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Field of Dreams Game Betting Preview

The Cubs and Reds meet on Thursday in MLB's second-ever Field of Dreams game in iconic Dyersville, Iowa. Check out the moneyline and over/under odds along with our advice on the best way to wager on the game.

Nick Musial

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David Robertson trade details: Phillies add bullpen depth

The Phillies have been active on deadline day, with their latest move adding bullpen depth in Cubs closer David Robertson.

Kyle Irving

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Cubs' Willson Contreras soaks in possible Wrigley farewell

Contreras and closer David Robertson reportedly would be included in a package deal to the Mets for a haul of prospects.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Willson Contreras landing spots: Mets, Astros make list

Contreras is one of the last remaining pieces of the 2016 championship squad.

Joe Rivera

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DOJ suing Cubs for alleged discrimination against fans who use wheelchairs

The suit is based on renovations the Cubs made to Wrigley Field as part of their "1060 Project."

Zac Al-Khateeb

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What to know about Cubs MLB Draft pick Mason McGwire, son of slugger Mark

Coincidentally, a McGwire will be helping the Cubs, not hurting them.

Joe Rivera

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How Contreras brothers' All-Star seasons stack up against other MLB brother duos

Four hundred thirty-five pairs of brothers have played in MLB. The Contreras brothers are among the best who have worn big league uniforms at the same time.

David Suggs

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Friday's MLB best bets

Get ready for Friday's MLB action with betting advice and expert picks, including the Dodgers' run line, the Reds-Rays full-game under, and the full-game under in Arizona.

Nick Musial

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TSN Archives: Ernie Banks puts it all together (Sept. 3, 1958)

Chicago icon Ernie Banks had 42 home runs by late August 1958, and The Sporting News profiled him as some began to ask if the man who would come to be called "Mr. Cub" could break Babe Ruth's hallowed single-season home run record.

TSN Archives

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Cubs' Frank Schwindel throws slowest pitch ever to be home run as Yankees' Kyle Higashioka clobbers eephus

Frank Schwindel's pitch traveled to the plate at just 35.1 mph, if you can believe it.

Jacob Camenker

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Cubs' Jonathan Villar injured in freak accident involving exercise band, placed on IL

Avoid exercising at all costs.

Joe Rivera

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David Ross ejection caps off tense night between Cubs and Reds after Joey Votto chirps at Rowan Wick

After taking a high-and-tight pitch from Rowan Wick, Joey Votto "wasn't in the mood to keep my mouth shut."

Kevin Skiver

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Who is Christopher Morel? Cubs rookie celebrates with epic bat flip after home run in first MLB at-bat

Here's everything you need to know about Christopher Morel, the Cubs rookie whose frantic trot after his first major league home run captivated the league.

David Suggs

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MLB City Connect uniforms: Where do Royals' uniforms rank among Nike's new jerseys?

With seven squads getting the City Connect treatment in 2021 and seven more teams set to roll theirs out in 2022, MLB is promoting some fresh looks.

Joe Rivera

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Cubs' Seiya Suzuki off to historically hot start to MLB career after coming from Japan

Seiya Suzuki isn't just impressive in the stats column, he has a game perfect for Major League Baseball.

Kevin Skiver

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Five MLB teams that will exceed over/under win totals in 2022

The Mariners won 90 games last season and pretty much stunned everyone. Which teams could be poised for a similar exceeding-of-expectations in 2022?

Ryan Fagan

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Future Wrigley Field fan favorite Nick Madrigal finally set to make long-awaited Cubs debut

Madrigal’s been waiting a while to play for the North Siders.

Ryan Fagan

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Seiya Suzuki has won over Cubs' clubhouse; next impression will come with bat

Safe to say, Seiya Suzuki has made a good first impression in the Cubs clubhouse. With his power from the right side, Cubs fans are excited to see him at Wrigley Field soon — his teammates too.

Ryan Fagan

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Who is Seiya Suzuki? How former Hiroshima star fits in with Cubs roster

The Cubs signed Seiya Suzuki to a 5-year deal worth $85 million on Wednesday, landing an international star.

