was already frustrated, as he already seems to think that the league has it in for him, or at least has recently.

Dennis Schroder had 1-word response to his suspension

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Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder had a telling one-word response to the NBA’s decision to suspend him for going after Luka Doncic following a game three weeks ago.

The NBA suspended Schroder on Saturday for attempting to strike the Lakers star after a Dec. 28 game. The three-game ban was pretty harsh for an incident that had previously gone unreported and was presented as merely an attempt to hit an opponent.

On Sunday, Schroder cast some doubt on the NBA’s version of events. On Instagram, the Kings guard posted the word “attempting” in quotation marks, accompanied by a cry-laughing emoji.

In the minds of many, the implication was that Schroder actually succeeded in hitting Doncic, and it was more than just an attempt. That might explain the three-game suspension.

Ultimately, Schroder just seems to find the whole thing pretty funny. He does not seem to have much love for Doncic, nor does he have any obvious regrets about what he supposedly did.

Schroder is in his first season with Sacramento and has been a significant part of the team’s rotation. He is averaging 13.0 points and 5.7 assists per game so far on the season.

NFL teams will not give up on Marcus Freeman

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NFL teams seemingly will not take no for an answer when it comes to Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.

Teams still covet Freeman as a potential head coach and still want to try and persuade him to leave the college ranks, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. They are not put off by Freeman’s recent contract adjustments, or by his publicly stated intentions to remain with the Fighting Irish for 2026.

“My understanding is Marcus Freeman did receive a contract adjustment — not extension, adjustment — from Notre Dame for his agreement to stay,” Rapoport said on NFL Network’s “GameDay Morning.” “These teams who viewed him highly still believe there is a chance that he comes to the NFL. They still believe he is a top-tier candidate.”

The NFL can likely offer Freeman more money than Notre Dame could, even though the school has essentially said they will pay him whatever it takes to keep him. The coach made a public statement about his future in late December, but evidently, teams are not necessarily taking that as a signal to stop trying.

One team in particular appeared to be most interested in Freeman, but has seemingly moved on to a pursuit of John Harbaugh. Freeman may still be a backup plan, but is not off the list entirely.

Freeman just finished up his fourth full season with the Fighting Irish. He has gone 43-12 overall, and NFL teams clearly feel he has the qualities to be a successful coach at that level.

Packers face major decision on Matt LaFleur

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The Green Bay Packers’ collapse in Chicago on Saturday night could wind up costing Matt LaFleur his job.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on “Sunday NFL Countdown” that the Packers have a major decision to make on LaFleur’s future. LaFleur has one year remaining on his contract, and Packers president Ed Policy will essentially have to decide if the team wants to give LaFleur a contract extension or move on from him.

Schefter also noted that the Packers could be a very appealing landing spot for John Harbaugh should the job become available. Similarly, LaFleur would be a highly-regarded candidate for other jobs if the Packers did choose to move on from him.

LaFleur was criticized in many circles Saturday for what was perceived as a conservative gameplan in the second half of the Packers’ 31-27 loss to the Chicago Bears in the NFC Wild Card round. Green Bay had to punt on each of its first four possessions in the second half, with three of the four possessions ending in a three-and-out. That bought Chicago’s offense time to claw back into the game and remain within striking distance.

LaFleur has made the playoffs in six of his seven seasons as Packers head coach, and has a regular season record of 76-40-1. However, he is just 3-6 in the playoffs, and has failed to get past the divisional round in each of his last four postseason appearances.

This is not the first time LaFleur has been questioned for his offensive gameplan this season. The Packers expect to be chasing Super Bowl titles, especially on the heels of good regular seasons. The fact that they have not been able to do that in recent years might spell the end of LaFleur’s time with the franchise.

Packers player has disrespectful comment about Bears

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One Green Bay Packers player was not willing to give the Chicago Bears any credit following Saturday’s dramatic NFC Wild Card game.

The Bears rallied from 21-3 down to beat the Packers 31-27 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Il. on Saturday. Chicago was heavily aided by a number of Green Bay mistakes, most notably a brutal game by kicker Brandon McManus.

Subsequently, Packers safety Javon Bullard thought the Packers handed the game to the Bears, and did so for the second time this season.

