Mike McGraw
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Cubs pitching development may be put to testJul 14, 2021 5:00 pm - The Cubs completed the MLB Draft on Tuesday by selecting 20 players. This year's draft was shorter than usual, but four times the size of the pandemic-shortened, five-ro...
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First-round pick Wicks was happy to drop to Cubs at No. 21Jul 12, 2021 1:00 pm - The Cubs didn't think pitcher Jordan Wicks would be available when they picked No. 21 in Sunday's first round of the MLB Draft. But it could turn out to be a perfect mat...
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Storm clouds gather as Cubs finish rough first halfJul 11, 2021 3:00 pm - The Cubs got an extended all-star break when Sunday's game against the Cardinals was rained out. They'll pick things up in Arizona on Friday with Kyle Hendricks on the m...
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Cubs prospect Davis named MVP of Futures GameJul 11, 2021 1:00 pm - The Cubs received much better news away from gloomy Wrigley Field on Sunday. Their top position prospect, outfielder Brennen Davis, swatted 2 home runs and was named MVP...
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Benet grad Kaminsky ready for anything as NBA Finals shifts to MilwaukeeJul 10, 2021 3:00 pm - Frank Kaminsky is clearly hoping for a double championship in 2021. His Phoenix Suns are up 2-0 in the NBA Finals as the scene shifts to Milwaukee for Sunday's Game 3. A...
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Contreras questions Cubs effort after shutout loss to St. LouisJul 10, 2021 2:00 pm - A Cubs recovery needs to begin with two wins in a row, and they haven't been able to take that step. A day after pounding out 10 runs on 12 hits, Cubs bats were silenced...
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Cubs truly focused on best available in first round of today's draftJul 10, 2021 1:00 pm - The Cubs farm system isn't so loaded with talent that they can pick and choose based on need. So when they make their first-round draft pick Sunday at No. 21, every opti...
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Opponents still love the Wrigley atmosphereJul 09, 2021 2:00 pm - The Cubs have struggled to score runs lately, no matter where they play. Meanwhile, the Phillies and Marlins made themselves at home in Wrigley Field, posting a pair of ...
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Cubs planning to give Steele a chance to startJul 09, 2021 2:00 pm - Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey got a chance to visit the Cubs' alternate site in South Bend last year and was impressed with what he saw from left-handed pitcher Justin S...
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Tepera back from IL; concern for WieckJul 09, 2021 1:00 pm - The top of the Cubs' bullpen is intact once again as Ryan Tepera was activated from the injured list before Friday's game against St. Louis. Tepera didn't allow a run fr...