Mike McGraw
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Time to put PCA at leadoff spot? Counsell waves the stop signApr 25, 2025 3:16 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong has been on a tear at the plate and is a contender to lead MLB in stolen bases. Cubs manager Craig Counsell explained Friday why he hasn’t moved PCA to the leadoff spot.
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PCA loves beating LA, Cubs win fourth straight over DodgersApr 23, 2025 10:24 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 3-run homer in the fifth helped the Cubs win their fourth straight game against the Dodgers, securing a 7-6 win Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
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Suiting up for Cubs a dream come true for suburban native LopezApr 23, 2025 6:21 pm - With the Cubs young third basemen struggling defensively, the team brought back veteran Nicky Lopez on Wednesday, while Gage Workman was designated for assignment. Lopez, a Naperville native, spent spring training with the Cubs.
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Cubs traded two home games for Tokyo trip, but get revenge on DodgersApr 22, 2025 10:19 pm - Miguel Amaya hit a dramatic game-tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning, then Ian Happ’s RBI single leading off the 10th gave the Cubs an 11-10 victory over the Dodgers at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs hope Pomeranz is ready to help bullpenApr 22, 2025 8:19 pm - Cubs notes: Still seeking to stabilize the bullpen, the Cubs traded for veteran left-hander Drew Pomeranz on Tuesday and called up Gavin Hollowell from Iowa.
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Can Bears bank on better protection with No. 10 pick?Apr 21, 2025 7:41 pm - The logical patch for the Bears in Thursday’s first round of the NFL Draft is to continue rebuilding the offensive line.
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Cubs bullpen bears down, gets redemption against ArizonaApr 19, 2025 6:18 pm - A day after the infamous 10-run eighth inning, the Cubs bullpen came back strong. Relievers worked the final five innings to close Saturday’s 6-2 win over Arizona.
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Bad day for Cubs at 3B capped by Smith’s 2-homer gameApr 19, 2025 4:34 pm - After the Cubs struggled at third base in Friday’s victory, their 2024 first-round draft pick Cam Smith hit a pair of home runs for Houston. Too soon for regrets?
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Variety of options doesn’t pay off for Cubs at third baseApr 18, 2025 9:10 pm - Vidal Brujan got his first start for the Cubs at third base Friday and committed an error on his first chance. Gage Workman wasn’t charged with an error but misplayed a ball that could have ended the eighth inning. All in all, third base has become an adventure for the Cubs.
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Easy queasy: Cubs ride a wild wind to comeback victory at Wrigley FieldApr 18, 2025 7:03 pm - The top of Friday’s eighth inning was one of the low moments in recent Cubs history. They had a 7-1 lead and watched Arizona put up 10 runs in the inning, then the Cubs came back and won 13-11.