Mike McGraw
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Cubs send slumping Ballesteros down to IowaJun 19, 2026 2:23 pm - Before Friday’s game against Toronto, the Cubs sent Moises Ballesteros down to Triple-A Iowa and called up outfielder Justin Dean. Ballesteros got off to a great start this season, but has struggled since May.
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Should Cubs make plans for Hartshorn? Not so fast, Hoyer saysJun 18, 2026 2:55 pm - The major-league team has been frustrating, but the Cubs have had some promising news in the minors. Last year’s sixth-round pick, OF/1B Josiah Hartshorn, is tearing up Class-A.
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Bull from Brazil: Why Splitter was considered rising star in NBA coaching worldJun 17, 2026 6:41 pm - In a short period of time, Tiago Splitter has gone from second-row assistant to rising star in the coaching world. What can he do as head coach of the Bulls?
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Middle of nowhere: With infielders in deep slump, Cubs lose to ColoradoJun 16, 2026 10:26 pm - The Cubs got off to an early lead Tuesday when Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the first inning with a home run for the second straight night. But it didn’t last and they lost 5-2 to Colorado at Wrigley Field.
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Palencia goes from ‘bad body language’ to 15-day injured listJun 16, 2026 7:28 pm - The Cubs placed closer Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation before Tuesday’s game, and recalled pitcher Gavin Hollowell from Iowa.
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Cycling up: PCA hits new heights, Cubs rally in 9th to beat ColoradoJun 15, 2026 10:28 pm - Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle Monday at Wrigley Field, but the Cubs had trouble getting big hits with runners on base. That might sound familiar.
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Bulls set to hire Splitter as new head coachJun 15, 2026 11:33 am - The Bulls are expected to name Portland interim head coach Tiago Splitter as their new head coach. The Brazil native helped turn Blazers forward Deni Avdija into a star last season.
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Change of plans: DaVaris Daniels reflects on finding his home in the CFLJun 13, 2026 7:59 pm - Vernon Hills native DaVaris Daniels had a great career in pro football, just not the one he expected. Daniels announced his retirement last month after 10 years and three championships in the CFL.
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Can White Sox stay in first place? Consider the lack of competitionJun 11, 2026 8:21 pm - The White Sox aren’t even healthy, yet the magic moments continue to arrive. Maybe they really are one of the best teams in the American League.
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Army can wait: Neuqua Valley’s Rhattigan focused on making Bears rosterJun 10, 2026 8:20 pm - Linebacker Jon Rhattigan, a Naperville native from Neuqua Valley High School, is a five-year NFL veteran trying to make the Bears roster as a special teams ace.