Articles filed under The Athletic
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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...
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The question again hanging over the Cubs at the trade deadline: If not now, when?Jul 04, 2025 4:10 pm - In closing a controversial deal that aimed to end the Chicago Cubs’ 108-year World Series drought, Theo Epstein memorably declared, “If not now, when?” Back in the summer...
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Money won’t be an issue for Cubs at trade deadline, but it will be a factor in Kyle Tucker negotiationsJul 03, 2025 10:55 am - With the Chicago Cubs leading their division and big crowds again flocking to Wrigleyville, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said he’s “very confident” that his front office can access money for significant additions at the July 31 trade deadline.
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Mostly quiet on Blackhawks’ free agency frontJul 01, 2025 6:24 pm - The beginning of NHL free agency has been pretty quiet for the Blackhawks.
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Cubs’ trade deadline checklist will include adding a hitter, tooJun 30, 2025 9:52 pm - The Cubs are honing in on their trade deadline checklist.
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With Pressly scouting report, Cubs’ Happ shows sense of team chemistryJun 29, 2025 11:28 am - Ian Happ’s scouting report on Ryan Pressly shows the sense of chemistry on this Cubs team.
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Angel Reese releases ‘mebounds’ merchandise with proceeds going toward cyber-bullying preventionJun 28, 2025 4:08 pm - After filing to trademark the term “mebounds,” Angel Reese has released a merchandise collection featuring the word used to mock her game on the court through her person...
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Bulls agree to trade Lonzo Ball to Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro: SourceJun 28, 2025 10:57 am - The Chicago Bulls agreed to trade oft-injured guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, a league source told The Athletic.