“No disrespect to them, but it ain’t s–t that they did. It’s us. We gotta finish,” Bullard told reporters. “You know we whoopin’ they a– the whole game, but that’s us. We gotta finish. They ain’t done s–t special. We ain’t finish last time, we ain’t finished this time. That’s some s–t we gotta work on within us. Chicago ain’t done s–t special.”

Bullard arguably has something of a point. The Packers had a 27-16 lead with 6:36 remaining and failed to see it out. They also had a 16-6 lead with five minutes to go in their last regular season meeting, which included a rare onside kick recovery by the Bears.

The Bears made their own fair share of mistakes. In crunch time, however, they made the plays and Green Bay did not. That is why this game will sting for quite some time among Packers players and staff.

Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur’s handshake got even icier after Wild Card game

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Temperatures stayed frigid as Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur met briefly after Saturday’s Wild Card game between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.

The contest’s finish was fittingly wild. The Bears came back from down 18 points at halftime to win 31-27.

But before all that, Johnson looked stressed out of his mind whenever the Amazon Prime broadcast showed the Bears coach on the sidelines in the first half. Fans even roasted Johnson for making some questionable decisions that put Chicago in a huge hole early.

The first-half turmoil only made the postgame celebration sweeter for Johnson, who was fired up once the clock hit zero.

Johnson, however, pushed back the adrenaline for a brief moment as he met LaFleur in the middle of Soldier Field. The two somehow managed to top their last icy handshake with an even colder one on a sub-zero Saturday night in Chicago.

Here’s another angle in slow motion that shows just how brief the two head coaches touched hands.

There was little love lost between the two after their Wild Card clash. The animosity between the two was palpable during the handshake.

In January, Johnson turned heads when he claimed that he “enjoyed beating Matt LaFleur twice a year” as a reason for taking a Bears job that kept him in the NFC North. LaFleur was reportedly caught off guard by Johnson’s comments, as the two are not said to be close friends.

LaFleur could have been the one with bragging rights over Johnson for the rest of the year had it not been for Packers kicker Brandon McManus’ second-half meltdown.

Caleb Williams had great quote after leading Bears to stunning comeback win over Packers

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was ready for the moment Saturday, both on the football field and in front of the camera.

The playoff lights looked too bright for Williams in the first half of the Bears’ Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The Bears could only muster a field goal at the break, trailing 21-3 after a first half that saw Chicago turn the ball over on its last three possessions. Williams looked visibly frustrated early, going 8/17 for 78 yards with an interception.

The second half was a different story. Williams led the Bears to scoring drives on five of its six possessions after halftime, including three straight touchdowns to cap off a stunning 31-27 comeback victory.

“We understand that it’s 60 minutes of football,” Williams said during his postgame interview. “We understand and know who we are. We understand what this means to the city. We understand what this means to the organization. We also understand what it means to us. You keep going, you keep going, you keep fighting, and when the clock hits zero, you’ll look up and see who wins.

“Right before I walked out, I told the offensive line, I told the other quarterbacks, ‘We’re going to protect our den today.’ This is the den, the fans helped us.”

Williams finished with a 24/48 passing clip for 361 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He also rushed for 20 yards on 4 carries.

The comeback from down 18 points was the largest in Bears postseason history. The wild result also gave the team its first playoff win in 15 years.

Chicago sports fans had quite the Saturday night as the Bears’ come-from-behind win came within an hour of the Chicago Cubs making a splashy signing in free agency.

Brandon McManus gets the cruel meme treatment after costing Packers the game

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Tyler Loop is no longer the most hated kicker in America right now.

The Chicago Bears pulled off an absolute stunner on Saturday night, coming back to defeat the division rival Green Bay Packers by a final score of 31-27 in their NFC Wild Card playoff game. Despite trailing 21-3 at halftime and 21-6 to start the fourth quarter, the Bears produced four scores in the final frame and secured the shocking come-from-behind victory at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill.

But the comeback by the Bears would not have been possible if not for a complete meltdown by Packers kicker Brandon McManus. The former Super Bowl champion McManus missed three kicks over the course of the game, leaving seven total points on the board.

McManus first missed a 55-yard field goal attempt just before halftime. Then in the fourth quarter, McManus pulled an extra point wide left that should have given Green Bay a 28-16 lead. Finally, McManus went wide right on a 44-yard field goal attempt with 2:56 left in the game and the Packers leading 27-24.

