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Several new(er) faces contribute to another Pirates victory over Cubs

CHICAGO — Of the three players who had the most substantial impact on the Pirates’ 4-2 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday night, Michael Chavis would be considered the elder statesman, at least in terms of Pittsburgh tenure.

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Cubs’ hitters stymied again in 4-2 loss to Pirates

Former Cub Jose Quintana and four relievers held the Cubs to seven hits — six of them singles — as the Cubs lost their fourth consecutive game.

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Manager David Ross bullish on Cubs’ rebuild

With a roster in flux and top prospects still in the farm system, progress often is hard to discern — especially early in the season. But Ross sees a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Sean Newcomb looking for a fresh start with Cubs

After falling out of favor with the Braves, the former first-round draft pick is hoping to get a lot of work as he tries to regain his lost form. “I feel physically as good as I ever have,” he said. “It’s just getting my confidence and feel back. Pitching a…

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch MLB

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Chicago Cubs in MLB action on Friday afternoon from Wrigley Field.

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Cubs injury update: OF Clint Frazier headed to IL with appendicitis

Pitcher Alec Mills slated for rehab start in Iowa on Saturday.

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Cubs, Seiya Suzuki hit the skids in 4-3 loss to Pirates

The hot-hitting Suzuki went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts to end his streak of reaching safely in his first 12 games. The Cubs (6-7) lost their third straight game to fall under .500 for the first time this season.

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Cubs notebook: Frank Schwindel finding his groove again

The first baseman, who hit .342 last season, came into Thursday night’s game against the Pirates with a modest nine-game hitting streak. “Kind of a slow start ... but I’m started to swing the bat better.”

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Rain cuts series finale to five innings, Cubs lose 8-2 to Rays

Marcus Stroman allowed eight runs, seven earned, in 4 1⁄3 innings.

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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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Cubs move up Wednesday game time vs. Rays due to rain in forecast

The Cubs’ series finale against the Rays is scheduled for a 5:30 first pitch.

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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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Cubs’ Jed Hoyer, David Ross remember Jake Arrieta’s legacy after he announces retirement

Former Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta won the NL Cy Young Award in 2015 and the World Series in 2016.

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Afternoon Edition: April 19, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Rays waste a strong Shane McClanahan start in loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — Shane McClanahan gave the Rays a strong six innings on a cold night, but the bullpen let them down in a 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

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Cubs’ Keegan Thompson plays ‘extremely valuable’ role in Cubs’ bullpen, win vs. Rays

Keegan Thompson went 3⅔ scoreless innings Monday against the Rays. He hasn’t allowed a run in three relief appearances this season.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki wins NL Player of the Week, turning heads to start MLB career

Suzuki enters play Monday leading the team in home runs RBI, walks, on-base percentage and slugging percentage.

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Jake Arrieta Announces Retirement From Professional Baseball

The former Cubs star, who won the Cy Young Award in 2015 and a World Series with Chicago in 2016, is hanging up his spikes at age 36.

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Patrick Wisdom sticks to adjustments — and it pays off for the Chicago Cubs 3rd baseman: ‘Hits are contagious’

DENVER — The numbers were undeniably ugly one week into the season, yet Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom wasn’t going to overreact.

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Cubs establishing new offensive identity, beat Rockies to split series

The Cubs had double-digit hits for the fourth straight game and fifth time this season.

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Cubs manager David Ross: Balancing Willson Contreras’ playing time already paying off

For the first time this season, Ross worked both his catchers into the starting lineup on Sunday against the Rockies.

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How shortstop Nico Hoerner ‘anchors’ Cubs infield defense

With defensive shifts in play, the Cubs have been able to get the most out of Hoerner’s range and versatility to strengthen their infield defense as a whole.

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Cubs option Alfonso Rivas, DFA Cory Abbott to call up Mark Leiter Jr. vs. Rockies

The Cubs also selected the contract of Locke St. John and DFA’d Greg Deichmann.

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This You Gotta See: Bulls-Bucks, White Sox-Guardians, Cubs-Rays and spring football

If the Bulls lose Games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee, this series will be all kinds of over.

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