Pro Sports
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Javier Assad's 'Tijuana Two-Seam' has become key weapon in Cubs' surgeAug 06, 2023 1:00 pm - The Cubs have been joking about Justin Steele's "Mississippi Fastball," which has been the team's best weapon from the mound this season. But the Mississippi Fastball is...
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White Sox beef up farm system with promising prospect haulAug 06, 2023 1:00 am - Before a flurry of trades that began on July 26, the White Sox's minor-league system was not good. Now, it's not too bad. "Quite candidly, going back three weeks to the ...
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Cubs now tied for wild-card spot after Sunday's win over BravesAug 06, 2023 1:00 am - From the very beginning, players and coaches have believed the 2023 Cubs are capable of big things. Catcher Yan Gomes had no qualms expressing that optimism in early Ap...
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Tauchman helps Cubs secure win over Braves in the field, at the plateAug 06, 2023 1:00 am - Mike Tauchman has done the little things all season to help the Cubs become playoff contenders in the National League. The Palatine native was in the spotlight once aga...
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Cubs hang on to edge Braves 8-6 in win that has postseason-like feelAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - Is any victory in the beginning of August a pivotal one in the major leagues? Unlikely. Let's reserve that kind of talk for September and October when teams are fighting...
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Bears training camp report for Aug. 5: Tempers flare at practiceAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - Two minor scuffles developed early on in practice, but things seemed to calm down after the initial outbursts. Here's the latest from Saturday's practice. Cooler hea...
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Bears great McMichael's 'health is improving' after being hospitalized in ICU, family saysAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - The family of Chicago Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael said his 'health is improving' in an update issued Saturday. The 65-year-old who is battling ALS, was hospital...
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GM Poles says Ngakoue will bring 'leadership, energy' to Bears' pass rushAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - Everywhere he went, Bears fans reminded general manager Ryan Poles that he needed to sign a defensive end. "You've got to love the Bears fan base and how passionate they...
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Tim Anderson and José Ramírez exchange punches, 6 ejected in White Sox-Guardians brawlAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - CLEVELAND — Tim Anderson dropped his glove. José Ramírez dropped Chicago's shortstop. Ramírez landed a looping right hook to Anderson's jaw when the infield stars square...
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'You can just tell he's off': Cubs manager Ross sits struggling Suzuki againAug 05, 2023 1:00 am - With the Cubs attempting to make a charge to the postseason, David Ross needs to put the best nine players in the lineup every day. No exceptions. If you're slumping, pi...