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Kyle Hendricks bombed by Brewers in series opener

Six home runs left the yard, none of them hit by the visitors.

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Is the Cubs’ Nick Madrigal ready to start hitting? It really would be a barrel of fun

“The hits are coming,” the second baseman said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five-Tool Newsletter: Inside MLB’s Eventful Week

MLB announced this afternoon that it has suspended Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer 324 games, or the length of two full regular seasons, for violating its domestic violence policy. This is the biggest story in baseball today, so I’ll use the beginning of this newsletter to share Stephanie ...

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Afternoon Edition: April 29, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Inside Anthony Rizzo’s Resurgence With the Yankees

He never thought he would leave the Cubs. But he’s loving it (and slugging it!) in New York.

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‘Moment of my life’: Cubs’ Willson Contreras shares field with younger brother William

The Braves recalled William Contreras before the series finale against the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kyle Wright pitches Braves to first series win of the season

ATLANTA — In superstar Ronald Acuña’s return, the Braves defeated the Cubs, 5-1, on Thursday at Truist Park. In its sixth try, Atlanta (9-11) won its first series of the season by taking two of three from Chicago.

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Cubs front office to adjust as assistant GM Jeff Greenberg leaves for Blackhawks

The Blackhawks announced on Thursday that they’d hired Greenberg as associate GM.

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Atlanta reunited: Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki runs into Carp mascot from his Japanese club

Four years after they overlapped in Hiroshima, Seiya Suzuki is in his rookie MLB season, and Jacob Mosella is the Braves’ mascot coordinator.

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Willson Contreras’ bigger Chicago Cubs leadership role is fueled by years of listening — and putting in work

One night during the 2020 season, Chicago Cubs veteran outfielder Jason Heyward took catcher Willson Contreras out to dinner.

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks hire Jeff Greenberg, former Cubs executive, as new associate general manager

Greenberg will join GM Kyle Davidson and fellow associate GM Norm Maciver to complete the three-man group leading the Hawks’ front office.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs bullpen continues to be a strength in a 6-3, 10-inning win against the Braves

ATLANTA — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross has the luxury of options in big moments.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ bullpen settling into roles, carries heavy load in extra-inning win vs. Braves

Wednesday was essentially a bullpen day for the Cubs, with manager David Ross pulling starter Mark Leiter Jr. after he threw two scoreless innings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs injury update: Alec Mills slowed, Adbert Alzolay not yet throwing

Cubs’ Manuel Rodríguez has received a PRP shot, plus more updates on injured pitchers.

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A minor setback to Andrelton Simmons’ right shoulder continues to test Cubs' infield depth

CHICAGO — Signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to bolster the middle infield defense was an understandable approach for the Chicago Cubs’ roster construction.

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Marcus Stroman records first quality start as Cubs fall to Braves

Stroman looked more in sync Tuesday after battling mechanical issues in his last two starts.

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How Braves’ Jesse Chavez impacted Ethan Roberts in brief Cubs reunion

Chavez appeared in three games for the Cubs this year before they traded him to Atlanta last week for left-hander Sean Newcomb.

Tribune News Service

Mark Bradley: The curious case of Sean Newcomb, a Brave no longer

Sean Newcomb was once a big deal. He'd been drafted in Round 1 by the Angels. He was a reason the Braves were willing to trade Andrelton Simmons, among the best defensive shortstops ever, in 2015. For one shining moment, Newcomb seemed the best of the ballyhooed lot of young…

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‘My Favorite Toy’ can project just about any stat you’d like

If you want to know Jose Abreu’s chances of reaching 400 career home runs, there’s a formula for that

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Keegan Thompson pitching like he belongs

Thompson has allowed no runs in 13 2/3 innings, and has shown improved command of the strike zone.

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MLB Power Rankings: The Mariners Crack the Top 10

Seattle’s offense has it on the rise, while the White Sox and Braves suffered the steepest declines.

Tribune News Service

Kevin Newman, Pirates rebound from historic loss by beating Cubs, 4-3, and taking four-game series

CHICAGO — Kevin Newman needed a rebound. So did the Pirates. They both found what they were looking for Sunday during Pittsburgh’s 4-3 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field, one that helped the visitors secure a four-game series win.

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Cubs come back to earth in 4-3 loss to Pirates

A day after their 21-0 rout, the Cubs squandered chances and struggled defensively, leading to a missed opportunity to split the four-game series with Pittsburgh.

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Alec Mills up for any role when he returns to Cubs

“Whatever happens when I get back is what I’ll do,” said Mills, who threw three innings during a rehab start Saturday at Triple-A Iowa. “I think it’s a broken record, I say it every time, I’ll do whatever.”

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Pirates suffer worst loss in franchise history Saturday vs. Cubs

CHICAGO — As the sun finally came out in Chicago, netting a picture-perfect day that featured inarguably the best weather the Pirates have experienced thus far, their on-field game resembled a gray, dreary day in February.

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