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Chicago Cubs trade reliever David Robertson to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the deadline

David Robertson is getting another opportunity with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ Willson Contreras on trade deadline: ‘I just want this to be over’

The Cubs’ 4-0 loss to the Giants was their last game before the trade deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times

Zach McKinstry makes Cubs debut in 4-0 loss to Giants

The Cubs acquired McKinstry from the Dodgers for veteran reliever Chris Martin.

Chicago Sun-Times

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David Ross Apologizes for ‘Double Birds’ at Joc Pederson

“I don’t want any kids out there giving the birds to anybody,” the manager said.

Sports Illustrated

David Ross apologizes for gesture: ‘Don’t want any kids out there giving the birds’

The Cubs manager was caught on camera Thursday holding up both middle fingers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ bullpen expected to take trade-deadline hit, but relievers have been through this before

The Cubs are expected to move closer David Robertson at the trade deadline — and he’s not the only one.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs manager David Ross flipping double birds for some reason became an instant meme

Double birds meme alert!

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Cubs’ sloppy defense against Giants snaps winning streak

None of the four runs allowed by Cubs starter Justin Steele was earned.

Chicago Sun-Times

Amid Cubs turnover Nico Hoerner emerging as ‘a natural leader’

Hoerner, 25, is the Cubs’ second-longest tenured infielder.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras gets last look at Cubs fans on emotional day: ‘I’m always going to keep them in my heart’

CHICAGO — Players come and go at Wrigley Field, and some of the lucky ones get the send-off they deserve.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs sweep Pirates, extend winning streak to six as rotation shines

Right-hander Keegan Thompson threw a career-high seven innings on Tuesday in the Cubs’ 4-2 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Boris Johnson benefited from Tory donors - from wedding bash to flat refurbishment

Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie are set to host their wedding party at Daylesford House - which belongs to JCB chairman Lord Bamford - this weekend for family and friends to mark last year's marriage

Daily Mirror

3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies, including hope for Kyle Hendricks and Nelson Velázquez’s power

PHILADELPHIA — Wins always lighten the mood in the clubhouse.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Dominant Dylan Cease picks up where he left off in the Chicago White Sox’s 6-3 win over Cleveland

CHICAGO — Dylan Cease probably will never know the reason why he wasn’t selected this season to the American League All-Star squad.

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Cubs rookie Nelson Velazquez showing off ‘thump’ with extended stay in majors

Velazquez recorded six RBI in the Cubs’ back-to-back victories Friday and Saturday against the Phillies.

Daily Mirror

Top Tory Ben Elliot and donors being considered for gongs in Boris Johnson's honours list

Big ticket donors are being discussed for peerages - many of them members of Mr Johnson’s “advisory committee” of donors who are granted access to senior ministers in return for giving more than £250,000 to the party

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs open second half with 15-2 win against Phillies

Reminders of the approaching trade deadline didn’t seem to weigh on the Cubs on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Brad Wieck undergoes Tommy John surgery

The Cubs had plenty of injury updates coming out of the All-Star break.

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Paul Sullivan: Chicago Cubs reach the All-Star break by ending a 9-game skid. Will the 2nd half bring signs of progress?

CHICAGO — Reporters eagerly inspected the damaged Chicago Cubs bat rack Sunday morning at Wrigley Field, searching for clues like paleontologists digging for dinosaur bones.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs snap nine-game skid, but David Ross knows there’s a lot of work to do

The four-day All-Star break will allow the Cubs to physically heal, but Ross is determined to remind his players of the improvements and corrections that will be imperative in the second half.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs drop doubleheader vs. Mets, extending skid to nine

As the Cubs try to pull themselves out of their latest abyss, there are painful reminders that the smallest shortcomings can prove costly.

Chicago Sun-Times

Left-hander Brandon Hughes shining out of Cubs’ overworked bullpen

He hasn’t allowed a run in seven of his last eight appearances, including Saturday, when he struck out four and allowed one hit in 1 2/3 innings in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Mets.

Chicago Sun-Times

Polling Place: If you ruled the White Sox and Cubs, would you make a managerial change?

Even though the Cubs are on pace for 100 losses, David Ross came out smelling like a rose. Tony La Russa, not so much.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Justin Steele looking for better balance against opposing hitters

Specifically, Steele seeks to gain more consistency against right-handed hitters.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB Draft preview: Cubs’ No. 7 pick is their highest in eight years

Vice president of scouting Dan Kantrovitz discussed his draft strategy this week.

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