John Dietz
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The Cubs' bullpen has been key since the all-star break. Can they keep it up?Aug 07, 2023 1:00 am - After the Cubs completed a 5-2 homestand with a 6-4 victory over the Braves on Sunday, one veteran reporter asked manager David Ross about his overtaxed bullpen. Ross pu...
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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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'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...
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What Cubs would see in the postseason? Braves pitcher Fried shuts them downAug 04, 2023 1:00 am - If four games against the Reds this week, the Cubs racked up 46 runs on 52 hits. Newcomer Jeimer Candelario went 9-for-12, Nico Hoerner was 7-for-20, Cody Bellinger was...
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Hendricks' perfect start quickly falls apart as slugging Braves beat Cubs 8-0Aug 04, 2023 1:00 am - Facing the most powerful lineup in the majors at Wrigley Field on Friday, Kyle Hendricks was absolutely perfect for three innings. Atlanta's batters were utterly perplex...
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What are pitchers like Stroman, Smyly, Giolito thinking on an 0-2 count?Jul 29, 2023 1:00 am - Throughout my short - and mostly unsuccessful - pitching career as a youth, I had coaches who drilled one thought into my head whenever the count went to no balls, two s...
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In the wake of Rocky Wirtz's death, what's next for the Blackhawks?Jul 26, 2023 1:00 am - Rocky Wirtz's sudden passing Tuesday means there will soon be a new principal owner of the Chicago Blackhawks. The smart money is on Rocky's son Danny, who officially t...
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'It's up to me to change the results': Cubs' pitcher Smyly believes better times are aheadJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - Strike up a conversation with Cubs starter Drew Smyly and there's one thing you notice right away: He's so laid-back and chill. His voice is always level, smooth and eas...