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Cubs’ homegrown relievers were under-the-radar heroes of series win vs. Mariners

The Cubs’ walk-off and comeback wins this week wouldn’t have been possible without contributions from Adbert Alzolay, Michael Rucker and Keegan Thompson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: A well-earned day off for Dansby Swanson sees the Chicago Cubs lose 5-2 to end a satisfying homestand

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs lineup was missing one of its key pieces Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners, but no one could begrudge Dansby Swanson for taking the day off.

Chicago Tribune

Ian Happ agrees to 3-year, $61 million contract extension with Cubs through 2026

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ has agreed to a three-year, $61 million extension.

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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson out of lineup for series finale vs. Mariners

Swanson left Tuesday’s game with cramping and fatigue.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs, Ian Happ reach three-year contract extension

The Cubs also signed Nico Hoerner to a contract extension this year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Global warming could be juicing baseball home runs, study finds

Baseball home runs appear to be getting a little extra help from climate change, a new study finds. That's because baseballs can fly farther through air that's made thinner by warmer conditions.

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Dansby Swanson exits the Chicago Cubs’ 14-9 win in the 6th inning with tightness in his lower left side

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s durability has become intertwined with his game.

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Nelson Velázquez’s first career grand slam powers Cubs to comeback win vs. Mariners

Velázquez went 3-for-4 Tuesday.

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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson leaves game vs. Mariners with ailment

The Cubs said Swanson exited with “lower left side tightness” before the sixth inning.

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Cubs injury updates on pitchers Kyle Hendricks, Brandon Hughes, Codi Heuer are promising

Hendricks is “not far off” from a rehab assignment.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs lefty Drew Smyly’s bounce-back lays groundwork for Nico Hoerner’s walk-off single

The Cubs beat the Mariners 3-2 in the 10th inning of their series opener Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mariners fall to Cubs in 10 innings after Jarred Kelenic’s mammoth tying blast in the 9th

CHICAGO — Two years ago, the Mariners would have found a way to win Sunday’s game through luck or skill or some weird combination of both. A year ago, that Mariners would’ve prevailed due to flawless execution in the game’s critical moments.

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Cubs recall outfielder Nelson Velazquez, option pitcher Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa before series opener vs. Mariners

Velazquez had hit three home runs in eight games at Iowa to start the season.

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Baseball by the Numbers: Defense hard to measure

dWAR, other metrics take into account that all positions aren’t created equal.

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Cubs starter Jameson Taillon finishes strong but falls to 0-2

“I felt a little robotic, not quite as aggressive,” the righty said.

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Mistakes magnified in Cubs’ 8-2 loss to the Rangers

And tough opening stretch continues as Cubs face Mariners and Dodgers next

Chicago Sun-Times

How will Seiya Suzuki’s imminent return affect the Cubs’ roster?

Inserting Suzuki in right field and in the middle of the order might cut into playing time for a few players.

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Rangers’ sloppy loss to Cubs shows difficulty of Bruce Bochy’s task to turn team around

CHICAGO — The Rangers officially welcomed Bruce Bochy to his mission Saturday. For the six months since they started recruiting him to turn the franchise around, they’ve focused on everything that could go right.

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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson a ‘player who makes things happen’

Swanson scored from first base on a single and a throwing error in the eighth inning of the Cubs’ 10-3 victory Saturday against the Rangers.

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Looking back on the night Hank Aaron made baseball history

Let’s celebrate Aaron 49 years after he broke Babe Ruth’s home-run record by hitting No. 715.

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Cubs’ Marcus Stroman credits pitching in WBC for strong start

Stroman pointed to his 2017 season with the Blue Jays, when he pitched 201 innings after participating in the WBC.

Chicago Sun-Times

David Ross pushes all the right buttons in Cubs’ win over Rangers

Part of Ross’ decisions involved his eyes and instincts, and that was apparent in his circle of trust that loomed large Friday in a 2-0 victory over the Rangers at chilly but sunny Wrigley Field.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cody Bellinger gets first Cubs hit at Wrigley Field — one small step on long road back

“I know it’ll all work out,” Bellinger said before a 2-0 victory Friday against the Rangers.

Chicago Tribune

Marcus Stroman dominates for Cubs in 2-0 win over Rangers

CHICAGO — David Ross talked about what he called “the Twitter machine” before Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field, noting he’s not a frequent visitor to the app.

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