Mike McGraw
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More arm trouble for Sox — Thorpe will have season-ending surgeryMar 22, 2025 4:05 pm - Right-hander Drew Thorpe became the fourth young White Sox pitcher this spring to undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced. Thorpe made his MLB debut last season and was expected to be a key piece in the rotation.
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NCAA tourney success not foreign to Ivisic as Illini roll past XavierMar 21, 2025 11:11 pm - Illinois got off to a fast start, shot the ball well from long range and rolled past Xavier in a first-round NCAA Tournament game. Next up for the Illini is No. 3 Kentucky.
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White Sox pitcher Thorpe leaves mound with elbow sorenessMar 20, 2025 8:12 pm - White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe experienced another setback in his recovery from elbow surgery, while another pitcher officially made the Opening Day roster.
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Great trip, no wins: Cubs fall to 0-2 as Ohtani, Sasaki shineMar 19, 2025 9:12 am - The Dodgers smashed 3 home runs, while starting pitcher Roki Sasaki was impressive in a 6-3 victory over the Cubs in Tokyo. The Cubs will return to the U.S. with an 0-2 record.
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Imanaga shines, but Cubs offense snoozes in loss to DodgersMar 18, 2025 9:00 am - The Cubs got off to a nice start behind pitcher Shota Imanaga in Tuesday’s season-opener in Tokyo. But the bats went silent and they lost 4-1 to the Dodgers.
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Breaking down the bracket: This week, we can all be SIUE fansMar 17, 2025 8:12 pm - Mike McGraw breaks down the men’s NCAA Tournament with a look at the local teams and some advice on how to fill out your bracket, if anyone still does that.
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False hope or high expectations? After strong spring, Cubs ready to play for realMar 15, 2025 9:50 pm - Cubs hitters were scorching hot in Arizona. Was that a great sign for the 2025 season or false hope? They’ll open the season Tuesday in Japan against the Dodgers.
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Preseason prep: Checking the good and bad from White Sox campMar 14, 2025 7:28 pm - Less than two weeks before Opening Day, here’s a rundown of what’s been good and less than ideal from White Sox camp.
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No-tank Bulls roll past Brooklyn late for fourth straight winMar 13, 2025 10:22 pm - The Bulls seem to be surrounded by tankers and probably couldn’t give away their play-in spot if they tried. A big fourth quarter and 31 points from Coby White led the Bulls to their fourth straight win, beating Brooklyn at the United Center.
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Mixed reviews: Second wave of Bears new additions is far from slam dunkMar 12, 2025 9:12 pm - The Bears roster is starting to come together, but how excited should we be over the new additions? Here’s a breakdown of the second wave of free agents.