Mike McGraw
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After encouraging week of offense, Cubs collect just 3 hits in lossJun 18, 2023 1:00 pm - After six weeks of miserable hitting performances, Cubs bats suddenly came alive this week, with 41 runs and 55 hits during the five-game win streak. The Cubs collected ...
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Tauchman stating case to be Cubs' permanent leadoff hitterJun 18, 2023 12:00 pm - Maybe it's too soon to start bringing up Dexter Fowler, but the Cubs found a solution that works in the leadoff spot. Palatine native Mike Tauchman has hit .346 in seven...
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Steele picks up where he left off, Cubs sudden turnaround continues in fifth-straight winJun 17, 2023 1:00 pm - The Cubs offense made an inexplicable upturn this week. After six weeks of low performance, they collected at least 12 hits in four straight games for the first time sin...
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Cubs' Wisdom goes on IL: Could wrist injury be contributing to slugger's prolonged slump?Jun 17, 2023 12:00 pm - Before Saturday's game, the Cubs activated pitcher Justin Steele from the injured list and added Patrick Wisdom to the 10-day IL with a right wrist sprain. Steele missed...
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Shorthanded Sky plays without Copper, loses on jumper in final secondJun 15, 2023 2:00 pm - The Sky has been testing the limits of playing short-handed this season, then took it to a new level on Thursday against Indiana. Top scorer Kahleah Copper missed the ga...
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Cubs could face more dreary deadline drama with StromanJun 12, 2023 12:00 pm - Fans know what the Cubs did last summer. And it's starting to look like a replay has already begun. A significant source of drama last year was catcher Willson Contreras...
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Pitching falters, Cubs can't complete sweep in San FranciscoJun 11, 2023 3:00 pm - The biggest news involving the Cubs on Sunday? It didn't happen in San Francisco, where the Cubs had a chance to sweep the Giants, but instead got pounded 13-3. They com...
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Vintage Hendricks flirts with no-hitter, lifts Cubs past GiantsJun 10, 2023 2:00 pm - With the Cubs trying to dig their way out of a dreary West Coast trip, a welcome visitor arrived Saturday in San Francisco - vintage Kyle Hendricks. The veteran right-ha...
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Does a bigger, more powerful Big Ten make sense for all members?Jun 10, 2023 1:00 pm - College football fans got an illustration this week of what the Big Ten will look like in 2024 when USC and UCLA officially extend the conference from coast to coast. Du...
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Cubs recall Madrigal, snap losing streak after another strong Stroman startJun 09, 2023 4:00 pm - After getting swept in Anaheim, the Cubs could have made Death Valley their next stop, considering how lifeless the offense has been. But they were in San Francisco on F...