Mike McGraw
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Cubs rally goes to waste as Giants unload in 11th inningMay 06, 2025 10:19 pm - The Cubs rallied with 2 runs in the ninth inning to tie it up, but the San Francisco Giants teed off against reliever Ryan Pressly in the 11th inning and won 14-5 on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
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Cubs want credit for forcing Giants errors in 9-2 victoryMay 05, 2025 10:22 pm - Ian Happ and Carson Kelly hit home runs, while the Cubs collected 5 unearned runs off 4 San Francisco errors in a 9-2 victory on Monday at Wrigley Field.
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With Imanaga on IL, will Horton make debut? Cubs aren’t sayingMay 05, 2025 8:39 pm - Pitcher Shota Imanaga went on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain. This seems like the perfect time for the Cubs to debut top pitching prospect Cade Horton.
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Cubs solve Skenes, belt 4 home runs in win over PiratesMay 01, 2025 5:36 pm - Reigning NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes had given up just 1 home run all season. But the Cubs connected for 3 in the fifth inning Thursday as they beat Skenes and the Pirates 8-3.
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Baseball’s work-life balance? Counsell, Shelton try to find time for familyMay 01, 2025 3:59 pm - Pirates manager Derek Shelton, a Warren Township High School grad, skipped Thursday’s game against the Cubs to attend his son’s college graduation. Craig Counsell can relate but has trouble finding time for family.
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Accident in stands puts somber tone on Cubs’ loss to PiratesApr 30, 2025 10:12 pm - During the Cubs’ 4-3 lost at Pittsburgh on Wednesday, the game was delayed several minutes when a fan fell out of the stands in right field and appeared to suffer serious injuries.
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Flexen gets called up for Chicago do-over on North SideApr 30, 2025 7:43 pm - The Cubs called up former White Sox right-hander Chris Flexen, who credited the Cubs pitching department for guiding his strong start at Triple-A Iowa.
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Imanaga leaves with cramps; Cubs hit four homers to beat PiratesApr 29, 2025 10:26 pm - While the Cubs seem to have avoided another significant injury on the mound, a change to the batting order paid dividends in an 9-0 victory over the Pirates.
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Seasons change, but Chicago sports still tough to watchApr 28, 2025 8:19 pm - A couple local pro teams ended their seasons, others are just getting started. Mike McGraw takes a lap around the city with observations that may not have been available with your TV package.
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Counsell: ‘We need better,’ after another short start by Brown and Cubs lossApr 26, 2025 8:00 pm - Cubs starter Ben Brown was good for three innings against Philadelphia, the team that traded him to the Cubs three years ago. But a 6-run fourth ended his day and Phils won 10-4 at Wrigley Field.