Larry Mayer

senior writer. Have covered Bears since 1992. Proud father. Diehard Cubs & Mariners fan. Rob Riggle stunt double. Opinions are my own.

[Alex Mayer @alexmayer34]

The @Mariners last night!

8️⃣ consecutive wins
8️⃣ runs scored
8️⃣ strikeouts for Logan Gilbert
8️⃣ Dominic Canzone (uniform #): 3 hits
8️⃣ hitter: Jhonny Pereda home run
8️⃣ = June 2 game date added up (6+2)

🎱 #TheMayerGWS

[Six Point Sports @SixPointSports]

Caleb Williams will be on the Kelce’s New Heights Podcast tomorrow 👀

[Tennessee Titans @Titans]

MLB players wear Tim Shaw’s jersey for Lou Gehrig Day, a day to honor the baseball Hall of Famer’s legacy and raise awareness/funds for ALS research. @TShawsTruth

[Marquee Sports Network @WatchMarquee]

Fight ALS and learn about the life of @Taylor_McGregor!

Tickets for her broadcast seminar just dropped. Hurry, spots are limited! 👉https://t.co/oswLK11xc7

[Alex Mayer @alexmayer34]

Colt Emerson Hancock: first @Jeopardy-style “Before & After” home run (Colt Emerson) & starting pitcher (Emerson Hancock) in same game in @Mariners history.

Honorable mention to Nick Franklin Gutiérrez; both homered for M’s Aug. 29, 2013.

Both games? 3-2 M’s wins! #TheMayerGWS

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

ICYMI: Bears HC Ben Johnson reflected on first week of OTAs:
https://t.co/NNfqfygY59

[Alex Mayer @alexmayer34]

Cole Young is the first player in @MLB history to record an extra inning walk-off in his MLB debut (May 31, 2025), and then proceed to be on a team that walks it off … on the 1️⃣ year anniversary (May 31, 2026) of his debut. 🔥

(h/t @IISwitchII for the idea) #TheMayerGWS

[Alex Mayer @alexmayer34]

From last night: The @Mariners have hit 4️⃣ home runs in back-to-back games, with #4️⃣4️⃣ Julio Rodríguez homering in both of them. The M’s won last night’s game by 4️⃣ runs and Julio also scored his 4️⃣00th career run! #TheMayerGWS

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

https://t.co/9ZHmggGgx2

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

Bears coach Ben Johnson: “I’m buying Luther Burden stock right now.”

[Alex Mayer @alexmayer34]

2026
May 27: Julio hits his 10th home run of the season in a 9-1 @Mariners win.

2025
May 27: Julio hits his 10th home run of the season in a 9-1 @Mariners win.

🔱🔱 #TheMayerGWS

[Alex Mayer @alexmayer34]

Luke Raley, who wears #20, homered in his first career game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

The ballpark’s original name (2000-2019) during its first 20 years?

… Raley Field!

2️⃣0️⃣‼️ #TheMayerGWS

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

Thank you to all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country.

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

Collin Johnson starred for Bears in 2024 Hall of Fame Game, catching 3 passes for 56 yards and 2 TDs in 21-17 win over the Texans in Canton, Ohio.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Former wide receiver Collin Johnson announced that he is retiring from the NFL and enrolling at MIT Sloan this fall to pursue his MBA.

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

@steve_carlson17 Don't you mean top four??

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

Can confirm this is 100% true.

[Madhouse / Last Comiskey @LastComiskey]

I'm not sure any two teams/cities hated each other as much as the 80's Chicago Blackhawks & Minnesota North Stars. Top ten all time best sports rivalries.

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

I believe that’s where Jake and Elwood dined, no?

[Chicago History ™️ @Chicago_History]

Who remembers Chez Paul, famous French restaurant, at the corner of East Erie and North Rush Streets in River North?

#ChicagoHistory ☑️

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

In 4 seasons at Miss St. and LSU, Thomas averaged 9.7 yards w/ 1 TD on 60 punt returns and 27.2 yards w/ 2 TDs on 35 kickoff returns. He boosted his draft stock by running a blistering 4.28 in the 40 at the NFL Combine. HT said he likes Thomas' speed, instincts and fearlessness.

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

Bears STC Richard Hightower is thrilled with offseason addition of explosive kick returners Kalif Raymond and Zavion Thomas, and who wouldn't be? Read about it here:
https://t.co/zpRfOvDyRh

[Larry Mayer @LarryMayer]

HT on having Raymond on his side after facing him with the Lions: "His ability to make the first man miss, it jumps off the tape. When we would play him twice a year, those weren't weeks that we slept well." Raymond was named second-team All-Pro as a punt returner in 2022 & '24.