Mike McGraw
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Points for power: Slugging White Sox square series with Cubs thanks to 5 home runsMay 16, 2026 10:54 pm - The White Sox hit 5 home runs -- two by Munetaka Murakami -- and beat the Cubs 8-3 on Saturday on a warm night at Rate Field, evening the city series at one game each.
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Of guts and grass: Cubs bats come alive to beat White Sox, but there’s more to the storyMay 15, 2026 11:16 pm - The Cubs pounded out 14 hits and pulled away late to record a 10-5 victory over the White Sox on Friday at Rate Field.
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Cubs-Sox notes: Boyd tells the story of knee injury, early rehabMay 15, 2026 8:02 pm - Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd was back with the team Friday for the first time since getting his left knee scoped on May 7, and gave an update on his rehab.
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A radical Chicago sports reset: It’s OK to cheer for both baseball teamsMay 14, 2026 9:12 pm - This weekend’s City Series at Rate Field is set up to be a rare occasion when both the Cubs and White Sox have winning records. This is a good time to try a new approach to fandom.
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Not half bad: Too many walks, but Sox beat Royals to reach .500May 13, 2026 10:30 pm - The White Sox continued to play a confident brand of baseball, beating Kansas City 6-5 on Wednesday to reach .500 for the first time past May since 2022.
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Expanding the NCAA tourneys: Don’t let it ruin your dayMay 11, 2026 8:28 pm - Expanding the NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams seems to be a resoundingly negative hot topic on social media. Mike McGraw sees a few positives in this latest revenue grab.
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Lucky bounce: Bulls move up to No. 4 pick at NBA Draft LotteryMay 10, 2026 3:28 pm - New head of basketball operations Bryson Graham saw the ping-pong balls bounce his way as the Bulls moved up to the No. 4 pick in Sunday’s NBA Draft Lottery.
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Does deep bag beat slugger success? Trying to explain Cubs’ fast startMay 09, 2026 9:12 pm - Why are the Cubs off to such a fast start? It’s not easy to explain, especially since their hitters are nowhere close to last season’s early level of success.
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Weak AL provides opportunity, but Getz vows to keep White Sox focused on futureMay 08, 2026 10:17 pm - Seattle piled up 10 RBI on 3 home runs to beat the White Sox 12-8 on Friday at Rate Field. Before the game, Sox GM Chris Getz made it clear he’s looking long term, even if the team stays in playoff contention.
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Too soon? Cubs join elite company as home win streak hits 15May 07, 2026 6:35 pm - Michael Conforto homered and Shota Imanaga struck out 10 as the Cubs beat the Reds 8-3 on Thursday at Wrigley Field, stretching their home win streak to 15.