Mike McGraw
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College football roundup: Nothing says NIU is back like a visit to BoneyardSep 05, 2023 2:00 pm - Nothing restores faith in the state of Illinois college football quite like a "Boneyard" victory by Northern Illinois. Saturday's overtime win at Boston College felt lik...
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Giants get aggressive, but Cubs deliver late comeback in 11-8 win over GiantsSep 05, 2023 1:00 pm - The Cubs should have known what was in store Tuesday at Wrigley Field. After being shut out by Justin Steele and the Cubs on Monday, San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Ka...
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Cubs ace Steele throws career-high 12 strikeouts in dominant win over GiantsSep 04, 2023 2:00 pm - When Justin Steele is dominating on the mound, it's hard to believe how simple his approach is. Following Monday's 5-0 victory over San Francisco at Wrigley Field, Cubs ...
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Cubs use DH role to give Bellinger partial restSep 04, 2023 11:00 am - Cody Bellinger was the designated hitter for the second day in a row as Cubs manager David Ross tried to provide some rest without taking his best bat out of the lineup....
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Cubs offense breaks out against Reds' depleted pitching staffSep 03, 2023 1:00 pm - The Cubs survived a battle of attrition in Cincinnati. Their bullpen was gassed and starter Jameson Taillon surrendered 3 home runs in the first two innings, but the Red...
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Another ninth-inning collapse for Cubs in Cincinnati in painful 2-1 lossSep 02, 2023 1:00 pm - The Cubs took a second straight kick to the teeth in Cincinnati. They got everything they needed from starting pitcher Javier Assad, who tossed 8 scoreless innings. Assa...
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After fast start, Carmel grinds out slow victory at LFSep 01, 2023 1:00 am - When both teams scored on their opening possession, it looked like Carmel and Lake Forest would be holding a track meet. Instead, it turned into a slow trek through a co...
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Cubs expected to promote Canario, Greene for extra roster spotsAug 31, 2023 2:00 pm - The Cubs plan to add outfielder Alexander Canario and right-handed pitcher Shane Greene on Friday when rosters can be expanded to 28, according to multiple reports. Noth...
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Cubs' bullpen 'revelation': How Merryweather learned to throw 100 mphAug 31, 2023 12:00 pm - Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California, isn't the kind of place where a ninth-grader is going to walk in and expect to be one of the best athletes in school...
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Cubs set sights on catching Brewers for division lead after series winAug 30, 2023 2:00 pm - If the Cubs make the playoffs, the next step is a three-game series in the wild card round. And that's become their specialty in the second half of the season. By scrapi...