The Blues conclude their 4-game road trip tonight in Boston, where they may or may not see a familiar face; David Backes was a healthy scratch for the first time in 12 years on Wednesday night for the Bruins in Philadelphia. Buster Olney AND Bob Nightengale are both reporting that the White Sox have offered Manny Machado a 7-year deal worth $175 million, and Machado’s agent is NOT happy with these reports. Gary Myers, The Athletic, previews both the AFC and NFC Championships. Plus, a Bob Costas edition of "You're Killing Me, Smalls."