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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 61 | History Defined

How Cubs helped infielder Zach McKinstry optimize his strong arm

In his first spring training with the Cubs, McKinstry has a shot to make the Opening Day roster.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bally Sports networks’ owner files for bankruptcy

Diamond Sports Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Diamond’s networks have the rights to 42 professional teams — 14 baseball, 16 NBA and 12 NHL. The Cubs and White Sox aren’t affected by the move.

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Billy Williams wants to be a resource for Cubs players — and it’s all thanks to Buck O’Neil’s influence 60 years ago

MESA, Ariz. — Billy Williams found an empty table adjacent to the agility field at the Chicago Cubs spring training complex and grabbed a seat.

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Cubs Opening Day roster projection with two weeks left in spring training

Cubs manager David Ross said he and president of baseball operation Jed Hoyer have thrown around some thoughts but haven’t had serious roster conversations yet.

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‘That’s winning baseball’: How defense became foundation for next Cubs contender

The 2016 World Series Champions had an intimidating lineup, but the Cubs also played elite defense that year.

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Joe Pepitone, flamboyant Yankees All-Star, dead at 82

He went on to play for the Cubs from 1970-73 and finished his career with the Braves and the Yakult Atoms of Japan’s Central League in 1973. He hit .258 with 219 homers and 721 RBI.

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Yankees star Joe Pepitone dies at 82

Former Yankee and three-time All-Star Joe Pepitone has died at the age of 82, the team announced Monday. A cause of death was not disclosed.

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Cubs in the WBC: Marcus Stroman, Roenis Elías, Owen Caissie turning heads

World Baseball Classic quarterfinals begin this week, hosted in Miami and Tokyo.

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How catcher Tucker Barnhart is earning Cubs pitchers’ trust

The veteran catcher leaning his new pitching staff with the extra pressure of the new pitch clock.

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Hayden Wesneski making his case for fifth-starter job

Righty throws four perfect innings Saturday vs. Dodgers

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Cubs prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong is a real sim rat

Minor-league outfielder is improving his at-bats with help from virtual-reality technology-hoyer

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This week’s baseball quiz is going streaking

Notorious Oscar incident has us thinking about other streaks that involved uniformed players

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L.A. Story: New coaches are a hit with Cubs

Former Dodgers minor-league staffers bring proven methods to club.

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OF prospects Brennen Davis, Pete Crow-Armstrong among Cubs cuts

The need for more at-bats remained paramount as they were among the 10 players cut Friday by the Cubs.

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Footloose and fancy freer, White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito likes early results

MESA, Ariz. — Lucas Giolito’s six strikeouts against the Cubs Friday highlighted a three-inning outing that left the White Sox right-hander feeling good about his stuff, the weight he lost in the offseason and the pitch clock.

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Cubs’ Cody Bellinger trying to get groove back at plate

Bellinger is seeing progress after a couple of rough seasons, and manager David Ross and hitting coach Dustin Kelly are, too.

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Cubs still offering no timetable for injured Seiya Suzuki’s return

Manager David Ross’ silence on Suzuki’s recovery from a strained left oblique fuels talk of a long recovery.

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Freddie Freeman expects big things for Dansby Swanson as a Cub

“He’s got a good head on his shoulders,” Freeman said before Team Canada lost to the Cubs

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Is it a problem that Cubs’ bullpen only has one lefty?

“We’ll figure out how to get lefties out some way,” manager David Ross said Wednesday. “Somebody’s got to figure it out.”

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Cubs’ David Ross dubs David Bote ‘MVP so far in camp,’ but roster picture more complicated

Bote is batting .500 with a home run and five RBI already this spring.

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Soccer meets baseball: How training with a goalkeeper helped Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom at third base

Wisdom has already provided a defensive highlight this spring.

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MLB’s decision to clear Mike Clevinger is a shocker

Despite seeming evidence, the righty can continue to pitch for the White Sox.

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Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks on first full bullpen session: ‘It was a really good day’

Hendricks had thrown three“touch-and-feel” bullpens to begin his progression on the mound, but on Monday, he was working at 100% effort.

Chicago Tribune

When will former top prospect Brailyn Marquez get back on a mound for the Chicago Cubs?

MESA, Ariz. — Brailyn Marquez’s winding road to get back on a baseball field continues to challenge the Chicago Cubs’ former top prospect.

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The quest to authenticate a masterpiece, Ald. Austin’s quiet quitting and more in your Chicago news roundup

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