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Paul Sullivan: Wrigley Field’s drawing power means the Chicago Cubs need only the illusion of contending

CHICAGO — Back in the opening week of the 2006 season, in a Chicago Tribune article accompanied by cartoonist Rick Tuma’s illustrations, I offered some predictions of what a Wrigley Field experience would be like 20 years in the future.

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Paul Sullivan: Like the weather in Chicago, the Cubs’ ‘buy or sell’ mode can change by the minute

CHICAGO — As one of baseball’s most prominent in-between teams, the sub-.500 Chicago Cubs have teetered between being buyers and sellers as the Aug. 1 trade deadline nears.

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Cubs’ Marcus Stroman doesn’t see contract extension coming soon

Stroman turned in another strong effort Saturday, allowing one run and three hits in six innings to earn his 10th victory as the Cubs beat the Red Sox 10-4 before 40,224 at Wrigley Field.

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Paul Sullivan: The MLB All-Star Game — with generic uniforms and a slew of new faces — has morphed from ‘Who’s who’ to ‘Who’s that?’

CHICAGO — Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodríguez was asked about his approach during his ninth-inning at-bat against Craig Kimbrel in Tuesday’s All-Star Game.

Chicago Tribune

Justin Steele on a ‘goosebumps’ All-Star night — and the hot July the Cubs desperately need

“We have a great team and feel like we’re just one big play or game away from clicking,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘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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‘A big one in New York’: Cubs will close 1st half vs. Yankees after settling for split in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — It really doesn’t take much for Chicago Cubs fans to get excited.

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Dansby Swanson’s availability for the All-Star Game, Cubs’ series vs. Yankees in question

Swanson bruised his left heel trying to beat out a double play on Wednesday.

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Cubs’ Justin Steele puts final touches on bid to start the All-Star Game

Steele held the Brewers to three runs in six innings in the Cubs’ comeback win Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

A wild 11-inning win slows a Chicago Cubs slide that featured jet lag, air pollution, rain delays — and on-field breakdowns

MILWAUKEE — In one of the wildest games of the year, the Chicago Cubs wound up with a 7-6, 11-inning, Fourth of July win Tuesday over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Baseball by the Numbers: A tip of the cap to Chicago’s four All-Stars

The White Sox’ Luis Robert Jr. and the Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, Justin Steele and Marcus Stroman are deserving selections, despite their subpar teams.

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Cubs news: Pitchers Marcus Stroman and Justin Steele, plus SS Dansby Swanson named All-Stars

MLB unveils pitchers and reserves for 2023 All-Star Game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Offense takes night off in Cubs’ 6-0 loss to Guardians

After long rain delay, Cody Bellinger has three of the Cubs’ five hits

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The appreciation of Marcus Stroman continues

Manager David Ross praises Stroman, but the righty has a rare poor outing against the Guardians.

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Justin Steele dominates again and Nick Madrigal redeems himself after ‘bonehead’ mistake in Cubs’ 10-1 win

CHICAGO — Nick Madrigal and Christopher Morel Madrigal found themselves in manager David Ross’s doghouse Thursday night after head-scratching bunt attempts in the Chicago Cubs’ 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Air quality still ‘very unhealthy,’ but second game of Cubs vs. Phillies series a go

Notes: Cubs provide injury updates on Marcus Stroman, Patrick Wisdom and Brandon Hughes.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: What we know about the Cubs and White Sox — and what we don’t — as midseason approaches

As the 2023 baseball season nears the midpoint, here’s what we know and don’t know about the Chicago Cubs and White Sox.

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Cubs’ Trey Mancini apologizes for costly error: ‘The game’s 100% on me’

Mancini also hit a two-run double in his only at-bat of the Cubs’ 7-5 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

St Louis Cardinals battle back to beat Chicago Cubs and split MLB London Series

MLB will be evaluating if and how they can continue to stage games in London after the last scheduled series here in 2026

Chicago Sun-Times

Marcus Stroman exits as Cubs fall to Cardinals, split London Series

Stroman left the Cubs’ 7-5 loss in fourth inning Sunday with a blister on his right index finger.

The Independent UK

Chicago Cubs’ Marcus Stroman wants MLB to be embraced globally after London trip

The 32-year-old is one of the sport’s most dynamic and expressive personalities both on and off the mound.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ sweep of Pirates complete — and London is calling

The Cubs, on a 10-2 tear, have it going heading into a two-game set against the Cardinals.

Chicago Sun-Times

So far, ‘Stro’ good: Cubs beat Pirates 4-0 as Marcus Stroman wins seventh straight start

Stroman’s 1.29 ERA during this stretch makes one wonder if the 32-year-old ever has been better.

Tribune News Service

Pirates’ offense remains quiet during 4-0 loss to Cubs, as losing streak reaches season-high 8

PITTSBURGH — Four hours before the Pirates would host the Cubs for the second game of their series at PNC Park, team president Travis Williams was giving a tour through the team’s revamped clubhouse store along Federal Street.

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World Series talk in the Cubs’ clubhouse? You’d better believe it … sort of

Also: Marcus Stroman weighs in on likely All-Star nod.

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