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Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBCMar 09, 2026 10:31 pm - Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball C...
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White Sox sending Smith against former team on Opening DayMar 08, 2026 7:34 pm - The White Sox named right-hander Shane Smith the Opening Day starter Sunday. He’ll face his former team March 26 in Milwaukee.
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How Cubs’ Edward Cabrera forces everyone to think differently about pitchingMar 05, 2026 11:07 am - Looking at new Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera, he clearly stands out. At 6-foot-5 and nearly 220 pounds, the 27-year-old is built like the prototypical workhorse pitcher. That his fastball sits at 97 mph could lead one to believe he’s the type of flamethrower who overpowers the opposition with his heater.
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San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against BrazilMar 02, 2026 8:15 pm - PHOENIX — San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRo...
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What’s the latest from the Cubs at Spring Training?Mar 01, 2026 4:40 pm - The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney writes about the latest Spring Training news from the Cubs.
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Supporting roles: Conforto arrival, Austin injury, change outlook on Cubs roster spotsFeb 28, 2026 8:57 pm - There wasn’t much drama expected with Cubs roster spots this spring, but Tyler Austin’s knee injury and the addition of Michael Conforto this week added some intrigue.
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Why the Cubs traded for Edward Cabrera, a good pitcher with great potential: ‘The real deal’Feb 28, 2026 10:49 am - Chicago Cubs officials talk about Edward Cabrera in the same way that people describe a binge-worthy show that hasn’t yet broken through to a wider audience, or an underground band on the verge of making it big.
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O’Donnell: Jerry Reinsdorf at 90 — wealthy titan or rich buzz kill?Feb 28, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf’s 90th birthday.
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Catching up with Nico Hoerner, the glue guy who holds the Cubs togetherFeb 27, 2026 10:54 am - Between his Stanford University degree, institutional knowledge and real-world experience, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner’s education matches the resume of anyone in the front office. As the club’s union representative, he will play a leading role during the final year of the sport’s current labor deal. The Athletic caught up with him this week at the Cubs’ Sloan Park training complex for an interview.
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Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86Feb 26, 2026 5:51 pm - Bruce Froemming, a major-league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in big-league history and a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday, his son said. He was 86.