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Cubs rotation holding firm, but challenges are mounting

Kyle Hendricks made a quality start on Tuesday, but the Cubs lost 5-3 to the White Sox.

Chicago Sun-Times

Luis Robert Jr. delivers game-winning homer as White Sox beat Cubs

The Crosstown Classic came to Wrigley Field for a two-game set this week

Chicago Sun-Times

Spoiler alert: Struggling White Sox win another one at Wrigley

Luis Robert Jr.’s homer breaks a tie and propels the Sox to a 5-3 victory against the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

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MLB fans couldn’t believe how badly this umpire whiffed on a Justin Turner strike out

This umpire completely whiffed on this strike call.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Cubs’ schedule the rest of August is ideal. Will they seize the moment or blow it?

If the Cubs really are any good, they should spend a 12-game stretch crushing the dregs of the two Central divisions.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. prefers to lead by example

“I try to do my job and be on the field and do the things that we should all push to do and be an example for others, but I don’t see myself as a leader,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Astros' Singleton ponders what career could have been if minor league marijuana testing ended sooner

Slugger Jon Singleton is back in the majors for the first time since 2015 after his career was derailed by several failed tests for marijuana

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Mookie Betts shared the coolest story about a fan naming his daughter after the Dodgers star

What an adorable full name, too.

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Baseball Fans Were Amazed by Backflip Catch by Savannah Bananas Center Fielder

This isn’t something fans are used to seeing during MLB games.

Sports Illustrated

MLB playoff picture: How each division is shaking out with 1.5 months to go

These playoff races are FAR from over.

USA Today Sports Media Group

MLB Umpire Laz Díaz Showed Everyone Once Again That He’s Very Bad at His Job

This was another laughably bad call by one of MLB’s worst umps.

Sports Illustrated

Rays’ Wander Franco under investigation for alleged relationship with a minor

Authorities in the Dominican Republic are investigating Tampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor, according to the office of the attorney general in his native country

The Independent UK

MLB Fans Rightfully Had One Problem With Bobby Witt Jr.’s Inside-the-Park ‘Home Run’

This was some generous scoring.

Sports Illustrated

Some athletes with a fear of flying are leaning on greater resources than their predecessors

Professional sports are a difficult career for athletes or coaches with a fear of flying

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Why OPS isn’t perfect indicator when calculating OPS+

Differences in ballparks and opposition explain why adjustments have to be made.

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Oscar Colas acknowledges that he needs to improve

The outfielder is both chasing pitches out of the zone and swinging and missing at even higher rates since being recalled

The Independent UK

Man sentenced for abandoning baby after MLB pitcher Dennis Eckersley's daughter gave birth in woods

A 45-year-old New Hampshire man will spend at least a year in jail for endangering the life of a newborn baby who was born in a tent in the woods during subfreezing temperatures

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Cubs, Hayden Wesneski find adjustment that’s ‘starting to make everything clear’

After starting the season in the rotation, Wesneski is embracing a relief role.

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Dominican authorities investigate Rays' Wander Franco for an alleged relationship with a minor

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Announcer Michael Kay perfectly summed up the Yankees’ demoralizing collapse against the Marlins

The Orioles would have suspended him.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rays’ Wander Franco under investigation in the Dominican Republic for alleged relationship with a minor

The Rays put Wander Franco put on the restricted list as MLB investigates social-media posts.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The umpire who had the Phillies livid on Sunday actually had an amazing game behind the plate

His best performance of the season.

Sports Illustrated

Minor League Game Ends After Challenge That’s Not Yet Allowed in MLB

This literally can’t happen in MLB.

Sports Illustrated

The Brewers Have Cracked the Code to One-Run Games

Milwaukee, led by manager Craig Counsell, is once again proving it can play some of its best baseball when the margins are tight.

Sports Illustrated

Umpire Angel Hernandez Continues to be an Embarrassment for MLB After Laughably Bad Game

Even the announcers couldn’t stop ripping him.

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