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Miami Marlins v Chicago Cubs
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Jameson Taillon allows one run in season debut as Cubs beat Marlins
“He’s going to be huge for us, and he’s huge for our team morale and locker room in general,” second baseman Nico Hoerner said.
By Kyle Williams
 
Cubs Rangers Baseball
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Jed Hoyer hopes resiliency is a hallmark for Cubs
Hoyer commended the team for persevering through a long road trip, blown leads, an overworked bullpen and injuries.
By Kyle Williams
 
The Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks beat the Royals on Sunday for only his second win in two months.
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Polling Place: Is it time for the Cubs to pull Kyle Hendricks from the rotation?
Other poll questions: Do you wish Tim Anderson were still with the White Sox? And how sure are you that Caleb Williams is the best QB in next week’s NFL draft?
By Steve Greenberg
 
Colorado Rockies v Chicago Cubs
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Opening game of Marlins-Cubs series postponed; split doubleheader scheduled for Saturday
The Cubs still made a series of roster moves, activating right-hander Jameson Taillon and Patrick Wisdom from the IL.
By Maddie Lee
 
Chicago Cubs v Seattle Mariners
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Cubs reliever Mark Leiter Jr.'s family makes history, while he starts season strong in pivotal role
Leiter’s cousin Jack debuted for the Rangers on Thursday.
By Maddie Lee
 
Marlins Yankees Baseball
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Tim Anderson on his rise and fall with the White Sox and trying to 'get back to the player I used to be'
Anderson talked smack, flipped bats and became the coolest thing about a Sox team seemingly headed for great things. Then it all went “poof.” In town with the Marlins, he discussed it on Thursday.
By Steve Greenberg
 
The Cubs recalled right-hander Hayden Wesneski on Friday to start against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
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Cubs roster moves shore up bullpen before series finale against the Diamondbacks
The Cubs optioned Daniel Palencia and Luke Little and brought up Hayden Wesneski and Colten Brewer.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs Diamondbacks Baseball
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Cubs' Hayden Wesneski replaces bad memories at Chase Field with bullpen-saving performance
The Cubs claimed a series win against the Diamondbacks with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday.
By Maddie Lee
 
City Hall
Council delays votes on migrant funding, $1.25 billion bond issue, ShotSpotter
Votes on $70 million to help migrants and the bond issue to fund housing and economic development now are set for Friday. The Council was, however, poised to approve a slew of other measures.
By Fran Spielman
 
Colorado Rockies v Chicago Cubs
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Cubs have rotation decisions to make with Jameson Taillon nearing a return
Ben Brown and Javier Assad have performed well, while veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks again struggled in Tuesday’s 12-11 loss to the Diamondbacks.
By Maddie Lee
 
Chicago Cubs v Arizona Diamondbacks
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner finds creative ways to drive in, score runs in 3-2 win against Diamondbacks
The Cubs beat the Diamondbacks in 11 innings Monday night.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs Mariners Baseball
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Cubs' defense back to meeting expectations after rocky start to season
The Cubs are coming off a series victory in Seattle that was made possible by staunch defense.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs pitcher Ken Holtzman celebrates with fans after pitching a no-hitter against the Braves in 1969.
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Former Cubs and A's pitcher Ken Holtzman dies at 78
Holtzman played 15 seasons in the majors from 1965 to 1979, beginning and ending his career with the Cubs.
By Steve Greenberg
 
The Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki reacts after lining out in Milwaukee.
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Cubs put outfielder Seiya Suzuki on 10-day IL with oblique strain, recall Alexander Canario
Suzuki was off to an impressive start offensively.
By Maddie Lee
 
Chicago Cubs v San Diego Padres
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How Cubs' Christopher Morel 'saved the game' with his defense at third base Saturday against Mariners
The Cubs beat the Mariners 4-1 on Saturday to even the series.
By Maddie Lee
 
Chicago Cubs v Seattle Mariners
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Cubs' Michael Busch extends home-run streak to four games in 3-2 win against Mariners
Busch’s mature approach at the plate has helped him make a strong impression early in his career.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs starter Shota Imanaga
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Cubs' Shota Imanaga already connecting with fan base through music, shirts and on-field performance
Imanaga made his third major-league start Saturday against the Mariners and picked up his second win.
By Maddie Lee
 
Chicago Cubs v Atlanta Braves
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Cubs' Jameson Taillon set to be activated off the IL for his next start
Taillon (strained back) has made two rehab starts.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs Mariners Baseball
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Free passes sink Jordan Wicks' start as Cubs lose 4-2 to Mariners to open series
The Cubs’ record dropped to 3-1 on their West Coast trip.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs Padres Baseball
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Cubs have fewest stolen bases in majors, but what does that mean so early in season?
Entering a three-game series Friday against the Mariners, the Cubs had only stolen two bases.
By Maddie Lee
 
Brewers Cubs Baseball
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Cubs recall reliever Keegan Thompson, option reliever Jose Cuas before series vs. Mariners
Thompson made his season debut with two perfect innings in the Cubs’ 4-2 loss Friday.
By Maddie Lee
 
Los Angeles Dodgers v Chicago Cubs
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Why Cubs leadoff hitter Ian Happ sees vision training as baseball's next frontier
Happ’s vision training journey has intersected with several inflection points in his career.
By Maddie Lee
 
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