Mike McGraw
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Ross hopes struggling Chicago Cubs hitters can avoid Groundhog Day experienceAug 26, 2020 2:00 pm - With the Cubs in a collective hitting slump, there has been plenty of talk from players lately about trying too hard. Feeling the pressure to get on track since the shor...
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Cubs' Hoerner trying to become threat to stealAug 25, 2020 5:00 pm - The Cubs were on their way to finishing last in the National League in stolen bases for the second straight year. But then Nico Hoerner recorded the first 2 stolen bases...
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Cubs' pitching returns a mixed bag in 7-1 loss to TigersAug 25, 2020 5:00 pm - The early returns on two keys pitching returns weren't great for the Cubs on Tuesday. Tyler Chatwood, back from a stint on the injured list with a sore back, lasted less...
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Ross excited to have Quintana backAug 25, 2020 3:00 pm - It might feel like the Cubs haven't missed left-hander Jose Quintana, since they're in first place as he comes back from a lacerated thumb. But manager David Ross explai...
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Shifting defenses helped Hoerner prepare for new assignmentsAug 25, 2020 2:00 pm - Nico Hoerner was not in Tuesday's starting lineup, but the rookie has recently gotten starts at third base filling in for the injured Kris Bryant, and shortstop when Jav...
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Cubs' core struggling, but Ross stays loyalAug 24, 2020 5:00 pm - The Cubs aren't likely to make any significant moves before next Monday's trade deadline, which manager David Ross admitted before facing the Tigers. "We're going to liv...
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Baez busts out, homers twice as Chicago Cubs beat TigersAug 24, 2020 5:00 pm - A game like this always opens the debate: breakthrough or bad competition? Javy Baez busted out of his hitting slump with a pair of home runs and the Cubs rolled to a 9-...
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Quintana's return will begin in bullpen; Chatwood to start TuesdayAug 24, 2020 5:00 pm - Decisions have been made. The Cubs will start Tyler Chatwood on Tuesday against Detroit and Jose Quintana will make his return from a thumb injury out of the bullpen. "T...
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Can Cubs feel safe trading for a new player? Ross thinks soAug 24, 2020 1:00 pm - As teams approach the trade deadline, there's a new consideration to investigate besides positional need. Will a new player accept the COVID-19 protocols? The Cubs have ...
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Bryant likes challenge, but could live without leading off for CubsAug 23, 2020 4:00 pm - When he eventually returns from an injured left wrist, Kris Bryant said he'd gladly give up the leadoff spot in the batting order if anyone else wants it. Ian Happ took ...