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Cubs radio man Pat Hughes has a Hall of a speech coming up — and it’s already making him cry

Speaking about Mary and Vergil Hughes — Mom and Dad — will tug at his heartstrings the most.

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So far, ‘Stro’ good: Cubs beat Pirates 4-0 as Marcus Stroman wins seventh straight start

Stroman’s 1.29 ERA during this stretch makes one wonder if the 32-year-old ever has been better.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pirates’ offense remains quiet during 4-0 loss to Cubs, as losing streak reaches season-high 8

PITTSBURGH — Four hours before the Pirates would host the Cubs for the second game of their series at PNC Park, team president Travis Williams was giving a tour through the team’s revamped clubhouse store along Federal Street.

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Cubs ‘rookie’ Seiya Suzuki isn’t down on his luck despite hard-hit balls not dropping

The 92.7 mph average exit velocity Suzuki brought into Tuesday night topped the Cubs and, according to Baseball Savant, ranked in the 93rd percentile across the majors.

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Former Cubs pitcher George Frazier dies at age 68

He appeared in the 1981 World Series with the New York Yankees and helped the Cubs win their first division title in 1984 before becoming a world champion with the Minnesota Twins in 1987.

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Cubs beat Pirates 8-0 for eighth win in last 10 games

The Cubs didn’t have to hammer young Osvaldo Bido — who was making his second career start — to get to him. Instead, they stayed back on pitches and repeatedly took him right up the middle. As a good offensive team does?

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Paul Sullivan: Adbert Alzolay growing more comfortable as the Chicago Cubs’ de facto closer

PITTSBURGH — Back in spring training when the Chicago Cubs’ bullpen picture was still fuzzy, manager David Ross said he never felt the need to label anyone as his closer.

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World Series talk in the Cubs’ clubhouse? You’d better believe it … sort of

Also: Marcus Stroman weighs in on likely All-Star nod.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cody Bellinger still has chance to have one of Cubs’ best seasons by center fielder since 1961

His Fangraphs WAR in 37 games before getting hurt was 1.3. That put him on a pace for a full-season fWAR of about 5, which is on the All-Star/superstar divide.

Chicago Sun-Times

Almost-perfect Cubs fall in homestead finale to Orioles

Next up: Three games in Pittsburgh before it’s off to London to face the Cardinals.

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Orioles overcome miscues in field, on base to beat Cubs, 6-3, avoid sweep

CHICAGO — The Orioles have avoided being swept this season by frequently managing to capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes. On Sunday, they had to overcome their own to dodge a third straight loss to the Chicago Cubs.

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The Cubs are winning. Does that mean David Ross suddenly knows what he’s doing?

Eager to go to bat for his manager was longtime Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks, who called the heavy criticism of Ross “totally unfair.”

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Paul Sullivan: Cubs ride Wrigley wave to 5th straight win. ‘We’re playing a good brand of baseball.’

CHICAGO — For much of the past two months the Chicago Cubs have talked about the kind of baseball they were capable of playing if everyone did his part.

Chicago Tribune

Wood chip: Justin Wood, Kerry’s son, drawing father back into baseball at New Trier

Kerry has been back in uniform as a Trevians assistant. In fact, Justin wears No. 32, the same as Kerry, embracing the connection to his famous dad.

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Orioles drop series to Cubs with 3-2 loss as offense manages little beyond Adley Rutschman’s home run

CHICAGO — Brandon Hyde has many fond memories of Wrigley Field. As a member of the Chicago Cubs’ front office and coaching staff, he watched the organization endure a rebuild and end a championship drought of more than a century.

Chicago Sun-Times

Justin Steele returns, Cubs beat Orioles for fifth straight win

The Cubs have won seven of eight and pulled within four games of .500.

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Sprained right wrist lands Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom on IL

Wisdom aggravated the ongoing issue in the sixth inning Friday when he slid for a ball in left field.

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Polling Place: Jaylon Johnson? Cole Kmet? Darnell Mooney? Which Bear to extend first?

All three are entering the final season under their rookie contracts signed in 2020.

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Baseball quiz: In celebration of Father’s Day

To the Quizmaster, baseball has the best stories in sports, and they’re great to share with your children.

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Pride Celebration: Cubs’ Laura Ricketts reflects on ‘sense of responsibility’ to speak up and represent

MLB’s dominant storylines entering Pride Month were contentious.

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Adam Minter: Baseball fans should root for gambling’s expansion

The next time your favorite baseball team negotiates a nine-figure deal for an injury-prone pitcher, blame the oddsmakers. They’ll soon be the source of cash upon which baseball depends to sustain the sport’s lofty pay packages.

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Laura Ricketts has Sky-high aspirations

Cubs co-owner looks to bring the experience she gained with the Cubs to the city’s WNBA franchise

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Cubs need to ensure Kyle Hendricks never wears another team’s jersey

CHICAGO — Starting pitching could be the difference in a division such as the National League Central, in which no team really stands out.

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Cole Irvin’s change-up, Orioles’ bullpen ineffective in 10-3 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — Facing a Chicago Cubs lineup of nine right-handed hitters, Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin’s secondary pitches were going to be “important,” manager Brandon Hyde emphasized before the game. One of them let Irvin down repeatedly.

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Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks on uncertain future: ‘I want to be part of this for as long as I can’

A front office that has had no trouble saying goodbye to every other member of the 2016 championship core has to decide if it still loves Hendricks back.

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