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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs make history in 21-0 rout of Pirates

The Cubs snapped a four-game losing streak, and the victory was their most lopsided shutout win since at least 1901.

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Cubs’ Jed Hoyer: Contact is good, but ‘the ball’s on the ground too much’

The Cubs have skyrocketed up the contact rate rankings since last year. They’re also last in MLB in launch angle.

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Wander Franco returns to lineup, leads Rays to win against Cubs

CHICAGO — In clearing Wander Franco to return to the lineup after he sat out Monday with right quad tightness, the Rays asked him to not run too hard.

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What switch hitter Ian Happ’s right-handed rhythm means for the Cubs

For much of his major-league career, Happ’s splits have favored his left-handed swing.

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MLB suspends Cubs’ Keegan Thompson 3 games, David Ross 1

Ross will serve his suspension Tuesday for the game against the Pirates. Unless Thompson appeals, his suspension would begin then, as well.

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Ian Happ sits; David Ross again denies Cubs intentionally hit Andrew McCutchen

“Nobody likes to get hit,” Ross said. “Whether you did it on the first pitch or the last pitch, I don’t know that it ever feels good or anybody’s happy with it.”

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Paul Sullivan: Benches clear in the Chicago Cubs’ 9-0 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers, adding fuel to the fiery rivalry

CHICAGO — The rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been heated over the last seven years, thanks to the proximity of the cities, the fact both teams were usually contenders for the National League Central title and the presence of Willson Contreras.

Chicago Tribune

Benches empty in Cubs’ 9-0 win over Brewers

The teams formed a giant huddle between home plate and first base after Keegan Thompson hit Milwaukee’s Andrew McCutchen in the top of the eighth.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs win 5-4 on opening day — and Seiya Suzuki goes 1-for-2 in his MLB debut

CHICAGO — Kyle Hendricks wanted to set the tone with his opening-day start.

Chicago Tribune

Odd man out? Cubs’ outfield competition tight as Opening Day approaches

Cubs outfielders like Michael Hermosillo, Rafael Ortega and Clint Frazier are vying for a spot on the opening roster.

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The Cubs Are Better Than You Think

When the Cubs executed their trade-deadline fire sale last July—after they had traded Yu Darvish and nontendered Kyle Schwarber in December 2020—it appeared that they would be entering a multiyear transition. Perhaps this wouldn’t be the type of long rebuild they endured a decade ago, but it was ...

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Cubs’ Willson Contreras files for arbitration, Ian Happ avoids hearing

Contreras confirmed Tuesday that the parties haven’t picked up extension talks this spring either.

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Adbert Alzolay may be facing a lengthy IL stint to start the season — another blow to the Chicago Cubs pitching depth

MESA, Ariz. — Right-hander Adbert Alzolay figured to play an important role on the Chicago Cubs pitching staff, whether in the rotation or out of the bullpen.

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Cubs’ Ian Happ, Adbert Alzolay report to spring training with injuries

The injury news isn’t necessarily over, as the Cubs continue gauging players’ fitness levels coming out of a 99-day lockout.

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Spring training returns for Cubs: How ‘cautious optimism’ turned into a ‘happy dance’

The Cubs’ Sloan Park complex welcomed 40-man-roster players for the first time this spring, the day after MLB ended the lockout.

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MLB players embrace ‘completely new age’ to send message during lockout

Pitchers and catchers were originally scheduled to report to Spring Training this week, and fans’ frustrations with the lockout are escalating, which makes communication with those fans all the more important for the players association and MLB.

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Kyle Hendricks, Marcus Stroman Must Produce for Struggling Cubs

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