The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Luke Getsy after spending two seasons at the helm, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero from NFL Network Insider report, per sou Chicago also fired Quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, per Pelissero. There will be more information on Getsy’s firing shortly. Related NFL News: Giants want Wink Martindale to stay on as defensive coordinator, search for new DC yet to begin.

The Chicago Cubs appears certain to acquire a significant addition to their roster by reportedly reaching a deal with NPB left-hander Shota Imanaga on a contract. After their near-miss of the playoffs in 2023, this signing will mark their second major move of the offseason, the first one being acquiring manager Craig Counsell. This places them as potentially only one impactful hitter away from strengthening their status as postseason contenders in 2024. Marcus Stroman unexpectedly leaving, created a vaccum in Chicago’s rotation, leaving them with definite starters in Kyle Hendricks, Justin Steele, and Jameson Taillon (coming off a challenging year). Rookies Jordan Wicks and swingman Javier Assad present possibilities, but depending on both for rotation spots might be unrealisitic, endangering the Cub’s competitiveness in 2024. How will Imanaga fit in with the Chicago Cubs? Imanaga joining the Cubs will put them in the right direction, providing three above-average starters in the opening-day rotation and flexibility for the remaining spots. Chicago can explore different scenarios, hoping for Taillon’s resurgence, Assad addressing his home run vulnerability, or Wicks boosting his pitching repertoire. This approach averts the dangerous reliance on all three factors concurrently, setting a more realistic foundation for the team’s performance in April. Although Drew Smyly remains an emergency starter, his role should be limited. Hayden Wesneski might compete for a rotation spot, but his strengths may be used in the bullpen. Signing Imanaga will also allow top pitching prospects Cade Horton and Ben Brown to improve at their pace, potentially creating an easy problem for the Cubs if they are prepared by mid-year. Worries about Imanaga’s pitching mechanics, especially his tendency to cut himself off in his landing and spin off his front heel, may exposre him to right-handed hitters. Adjustments like getting more online and utilizing the splitter against right-handers could address this issue. Despite this fear, Shota’s qualities, like his high-spin fastball and effective splitter, place him as a mid-rotation starter with significant upside. Chicago, which had league-average run prevention last year, lost Stroman but gained Imanaga, potentially strengthening their pitching. But, they still need to get one more impact bat to make up for losing Cody Bellinger. Although free agency is an option, the Cub’s fat farm system aligns them well for possible trades to get the missing offensive piece. If they do get this quality bat, Chicago will become worthy playoff contenders, projecting to record 85-88 wins. The managerial upgrade, paired with enhanced player acquisitions, shows the club’s commitment to competing in the upcoming season. Related MLB News: Alex Rodriguez shows off transformation after weight-loss journey.

New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez posted a shirtless photo of himself with girlfriend Jac Cordeiro on his Instagram Stories on Thursday to celebrate his 30-pound weight-loss journey that he could not have completed without her help. Cordeiro is a personal trainer who helped Rodriguez shed the extra pounds last year and has since continued training him. He returns this favour with love and a lot of publicity. Jac also trains Alex’s ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis, whose 2008 divorce from the MLB star did not affect their co-paretning. “[Jac is] the only person that can come into co-parents and make us both better,” Rodriguez told Us Weekly late last year. “Cynthia has got in incredible shape following the JacFit program, [and] I’ve lost 32 pounds following her program.” Alex Rodriguez is on family vacation in DR Rodriguez, shared the mirror selfie Cordeiro took during their family vacation to the Dominican Republic, his homeland. He also posted a picture of himself driving shirtless with Cordeiro at his side, who has been there since October 2022. Rodriguez was seen with both his daughters on several Instagram Stories while in the DR as he helps them stay in touch with their Dominican roots. Related MLB News:

Cutter Gauthier said on Wednesday that him not wanting to play for the Philadelphia Flyers is a personal decision, but he would not share details. Gauthier, who was the No.5 pick by Philadelphia in the 2022 NHL Draft, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft after Cutter expressed his unwillingness to play for the Flyers as early as last May, according to Philadelphia general manager Daniel Briere. Gauthier was named the best forward at the 2024 IIHF World Championship, when he had 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) in seven games to help the United States win the gold medal. In the latest episode of the Ducks’ “Light the Lamp’’ podcast, Gauthier said forward Kevin Hayes, who was sold by Philadelphia to the St. Louis Blues on June 27, 2023, did not convince him to move somewhereelse, contrary to opinions disclosed on another podcast earlier in the week. “It’s kind of tough to talk about,” Gauthier said. “I’d like to announce that it’s a personal matter between myself and my family and my agent, Kurt (Overhardt). I did see one thing going around the internet that I would like to specifically address about the rumors about Kevin Hayes, and I would like to especially say that he had zero, zero conflict with anything that had to do with the trade, and seeing that stuff is pretty ruthless from what people are saying to that, but Kevin Hayes had nothing to do with the situation at hand. “I can’t really talk too much about it. I’m going to keep it to myself and my family and my agent.” Hayes penned a seven-year contract with the Flyers on June 18, 2019, and played four seasons for them before he was traded. “We were hoping that at some point he would change his mind,” Briere said of Gauthier. “He had already changed his mind. He looked at us at the draft and told us he was built to be a Flyer, wanted to be a Flyer, and then a few maybe months later told us that he didn’t want to be a Flyer, didn’t want to play for the Flyers. So, in our mind at first, we said we have to protect him because if he changes his mind again and it’s out there that he doesn’t want to play, it’s going to be tough for him to put the uniform on. But when we realized that they refuse to talk to us now, it’s been months, he didn’t want to be a Flyer, didn’t want to be in Philadelphia, it was time to make it happen.” Gauthier stated that Anaheim general manager Pat Verbeek told him the Ducks are happy to have him. The Boston College sophmore, who has 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) in 17 matches, is ready to play for them when the time comes. “[Verbeek] called me right after the trade happened and just welcomed me to the organization, told me how thrilled he was,” Gauthier said. “He said he’s been out to Boston a handful of times watching me a month prior, just kind of to see what I’m all about and I’m just super excited to get things going. He mentioned that it’s a little bit of a younger team, but also has a lot of experience as well and he’s ready to turn things around and get things going. I can’t wait to be part of the rebuild here and keep it going. “… I would say I’m a very trustworthy person and I’d do anything to help the team win, whether it’s blocking a shot, winning a face-off, scoring a big goal. I’m all for the team. That’s one thing I want the guys in Anaheim to know is I’ll do anything to win and do whatever it takes to help the team win and my brothers as well.” Related NHL News Story: Raanta called back by the Hurricanes from AHL.