Kevin Skiver

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Cubs' Jason Heyward breaks down MLB's lockout 'goal' of delaying 2022 season

The outfielder believes the league didn't much care to start the season on time.

Joe Rivera

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Clint Frazier sounds happy that he's not a Yankee anymore

Frazier signed a contract with the Cubs earlier in December, and he sounds glad to be heading to the Second City.

Joe Rivera

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Marcus Stroman signs with Cubs; source: Marcus Stroman

Stroman announced his signing via Twitter about 90 minutes before the Cubs issued a press release.

Dani Mohr

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Kris Bryant returns to Wrigley

The Cubs welcomed back their 2016 World Series champion by showing a video tribute, giving him a standing ovation and sharing cards from fans.

Madison Williams

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Cubs' Andrew and Austin Romine make up rare brotherly pitcher-catcher duo

The teammate brothers combined to do something that hadn't happened in the majors in 59 years.

Tom Gatto

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Brewers' Corbin Burnes wraps historic K feat into another strike-throwing clinic

The Milwaukee right-hander made his K:BB ratios infinitely better by striking out 15 Cubs, including a record-tying 10 in a row at one point, and walking none.

Tom Gatto

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Kris Bryant trade grades: Giants land former MVP, Cubs sell last major piece of World Series win

The Giants add one of the biggest bats on the market while the Cubs part with the last remaining core member of the 2016 World Series team.

Edward Sutelan

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Javy Baez trade grades: Mets get instant multifaceted upgrade; Cubs get limited-but-good return

The Mets made a big splash bringing in Javy Baez and didn't have to empty the farm to get him.

Joe Rivera

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Breaking down Rizzo trade to Yankees

The Yankees continue to address their need for left-handed hitters, while the Cubs move on from a franchise icon.

Edward Sutelan

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Joc Pederson trade grades: Braves plug outfield hole; Cubs begin sell-off

Atlanta addresses a need in the outfield with the left-handed-hitting Pederson.

Tom Gatto

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Kris Bryant's dad is very angry with Joe Buck

Kris Bryant's dad thinks his son deserves an apology.

Joe Rivera

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Cubs relievers were oblivious to the fact they were preserving a no-hitter

Craig Kimbrel and Andrew Chafin both said they were unaware the Dodgers were hitless when they came into the game.

Tom Gatto

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Schwarber giving his new team its money's worth

Chicago thought the slugging outfielder was too expensive to keep. Washington is reaping the rewards of bringing him on in the offseason.

Ryan Fagan

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Base-running gaffe lands Javier Baez on the bench

Javier Baez lost track of outs and ran himself into an easy double play.

Edward Sutelan

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Jacob deGrom injury update: Mets ace leaves after three innings with sore shoulder

New York's No. 1 pitcher was starting five days after being diagnosed with tendinitis in his pitching elbow.

Tom Gatto

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Bob Brenly off air for a week after Marcus Stroman comment, accused of targeting Latino players with Cubs

The Diamondbacks broadcaster made an on-air comment about Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman that was widely considered racist.

Tom Gatto

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Dave Martinez steals, kicks first base in nuclear ejection, follows up with epic postgame rant

Nothing like a good ol' ejection.

Joe Rivera

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Nationals' Kyle Schwarber gifted candy by former Cubs teammate Kris Bryant in return to Wrigley Field

In his return to Wrigley Field, Kyle Schwarber got a lot of love from Cubs fans and received an unusual between-innings gift from his former teammate, Kris Bryant.

Jacob Camenker

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Freddie Freeman says smile-filled K vs. Anthony Rizzo is 'what sports is about'

Freeman could afford to be happy: His team was up by 10 runs at the time and he had already collected four hits in the game.

Tom Gatto

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Ronald Acuna Jr. injury update: Braves star to be examined after suffering abdominal strain

The star outfielder left the Braves' Sunday night game against the Cubs.

Tom Gatto

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Kyle Hendricks makes Cubs history with historically bad first inning vs. Braves

Hendricks did something that just eight other players in MLB hsitory have done.

