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MLB Calendar
3 months ago

MLB Calendar

Associated Press  

Sept. 29 — Regular season ends. November TBA — Last day for club to make a qualifying offer to an eligible former player who became a free agent, fifth day after World Series, 5 p.m. EST. Nov. TBA — Last day for player to accept a qualifying offer, 4 p.m. EST. Nov. TBA — Last day for teams to offer …

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Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga working on a strong finish to his impressive rookie season
3 months ago

Cubs LHP Shota Imanaga working on a strong finish to his impressive rookie season

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The very end of Shota Imanaga’s first year in the major leagues looks a lot like the beginning of the season for the Japanese left-hander. It’s been good from start to as we get to the end here.” The Cubs are closing out a disappointing year after beginning the season with playoff aspirations. He’s just delivered, and he’s …

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Ohtani chases historic 50-50 club in home runs and stolen bases
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohtani chases historic 50-50 club in home runs and stolen bases

Associated Press  

Shohei Ohtani has become the sole member of an exclusive club. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run next to Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 26, 2024, in Toronto. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run during the third …

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Dodgers Dugout: Who should be NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani or Francisco Lindor?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers Dugout: Who should be NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani or Francisco Lindor?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. They have almost the identical number of plate appearances : Batting average Ohtani,.291 Lindor,.270 On-base % Ohtani,.374 Lindor,.339 Slugging % Ohtani,.618 Lindor,.492 Runs scored Ohtani, 113 Lindor, 100 Doubles Lindor, 38 Ohtani, 30 Triples Ohtani, 7 Lindor, 1 Home runs Ohtani, 46 Lindor, 30 RBIs Ohtani, 101 Lindor, 84 OPS+ Ohtani, …

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Dodgers’ growing offensive struggles have a familiar feel in loss to Cubs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers’ growing offensive struggles have a familiar feel in loss to Cubs

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani puts his hands up in front of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson after reaching second base on a fielding error during the Dodgers’ 10-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers, meanwhile, didn’t score their first run until the fifth and squandered multiple opportunities to get back in the game — despite …

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Greene, Sweeney and Carpenter homer as the Tigers beat the Cubs 8-2
4 months ago

Greene, Sweeney and Carpenter homer as the Tigers beat the Cubs 8-2

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Riley Greene, Trey Sweeney and Kerry Carpenter homered, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 on Wednesday night. Greene, Sweeney, Carpenter and Parker Meadows, who had three hits from the leadoff spot, were among seven left-handed batters in the Tigers’ starting lineup for the matchup with Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. “I was just on the heater …

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Angels are shut out by Cubs in series finale; Tyler Anderson named All-Star
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Angels are shut out by Cubs in series finale; Tyler Anderson named All-Star

LA Times  

The Cubs’ Miles Mastrobuoni slides safely into home plate as Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe waits for a relay throw during the Angels’ 5-0 loss Sunday. Hayden Wesneski threw 6⅓ innings, Michael Busch hit a two-run home run and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Angels 5-0 on Sunday. “It’s always nice to help the bullpen.” Relievers Porter Hodge, Luke Little …

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Dodgers Dugout: Despite the injuries, Dodgers should be fine
6 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Despite the injuries, Dodgers should be fine

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. “I actually don’t think it meaningfully changes anything at this point,” general manager Brandon Gomes said after the Betts and Yamamoto injuries. In his latest piece, he takes a closer look at the Dodgers being so heavily Offense Here’s a look at the Dodgers’ numbers the last two weeks : Miguel …

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AP Sports Week in Pictures: Real Madrid’s victory toss, rainy French Open and U.S. Women’s Open
6 months, 2 weeks ago

AP Sports Week in Pictures: Real Madrid’s victory toss, rainy French Open and U.S. Women’s Open

Associated Press  

The Associated Press photographers were there when Real Madrid’s players tossed coach Carlo Ancelotti in the air after winning the Champions League final soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley stadium in London. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Minjee Lee, of Australia, responds to the crowd after making her …

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Dodgers Dugout: Mookie Betts at short: How’s he doing?
7 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Mookie Betts at short: How’s he doing?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Here’s a look at the Dodgers’ numbers the last two weeks: Shohei Ohtani,.348/.412/.544, 3 doubles, 2 homers, 7 RBIs Chris Taylor,.333/.333/.333, 2 for 6 Mookie Betts,.277/.359/.489, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homers, 2 RBIs Miguel Rojas, 3 for 11, 2 doubles, 1 RBI Gavin Lux,.256/.273/.395, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 5 RBIs …

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Michael Busch homers for Chicago Cubs against former team
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Michael Busch homers for Chicago Cubs against former team

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Michael Busch engaged in some friendly banter with some of his former teammates before the Chicago Cubs kicked off their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Busch hit his first homer with Chicago and made a terrific defensive play for the final out of the Cubs’ 9-7 victory over the Dodgers on Friday. as you get comfortable with …

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Reliever Hector Neris and Chicago Cubs finalize $9 million, 1-year contract
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Reliever Hector Neris and Chicago Cubs finalize $9 million, 1-year contract

Hindustan Times  

CHICAGO — Reliever Héctor Neris and the Chicago Cubs finalized a $9 million, one-year contract on Thursday, a deal that includes option and performance bonuses that could increase its value to about $22 million over two seasons. Neris likely will slot in as one of Chicago’s primary setup men for Adbert Alzolay, who had 22 saves in 25 chances in …

