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Cubs’ Drew Smyly adjusts arm path in spring training: ‘Fastball had way more carry’

Smyly final line wasn’t pretty after allowing three runs in two-plus innings against the Rockies on Sunday, but he was focused on a different set of results.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pitch clock surprises Cubs’ Drew Smyly: ‘I didn’t think it was going to be an issue’

Smyly worked the fastest of any Cubs starter last year, but he felt sped up in the Cubs’ 6-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.

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Off the wall: Cubs minor-league coordinator James Ogden builds customized tools for pitchers

Mobile plyo walls were Ogden’s project entering spring training this year.

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Mariners ‘pleased’ Luis Castillo won’t pitch for Dominican Republic in WBC

SEATTLE — Burned by injuries the last time the World Baseball Classic was played, the Mariners were understandably reluctant to let their staff ace pitch in the event this year.

Tribune News Service

Cubs bring back lefty Drew Smyly on two-year deal

Drew Smyly was clear during the season how much he enjoyed his time with the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Mackey: With first base situation addressed, Pirates should now shift focus to starting pitching

It was one of the underrated developments of the 2022 season. Amid another 100-loss campaign, the Pirates began to see the makings of a fairly strong rotation.

Tribune News Service

Jed Hoyer: Cubs will be ‘aggressive’ filling holes ‘in the best way’ this offseason

Could Nico Hoerner or Ian Happ sign an extension? Could Drew Smyly or Wade Miley be back next year?

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Drew Smyly’s start Saturday is boon for his wallet

By making his 22nd start Saturday, Smyly will increase his incentives package to $1.05 million, in addition to his $4.25 million base salary.

Chicago Sun-Times

What signing a ‘big-time horse’ could do for the Cubs’ rotation

Starting pitching should be on the list of the Cubs’ offseason priorities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Injuries shape Cubs pitching staff in final nine games of season

Notes: Nico Hoerner returned to the lineup, and the team gave injury updates on Justin Steele, Drew Smyly and Wade Miley.

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Cubs’ Esteban Quiroz gets first major-league hit in victory vs. Marlins: ‘His story is awesome’

Cubs notes: Drew Smyly’s start was pushed back because of shoulder fatigue, and Marcus Stroman will start Wednesday instead.

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Cubs’ 2023 rotation far from settled

Aside from Marcus Stroman and Kyle Hendricks, there’s no clear picture about who will be part of the rotation next season.

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Cubs’ Drew Smyly wins lefty duel vs. Giants’ Carlos Rodon

Smyly threw seven-plus innings of one-hit ball Friday in outdueling former White Sox lefty Rodon and earning a 4-2 victory.

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Cubs lose 8-4 to Cardinals, leaving one final game against Albert Pujols on Sunday

“You can see a lot of players have success out there, but nobody respects them how they respect ‘the Machine,’ ” said the Cubs’ Franmil Reyes, Pujols’ fellow Dominican. “That means a lot to all of us.”

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Baseball by the numbers: Albert Pujols loses in WAR among GOATs

Crunching the numbers shows he falls well below greats such as Babe Ruth and Barry Bonds.

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‘Tough number to fathom’: Cubs host Albert Pujols as he approaches home run No. 700

The Cardinals slugger hit his 693rd home run Monday at Wrigley Field.

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Cubs to call up Javier Assad to start Game 1 of doubleheader vs. Cardinals

Assad has a 2.66 ERA in Double-A and Triple-A combined this season.

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P.J. Higgins lifts Cubs vs. Nationals, keeps doing ‘something special’ with limited at-bats

Cubs first baseman P.J. Higgins provided the bulk of the Cubs’ scoring Wednesday with a two-run home run.

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Cubs’ Jed Hoyer: ‘I expect to be aggressive this winter’

This year’s ‘‘Field of Dreams’’ game serves as a reminder that the large-market Cubs, with an international following, have every advantage in courting top free agents

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Cubs top the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 in the Field of Dreams game on a picturesque night in Iowa

DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Drew Smyly did not expect to be on the mound Thursday night for the Field of Dreams game.

The Independent UK

Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game

After the Griffeys played catch in Iowa, Drew Smyly took over

USA Today Sports Media Group

7 best bets on the Field of Dreams Game between the Cubs and Reds (fade the NRFI)

Two bad teams, one grand stage and plenty of opportunities to cash some bets.

Chicago Sun-Times

Field of Dreams: Cubs hope to ‘give the fans another special one’

The Cubs and Reds will star in Thursday’s “Field of Dreams” Game sequel in Dyersville, Iowa.

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Quiet Cubs offense wastes quality start by Adrian Sampson in loss to Marlins

Jesus Luzardo and two relievers combined to hold the Cubs to two hits.

Miami Herald

Quick hits from Marlins' 4-0 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — It was another dud of a performance by the Miami Marlins offense. They had no answer for Drew Smyly or Mark Leiter Jr. in a 4-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field, Miami’s seventh loss in the past eight games.

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