Mike McGraw
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White Sox could reach new heights if Downers Grove’s Wolkow keeps progressingAug 31, 2024 3:11 pm - During a dismal season for the White Sox, a success story is brewing in the minors. Downers Grove North product George Wolkow is a 6-foot-7 outfielder, just 18 years old and turning heads in his first year as a pro.
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Cubs best QB? It has to be Minnesota native BuschAug 29, 2024 9:27 pm - The Cubs have a few former high school quarterbacks in the clubhouse. The best of the bunch was likely Michael Busch, who led his team to the Minnesota state championship game.
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The Cubs went from lost cause to incredible comeback Wednesday in Pittsburgh, as Christian Bethancourt’s 7 RBI sparked a 14-10 victory.Aug 28, 2024 5:52 pm - PITTSBURGH — This Cubs season may ultimately be forgotten as nothing special. Or people might be talking about the “Christian Bethancourt Game” decades in the future. The...
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Steele survives run-in with sticky police; Cubs go above .500 mark for first time since MayAug 27, 2024 9:55 pm - Cubs pitcher Justin Steele was nervous when umpires huddled to discuss a rosin issue. They decided wiping off his right arm would solve the problem, and Steele earned a 9-5 victory over the Pirates.
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Cubs roll up 18 runs as bottom of the order hitters continue to thriveAug 26, 2024 10:14 pm - Catcher Miguel Amaya went 4-for-5 at the plate and Pete Crow-Armstrong collected 3 hits and 3 stolen bases as the Cubs rolled to an 18-8 victory in Pittsburgh.
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Why Pirates manager Shelton is one of Sizemore’s strongest supportersAug 26, 2024 6:44 pm - Pirates manager and Gurnee native Derek Shelton applauded the White Sox for promoting Grady Sizemore to interim manager. The two worked together in Cleveland for several years.
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Welcome wagon: Catchings doesn’t mind Clark grabbing the spotlight in IndyAug 24, 2024 4:10 pm - All eyes have been on Indiana rookie sensation Caitlin Clark this summer. The greatest Fever player, Tamika Catchings, is one of Clark’s biggest fans.
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Players show love for new skipper Sizemore, but White Sox open homestand with lossAug 23, 2024 11:01 pm - Several White Sox players paid tribute to interim manager Grady Sizemore during batting practice, but the Sox fell short Friday, losing to Detroit 5-2 to start a 10-game homestand.
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‘It’s hard, but he loves the team’: Lopez family still cheering for the home sideAug 23, 2024 9:43 pm - Bob and Angela Lopez have an interesting perspective on this White Sox season. While the losses piled up, the Naperville residents finally got a chance to watch son Nicky play at home.
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Cubs lose to Tigers, while bats show few signs of lifeAug 21, 2024 10:29 pm - The Cubs could still pull themselves into wild card contention, but not if they have more games like Wednesday. Detroit hit a pair of early 2-run homers and rolled to an 8-2 victory.