Not Batman Yet

Mike Montgomery is going where the Cubs couldn't take him in Kansas City July 19, 2019

Mike Montgomerys departure from the Cubs provides a glimpse into some of baseballs harsher realities and the opportunity he is chasing in Kansas City.

Doug Glanville

Kris Bryant is better than ever July 19, 2019

Kris Bryant has been playing out of his mind lately and his numbers now are actually better than he was during his 2016 MVP season.

Tony Andracki

Kyle Ryan's emergence is coming at exactly the right time for Cubs July 18, 2019

With the MLB trade deadline coming in less than two weeks, Kyle Ryan's emergence has been a pleasant surprise for a Cubs team in search of more bullpen help.

Tony Andracki

MLB Power Rankings: The 2nd Half is underway July 18, 2019

Were back! The All-Star break has been over for about a series now, and the second half has wasted no time heating up. Trades, pennant

Cam Ellis

Chicago Bears

10 things to know if you plan on attending Bears training camp July 19, 2019

After what feels like an eternity, the Chicago Bears finally return to the practice field in just over one week for training camp. While the team prepares to defend it’s NFC North division title, fans can view the action up close during eight open practices, plus Family Fest. See below for more information about the […]

Can Mitch Trubisky take the Bears to the next level? July 19, 2019

Expectations for the Chicago Bears are high headed into 2019. And it’s easy to see why. After posting a 12-4 record and winning the NFC North, they boast arguably the best defense in the league, who return 10 starters and filled that 11th spot with Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, who could wind up being an upgrade […]

Mark Murphy: Packers wanted Khalil Mack, Raiders thought Bears would have higher pick July 19, 2019

Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says his team’s efforts to trade for Khalil Mack a year ago were thwarted primarily by the Raiders’ perception that the Bears would have a higher first-round draft pick. Murphy told 105.7 The Fan that the Packers made a big offer to the Raiders for Mack, but the Raiders […]

Bears' Tarik Cohen reveals family tragedy at football camp July 13, 2019

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen returned to Greensboro in North Carolina this week to host a football camp at his alma mater of NC A&T. What was supposed to be a festive event turned serious on Saturday when Cohen told event-goers that his brother was just recently shot, leading to paralysis. “I want to […]

I’m so lazy its a Hammock life right now

July 10, 2019SamuelLeave a comment

I have been trying to figure out where I am going to move my family. I love the Chicago area, I love this house, but I want and need a change in my life. The kids are getting to be …
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Happy 4th of July Batfans!

July 4, 2019SamuelLeave a comment

I hope everyone has an amazing 4th of July today. Stay safe, have a great time and celebrate! The New Colossus By Emma Lazarus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; …
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Protected: The Love Letters Part 1

July 3, 2019Samuel

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Breakfast Picnic, It’s a Bricnic?

July 3, 2019SamuelLeave a comment

Good morning Batfans. It’s been a solid minute since I have updated. Let me catch you up. I broke up with Stephanie almost 2 weeks ago. She wanted me to make a commitment to her and asked me think about …
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Samuel Jacob Cooper

Single dad of 3 beautiful kids, Heston & Alex my twin boys, and my daughter Peace. Dad of 2 angel babies in Heaven, Ryan and Talon. Divorced. Semi-retired app developer, business partner, Commercial Real estate investor, Chicago Bears & Chicago Cubs fan, vegan, lifelong Catholic, voting independent party member, guitar playing singer who owns a dog, 2 cats, and 2 parakeets. We live in beautiful Lake Forest, Illinois and Denver, Colorado. I started my first blog Janaury 1st, 2012. Official owner of NotBatmanYet.com and @notbatmanyet Twitter account.