Chicago Cubs
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In Cubs' opener, Lester shaky, but big bats, bullpen step up for winMar 29, 2018 1:00 am - MIAMI - While Opening Day was a bit raggedy around the edges for the Cubs, the bookends kept things tidy enough Thursday during an 8-4 victory over the Miami Marlins at ...
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Elgin native Court's spring training impresses Cubs' MaddonMar 29, 2018 1:00 am - MIAMI - The Cubs officially finalized their opening-day roster Thursday. Not on it was Ryan Court, a native of Elgin and graduate of Dundee-Crown High School. Court wen...
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A contrast: Rebuilding Marlins open against formidable Cubs
Mar 28, 2018 7:00 am - MIAMI (AP) - Starlin Castro will be in the Miami Marlins' lineup on opening day, standing out like an All-Star on a Triple-A team. Amid the tumult created by new CEO Der...
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In Year 4, Chicago Cubs still embracing Joe Maddon's messageMar 28, 2018 1:00 am - Every year he has been manager of the Cubs, Joe Maddon has preached the importance of getting off to a good start. Maddon's reasoning, in part, is that if a team can cru...
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NL Central preview: Chicago Cubs should rule againMar 28, 2018 1:00 am - For years, the Chicago Cubs were the big-market sleeping giants of the National League Central. Now, they're fully awake, and they own the place. That doesn't appear to ...
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5 storylines Chicago Cubs fans should watch this seasonMar 28, 2018 1:00 am - The Chicago Cubs have concluded an uneventful Cactus League season, and that's the way they wanted it. No drama. But that does not mean we're lacking for storylines he...
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New Chicago Cubs staff leads Maddon's quest for new dynamicMar 24, 2018 1:00 am - With Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, so much is about the vibe, the dynamic. There's a new vibe and a new dynamic at spring training this year. Maddon shook up his coac...
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Rozner: Could this be the year for Cubs and Yanks?Mar 24, 2018 1:00 am - Cubs and Yankees. Yankees and Cubs. That thought for 2018 was top of mind even before the conclusion of last fall's MLB tournament. Nothing that happened over the winter...
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Chicago Cubs looking for fast start in 2018
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Chicago Cubs have their closer, but rest of bullpen will continue evolvingMar 19, 2018 1:00 am - Any discussion of a baseball team's bullpen should always begin with this disclaimer: Bullpens are the most fickle and finicky part of any team, and the bullpen a team h...