Mike McGraw
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NBA Finals: Can small-market matchup revive NBA’s lackluster ratings?Jun 04, 2025 8:34 pm - There was already big news in the NBA this week with the Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau after reaching the conference finals. The small-market Finals between Oklahoma City and Indiana tips off Thursday, Mike McGraw makes a pick.
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With Baez back at shortstop, Tigers pound White SoxJun 02, 2025 10:08 pm - Detroit hit 5 home runs, 3 by Kerry Carpenter, and rolled past the White Sox 13-1 on Monday. Sox starter Jonathan Cannon continued to be hampered by back pain.
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Better late than never: After hamstring injuries, Tauchman heating up for SoxJun 02, 2025 7:24 pm - Two hamstring injuries have limited his time, but Palatine native Mike Tauchman has been scorching at the plate for the White Sox.
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Cubs finish home stretch with win and get promising news on TuckerJun 01, 2025 6:55 pm - With Sunday’s 7-3 victory over Cincinnati, the Cubs moved to 15 games over .500 and got some positive injury news on one of their best hitters.
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As a good bad-ball hitter, Crow-Armstrong not focused on drawing walksJun 01, 2025 6:28 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong drew 2 walks in the same game for the first time in his MLB career on Saturday. The Cubs outfielder decided in the minors not to make walks a focus at the plate.
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A clean start: Outsourced first inning proves to be perfect plan for Cubs pitcher BrownMay 31, 2025 7:08 pm - The Cubs used Drew Pomeranz as an opener in the first inning, then Ben Brown cruised to his best outing of the year. Four Cubs pitchers combined for a 1-hit shutout in a 2-0 win over the Reds.
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New Cubs closer Palencia gives assist to AlzolayMay 31, 2025 5:57 pm - Daniel Palencia converted his fifth straight save Saturday, taking over the team lead. The hard-throwing right-hander says ex-Cub Adbert Alzolay helped him build confidence on the mound.
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Cubs comeback attempt starts too late in loss to RedsMay 30, 2025 5:19 pm - The Cubs managed two huge comebacks in Cincinnati last weekend, but after falling into a 6-0 hole, a late flurry of extra-base hits couldn’t prevent a loss Friday at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs seeking remedy for young pitcher Ben Brown’s slow startsMay 30, 2025 4:47 pm - The Cubs will consider using an opener to work the first inning ahead of Ben Brown on Saturday against the Reds. Brown has had rough starts in his last two outings.
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Worth crowing about: Crow-Armstrong brings a swagger Cubs sorely lackedMay 19, 2025 8:40 pm - After a stellar weekend against the White Sox, Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong talked about his passion for helping the team win.