Mike McGraw
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The games don't count, but do Cubs have cause for concern?Jul 20, 2020 3:00 pm - When exhibition season happens in Arizona, it's easy to divert attention and take an attitude of "wins and losses don't matter." But there was no chance to ignore the pa...
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Don't spit, don't high-five; what can baseball players do?Jul 12, 2020 1:00 pm - Baseball is already in uncharted territory with a 60-game season starting in late July with no fans in the stands. Several Cubs talked about what it will be like dealing...
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Bowling centers not happy with state's reopening planJul 11, 2020 1:00 am - When it comes to activities that can be done while social distancing, you can do worse than bowling. Bowlers generally use their own ball and share a lane with people th...
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Kimbrel getting along fine, works on improving last year's statsJul 10, 2020 1:00 pm - Perhaps the biggest question facing the Cubs on the field is the status of reliever Craig Kimbrel. After serving as closer for the World Series champion Boston Red Sox i...
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As DH arrives in NL, Schwarber says he's ready for any role with the CubsJul 08, 2020 1:00 am - When Kyle Schwarber plays left field this season, he won't be able to acknowledge fans in the bleachers. He'll have to look all the way to the rooftop seating, which is ...
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As baseball's COVID-19 testing increases, Cubs still have clean bill of healthJul 07, 2020 2:00 pm - The Cubs postponed their workout and intrasquad scrimmage at Wrigley Field on Tuesday because there was a delay in getting results of the coronavirus tests from Sunday. ...
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Bryant calls out MLB for not delivering on prescribed testingJul 06, 2020 1:00 pm - Kris Bryant said he hasn't seriously considered sitting out the shortened baseball season. But he also called out Major League Baseball for not delivering what it promis...
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Cubs pitching coach back from illness, understands concern about restartJul 05, 2020 3:00 pm - The first few days of baseball's summer training have featured some positive tests for coronavirus around the league, along with some guys electing not to play in the 60...
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Bears didn't want to let go of Trevathan's leadershipJul 05, 2020 11:00 am - The Bears had a choice to make after last season: Stick with the incumbent linebackers or make a switch to guys who played well after the starters were injured. They stu...
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Hendricks says Cubs pitchers stayed ready during hiatusJul 04, 2020 1:00 pm - This was the type of low-stress competition usually reserved for spring training. In the top of the second inning of the Cubs intrasquad scrimmage Saturday, the Blue tea...