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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Maddie Lee

How Marcus Stroman’s first season with the Cubs set him up to be ‘the guy’ in 2023

Cubs Opening Day starter Marcus Stroman celebrates after retiring the side in the sixth inning on March 30 at Wrigley Field. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

CINCINNATI — Last April, right-hander Marcus Stroman was searching for his rhythm. 

Later in the season — after batting COVID-19, rushing back and landing on the injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder — he and pitching coach Tommy Hottovy would refine Stroman’s posture at his balance point. And he would get back to leaning on his sinker, after an early emphasis on his four-seamer. 

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