Mike McGraw
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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.
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Cubs manage just enough offense to win Baez return gameAug 20, 2024 10:23 pm - Javy Baez got to watch an impressive highlight video of his #Cubs days, then struck out four times in his return to Wrigley Field on Tuesday.
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Cubs say releasing Neris is about looking at younger pitchersAug 20, 2024 7:41 pm - The Cubs released closer Hector Neris on Tuesday, while calling up recently-acquired Jack Neely from Iowa.
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Javy Baez returns to Wrigley this week. Is it his last hurrah as a starter for Tigers?Aug 20, 2024 6:00 am - Cubs legend Javy Baez is expected to start for the Tigers this week in his first trip to Wrigley Field as a visiting player. But Detroit brought in a replacement shortstop from EIU a few days ago.
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Caleb Williams made some nice throws, but Cincinnati subs are not worthy of Super Bowl dreamsAug 19, 2024 6:00 am - Caleb Williams made some nice throws Saturday, no doubt. The problem is, why did it take five drives to reach the end zone, when the Bears were the only team playing its starters?
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Cubs relievers meet the challenge on soggy SaturdayAug 17, 2024 8:05 pm - Cubs starter Justin Steele left Saturday’s game after just 2 innings because of two rain delays. The bullpen came though, though, in a 3-2 victory over Toronto.
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Sky’s research, faith in Carter paying off in surprising waysAug 17, 2024 4:13 pm - The Sky offered guard Chennedy Carter a training camp contract with a chance to earn a roster spot. She’s now the team’s leading scorer. Here’s a closer look at how this WNBA redemption story came about.
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Cardiac Cubs manage to win in 10th inning despite blowing lead in ninthAug 16, 2024 7:47 pm - The Cubs certainly feel a sense of urgency as they reach a relatively soft part of the schedule. On Friday, they squandered a 3-run lead in the ninth, but beat Toronto 6-5 in 10 innings on a walk-off single by Seiya Suzuki.
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Counsell had a history of strong finishes with Brewers. Can he do it with the Cubs?Aug 15, 2024 5:40 pm - The Cubs’ playoff potential doesn’t seem great, but maybe this is when Craig Counsell can make an impact. His Milwaukee teams consistently finished strong.