Joe Rivera

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Cubs' Joc Pederson hit a home run and scored — a sweet waffle maker

It's a tradition that's a few years old in Wrigleyville, and Pederson was initiated to the club Wednesday.

Joe Rivera

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MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2021 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

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How to watch Cubs games without cable: Full TV schedule, streams for 2021 season

The Cubs are in for a tough battle in the division this year. Here's how you can watch Chicago North's games this year without cable.

Joe Rivera

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When is Opening Day 2021? Date, schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.

Joe Rivera

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MLB's rule change experiments: The good and the bad

Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.

Tom Gatto

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Kris Bryant thought he got traded to the Mets after an apparent prank

The Cubs' Kris Bryant is in the middle of trade rumors, and a weird text made him think he was going to the Mets.

Jordan Heck

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Mets GM Jared Porter bombarded female reporter with lewd texts, report says

An ESPN investigation found that Porter sent a woman he met in an elevator more than 60 unanswered messages in 2016, including one of male genitalia.

Dan Bernstein

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Yu Darvish trade grades: Padres provide master class in team building; Cubs banking on future

There's nothing admirable about the way the Cubs have done business in recent years, but moving on from Yu Darvish isn't the worst thing in the world.

Joe Rivera

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Yu Darvish instant trade analysis

Darvish and Blake Snell bring finesse to a San Diego rotation stocked with power pitchers.

Dan Bernstein

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Theo Epstein might want to take a break, but that shouldn't stop the Mets

The long-time Cubs executive surprisingly stepped down on Tuesday, as he reportedly wants to take time off from baseball. That shouldn't mean a thing to Steve Cohen and the Mets.

Joe Rivera

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Cubs question Ross' decision-making in Marlins loss

Hendricks couldn't make it through the seventh inning, costing Chicago in Game 1.

Dan Bernstein

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Willson Contreras' epic bat toss leads to White Sox looking like flip-floppers

The Cubs catcher got a fastball in the back four innings after the flip. The White Sox say it wasn't intentional. It shouldn't have been, because their shortstop is famous for throwing his bat after a homer.

Tom Gatto

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Who is Alec Mills? Fast facts about the Cubs' first no-hit pitcher since 2016

Alec Mills has worked his way up from 22nd-round draft pick to full-time rotation piece for a playoff contender. And now he has a no-hitter to his name, too.

Tom Gatto

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Cubs' Anthony Rizzo curses politicians, who 'don't really give a f— about us'

The Chicago first baseman was trying to process all that went into the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

Tom Gatto

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What does Craig Kimbrel's decline mean for the Cubs and their NL Central chances?

Kimbrel was awful against the Reds on Monday, unable to find the strike zone in a worrisome outing.

Dan Bernstein

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MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

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MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

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Cubs' Kris Bryant on MLB coronavirus testing delays: 'We have a big problem'

Are MLB players safe from the coronavirus at training camp? Kris Bryant doesn't think so.

SJ Lynn

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Addison Russell could eventually win KBO MVP after getting contract in Korea

The Kiwoom Heroes reportedly signed Russell on Friday.

Dan Bernstein

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Maybe Theo Epstein can help solve the Bears' kicker shortcomings

The Cubs president has a surprisingly strong leg.

Dan Bernstein

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If MLB loses the 2020 season, a salary cap should be part of its vision for the future

Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.

Mike DeCourcy

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'A lot of tears': Sammy Sosa imagines his Wrigley Field return, end to Cubs exile

Sosa spent his best MLB years in Chicago, but he hasn't been welcomed back since his retirement.

Dan Bernstein

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Sammy Sosa-Mark McGwire '30 for 30': What to know about ESPN's documentary on 1998 home run chase

"Long Gone Summer" will take fans on trip back to the steroid era, which was a whole lot of fun before it came crashing down. Here's everything to know about ESPN's "30 for 30" documentary on Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.

Dan Bernstein

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Why MLB needed the Mark McGwire-Sammy Sosa home run race then — and must celebrate it now

Here's why McGwire vs. Sosa was so important to baseball in 1998 and the lessons the game could still learn from it.

