Episode 40 of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast is officially live! In this week’s episode, Brett and I talk about the many available options on the pitching market, in free agency (both international and domestic) and via trade … as well as options from the top-shelf all the way down to convincing reclamation targets. All things considered, it’s a pretty good offseason for the Cubs to be seeking pitching from outside the organization, and we pick that a part a bit as the podcast goes on. We also get into the Phil Maton signing and what else the Cubs might do in the bullpen, including some internal options. After the break, in our transaction corner, Brett and I talk about Rob Refsnyder, a guy who was recently connected to the Cubs via Ken Rosenthal. Brett’s not quite as convinced of the fit as I am. Fun talk though. You can listen to episode 40 anywhere you get your podcasts, including Apple and Spotify, but I’ve also embedded the YouTube recording right here for your convenience! Enjoy! And once again, thanks to Ankin Law for sponsoring the BN Cubs podcast, making it possible! Oh, and please don’t miss our Cubs Podcast page right here on Bleacher Nation. BN Cubs Podcast Ep. 40
https://www.bleachernation.com/cubs/2025/11/26/bn-cubs-podcast-1126/

Real Betis will invite Utrecht to Estadio de La Cartuja in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/real-betis-vs-utrecht-prediction-betting-tips-november-27th-2025

It’s Christmas season and for Marv Chickering, chairperson of the Nativity Scene*, it’s the busiest time of the year. He has his sign-up list ready for himself and ninety-seven volunteers from the Algona First United Methodist Church to sign up for two-hour shifts to welcome guests to view this extraordinary scene. Marv has volunteered countless hours over the years managing [.] The post Algona Nativity scene commemorates 80th anniversary first appeared on Enterprise Media.
https://www.charlescitypress.com/articles/news-kossuth/algona-nativity-scene-commemorates-80th-anniversary/

Source: Bloomberg, 4:17
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-11-26/stock-movers-nvidia-dell-hewlett-packard-enterprise-podcast

Angel Reese’s mom Angel Webb Reese’s X account was suspended, leaving the WNBA star’s mother distressed. The WNBA fans came in support of Reese’s mom after she made the announcement with a tweet.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-the-reese-family-always-attack-fans-react-angel-reese-s-mom-reveals-distress-over-suspended-social-media-account

UTICA, N.Y. – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, joined Utica Mayor Michael Galime and the Amodio Family to break ground on Utica’s $2 million renovation project at the Val Bialas Ski Center. Buttenschon secured funding for the project during a 2023 tour of the district with state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Heastie had been in her […]
https://www.oneidadispatch.com/2025/11/26/buttenschon-joins-val-bialas-ski-center-snowmaker-groundbreaking/

Episodes nine and ten of The Manipulated landed on Disney+ on November 26, 2025. The show follows Park Taejoong (Ji Chang-wook), a diligent everyman who only wanted a quiet family life.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/the-manipulated-episodes-9-10-recap-what-yohan-s-relationship-nanny-did-taejoong-kill-do-kyung

Expect price rises in 2026.
https://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/sonys-playstation-black-friday-deals-are-the-cheapest-the-console-will-be-for-a-long-time-get-one-before-they-sell-out/

The regional semifinal round of the UIL Texas Football State Playoffs will kick off this Friday. Here is the schedule of the teams still alive in the Crossroads area: The No. 2 ranked Ganado Indians (2A D1) will be the road team against the No. 1 ranked Refugio Bobcats. The game will be played at […]
https://victoriaadvocate.com/2025/11/26/crossroads-area-schedule-regional-semifinal-round/

The EA FC 26 Guro Reiten Flashback SBC has been leaked on social media by X/FUTSheriff, hinting at the Norwegian winger receiving a boosted version soon as part of the upcoming Thunderstruck promo.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/ea-fc-26-guro-reiten-flashback-sbc-leaked-expected-stats-cost