Every year, Brett spends the better part of two days on a sleepless watch of the MLB trade deadline, locally and otherwise. This year is no exception, although it is exceptional.

As Michael wrote on Tuesday, Brett was honored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois, receiving the 2025 Volunteer Fundraiser Award!

For 14 years(!), Brett has been hosting his annual blogathon, and according to the foundation, he has raised over $200,000 in that time. This year, he’s already surpassed this $10K goal, but there is still time to give and push that total even higher. So please do consider donating if you haven’t already.

Here’s the latest update on the BN Blogathon from the man himself:

More Chicago Cubs from Bleacher Nation

• Things Seem to Be Picking Up Quickly on Twins Closer Jhoan Duran

• Pirates Trade Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Reds (UPDATE)

• Michael Busch Homers on the First Pitch of the Game!

• The Angels Are Buying? They Just Acquired Two Rental Relievers

• Cubs Are Among the Teams with Trade Interest in Shane Bieber

• Cubs Among the “Primary Teams” in the Race for Eugenio Suarez

• Yes, It Has Been a Very Slow Trade Season, But That Doesn’t Mean a Slow Deadline

• The BN Cubs Podcast is Going LIVE Today After the Game (Join and Interact with Us!)

• Cubs Roster Moves: Ballesteros Called Up, Brujan DFA’d, Hodge Activated and Optioned

• Ian Happ Left the Game After Taking a Foul Ball to the Shin (UPDATE: Avoiding the IL)

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More Chicago Sports from Bleacher Nation

Chicago Bears

• Ben Johnson Has Been Experimenting with DJ Moore In the Backfield

• Dennis Allen Says CB2 Role Is “Completely up for grabs”

• Bears Training Camp Notes: Luther Burden III Impresses During Light Practice

• The Bears Are Honoring Virginia Halas McCaskey With a Jersey Patch … And By Dumping Their Orange Jerseys

• Around the NFL: Trey Hendrickson Reports, Isaiah Likely Injury, More

• DJ Moore and the Bears Are “Uncomfortable” … And That is Great!

Chicago Blackhawks

• Is Marek Vanacker the Next Blackhawks Lottery Ticket to Hit?

Chicago Bulls

• Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Alleged Part in Illegal Gambling Ring

• Big NBA News: League Schedules SIX Overseas Games as European Initiative Grows

• There Really Should be More of a Trade Market for Nikola Vucevic