Vinnie Iyer

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Cubs fans beg team to fix relationship with Sammy Sosa: 'BRING THE KING HOME'

Sosa was one of the most exciting hitters Cubs fans have seen in their lifetimes. They want him back at Wrigley Field.

Dan Bernstein

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Mark McGwire's 70-home run season: A timeline of monster shots and memorable moments

Looking back at the memorable home runs that shaped Mark McGwire's 70-homer season in 1998.

Bill Bender

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Reporter's cryptic tweet about Cubs draft pick draws strong backlash

Bob Nightengale of USA Today is getting pummeled for his remark about 2020 MLB Draft selection Ed Howard.

Dan Bernstein

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MLB presents its idea of socially distant baseball to teams

Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.

Tom Gatto

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MLB payrolls 2020: Five takeaways from reported salary figures

Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.

Tom Gatto

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April 21, 1991: The Pirates stage the biggest extra-inning comeback in MLB history

Pittsburgh actually had two big comebacks that day against the Cubs.

Jason Foster

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April 17, 1976: When Mike Schmidt hit four straight homers in a Wrigley Field slugfest

The homers keyed a major comeback for the Phillies.

Jason Foster

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Rumored MLB 2020 season plan: Three reactions

July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.

Tom Gatto

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March 30, 1992: Sammy Sosa is traded to the Cubs, and his enigmatic baseball legacy begins

You cannot tell the story of baseball without Sammy Sosa, which leaves his legacy something of a question mark.

Joe Rivera

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Missing Opening Day: Overreactions to Strat-O-Matic simulations

It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.

Tom Gatto

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Here's how to watch MLB spring training games this year

The Astros are obviously the biggest storyline of spring action, but all teams carry compelling narratives worth fan attention.

Dan Bernstein

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When is Opening Day 2020? Schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Opening Day is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Joe Rivera

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Kris Bryant trade rumors: Where could the star third baseman play in 2020?

The star third baseman is coming off a very good year, but the Cubs, somehow, still want to trade him. Well, here are five spots where he could play in 2020.

Joe Rivera

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Cubs non-tender Addison Russell, ending controversial saga

Russell served a 40-game suspension under the MLB domestic violence policy.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

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Yu Darvish gives Astros pass on sign-stealing, then gets roasted by Christian Yelich over video

The Cubs pitcher says he likes to think that sign-stealing wasn't a factor in his World Series Game 7 outing, that he was just bad that night.

Tom Gatto

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2019 Gold Glove winners announced

The Rockies third baseman notched his seventh career Gold Glove while the Red Sox right fielder won his fourth.

Drew Nantais

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Joe Girardi interested in managing

Girardi refused to say whether he has an interview scheduled with the Cubs for their managerial opening.

Arthur Weinstein

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Where will Joe Maddon manage in 2020? Eight possible landing spots for ex-Cubs skipper

Joe Maddon will have his choice of managerial openings this offseason.

Ryan Fagan

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Ross could be Cubs' manager?

Ross was the Cubs' catcher in his final two seasons in the league, which included winning a World Series title in 2016.

Gabrielle McMillen

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Cubs manager search: Six candidates who could replace Joe Maddon

Chicago's recruitment list could feature a mix of experienced managers and fresh faces.

Dan Bernstein

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David Ross 'drawn' to Cubs' dugout as potential Joe Maddon successor

"Grandpa Rossy" is seen by some of his former teammates as manager material.

Tom Gatto

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Every playoff scenario for Cardinals, Brewers on the final Sunday of MLB's regular season

St. Louis and Milwaukee will try to decide the NL Central race and the second NL wild-card spot in their respective Game 162s. They may need a Game 163 against each other.

Tom Gatto

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Nationals secure home field in WCG

Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Epstein shoots down Red Sox rumors

The Cubs president refuted a report that "amid the Red Sox speculation is an intriguing name: Theo Epstein."

Bob Hille

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Maddon 'optimistic' on Cubs' tenure

Maddon was asked about his uncertain future with the Cubs, among other things, during an interview on a Chicago radio station on Wednesday.

