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Theo Epstein takes the reins of the long-suffering Cubs, ushering in a new era of superstar management. Meanwhile, a Cub you might remember from his sole MLB at-bat keeps trying to return.

A highlight reel of the Bulls’ star and reigning MVP shows his quickness, his court vision, and the ups that allow him to operate above the rim.

Fantasy sports has made me a cold, hard judge of my favorite teams. But they’ve also made me more empathetic—a necessity, as the crippled Bears slouch towards a disappointing end.

The Cubs’ offseason has been a bit boring so far, but it’s been a lot more exciting for their NL Central opponents—who have lost, or stand to lose, the three best hitters in the division. The Cubs might not be better next year, but neither will the teams they play the most.

The Miami Marlins will come into 2012 with some high-priced new stars, an expensive and gorgeous new stadium to surround them… and no public transportation to get there. Why can’t teams learn from the Cubs and the Twins?

The Bears take on the NFL’s worst, most effective, and most interesting quarterback on Sunday. Plus: a look back at Bobby Douglass, an old Bear whose playing style was ahead of its time, which still might not have come yet.

Almost exactly a year after he died, the Cubs legend—on the field and in the booth—gets elected into the HoF after years of being considered the most deserving player not in the Hall. And it’s not just Santo whose greatness has been recognized, it’s also the type of player he was.