Mike McGraw
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Variety of options doesn’t pay off for Cubs at third baseApr 18, 2025 9:10 pm - Vidal Brujan got his first start for the Cubs at third base Friday and committed an error on his first chance. Gage Workman wasn’t charged with an error but misplayed a ball that could have ended the eighth inning. All in all, third base has become an adventure for the Cubs.
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Easy queasy: Cubs ride a wild wind to comeback victory at Wrigley FieldApr 18, 2025 7:03 pm - The top of Friday’s eighth inning was one of the low moments in recent Cubs history. They had a 7-1 lead and watched Arizona put up 10 runs in the inning, then the Cubs came back and won 13-11.
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Lake Zurich’s Svanson makes MLB debut with CardinalsApr 18, 2025 4:36 pm - Local minor-league roundup has a Lake Zurich grad making his Major League Baseball debut and a surprising start in Double-A for a former Libertyville pitcher.
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Karnisovas content to keep waiting for young Bulls to blossomApr 17, 2025 6:25 pm - Arturas Karnisovas suggested Thursday the 39-win Bulls are on the “right path.” Are they? The answer will require more waiting.
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Bullies of the Beach: Bulls season ends with decisive loss to MiamiApr 16, 2025 10:22 pm - The Bulls got a needed dose of reality Wednesday as their playoff dreams were ruined and their season ended by the Miami Heat. On to the draft lottery.
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Buzelis’ strong finish gives Bulls a chance to advance past play-inApr 15, 2025 8:51 pm - The Bulls are promoting Matas Buzelis for the NBA’s all-rookie team. He has been one of the league’s best rookies, at least after becoming a starter in early February.
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Giddey expects to play against Miami despite hand injuryApr 15, 2025 7:05 pm - Bulls guard Josh Giddey missed the final two games of the regular season, but said he’ll be on the court for Wednesday’s play-in game against Miami at the United Center.
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White Sox ruin Crochet’s no-hit bid, but can’t sweep BostonApr 13, 2025 5:45 pm - On his first visit back to the South Side, former White Sox lefthander Garrett Crochet took a no-hitter into the eighth inning, but lost it when Chase Meidroth, one of the players acquired from Boston, singled.
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Retiring Hawks offer words of wisdom for younger teammatesApr 12, 2025 10:19 pm - The Blackhawks honored two retiring players Saturday, Alec Martinez and Pat Maroon, and nearly knocked off the powerful Winnipeg Jets. But the Hawks’ home season ended with a shootout loss.
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Meidroth walks White Sox into skid-busting win over BostonApr 11, 2025 11:03 pm - Chase Meidroth lived up to his billing Friday. In his MLB debut, the second baseman had 3 walks and a single as the White Sox ended an eight-game losing streak by beating Boston 11-1.