Drew Nantais

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Nationals clinch wild-card spot

The Nationals topped the Phillies 4-1 before beating them 6-5 later on in the day.

Ameer Tyree

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Joe Maddon should have a good laugh if deluded Cubs let him walk to better job

Congrats, Cubs fans calling for Maddon to leave. You’ve earned one clown token redeemable at the circus.

Dan Bernstein

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Agent rips MLB for Bryant's injury

Bryant was attempting to beat out a double play when he slipped on a wet first-base bag and rolled his ankle.

Chelsea Howard

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Three years after Cubs' World Series win, pressure to repeat has taken toll

Building the winner was easy. Sustaining it has proven to be the real challenge in Chicago.

Jared Wyllys

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MLB: Rays take lead over Indians

The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Craig Kimbrel, his fastball no longer intimidating, watches another Cubs lead fly away

The Chicago closer's rough season reached another low point.

Tom Gatto

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Kolten Wong strains hamstring

Wong has had an incredible second half with a .342/.409/.487 slash line since the All-Star break.

Travis Durkee

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Indians, Brewers making moves

The Indians are tied once again with the Rays for the second wild-card spot in the AL while the Brewers are now one game up on the Cubs.

Thomas Lott

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Kyle Schwarber tells Amir Garrett to get off his lawn after strikeout celebration

Schwarber did not like the pitcher's reaction.

Dan Bernstein

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Wild-card races as close as ever

The Cubs lost to the Reds and remain locked up with the Brewers in the National League wild-card race.

Thomas Lott

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Brewers top Padres, tie Cubs

The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.

Ameer Tyree

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Cubs fan basks in hat act glory, Wrigley Field's reaction offers insight into humanity

"It feels really wonderful," Yogi said in a TV interview afterward. "I feel so famous already. Ooh-wee."

Dan Bernstein

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Cubs top Reds for 5th straight win

Chicago's Kyle Schwarber only went 1 for 4, but hit a home run and tallied three RBIs on the night.

Ameer Tyree

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Anthony Rizzo injury update

The Cubs first baseman was attempting to field a bunt Sunday when he slipped and twisted his ankle.

Chelsea Howard

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Mets shut out Dodgers

Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.

Ameer Tyree

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NL wild-card hopefuls all win

The Cubs, Brewers, Mets and Phillies all won Thursday and they are separated by just two games in the standings.

Thomas Lott

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The NL wild card race is crazy. Please inject it directly into my veins.

There are currently four teams within 2 1/2 games of the second wild card spot in the National League, and all of them are playing more than just their opponents on the field.

Joe Rivera

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Cubs' bizarre error allows Padres runner to jog home in another bad loss

Chicago is slipping with just a few more weeks left in the season, and this error by pitcher Brad Wieck didn't help matters.

Dan Bernstein

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Dodgers clinch NL West again

Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.

Ameer Tyree

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Pete Alonso powers Mets to win

New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.

Ameer Tyree

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For Joe Maddon and Cubs, final few weeks could have long-reaching implications

The manager's track record is exemplary, by any measure. And yet, as the Cubs roll toward the end of the 2019 season, his future is very much in doubt.

Ryan Fagan

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MLB standings: Updated magic numbers, playoff picture as of Sept. 9

Keep track of the 2019 MLB postseason races all in one spot with an updated playoff picture and magic numbers for every team still in the running.

Joe Rivera

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Addison Russell hit in head

The Cubs shortstop was hit by a pitch in the head in the third inning.

Arthur Weinstein

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MLB wrap: Sept. 7

Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Cubs' Baez could miss rest of 2019

Baez, 26, has been a major impact player for Chicago this season, as he leads the team in hits notching 149 in 133 games.

Ameer Tyree

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Craig Kimbrel goes on IL

Kimbrel will make his second trip to the injured list since signing with the Cubs.

Thomas Lott

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Lorenzen pulls off rare feat

Lorenzen did it all in a win over Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Thomas Lott

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MLB wrap: Rangers shut out Yankees

The Rangers' pitching staff handed New York its first shut out in 220 games to break the second-longest streak in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Zobrist returns to Cubs, opens up

"I’m here now because my heart feels like while I’m here at the field I can put 100% into it," he said of stepping away for family matters.

