Mike McGraw
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What will it take to get Cubs hitters to relax?Aug 14, 2025 8:05 pm - Could pocket pancakes, a comedy routine or arrival of a new player help the Cubs shake their awful hitting slump? Craig Counsell needs to think of something.
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Latest challenge for Zbikowski is coaching high school footballAug 12, 2025 8:47 pm - Former Buffalo Grove, Notre Dame and NFL star Tom Zbikowski has taken a new path as head coach at St. Patrick High School in Chicago.
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Sky tries to stay positive during another lost seasonAug 11, 2025 8:48 pm - Where did things go wrong for the Sky? Expectations weren’t high before the season, but they were certainly higher than the current 8-23 record.
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12 causes for concern: To best prepare for Bears season, set expectations to lowAug 09, 2025 7:26 pm - Ahead of Sunday’s preseason opener, Mike McGraw lists reasons to be pessimistic about the Bears this fall, just because it’s always best to be prepared.
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Maybe it’s time for Cubs to hoist a mug and wave white flagAug 07, 2025 3:19 pm - The Cubs could snap out of their hitting slump and get healthier on the mound. But it may be futile, since their top competition is winning at a 74% rate.
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A new day: Kittredge recovers, Horton stays strong as Cubs roll past RedsAug 06, 2025 5:51 pm - A day after hearing loud boos at Wrigley Field, reliever Andrew Kittredge tossed an immaculate inning in support of starter Cade Horton. The Cubs beat the Reds 6-1.
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Slumping Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker says he feels fine, is open to suggestionsAug 06, 2025 1:38 pm - The Cubs recent offensive slump is clearly a team effort. Kyle Tucker might be in the spotlight more, just because his personal standard has been set high.
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No end in sight to hitting slump, Cubs lose againAug 05, 2025 10:22 pm - The Cubs’ offense continued to hibernate, managing just 4 hits in a 5-1 loss to Cincinnati on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
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As Soroka goes on IL, Cubs plot next move to bolster pitchingAug 05, 2025 7:18 pm - Before Tuesday’s game, the Cubs placed newcomer Michael Soroka on the injured list with a right shoulder strain and called up reliever Nate Pearson from Iowa.
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For Cubs, best deadline strategy is extending the window; Soroka hurt in Cubs lossAug 04, 2025 10:24 pm - Pitcher Michael Soroka left the mound after two innings with shoulder discomfort in his Cubs debut, a 3-2 loss to the Reds on Monday.