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This is the digital version of The Pulse. If you want it earlier, start every morning with The Pulse delivered to your inbox. Sign up here. Good morning! Y’all hate Bill Belichick, I guess. Remember when the Bears had the No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL Draft? Everything was copacetic. The front office and coaching staff loved Justin Fields enough to be OK with shipping the selection to Carolina.  For once in recent memory, the Bears’ outlook was bright. Six months later, the franch...

A look at the potential Dodgers postseason starting rotation, including Dave Roberts telling reporters in Seattle that Bobby Miller will start one of the first two games of the NLDS. Plus news and notes on Chris Taylor and how minor league players are adjusting one year after forming a union.

Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

In July of 2020, I interviewed long-time New York sportswriter Bill Madden. The popular baseball reporter had just written a book about legendary Mets' pitcher, Tom Seaver. I was struck by Madden's continuous enthusiasm while describing Seaver's passion for his vineyard.

Ex-Mets ace Max Scherzer is defending the New York clubhouse during first return to Citi Field, after reports of Justin Verlander drama.

“My goal is to come back this season, throw one or two games or whatever. That’s how I am looking at my workouts and everything," Díaz said.

This is the digital version of The Pulse. If you want it earlier, start every morning with The Pulse delivered to your inbox. Sign up here. Good morning! Jimmy Butler plays tennis now. Sad news from last night: Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani exited yesterday’s loss in the first inning with a dreaded torn UCL, yet another miserable reminder of how the Angels have faltered. It’s unclear if Ohtani will need Tommy John surgery, and he is seeking a second opinion. He did hit his 44th home run o...

Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.