Chicago Cubs
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Ross knows about the challenge of Contreras' workloadApr 18, 2021 5:00 pm - As a former catcher, Cubs manager David Ross has a good idea of how difficult a job Willson Contreras has. Besides handling all the pitchers from behind the plate, Contr...
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Sunday Night Baseball a big deal? Cubs suggest one benefitApr 18, 2021 5:00 pm - Before Sunday's evening game at Wrigley Field, there was a question about whether playing Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN, typically the only game being played at that tim...
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Contreras doesn't think anger led to hot streak at plateApr 18, 2021 4:00 pm - Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 5-for-11 with 4 home runs at the plate in the previous three games. The surge coincided with repeatedly getting hit by pitches early ...
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Freeman, Braves pound Cubs 13-4, lose Acuña to injury
Apr 18, 2021 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Atlanta Braves say it's next man up when it comes to their rash of injuries so far this season. They might need a few men to step up if Ronald Acuña ...
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Hendricks expected to start for the Cubs against the Braves
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Stop the madness: Hitters need to figure it out on their ownApr 18, 2021 1:00 am - Apparently there's a whole lot wrong with major league baseball these days. Too many strikeouts. Not enough scoring. Games are too long. The dreaded shift. So we get ple...
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Cubs' Williams delivers jersey, then victoryApr 17, 2021 3:00 pm - Trevor Williams' father Richard was back in social media news Saturday. Before Trevor's start against Atlanta, Richard tweeted that he'd be wearing one of his son's game...
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Ross keeps preaching consistent approach at plate for CubsApr 17, 2021 2:00 pm - The Cubs' hitting slump has been a topic of conversation every day this season. Before Saturday's 13-4 breakout victory over Atlanta, manager David Ross had some insight...
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Strop, Steele sent down after promising performancesApr 17, 2021 1:00 pm - Before Saturday's game, the Cubs returned relievers Brandon Workman and Dan Winkler to the active roster, while sending Pedro Strop and Justin Steele back to the South B...
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Cubs offense breaks through with 13 runs against AtlantaApr 17, 2021 9:00 am - The way this season has been going, it felt like there was a better chance of 13 inches of snow falling onto Wrigley Field than the Cubs scoring 13 runs Saturday. But th...