Articles filed under The Athletic
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How Matthew Boyd is helping children from Uganda — with help from a local coffee roasterJun 19, 2026 10:00 am - Now in his 12th year in the major leagues, Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd has dedicated much of his off-field time to the nonprofit he runs with his wife, Ashley. ...
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Dansby Swanson briefly quiets doubters, but is his defense enough for Cubs?Jun 18, 2026 12:13 pm - One Dansby Swanson hit — one that had an xBA of .030 and was only a home run at six parks, including Wrigley Field — won’t fully quiet the rumblings of those wanting to see others get playing time for this team. Especially if Wednesday’s offensive outburst isn’t a more regular occurrence.
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10 thoughts on the Blackhawks heading into the NHL DraftJun 16, 2026 12:36 pm - With roughly two weeks until the 2026 draft, the Blackhawks are prepared to take the best player available with the fourth pick, but they have much less certainty of how things will play out before them.
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Blackhawks at the NHL Draft: 10 thoughts, including a potential trade to secure Ivar StenbergJun 16, 2026 7:07 am - Going into the 2023 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks knew they were selecting Connor Bedard with the first pick. In 2024, they went into the draft knowing they’d select ...
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With Brown pitching like an ace, the Cubs are being extra cautiousJun 14, 2026 1:30 pm - The best pitcher for the Cubs right now was drafted by a different organization in a round that no longer exists.
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How the White Sox’s Jacob Gonzalez went from first-round bust to potential starJun 14, 2026 1:19 pm - I had given up on Jacob Gonzalez this offseason, after two-plus years of the White Sox’s 2023 first-round pick failing to produce at all in the high minors. That Jacob Gonzalez no longer exists.
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Chicago Fire pursuing Leon Goretzka deal as Robert Lewandowski visitsJun 12, 2026 6:08 pm - The Chicago Fire is pursuing Germany international midfielder Leon Goretzka, sources briefed on the situation but not authorized to speak publicly tell The Athletic, with...
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How the Cubs used Edward Cabrera’s 15-day IL stint to get his stuff backJun 12, 2026 11:17 am - The Cubs took advantage of pitcher Edward Cabrera’s recent stint on the injured list with a blister to try to make improvements in his mechanics.
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Phillies acquire outfielder Derek Hill in trade with White Sox: SourcesJun 11, 2026 3:23 pm - In a move to bolster their thinning outfield, the Phillies acquired veteran Derek Hill from the Chicago White Sox for two prospects, two league sources confirmed Thursday to The Athletic.
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Are the Cubs too uptight? A scuffling club is asking the same questionJun 11, 2026 11:22 am - The team that had the best record in baseball after its second 10-game winning streak (27-12) trails the Milwaukee Brewers by eight games in the National League Central. The rapid drop-off can be attributed to a variety of factors, from pitching injuries to the law of averages to the club’s best hitters failing to deliver with runners in scoring position. Clearly, something is off.