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The Cubs’ schedule the rest of August is ideal. Will they seize the moment or blow it?

If the Cubs really are any good, they should spend a 12-game stretch crushing the dregs of the two Central divisions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why OPS isn’t perfect indicator when calculating OPS+

Differences in ballparks and opposition explain why adjustments have to be made.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga’s ridiculous ghost fork had Dansby Swanson fuming after a strikeout

Can't blame him after that pitch.

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Baseball by the Numbers: Cubs’ surge up standings fueled by offense

Since July 14, the Cubs’ 7.1 runs per game lead the majors by almost a run over the Dodgers’ 6.2 and their 16-7 record is tied with that of the Orioles for the best in the majors.

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Resilient Cubs beat Braves 6-4 to continue playoff chase

The Cubs closed to 1 1/2 games behind the Brewers for the National League Central lead and tied the Reds for the final NL wild-card spot.

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Mal Swanson Is Doing the Best She Can While the USWNT Struggles Without Her

The star forward was supposed to be the face of the Women’s World Cup before an injury in an April friendly forced her to watch from home.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs start strong, hold off Braves for 8-6 win

One day after getting mauled 8-0, the Cubs jumped on the league-leading Braves with five first-inning runs and used six pitchers to stave off Atlanta.

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Cubs star Dansby Swanson’s influence still felt on Braves — and vice versa

Swanson faced his former team for the first time Friday, as the Cubs fell 8-0 to the Braves.

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Cubs’ Dansby Swanson swinging hot bat before first Braves series since departure

Swanson hit four home runs in the Cubs’ series against the Reds this week.

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Cubs complete wild comeback vs. White Sox, make their case to add at the deadline

The Cubs beat the White Sox 10-7 to sweep two game set at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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Dansby Swanson’s first taste of Crosstown Classic is sweet as Cubs win 4th straight

Swanson notched his first multihomer game with the Cubs in support of a strong start by Kyle Hendricks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs belt four home runs, steal five bases in 7-3 win over White Sox

Sox starter Michael Kopech allowed three homers, while Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks retired first 12 batters faced

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Wait, the Cubs have some momentum again. Jed Hoyer can’t fold his cards now, can he?

Does Hoyer have the guts to hold ’em? The bolder play might win him some real respect in this town.

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Cubs win laugher vs. Cardinals to get needed series victory

Cody Bellinger hit a two-run home run in the first inning to get things started, and the Cubs added five runs in the third.

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Cubs activate Dansby Swanson from IL; he’ll bat sixth Saturday

The shortstop is hitting .258/.343/.409 with 10 home runs.

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Nico Hoerner hopes recent grand slam shows way out of hitting funk

Cubs notebook: Michael Fulmer to start Saturday; Dansby Swanson getting closer to return.

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Why USWNT star Mallory Swanson isn’t at the 2023 FIFA World Cup

The USWNT has dealt with injuries. None bigger than this one.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki feeling better about his hitting after big game Tuesday

He entered the game slashing .198/.268/.270 since June 1, then proceeded to crack four hits, including a long home run.

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For Chicago Cubs reliever Julian Merryweather, locked-in mechanics and health has been a consistency game changer

Staying healthy has been a challenge at times for right-hander Julian Merryweather.

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Comeback eludes Cubs, who sink to 8.5 games back in NL Central with loss to Nationals

The Cubs have lost three of their first four games out of the All-Star break.

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Future meets present: Cubs first-rounder Matt Shaw visits Wrigley Field

Shaw made the trip to Chicago during a high-stakes homestand for the Cubs.

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Mike Tauchman taking advantage of playing time during Dansby Swanson’s recovery

He reached base in all five of his plate appearances Sunday with three walks and two singles. He also scored two runs and drove in one.

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Kyle Hendricks yields four solo home runs in Cubs’ loss to Red Sox

Hendricks left after 4 2/3 innings with the Cubs trailing 5-2. He allowed five runs (all earned) and eight hits with no walks and five strikeouts.

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How Dansby Swanson’s leadership evolved through his first half-season with the Cubs

Swanson was named an All-Star but won’t make the trip to Seattle while on the IL.

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‘They just haven’t been watching’: Nico Hoerner’s teammates make his All-Star case

Hoerner leads National League second basemen in outs above average (seven) and defensive WAR (7.0), according to FanGraphs.

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