Mike McGraw
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With offense quiet as home losing streak reaches 8, concern grows: Did Cubs get it all wrong?Jun 03, 2026 10:30 pm - The Cubs’ home losing streak stretched to eight in a row with a 5-4 loss to the Athletics on Wednesday at Wrigley Field. The Cubs lost a 4-2 lead in the eighth inning, then couldn’t score the tying run in the 10th.
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Another silent night by Cubs offense leads to seventh straight home lossJun 02, 2026 6:32 pm - Pitcher Jameson Taillon was better on the mound, but the Cubs managed just 4 singles in a 2-1 loss to the Athletics on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
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As Bulls coaching search drags on, how much does this hire really matter?Jun 01, 2026 9:00 pm - Bryson Graham has been on the job for nearly a month, but has yet to hire a new head coach of the Bulls. Here’s a look how some of the mentioned candidates could make sense.
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Role reversal: Why the White Sox are suddenly so much more fun than CubsMay 30, 2026 6:18 pm - The Cubs and White Sox can both say they are playoff contenders. The vibes on the two teams seem very different right now, though. Mike McGraw looks at what sets them apart.
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White Sox expect Murakami to miss 4-6 weeks; call up GonzalezMay 30, 2026 2:14 pm - White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right hamstring strain, which he suffered in the third inning of Friday’s win over Detroit.
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Gurnee native Shelton thankful to get second chance at managing in major leaguesMay 28, 2026 7:31 pm - Derek Shelton, a 1987 graduate of Warren Township High School, is very appreciative of getting a second job as an MLB manager. He’s leading the Twins after six seasons with the Pirates.
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A second steal? Sandlin makes stellar debut in White Sox winMay 27, 2026 10:17 pm - White Sox right-hander David Sandlin, acquired from Boston just before spring training, was outstanding in his major-league debut Wednesday at Rate Field.
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Another ceiling smashed: Stevenson grad Brunson brings his unlikely story to NBA FinalsMay 26, 2026 8:45 pm - Knicks guard Jalen Brunson continues to defy expectations. The Stevenson High School grad, a second-round NBA draft pick, was named MVP of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday.
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Scripted comedy may be only explanation for Cubs’ sudden slumpMay 25, 2026 6:14 pm - The Cubs experienced another game without many hits and lost at Pittsburgh 2-1 on Sunday. Michael Busch’s solo home run was their only scoring.
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NIU catches fire in MAC tourney, earns first NCAA bid in 54 yearsMay 25, 2026 4:02 pm - Both Northern Illinois and Illinois-Chicago won their conference baseball tournaments over the weekend, with help from numerous area players. The two teams will head to NCAA regionals beginning Friday.