Mike McGraw
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How will contact-conscious Cubs use Madrigal next year?Aug 23, 2021 5:00 am - Ever since he took the job, Cubs manager David Ross has emphasized quality at-bats and using the entire field as a hitter. So what might that look like in the future, no...
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Cubs reach 13 straight home losses; setback for HoernerAug 22, 2021 2:00 pm - The bad news keeps rolling in for the Cubs. They were pounded 9-1 by Kansas City on Sunday, setting a franchise record with their 13th consecutive loss at Wrigley Field....
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Setting table for Royals suits Naperville native LopezAug 21, 2021 3:00 pm - Contact seems to making a comeback in the major leagues. Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez was ahead of the curve in that regard. The Naperville Central grad had ...
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KC manager calls no-hit weather delay an 'embarrassment'Aug 21, 2021 2:00 pm - A preemptive rain delay is fairly common in baseball. But the timing and result of Saturday's delay at Wrigley Field was unfortunate for Kansas City starter Kris Bubic. ...
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Thompson's return to Cubs filled with frustrationAug 21, 2021 2:00 pm - Keegan Thompson's return to the big leagues featured a tough challenge in the top of the first inning. Thompson threw 31 pitches, gave up a single and double to the firs...
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Bulls' home opener will reunite Ball, PelicansAug 20, 2021 2:00 pm - The Bulls will have an eventful opening week to the 2021-22 season. Two of the first three games are against the Detroit Pistons and No. 1 overall draft pick Cade Cunnin...
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Cubs woes at home continue in 6-2 loss to RoyalsAug 20, 2021 2:00 pm - The Cubs rededicated a fully renovated Wrigley Field on Thursday, but the same sad season continued Friday. They finished a road trip by winning two in a row in Cincinna...
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Win over Reds more than a game for two new CubsAug 18, 2021 4:00 pm - The Cubs could be playing for a higher draft pick, but pitcher Adrian Sampson had different goals in mind following Wednesday's 7-1 victory in Cincinnati. "Right now it'...
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Cubs call up Hermosillo; Sampson will start WednesdayAug 17, 2021 3:00 pm - Before Tuesday's game in Cincinnati, the Cubs called up outfielder Michael Hermosillo and designated reliever Dan Winkler for assignment. They also announced right-hande...
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Why the Bears should wait to start Justin FieldsAug 17, 2021 2:00 pm - Here are three groups of quarterbacks. Try to decide if you like one better than the others. GROUP A: Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Matt Ryan, Kyler Murray, Sam Darnol...