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Paul Sullivan: It’s Ian Happ’s year to deal with free-agency questions. Will Cubs reach an extension this time?

MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Báez spent the first half of the 2021 season answering questions about their uncertain futures as Chicago Cubs.

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The Cubs are Dansby Swanson’s team — and he’s aiming to make sure of it

There are dos and don’ts in the big leagues, he says, and the biggest “do” of them all: The best players must play every day.

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How Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is approaching extension talks

Will an extension Happ-en this spring?

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Ex-Cub Jason Heyward grows his Chicago legacy through baseball academy at new North Austin Center

The North Austin Center hosted a ribbon-cutting this week.

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Confidential settlement agreement reached in case over Ernie Banks’ estate

CHICAGO — Almost eight years later to the day of legendary Chicago Cubs player Ernie Banks’ passing, a confidential settlement was agreed upon over his estate, according to a news release.

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How Cubs’ Cody Bellinger, hitting coach Dustin Kelly developed ‘good chemistry’ fast

A head start built on a common vocabulary could prove to be vital as Bellinger embarks on what both parties hope will be a comeback season.

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‘Not a finished product’: Measuring the Cubs’ improvement so far this offseason

The additions of Dansby Swanson, Jameson Taillon, Cody Bellinger and others have undoubtedly made the Cubs better. The question is, exactly how much have those signings changed the Cubs’ 2023 outlook?

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Why pursuing a championship with the Cubs means ‘the world’ to Dansby Swanson

The Cubs introduced All-Star Dansby Swanson as their new shortstop on Wednesday.

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Dansby Swanson Explains Family Connection to Cubs In Press Conference

The shortstop said he ‘felt called to’ sign with Chicago.

Sports Illustrated

Dansby Swanson got emotional while explaining how him signing with the Cubs created a special connection with his grandfather

This story from Dansby Swanson will move you to tears.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Baseball quiz: They’re more than just numbers

Just as Harwell told Hughes, the Quizmaster tries to turn stats into stories. So give these a read.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras is a St. Louis Cardinal — and we still don’t know why the Chicago Cubs didn’t want to keep him

Chicago Cubs President Jed Hoyer assuredly said all the right things about catcher Willson Contreras after his agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals was revealed.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ biggest moves at winter meetings, from Jon Lester to Mordecai Brown

The winter meetings are back in person this year for the first time since 2019. They begin Monday.

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Cub and Boy Scouts use ‘Campsgiving’ to further forge friendships; ‘Calling it a family sounds corny, but you are really connected’

GURNEE, Ill. -- Scouting is fun. So say the young members of Gurnee Pack and Troop 677, who recently celebrated Thanksgiving early at the Gurnee Community Church, in suburban Chicago, where they hold weekly meetings.

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'Mr Sunshine' and professor among group given Freemen status by Broxtowe Borough Council

It is awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the community

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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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Willson Contreras reflective as likely last season with Cubs ends

Contreras homered in what likely was his last game as a Cub.

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Winter isn’t here, but the heat’s already on natural-gas billpayers

Spikes in energy prices point to higher costs to heat homes, while some residents already report increases in their bills.

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Adrian Sampson keeps himself in 2023 mix with strong outing in win over Reds

He has allowed two runs or fewer in seven consecutive starts and has pitched at least six innings in five consecutive starts — the longest stretch by a Cub since Yu Darvish (seven) from July 31 to Sept. 4, 2020.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: It has been ‘a bummer’ of a season for Kris Bryant and many others from the 2016 champion Cubs

CHICAGO — The iconic image of the first burst of celebrating Chicago Cubs players remains as fresh in your mind now as the day it happened almost six years ago in Cleveland.

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Cubs call up Jared Young, put Rafael Ortega on 60-day IL

Cubs notes: Frank Schwindel said he’s “probably” out for the season.

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Cubs’ 15 MLB debuts this year match last year’s total

Hayden Wesneski was the 15th Cub to make his major-league debut this season

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Skipper David Ross: If Willson Contreras stays with Cubs, ‘We’re all going to be happy’

But if Ross really believes the free-agent-to-be might be back in the fold in 2023, he didn’t give it away.

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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.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: The Franmil Reyes effect helps Cubs rally past Brewers for their 8th win in 11 games

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.

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