The Bears then scored a go-ahead TD on their next possession, and Green Bay (trailing by four points instead of by three as a result of McManus’ missed XP) had to go for a touchdown on the final drive of the game and ultimately failed to get it.

McManus heard it deafeningly loud over social media as a result of his three missed kicks effectively costing the Packers their season.

Now 34 years old, McManus was the starting kicker when the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50 in the 2015 season. But he had an extremely uneven 2025 campaign for the Packers, missing six total field goals and one extra point during the regular season (including one of the worst misses we had ever seen).

McManus got to add three more missed kicks to that tally on Saturday when the lights were shining brightest. As a result of McManus’ total implosion, the Bears were able to secure their biggest playoff comeback in franchise history as well as their first playoff victory at all since the 2010 season.

Report: LaMelo Ball has issues with Hornets coach Charles Lee

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LaMelo Ball may quickly be going down the Ja Morant route of discontent.

The Charlotte Hornets star Ball has some issues with head coach Charles Lee, according to a claim this week by ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. During an episode of the “Road Trippin’” podcast, Perkins said that Ball and Lee do not see eye-to-eye and even claimed that Ball recently had a profane outburst over a decision that was made by Lee.

“The Hornets is gonna have to make a decision — it’s either trade LaMelo or fire the coach,” said Perkins. “Those two guys don’t see eye-to-eye. I’m telling you straight up, this is a fact. The energy is not good. The coach, he feels as if LaMelo is not his guy.

“My sources tell me that LaMelo, after a [recent] game, he yelled in the hallway, and I quote, ‘F–k this motherf–ker,” Perkins added. “The coach! They’re not on the same page. Period. One gotta go, either the coach or LaMelo.”

Lee, the former NBA champion assistant for the Boston Celtics, is now in his second season as head coach of the Hornets. As for the former All-Star Ball, he is in his sixth season with Charlotte and has had three different head coaches already (James Borrego, Steve Clifford, and Lee).

Still only 24 years old, Ball’s numbers are down slightly this season (20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game). He was also brought off the bench by Lee during a recent game against the Indiana Pacers (while still on a minutes restriction after coming back from another ankle injury).

After Charlotte’s horrific 19-63 finish last season, Lee publicly challenged Ball to get better. Ball has even had to respond to rumors this season about him supposedly being unhappy with the Hornets, so it makes sense that he might not exactly have the best working relationship with his second-year head coach Lee.

Bears commit huge blunder after Packers fumble in their own territory

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The Chicago Bears wasted a golden opportunity to get back in Saturday’s Wild Card clash against the Green Bay Packers.

The Bears, down 21-6 late in the third quarter, were desperate for a big play to reenergize the crowd at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The home team looked like they were about to get it after eligible offensive tackle Darian Kinnard fumbled off his leg and kicked the ball to an empty patch of grass near Green Bay’s 30-yard line.

However, disaster struck for the as defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. dove for the ball and had it squirt out of his hands.

What was supposed to be a Bears recovery just outside the red zone ended up going back to the Packers.

Dexter Sr. let his instincts kick in on the quick dive to the ball. But he was actually ahead of the next closest Packers defender by several yards. The Bears tackle could have scooped it up cleanly without having to hurl his 325-pound frame onto the ground.

However, that’s easier said than done when you’re in a mad dash for a loose football during a playoff game.

Alex Bregman signing with a top NL contender on a massive deal

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While the Chicago Bears were busy playing a Wild Card playoff game on Saturday night, the Chicago Cubs were making some power moves of their own.

Free agent third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to sign with the Cubs in free agency, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Saturday. Bregman is joining Chicago on a massive five-year, $175 million contract.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today adds that Bregman’s deal comes with no opt-outs but does have a no-trade clause.

The 31-year-old Bregman, a three-time MLB All-Star, spent last season with the Boston Red Sox. He hit .273 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs over 114 games but opted out of his contract with Boston to test free agency for a second consecutive offseason.

Also a two-time World Series champion and a one-time Gold Glover with the Houston Astros, Bregman was widely expected to return to the Red Sox as a free agent this winter. As such, the Cubs have pulled off a real coup here in stealing away the prized righty hitter.

Chicago won 92 games last season but lost to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS. While they will likely be losing free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker this offseason (possibly to this other MLB contender), the Cubs are opening up their checkbook for Bregman, who is now under contract with them through the 2030 season.

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