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Paul Sullivan: In ‘must-win’ game in divisional series, Cubs suffer devastating loss in front of Chicago-centric Milwaukee crowd

MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs were greeted by a large contingent of fans Monday in their first trip to the ballpark formerly known as Miller Park.

Chicago Tribune

Nick Castellanos leads the way as the Phillies beat Cubs again, 8-5

CHICAGO — Although Rob Thomson will manage the National League All-Stars, he won’t have a say over which players are on the team. A few years ago, MLB changed the selection process, taking it out of the All-Star managers’ hands.

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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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Another bad night from Pirates’ bullpen spoils solid debut from Osvaldo Bido in loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — No, Osvaldo Bido, they aren’t all this bad. The Pirates and their fans certainly hope not, anyway.

Tribune News Service

Cubs’ comeback victory shaves gap behind NL Central-leading Pirates

The Cubs put together a six-run rally in the sixth inning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs offense shut down by Yu Darvish in unhappy reunion

In a 6-0 loss to the Padres, the Cubs only mustered two infield hits against Darvish in seven innings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ latest loss completes three-game sweep at hands of Reds

If good teams find different ways to win, then the bad ones find different ways to lose — and the Cubs find themselves square in the latter category right now.

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Cubs end Mets' winning streak at 5

CHICAGO — Suddenly missing for the Mets on Tuesday night were the keys to their season-high-tying five-game win streak: timely hitting and strong starting pitching. And so that win streak ended.

Newsday

Cubs’ skid hits five after blowing five-run lead in walk-off loss to Astros

After a replay review, Alex Bregman was confirmed to be safe, and the Cubs lost 7-6 to get swept in three games by the Astros.

Chicago Sun-Times

Drew Smyly taking advantage of stability with Cubs, showcasing consistency

Smyly held the Twins to two runs in six innings Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kyle Hendricks hitting 90 mph, but he’d love to have Justin Steele’s stuff

Hendricks will make his third rehab start Tuesday night for Triple-A Iowa. He said he might need two more rehab starts before rejoining the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs drop back-and-forth game to Padres despite Trey Mancini’s emergence

After an early slump, Mancini has eight hits and two homers in his last six games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs' Drew Smyly flirts with perfect game, settles for combined 1-hitter in 13-0 rout of Dodgers

CHICAGO — Drew Smyly pitched seven perfect innings Friday in the Chicago Cubs’ 13-0 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs Pitcher in Disbelief After Losing Perfect Game in Truly Bizarre Fashion

This was brutal.

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Cubs’ Drew Smyly lost a perfect game in the 8th inning because his catcher tackled him

This is a heartbreaking way to lose a perfect game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Drew Smyly loses perfect game in painful manner

Smyly induced the Dodgers’ David Peralta to hit a feeble grounder toward the left side on the infield. But Smyly and catcher Yan Gomes collided while trying to field the grounder. The Cubs won 13-0.

Chicago Sun-Times

Reliever Mark Leiter Jr. shifted momentum in Cubs’ 3-2 victory against Dodgers

Leiter struck out left-handers Freddie Freeman and Max Muncy in a pivotal inning Sunday.

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.

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Cubs fall short 7-6 to Reds, extend losing streak to three games

The Cubs lost the lead twice in a back-and forth game.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Will Chicago Cubs ask starters to go longer this year? Despite short debut, Jameson Taillon says ‘innings are sexy again.’

CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon has a theory on the evolution of starting pitching.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jameson Taillon struggles in Cubs debut, Brewers take opening series

His lack of pinpoint control forced manager David Ross to pull him after only four innings. The Brewers followed with a blend of patience and well-placed hits in a five-run sixth.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs prospect injuries: Updates on Ed Howard, Alexander Canario, Nazier Mule, James Triantos

Base running is the next hurdle for Howard to clear.

Tribune News Service

Larry Stone: Why ex-Mariner Edwin Diaz's injury shouldn't sideline the World Baseball Classic

SEATTLE — In light of the horrific Edwin Diaz injury, you can be sure that the Mariners won't breathe easy until all of their players in the World Baseball Classic are returned safely with their health intact.

Chicago Sun-Times

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Winning mindset’: How Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson’s attention to detail has made itself obvious

A common theme has emerged in stories about Swanson’s preparation for his first meeting with the Cubs, pre-pitch routine and approach to batting practice.

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