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February 27, 2018

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'It sucks'

Tuesday, Feb 27

Not cool, spring training overlords. Jake Burger, the White Sox's 2017 1st-round pick, is out for the season after rupturing his left Achilles tendon in yesterday's win over the A's: "It sucks but I have to stay positive." While he wasn't expected to make the rebuilding roster now, the injury will set back his development (and our use of Burger puns). Hurry back! In other prospect news, is fast-throwing pitcher Michael Kopech the next Josh Beckett? "Kind of a similar demeanor, in terms of bulldoggish when (Kopech) gets on the mound," manager Rick Renteria surmised. Not a bad comparison. But when it comes to the "Sodfather," there's no comparison.

Opening act

It's official: Jon Lester will make his 7th opening-day start. Since it's old hat for him, he won't be as nervous as Tyler Chatwood was yesterday for his spring debut. Or as in his head as Kris Bryant was last season.

Final act

In their latest moves, the Bears released Pernell McPhee and Quintin Demps. McPhee would "have made the same decision (Ryan) Pace did." Honest. Just like Jordan Howard's guarantee (but wait, there's more to it!).

B1G primer

Here are 10 reasons to watch the Big Ten tournament, which kicks off tomorrow with Illinois-Iowa (both teams come in red hot, having won 1 straight). Not included: Vic Law, who will sit for Northwestern (injured toe).

Tanks!

Per NBA rules, someone had to win between the not great Bulls and the not great Nets. The Nets "won." Justin Holiday missed 10 of 11 shots in his return to the starting lineup. He'll sit vs. the Hornets (6 p.m., NBCSCH).

Hug it out

Vinnie Hinostroza was taken aback when the Blackhawks traded Ryan Hartman, his longtime friend and current linemate: "Hopefully he's still here. I can give him a hug." Guys, there's always FaceTime …

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