Mike McGraw
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Cubs' approach with Contreras doesn't make senseJun 19, 2022 12:00 pm - Having baseball's best catcher on your roster should be a positive in every conceivable storyline. The Cubs managed to turn it into a lingering, depressing dilemma. Will...
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Bulls might follow NBA trend by drafting smaller, mobile centerJun 19, 2022 1:00 am - The Bulls might be in an ideal position to land their center of the future at Thursday's NBA Draft. The two starting centers in the NBA Finals were Boston's Robert Willi...
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Contreras, Cubs win battle of brothersJun 18, 2022 2:00 pm - When Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele went over the Atlanta batters with catcher Willson Contreras before Saturday's game, Steele was told he was on his own when it c...
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Fifth-inning escape allows Cubs' Steele to end dry spellJun 18, 2022 1:00 pm - After getting into some trouble in the fifth inning, Cubs pitcher Justin Steele took a quick glance toward the dugout, because he thought manager David Ross might be com...
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Thompson thinks fast, helps Cubs end 10-game skid, halt Atlanta's 14-game win streakJun 17, 2022 1:00 pm - As lopsided as this matchup seemed on paper, Cubs closer David Robertson smelled an upset brewing a day earlier. "They're due to lose one. We're due to win one, so hopef...
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Cubs haven't ruled out top prospect Davis returning from surgery this seasonJun 17, 2022 12:00 pm - The Cubs haven't ruled out top prospect Brennen Davis playing again this season, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. The outfielder had back surgery...
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Cubs' Schwindel leaves game with back injuryJun 17, 2022 9:00 am - The first four Cubs batters struck out against Atlanta starter Charlie Morton on Friday. Then the first batter to make contact, Frank Schwindel, started hobbling on the ...
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'I know we're going to be successful': Hoyer still confident in Cubs' processJun 16, 2022 12:00 pm - Call it a Dreary State of the Team Address for a Sunny Afternoon. Before the Cubs extended their losing streak to 10 in a row Thursday at Wrigley Field, team president J...
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Schwindel happy to pitch, but hopes his run is overJun 16, 2022 12:00 pm - mmcgraw@dailyherald.com After making his third mound appearance of the season on Wednesday, Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel said he's willing to pitch in a pinch when...
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Cubs keep it closer, but still lose 10th straightJun 16, 2022 12:00 pm - The Cubs will be facing some ugly history Friday, as well as a nice family achievement. The Cubs are riding a 10-game losing streak, while Atlanta will carry a 14-game w...