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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Maddie Lee

Cubs’ Jeimer Candelario embracing transition to part-time first baseman

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay (73) and Jeimer Candelario, celebrate after their win over the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photos)

NEW YORK — The light-blue first baseman’s glove Jeimer Candelario slips on before jogging out of the dugout has its owner’s name stitched in gold along the side: Miguel Amaya.

‘‘This one is the best one here right now,’’ Candelario told the Sun-Times on Monday. ‘‘It’s got a good [pocket], and I’m getting used to it.’’

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