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Padres face the Cubs in the playoffs at tricky Wrigley FieldSep 29, 2025 9:36 pm - CHICAGO — The San Diego Padres were terrific at Petco Park this season, going 52-29 on their way to an NL wild card. It was a different story on the road, where Manny Mac...
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White Sox don't renew contracts for pitching coach Katz, hitting coach ThamesSep 29, 2025 8:40 pm - CHICAGO — The White Sox let go of pitching coach Ethan Katz and hitting coach Marcus Thames on Monday, opting not to renew their contracts in a major shake-up to manager ...
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Strike early? Cubs must contend with Padres accomplished bullpenSep 29, 2025 8:04 pm - The strength of the San Diego Padres is an MLB-best bullpen, which means the Cubs won’t want to be playing from behind in the wild-card series.
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After being overlooked and underestimated, Cubs’ bullpen will embrace OctoberSep 29, 2025 11:48 am - In finishing with 83 wins in each of the previous two years, the Cubs were thwarted by a bullpen that either wore down near the end of the season or failed in too many clutch moments. In learning more about the club’s personnel, manager Craig Counsell drew praise from relievers for his direct style of communication as well as an emphasis on rest and recovery.
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Suzuki and Assad power playoff-bound Cubs to a 2-0 win over the CardinalsSep 28, 2025 5:26 pm - CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki homered in his fourth straight game, Javier Assad pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning and the playoff-bound Cubs beat the St. Louis Car...
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Shane Smith give up one hit in six innings as White Sox rout Nationals, 8-0Sep 28, 2025 5:02 pm - WASHINGTON — Shane Smith took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Brooks Baldwin homered and drove in three, and the White Sox limited the Washington Nationals to one h...
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White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announces retirement after 12 seasonsSep 28, 2025 4:59 pm - WASHINGTON — White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement before Sunday’s season finale against the Washington Nationals. The 12-year veteran, who won ...
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Inside story: Libertyville native Oboikowitch has spent 23 years helping Cubs behind the scenesSep 27, 2025 8:23 pm - As Cubs director of player and alumni relations, Libertyville native Jim Oboikowitch has played a major role behind the scenes for more than 20 years.
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James Wood hits a tiebreaking homer as the Nationals edge the White Sox 6-5Sep 27, 2025 7:52 pm - James Wood hit a tiebreaking solo homer in Washington's three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on Saturday.
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Busch leads Cubs to home-field clincherSep 27, 2025 7:49 pm - Michael Busch had an historic day at the plate, with 2 home runs, a double and triple as the Cubs beat St. Louis 7-3 on Saturday.