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In the rush to take sides after the Tim Anderson-Josh Donaldson flap, much is lost

If only so many weren't too lazy and incurious — and triggered by discussions of race — to click on an easy-to-find three-year-old story so that they might gain an actual understanding of the context.

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Cubs catching depth dwindles: Yan Gomes scratched from lineup vs. Reds Tuesday

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has been out of the starting lineup with a hamstring injury for three games.

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Marquee Sports Network will air ‘The Reporters’ live after segment critical of Cubs doesn’t air

Said Marquee general manager Mike McCarthy: “A judgment was made on the fly that in retrospect was overly sensitive. Going forward, the show will be live, and the reporters on it are completely unedited, as the intention really has been all along.”

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Back to the future: Can Cubs follow Patrick Wisdom’s lead and reclaim 2015 feel?

Patrick Wisdom has homered in four straight games, a feat no Cub has accomplished since Anthony Rizzo in 2015.

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Willson Contreras remains out of the Chicago Cubs lineup, but manager David Ross says an IL stint is unlikely

The last thing the struggling Chicago Cubs need is catcher Willson Contreras sidelined by an injury.

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Cubs’ Wade Miley returns to Cincinnati; Reds to recognize his 2021 season

Lefty Wade Miley spent two seasons with the Reds before the Cubs claimed him off waivers this winter.

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Josh Katz throws a complete game as Lane edges Brooks for city title

Lane starting pitcher Josh Katz retired Brooks outfielder Kendall Larry on his 114th pitch of the game, securing a 2-1 win in the Chicago Public League title game.

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Paul Sullivan: MLB’s ruling on the Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson incident could have an effect on what’s acceptable trash talk

Modern baseball is boring.

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Willson Contreras day-to-day with strained hamstring

Manager David Ross said Contreras will get a couple of days off and “see how it feels” after the Cubs catcher left Saturday’s game with the injury. “It’s actually something that’s not too concerning,” Ross said.

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Patrick Wisdom-Frank Schwindel HR duo strikes again as Cubs end losing streak

“Schwisdom” combined for back-to-back homers for the second consecutive day — eighth-inning blasts that gave the Cubs the lead — and newcomer P.J. Higgins hit a three-run triple as the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 5-4 to salvage the finale of a four-game series.

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This You Gotta See: Are Jerry Reinsdorf’s White Sox a bit too much like his Bulls?

Reinsdorf — his kingdom for a legit winner! — must be wondering, at least on some level, if he’s ever going to see his basketball team or his baseball team win another championship.

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Rare bullpen clunker dooms Cubs in 7-6 loss to Diamondbacks

Starter Justin Steele allowed one hit and struck out nine in five innings and left with a 4-0 lead. But Brandon Hughes, Scott Effross, David Robertson and Rowan Wick combined to allow seven runs as the Cubs lost their fourth consecutive game.

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Fate adds injury to insult for Willson Contreras

The Cubs catcher quickly moved past his ejection Friday, but left Saturday’s game against the Diamondbacks in the third inning with right hamstring tightness. “Definitely something going on. We’ll find out how extensive,” manager David Ross said.

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Extra! Extra! You’ll feel extra good if you become a book buddy after taking this quiz.

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Blackhawks seeking to ‘close the gap’ between baseball, hockey data systems

MLB teams have surged far ahead of NHL teams in terms of information gathering, processing and utilizing in decision-making. With Greenberg, a former Cubs executive, as their new associate general manager, the Hawks hope to adopt baseball’s advances.

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Fergie Jenkins — Mr. Dub? — gets his statue on a day for the ages in Cubdom

Nostalgia was thick in the air outside Wrigley Field as the Cubs immortalized their greatest pitcher.

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Statue puts Fergie Jenkins in good Cub company

Already a Hall of Famer, the former Cubs pitcher was humbled and honored to not only have a statue at Gallagher Way adjacent to Wrigley Field — but next to statues of his former teammates Ernie Banks, Billy Williams and Ron Santo.

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Cubs can’t harness the wind in 10-6 loss to Diamondbacks

The teams combined for 11 home runs on a breezy day at Wrigley Field. But the Diamondbacks hit seven of them — four off Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks. Josh Rojas hit three homers and David Peralta two as Cubs lost their third consecutive game after winning four straight.

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Paul Sullivan: Fergie Jenkins soaks up the adoration as Cubs unveil his statue outside Wrigley Field

CHICAGO — When Fergie Jenkins attended the statue dedication ceremonies for his former Chicago Cubs teammates at Wrigley Field, the thought had to cross his mind.

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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch MLB

The Arizona Diamondbacks will meet the Chicago Cubs in the second game of their four-game series on Friday afternoon from Wrigley Field.

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Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer is confident his long-term game plan is working: ‘We’re on the right track’

CHICAGO — The outcry over the trade of several star players has subsided over the last year, giving Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer a chance to breathe.

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Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman says return from COVID-19 IL ‘something good to build off of’

Stroman held the Diamondbacks to two earned runs in five innings in the Cubs’ 3-1 loss.

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Who’s up next as Cubs continue building back?

When might fans see Caleb Kilian and Brennen Davis in the major leagues?

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Fergie Jenkins’ statue will be unveiled Friday at Wrigley Field. His former teammates reflect on Cubs Hall of Famer’s career.

CHICAGO — Fergie Jenkins already has his 10-minute speech prepared well ahead of his monumental recognition.

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Marathon Dan: Roan, who’s retiring next week, has done it all in 38 years at WGN

WGN will celebrate Roan all next week on its 9 p.m. newscasts and especially on its “GN Sports” shows at 10:30.

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