John Dietz
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After nearly four months, Boxberger returns to Cubs' bullpenSep 08, 2023 1:00 am - The Cubs added a veteran arm to their bullpen by activating Brad Boxberger from the 60-day injured list Friday. Boxberger has been on the IL with a right forearm strain ...
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Taillon pitches a gem, then is pulled after 77 pitches as Diamondbacks beat Cubs 1-0Sep 08, 2023 1:00 am - If the Cubs qualify for the postseason, they are going to need performances like the one Jameson Taillon turned in against Arizona at Wrigley Field on Friday. The right...
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Ross says Stroman ahead of schedule, would love to have him down stretchSep 07, 2023 8:00 pm - Marcus Stroman's rehab took a positive step Thursday as the Cubs' pitcher threw a 29-pitch live batting practice session. There were no specifics on how Stroman felt aft...
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Hard-hit balls don't go Cubs' way as Arizona snaps 4-game win streakSep 07, 2023 1:00 am - In the new-age baseball world where OPS, BABIP, WAR and xwOBA is all the rage, the Cubs' bats were absolutely smoking Thursday at Wrigley Field. BAM! There goes a 101.8-...
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Wicks impresses in Game 1, but Alzolay blows save in nightcapSep 01, 2023 1:00 am - After Cody Bellinger cranked a home run in the top of the fourth inning at Cincinnati on Friday afternoon, Cubs starter Jordan Wicks trotted to the mound in the bottom o...
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Will Marcus Stroman return to the Cubs' starting rotation this year? Cubs hope to know more soonAug 28, 2023 1:00 am - Will Marcus Stroman return to the Cubs' starting rotation this year? Tough to know. That basically sums up what Jed Hoyer, the team's President of Baseball Operations, ...
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Why three-game series with Brewers isn't make-or-break for CubsAug 28, 2023 1:00 am - And down the stretch they come! Yes, that famous line is normally reserved for horse racing. But, wow, does it also pertain to what promises to be a fascinating final mo...
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Should MLB go back to playing "normal" baseball in extra innings? Polled Cubs/Sox players say noAug 27, 2023 1:00 am - The pitch clock has done wonders for major league baseball this season, shortening games by around 30 minutes. Two Cubs contests actually finished up in a tidy 2 hours,...
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Report: Sox will promote Getz to GM. Here are the moves Getz should make if that happensAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - Now what? That's the big question for the White Sox after Jerry Reinsdorf fired Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn on Tuesday. How does this organization move forward in a pos...
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White Sox manager Grifol will keep his job - for now; Sox win in extrasAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - It appears White Sox manager Pedro Grifol's job is safe. For now. In the wake of the firings of Kenny Williams and Rick Hahn, there were some who immediately speculated ...