Bob Hille

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MLB wrap: Verlander throws no-no

Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.

Alexis Mansanarez

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LeMahieu homer lifts NY past OAK

While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.

Ameer Tyree

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Cubs activating Cole Hamels

Hamels will replace right-hander James Norwood on Chicago's roster and is slotted to start against Milwaukee Saturday.

Ameer Tyree

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History shows Cubs' weak road record might not prevent late-season success

The Cubs have struggled mightily on the road throughout the season and are looking for answers as they continue their postseason hunt. History shows Chicago might be fine.

Eli Boettger

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Dodgers edge by Yankees

"It doesn't matter what you did the day before," Turner told reporters after the game. "You gotta show up the next day at 0-0. "

Ameer Tyree

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Mets set record in loss to Braves

The Mets had an impressive pitching performance against the Braves on Friday, but fell short 2-1 in the end.

Ameer Tyree

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Cubs' Morrow shut down for season

Brandon Morrow's lost season is official as Theo Epstein told reporters Wednesday the team's closer has been shut down for the year.

Thomas Lott

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Zack Greinke gets 200th career win

The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Bryce Harper basks in a career moment — a walkoff grand slam for the Phillies

Bryce Harper says his game-winning drive against the Cubs is "one of the coolest moments I've ever had in my life."

Tom Gatto

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Must-see tweets after Harper's slam

Harper provided one of the coolest moments of the season with a walk-off grand slam to lift the Phillies to a 7-5 win against the Cubs.

Travis Durkee

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Indians win, Harper shines

The Indians made a statement in New York, while the crack of Bryce Harper's bat reverberated across the entire National League.

Thomas Lott

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Cubs' road woes continue

The Cubs fell to the Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday making them 0-10-2 in their last 12 road series.

Thomas Lott

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Kyle Seager hits 3 homers

Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Phillies win behind bad call

Tony Kemp is 5-foot-6. This pitch would barely have been a strike to a man standing 6-foot-4.

Thomas Lott

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Maddon thinks he'll return to Cubs

"I'm operating in that I believe we'll be together for a couple more years at least," Maddon told reporters

E.Jay Zarett

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Javier Baez keeps finding new ways to entertain Cubs fans

The shortstop got a kick out of a late-inning at-bat against the Reds on Thursday,

Dan Bernstein

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Cubs 'fortunate' to sign Lucroy

“If you just put everything in a box and talk about them all, it's pretty fortunate," Maddon told reporters.

E.Jay Zarett

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Checking in on Gio Gonzalez, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel after late signings

Totally bypassing spring training has worked out almost exactly how everyone thought it would: injuries, ineffectiveness, question marks and more.

Joe Rivera

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Greinke picks up W in Astros debut

The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Kimbrel lands on injured list

The reliever reported feeling discomfort after pitching Saturday and an MRI revealed inflammation.

Marc Lancaster

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Willson Contreras out 4 weeks

Contreras took several steps up the first-base line Saturday before grabbing the back of his right leg in the vicinity of his hamstring.

Arthur Weinstein

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Cubs' Morrow could return in 2019

Right-hander hasn't pitched since last year when he had 22 saves; now he thinks he's "not more than a month away from being back."

Ameer Tyree

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Heyward's homer leads Cubs to win

"I just asked (manager) Joe (Maddon) to be patient with me. Just give me a shot and here we go," Heyward said.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Castellanos reacts to trade

"It's mixed feelings," he said. "But the competitor in me is very happy to be wearing a Cub hat right now."

Thomas Lott

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Cubs get Nicholas Castellanos

Chicago added a power bat at the deadline, giving up a pair of pitching prospects to Detroit.

Marc Lancaster

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MLB wrap: Braves hold off Nationals

The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Blue Jays send David Phelps to Cubs for Thomas Hatch in right-hander swap

Toronto continues to instill youth into their roster by acquiring 24-year-old prospect Thomas Hatch.

Sammi Silber

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MLB wrap: July 28

"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."

