Articles filed under The Athletic
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Free-agent-to-be Kyle Tucker is making the most of his year with the CubsJul 13, 2025 11:23 am - Kyle Tucker is a left-handed hitter who lets the game come to him, understanding how pitchers are trying to set him up and get him out. The little things matter to Tucker, a Gold Glove defender and a plus baserunner who competed in 15 playoff rounds with the Astros. Instead of presenting himself as a one-man corporation, Tucker wants to be one of the boys.
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs’ trade deadline plans, from pitchers to hittersJul 11, 2025 11:13 am - MINNEAPOLIS — Pete Crow-Armstrong’s transcendent season cannot be taken for granted. The Chicago Cubs are looking for impact talent ahead of the July 31 trade deadline be...
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Lee Elia, former Cubs manager remembered for profane rant, dies at 87Jul 10, 2025 5:45 pm - Lee Elia, who managed the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs for two seasons apiece but is perhaps best known for a profane postgame rant critical of Chicago fans, died on Wednesday. He was 87.
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A $25,000 deposit and 17.5 bathrooms: Michael Jordan’s former mansion is now an Airbnb rentalJul 10, 2025 2:23 pm - Basketball fans can be like Mike and rent Michael Jordan’s former Illinois mansion on Airbnb. The mansion, which sold in December after being on the market for 12 years, was listed on the vacation rental website this month.
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What I’m hearing about the Blackhawks this offseason: Söderblom arbitration and moreJul 09, 2025 4:13 pm - The mostly quiet portion of the Blackhawks offseason is upon us. There might be a few surprises that trickle out in the coming months, but beyond a handful of contracts, including possibly Anton Frondell’s entry-level contract, there isn’t likely to be a lot of Blackhawks’ news.
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Ten years after Kyle Tucker’s predraft workout for the Cubs, a special season is at handJul 09, 2025 10:08 am - Ten years ago, while their Wrigley Field renovations were still ongoing, the Chicago Cubs hosted a workout for a small group of top prospects ahead of the MLB draft. Kyle Tucker and Ian Happ both attended the showcase on June 3, 2015, along with some construction workers who stayed on the project while the major-league club traveled on an extended road trip. At that time, the video boards were brand new and those players were relative unknowns.
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How the Cubs wound up trading for future closer PalenciaJul 08, 2025 6:12 pm - As intricate as baseball’s modeling systems can be, the logic behind the Cubs acquiring Daniel Palencia was straightforward. He throws 100 mph.
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This is the ‘next great Cubs team’ Chicago has been waiting forJul 07, 2025 5:09 pm - In a world without snubs, the Cubs’ entire middle of the order would be headed to the All-Star Game.
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Cubs’ struggles against left-handed starters puts focus on another area of needJul 06, 2025 4:05 pm - The Cubs’ struggles against left-handed starting pitchers has put a focus on another area need for the team.
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Bobby Jenks, All-Star closer and White Sox cult hero, dies of cancer at 44Jul 05, 2025 7:22 pm - In 2005, Bobby Jenks was as much of a cult hero in Chicago as he was a closer. Burly and baby-faced, he was armed with a fastball that touched 100 mph. Jenks was like a s...