According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Cubs still have their sights set on a certain Pittsburgh Pirates starter.

Fans slam Craig Counsell for late-game decision that cost the Chicago Cubs in 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

"I'm OK if they're gonna hate me. I don't care," he said of fans in Chicago. "And for our fans, just keep pushing for this ...

For the Bears, the big dog of Chicago's sports media landscape, coverage this season will be second-coming voluminous.