Alexis Mansanarez

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Cubs' bullpen woes are costing them as the trade deadline approaches

Two losses after blown leads have the Cubs looking harder for answers in the back end of their bullpen during a pivotal stretch.

Jacob Janower

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Blue Jays top Rays with walkoff

The Blue Jays trailed the Rays by four runs entering the ninth inning, but rallied to tie it up and win it in extra innings.

Ameer Tyree

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What are 2nd moves contenders make?

The Cubs, Red Sox and Yankees have all already made trades this season, but what will be the second move each team makes? If any?

Thomas Lott

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Cubs interested in Whit Merrifield

The Royals would have to be "blown away" by an offer for Merrifield, but the Cubs clearly aren't giving up on pursuing the All-Star.

Thomas Lott

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Why the Giants are suddenly winning almost every game: 'There’s something about this team'

Once sure-fire trade deadline sellers, San Francisco is the hottest team in baseball. There are reasons for that.

Dan Bernstein

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Cubs option Addison Russell

The 25-year-old infielder had run afoul of manager Joe Maddon in recent days for base-running blunders and missing signs.

Arthur Weinstein

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Cano leads Mets to win vs. Padres

Cano went 4 for 4 with three home runs and drove in all five of his team's runs.

Ameer Tyree

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Joe Maddon explains Carl Edwards Jr. demotion, Pedro Strop faith ahead of Cubs' deadline

"The difference is the body of work," Chicago's manager said. "Don’t underestimate the body of work and the presence and everything else."

Dan Bernstein

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Castellanos trying to raise value?

Nicholas Castellanos was not complimentary of Comerica Park after a walkoff home run over the weekend.

Thomas Lott

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MLB wrap: July 22

Minnesota turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the first inning against New York.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Smith, Alonso shine in Mets' win

The Mets lost to the Giants in dramatic fashion on Friday but came back to claim a huge win on Saturday at Oracle Park.

Ameer Tyree

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Cubs, Braves on Castellanos

Nicholas Castellanos will be a free agent this offseason, but several teams might want to add him at the deadline.

Thomas Lott

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Cardinals mount comeback vs. Reds

The Cardinals topped the Reds 12-11 at Great American Ball Park, despite trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning.

Ameer Tyree

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Padres call up trade target Morejon

Adrian Morejon was ranked only behind Luis Robert and Kevin Maitan in the 2016 international signing class.

Thomas Lott

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What hitters are Cubs eyeing?

All we seem to be hearing about at this trade deadline is teams are wanting to add pitching, but hitters will inevitably be moved.

Thomas Lott

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Epstein on Cubs’ deadline strategy

"I think we have multiple priorities this year," Epstein told The Athletic. "We want to win now, but we also want to rebuild the system."

E.Jay Zarett

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John Paul Stevens' devotion to Cubs recalled after former Supreme Court justice dies

Chicago's National League club bid farewell to one of its longest-tenured supporters.

Tom Gatto

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Royals get Montgomery back

Montgomery had been with Chicago since 2016.

Alexis Mansanarez

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MLB wrap: July 15

Bellinger managed to steal the show after he hit two home runs to now lead the major league with 33 on the season.

Alexis Mansanarez

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MLB wrap: Rays almost make history

Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Anthony Rizzo gives his condolences to three men who lost cancer battle

Cancer survivor and Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo took to Twitter after three young men he met lost their battles to cancer in the same week.

Blair Berry

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Cody Bellinger, Dodgers top Red Sox

The Dodgers beat the reigning MLB champions handily on Saturday, and on Cody Bellinger's birthday no less.

Ameer Tyree

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Cubs interested in David Peralta

David Peralta is batting .289 with nine home runs and 44 RBIs this season.

Thomas Lott

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Cubs' All-Stars Baez and Contreras provide spark despite off-field challenges

The Chicago standouts head to the Midsummer Classic as two of the more dynamic players in the league.

Jared Wyllys

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Cubs manager Joe Maddon has the worst spin move of all-time

Maddon tried (and failed) to charge Clint Hurdle.

Dan Bernstein

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Minor league baseball team takes down its tweet to Colin Kaepernick about Betsy Ross flag

The Tennessee Smokies had a tough night.

