Chicago Cubs
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Drew Smyly ready to help the Cubs now from the bullpenAug 25, 2023 1:00 pm - PITTSBURGH - Drew Smyly's track record of pitching in relief is fairly strong. All 13 of his postseason appearances were as a reliever, including in two World Series - 2...
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As close games pile up, Cubs bullpen delivers another victory in 5-4 win over PiratesAug 24, 2023 1:00 pm - PITTSBURGH - The pressure on the Cubs' bullpen hasn't let up, but they keep finding ways to survive. With Thursday's 5-4 victory in 10 innings at Pittsburgh, the Cubs ha...
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Ross enjoying NL playoff scramble; Merryweather shinesAug 23, 2023 3:00 pm - DETROIT - Cubs manager David Ross confirmed he's caught up in following the competitive NL playoff race. By the end of Wednesday's game, six teams were within 4½ games o...
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Resilient Cubs don't let gray skies or grand slam spoil their day in Detroit with 6-4 winAug 23, 2023 12:00 pm - DETROIT - Right around the scheduled game time Wednesday, thick black clouds floated overhead, plunging Comerica Park into near darkness. A couple hours later, it was al...
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Ross doesn't mince words after Smyly's starting struggles return, Cubs lose to TigersAug 22, 2023 2:00 pm - DETROIT - When a pitcher is already struggling, then delivers another rotten outing, a manager will typically hold off on making any definitive statements about future p...
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Baez delivers clutch hit, but Cubs hold off TigersAug 21, 2023 2:00 pm - At this point in the season, the Cubs can't complain about enduring brushes with danger, as long as they win. The bullpen squandered a 3-run lead in the eighth inning, t...
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Fun in the sun a winning formula as Cubs edge RoyalsAug 20, 2023 3:00 pm - At one point this season, the Cubs' record on Sundays was 2-12. That's beginning to change, with the latest example being a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Wr...
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Smyly's return to Cubs rotation planned for TuesdayAug 20, 2023 12:00 pm - The Cubs' upcoming series in Detroit will mark the return of Drew Smyly to the starting rotation. The Cubs are planning to throw Javier Assad on Monday, Smyly on Tuesday...
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Bellinger again carries Cubs to victory, but will they be able to afford to re-sign him?Aug 19, 2023 1:00 pm - In July, Cody Bellinger was clearly enjoying his time with the Cubs, but acknowledged he was well aware of what might happen at the trade deadline. Now the Cubs are very...
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Cubs call up Mastrobuoni, cut ties with BarnhartAug 19, 2023 11:00 am - Maybe this doesn't qualify as a bold move for the playoff push, but the Cubs made a roster move before Saturday's game, calling up Miles Mastrobuoni from Iowa, while cat...