Mike McGraw
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Cubs' slumps torpedoed the early emphasis on situational hittingApr 20, 2021 4:00 pm - At the start of the season, Cubs manager David Ross talked about how situational hitting was a focus in the spring. The idea was for the Cubs to move runners along and g...
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With Zach LaVine out, it could be time for Bulls to save Coby WhiteApr 20, 2021 2:00 pm - The NBA's play-in tournament has given some life to perpetually low-performing teams like the Bulls. And a little playoff experience would be good for this group. But he...
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Cubs should make extending Contreras the top priorityApr 19, 2021 5:00 pm - With so much uncertainty in the team's future, Cubs management needs to sit back and let the game dictate the best moves to make. It's already spoken. Rather than focus ...
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Hendricks' worst inning leads to blowout loss by CubsApr 18, 2021 5:00 pm - It was a pretty good indication this wasn't going to be the Cubs' night when starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks was rocked for 4 home runs in the first inning. Hendricks ha...
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Ross knows about the challenge of Contreras' workloadApr 18, 2021 5:00 pm - As a former catcher, Cubs manager David Ross has a good idea of how difficult a job Willson Contreras has. Besides handling all the pitchers from behind the plate, Contr...
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Sunday Night Baseball a big deal? Cubs suggest one benefitApr 18, 2021 5:00 pm - Before Sunday's evening game at Wrigley Field, there was a question about whether playing Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN, typically the only game being played at that tim...
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Contreras doesn't think anger led to hot streak at plateApr 18, 2021 4:00 pm - Cubs catcher Willson Contreras went 5-for-11 with 4 home runs at the plate in the previous three games. The surge coincided with repeatedly getting hit by pitches early ...
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Cubs' Williams delivers jersey, then victoryApr 17, 2021 3:00 pm - Trevor Williams' father Richard was back in social media news Saturday. Before Trevor's start against Atlanta, Richard tweeted that he'd be wearing one of his son's game...
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Ross keeps preaching consistent approach at plate for CubsApr 17, 2021 2:00 pm - The Cubs' hitting slump has been a topic of conversation every day this season. Before Saturday's 13-4 breakout victory over Atlanta, manager David Ross had some insight...
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Strop, Steele sent down after promising performancesApr 17, 2021 1:00 pm - Before Saturday's game, the Cubs returned relievers Brandon Workman and Dan Winkler to the active roster, while sending Pedro Strop and Justin Steele back to the South B...