Tom Gatto

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Trout pulling away in MVP race

Mike Trout is having a truly special season and that should not be ignored.

Thomas Lott

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Bell hits 3 homers in Pirates' win

It was the 20th three-homer game in franchise history, according to MLB.com, and the first ever by a switch-hitter.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Yankees complete sweep of Red Sox

Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Pedro Strop rips Yasiel Puig

The benches cleared in the Cubs' 6-0 win over the Reds when Puig had a strong reaction to a hit by pitch.

Chelsea Howard

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McKay dominates in debut

"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''

Alexis Mansanarez

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Four times Yasiel Puig hasn't been someone's friend in 2019

Yasiel Puig has been no stranger to controversy during his short time with the Reds.

Jacob Janower

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Cole Hamels out with oblique injury

The Cubs' best pitcher strained his left oblique in Friday's start against the Reds and was placed on the 10-day injury list Saturday.

Thomas Lott

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Hapless Orioles destroy Indians

Baltimore was exceptional at the plate and racked up 16 hits to Cleveland's six on the night.

Ameer Tyree

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Cookie Monster wows Cubs crowd

Cookie Monster was the celebrity singer Thursday for the Cubs' traditional "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh-inning stretch.

Bob Hille

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Twins, Rays struggle to hit

The Twins and Rays were tied 2-2 after the top of the second, but followed with 31 consecutive scoreless half innings.

Thomas Lott

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Craig Kimbrel joins Cubs

Chicago has struggled recently with a 14-19 record over the last five weeks and hold a slim 1-game lead over the Brewers in the NL Central.

Arthur Weinstein

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Update on child struck by foul ball

The child, 2, was struck by a foul ball off the bat of Cubs outfielder Albert Almora on May 29 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Thomas Lott

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MLB wrap: Phillies swept by Marlins

Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.

Ameer Tyree

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Yankees homer in 25th straight

Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Keuchel pegged with loss in debut

Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.

Alexis Mansanarez

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Maddon perplexed by home runs

The Cubs' 7-3 win over the White Sox on Wednesday included five home runs in the first four innings.

Chelsea Howard

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Eloy Jimenez has a knack for obliterating White Sox rivals

The rookie has saved his biggest home runs for big-time opponents and teams with whom the White Sox don't get along.

Dan Bernstein

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Cubs consider Wrigley sportsbook

MLB currently prohibits sportsbooks in stadiums, but a new Illinois gambling law reportedly has the Cubs studying the possibility.

Bob Hille

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Kimbrel on track to join Cubs soon

The veteran reliever is reportedly set to join Triple-A Iowa and make his debut Tuesday in Sacramento.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Blue Jays rout Astros in Texas

Two home runs came from outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, raising his 2019 total to six.

Ameer Tyree

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Astros may have All-Star in Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez because just the fourth player ever to hit at least four home runs in his first five career games.

Thomas Lott

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Zobrist could return to Cubs soon

Zobrist has been on the restricted list since May 7. He and his wife, Julianna, filed for divorce the following week.

Chelsea Howard

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Dan Plesac supports umpire leniency in Rockies-Cubs beanball war

Plesac appeared on DAZN's "ChangeUp" to discuss the four plunkings between teams on Wednesday.

Dan Bernstein

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Next Cubs-Rocks series may be spicy

Nolan Arenado left Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch from Cole Hamels.

Thomas Lott

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Astros win on Orioles blunder

The Astros have played 25 innings in the last two days, but they were once again able to come away with a win.

Thomas Lott

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Cubs' Kimbrel focused on quality

Manager Joe Maddon said signing the All-Star closer "really matters a lot" to the rest of the players in the clubhouse.

Marc Lancaster

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Cubs, Cardinals to play in London

The news comes ahead of MLB's first games in Europe this month, which will feature the Yankees and Red Sox at London’s Olympic Stadium.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Lambert leads Rockies to win

Peter Lambert allowed just four hits and one run over seven innings to lead the Rockies to a 3-1 win over the Cubs.

E.Jay Zarett

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