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

Chicago Sun-Times

Michael Cunningham: Depleted farm leaves Braves with fewer trade assets than NL rivals

ATLANTA — When Alex Anthopoulos made trades last summer, the goal was to give the Braves a chance to win a fourth consecutive National League East title and then see what happens in the postseason. The Braves are shoo-ins to play in the postseason this year, so any moves the…

Tribune News Service

Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras gets last look at Cubs fans on emotional day: ‘I’m always going to keep them in my heart’

CHICAGO — Players come and go at Wrigley Field, and some of the lucky ones get the send-off they deserve.

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Cubs sweep Pirates, extend winning streak to six as rotation shines

Right-hander Keegan Thompson threw a career-high seven innings on Tuesday in the Cubs’ 4-2 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Contreras, Happ Share Emotional Moment As Trade Rumors Grow

The two Cubs All-Stars possibly played their last home game on Tuesday ahead of MLB’s trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated

Willson Contreras says goodbye to Cubs fans, Wrigley Field. Will this ever make sense?

In the fantastical world where up is down, good is bad and rich is poor, the Cubs seem to have no use for a three-time All-Star in his prime.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Among Teams Calling on Shohei Ohtani

As the trade deadline nears, the deep-pocketed Mets have checked in on the availability of the two-way star.

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Cubs’ Willson Contreras, Ian Happ shared an emotional hug after possible final home game together

Willson Contreras and Ian Happ's final Cubs home game ahead of the trade deadline ended on a bittersweet note.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Pirates offense remains mostly listless in 4-2 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — It’s tough to know what to make of Bryse Wilson at the moment.

Tribune News Service

Willson Contreras took in emotional standing ovation in potentially his final Wrigley Field home game

No, YOU'RE crying.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cubs’ Willson Contreras emotional contemplating possible last homestand at Wrigley

Contreras said the past couple days have been “tough,” as the trade deadline nears.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Ian Happ on failed international draft, qualifying offer talks: ‘It’s unfortunate’

The MLBPA rejected the league’s latest international draft proposal as the sides met their self-imposed deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times

Crucial eighth-inning error dooms Pirates in 3-2 loss to Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO — All game Monday, the Chicago Cubs made silly mistakes against the Pirates. All game, the Pirates failed to take full advantage of it.

Tribune News Service

Cubs’ Ian Happ on homestand: ‘I don’t want to leave here without absorbing it’

The Cubs’ two-game set against the Pirates is their last series at Wrigley Field before the trade deadline.

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USA Today Sports Media Group

Pirates’ Ben Gamel made this electrifying diving catch look easy to save an extra base hit

Ben Gamel sure is no stranger to heroic catches in the outfield!

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Minnie Miñoso’s long and complicated journey to the Baseball Hall of Fame ends with his day in the sun

Minnie Miñoso’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday culminated a long and complicated journey to Cooperstown, N.Y., that few imagined would end this way.

Chicago Tribune

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, including hope for Kyle Hendricks and Nelson Velázquez’s power

PHILADELPHIA — Wins always lighten the mood in the clubhouse.

Chicago Sun-Times

All-Stars Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber see parallels in their careers

Schwarber, speaking as a baseball fan, called the Cubs’ rebuild “shocking.”

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies fall again, 4-3, as Cubs sweep series

PHILADELPHIA — This has been an abysmal three games for the Phillies. A week ago, they completed a sweep of the Marlins in Miami, something they hadn’t done since 2010. It was a series so impactful that it left fans and media wondering if this team was truly different.

Chicago Sun-Times

Drew Smyly deals against Phillies as Cubs record first three-game sweep of season

Strong starting pitching was a theme for the Cubs through the three-game series at Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies waste solid Zack Wheeler outing in 10th-inning collapse against Cubs

PHILADELPHIA — When the Phillies swept the Marlins in Miami just before the All-Star break, they were playing pristine baseball. They committed no errors during that series. In their first game, they gutted out a 2-1 win despite an uncharacteristically shaky performance from closer Seranthony Domínguez. That didn’t feel like…

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs rookie Nelson Velazquez showing off ‘thump’ with extended stay in majors

Velazquez recorded six RBI in the Cubs’ back-to-back victories Friday and Saturday against the Phillies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs sign 2022 first-round draft pick Cade Horton, eight of first 10 selections

Horton, the No. 7 overall pick, signed for below slot value, allowing the Cubs to allocate extra money to later draft picks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Home-ruin derby for Cubs and White Sox

Bet on it: Local teams have been horrible at Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field

Chicago Sun-Times

Give. Me. A. Break. with this week’s baseball quiz

Anyone who can do basic math knows we’re already past ‘first half’ of season, but here’s some before-the-break questions

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