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Shōta Imanaga is looking forward to transition to the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs
11 months, 1 week ago

Shōta Imanaga is looking forward to transition to the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — On a snowy afternoon in downtown Chicago, Shōta Imanaga pulled on a Cubs cap and a crisp, pinstriped No. The 30-year-old Imanaga steps into Chicago’s rotation in place of Marcus Stroman, who opted out of his contract and has a pending $37 million, two-year deal with the New York Yankees. He wants to continue to get better, and …

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Cubs acquire power-hitting third baseman Busch, reliever Almonte from Dodgers
11 months, 1 week ago

Cubs acquire power-hitting third baseman Busch, reliever Almonte from Dodgers

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs acquired power-hitting third baseman Michael Busch and reliever Yency Almonte from the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league prospects on Thursday. The 26-year-old Busch was the Pacific Coast League player of the year last season with Triple-A Oklahoma City and could be the Cubs’ opening day third baseman. The left-handed Busch hit 27 homers …

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Chicago Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee in surprising move
1 year, 1 month ago

Chicago Cubs hire manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee in surprising move

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs hired manager Craig Counsell away from Milwaukee on Monday, landing the former big leaguer with a record-breaking contract and firing David Ross in a tandem of surprising moves. The addition of Counsell, who grew up in Milwaukee before becoming the Brewers’ winningest manager, likely means the Cubs plan to be active in free agency. “We’re …

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MLB playoff picture: Projected matchups, which teams have the edge if season ended Tuesday
1 year, 3 months ago

MLB playoff picture: Projected matchups, which teams have the edge if season ended Tuesday

New York Times  

There’s less than a month to go now. In the NL, the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers would skip into the Division Series, the Milwaukee Brewers would claim the Central, and the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks would land wild-card berths. GO DEEPER Schwarber, MLB’s most unconventional leadoff hitter, is leaning into his season of extremes American …

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Stroman pitches 1-hitter as Cubs beat major league-leading Rays 1-0
1 year, 6 months ago

Stroman pitches 1-hitter as Cubs beat major league-leading Rays 1-0

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Marcus Stroman raised both arms and pounded his glove as the crowd at Wrigley Field roared following the final out. Stroman threw a one-hitter, and the Chicago Cubs beat the major league-leading Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 on Monday. He’s able to keep the bullpen fresh and give some momentum going into next game.” CUBS SCORE The Cubs got …

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James Outman’s grand slam in ninth inning lifts Dodgers over Cubs
1 year, 8 months ago

James Outman’s grand slam in ninth inning lifts Dodgers over Cubs

LA Times  

Dodgers’ James Outman watches his grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning in Chicago on Thursday. A year ago, James Outman was hardly on the Dodgers’ MLB radar, a solid but overlooked prospect who’d spent years reworking his stiff “caveman” swing. Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, right, advances to second base as Dodgers shortstop Luke Williams applies a …

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Dansby Swanson reportedly agrees to seven-year deal with Chicago Cubs
2 years ago

Dansby Swanson reportedly agrees to seven-year deal with Chicago Cubs

LA Times  

Atlanta’s Dansby Swanson runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Mets on Oct. 1. The Chicago Cubs and Dansby Swanson agreed to a seven-year, $177-million contract Saturday, adding the All-Star shortstop to their rebuilding project. Swanson was part of a stellar group of free-agent shortstops that also included Trea Turner, Carlos Correa and Xander Bogaerts. The …

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Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family 'could show interest in buying Liverpool' from FSG
2 years, 1 month ago

Chicago Cubs owners the Ricketts family 'could show interest in buying Liverpool' from FSG

Daily Mail  

The Ricketts family, the sole owners of the Chicago Cubs, have expressed interest in buying Liverpool FC from Fenway Sports Group, an insider has claimed, as the bidding war for the Reds mainly consists of American investors. Thomas S. 'Tom' Ricketts, chairman and owner of the Cubs is seen with his brother Todd Rickets, who at one point was Trump's …

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MLB pays tribute to late, great Cubs commentator Harry Caray by using a HOLOGRAM
2 years, 4 months ago

MLB pays tribute to late, great Cubs commentator Harry Caray by using a HOLOGRAM

Daily Mail  

Harry Caray will always be remembered as one of the great voices in MLB and Chicago Cubs history, and the league tried to honor his memory on Thursday night - with mixed results. At the Field of Dreams game in Iowa, MLB used cutting-edge technology to project a holographic version of the late Caray, singing in the commentary booth. Harry …

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MLB to return to London with St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs games in 2023
2 years, 4 months ago

MLB to return to London with St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs games in 2023

The Independent  

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A whole different ball game! Joe Cole visits Dodger Stadium in LA and throws the first pitch
2 years, 5 months ago

A whole different ball game! Joe Cole visits Dodger Stadium in LA and throws the first pitch

Daily Mail  

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole threw the first pitch at California's Dodger Stadium ahead of Los Angeles' MLB clash with Chicago Cubs. Former Chelsea star Joe Cole threw the first pitch at California's Dodger Stadium The former England international was a special guest for the Dodgers v Chicago Cubs Joe Cole introduces the ‘loop ball’ to an appreciative American audience. …

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Chicago Cubs owners confirm bid to buy Chelsea
2 years, 9 months ago

Chicago Cubs owners confirm bid to buy Chelsea

The Independent  

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