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Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson willing to keep proving himself

“I think getting back and (pitching) a couple more outings will give me innings toward next year,” Thompson said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs not ruling out moving Nico Hoerner back to second base if they sign shortstop in offseason

Hoerner was a National League Gold Glove finalist at second in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs put Nick Madrigal on injured list for third time this season

Madrigal will be one of the first projects for Blaine Kinsley, who was recently hired as the Cubs’ new strength and conditioning coach, manager David Ross disclosed.

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Cubs’ Drew Smyly wins lefty duel vs. Giants’ Carlos Rodon

Smyly threw seven-plus innings of one-hit ball Friday in outdueling former White Sox lefty Rodon and earning a 4-2 victory.

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After a pretty good August, rebuilding Cubs might as well have a September to sing about

Entering a weekend series against the first-place Cardinals that began Friday at Busch Stadium, the Cubs at least had some life, if not much cachet.

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Albert Pujols' homer lifts Cardinals lefty Jordan Montgomery to win in one-hitter vs. Cubs

CHICAGO — The importance of the home run to history was obvious when even a bleacher creature at Wrigley Field didn’t dare follow tradition and toss that baseball back on the field.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Willson Contreras plays hero in 11th, but Nico Hoerner ‘special’ for Cubs

The Cubs beat the Brewers 6-5 for their fifth consecutive victory.

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Paul Sullivan: The Franmil Reyes effect helps Cubs rally past Brewers for their 8th win in 11 games

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ Nick Madrigal ‘in a lot better place’ since returning from IL

Madrigal entered play Thursday hitting .313, with a .421 on-base percentage this month.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs top the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 in the Field of Dreams game on a picturesque night in Iowa

DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Drew Smyly did not expect to be on the mound Thursday night for the Field of Dreams game.

Chicago Tribune

Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game

After the Griffeys played catch in Iowa, Drew Smyly took over

The Independent UK

Seeing Nick Madrigal play one of Cubs’ top second-half priorities

Madrigal was slotted into the leadoff spot for the Cubs’ game Sunday against the Marlins.

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Cubs’ Justin Steele fans 10 Marlins in 4 2⁄3 innings

Steele is the second starter in major-league history to allow zero runs while striking out 10 in less than five innings.

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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.

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Cubs activate Frank Schwindel, put Andrelton Simmons on IL

Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal also provided an update on his groin injury.

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Cubs’ Matt Swarmer optioned to Triple-A Iowa, Daniel Norris activated; Kyle Hendricks has long road ahead

Cubs rookie Ethan Roberts underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday.

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Drew Smyly returns from IL, throws two-plus innings in Cubs’ 11-9 loss to Dodgers

The Dodgers swept the four-game series.

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Marcus Stroman throws four scoreless innings in return, but Cubs fall 4-2 to Dodgers

All-Star Willson Contreras was back in the lineup Saturday.

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Cubs’ Marcus Stroman to return from IL, start Saturday vs. Dodgers

The Cubs’ Sunday starter is still TBD.

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Rotation puzzle: Kyle Hendricks leaves game vs. Brewers with shoulder soreness

Cubs notes: Catcher Willson Contreras is day-to-day with hamstring tightness.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki nearing rehab assignment

Suzuki took live batting practice off Cubs pitchers Marcus Stroman and Drew Smyly, who are also recovering from injuries.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs notebook: P.J. Higgins shows infield versatility, Nick Madrigal to 10-day IL

Cubs manager David Ross described Madrigal’s groin strain as “pretty significant.”

Chicago Sun-Times

After a tumultuous 12 months, Nick Madrigal sees light at the end of the tunnel

The 2018 first-round pick suffered a season-ending torn hamstring, was traded to the Cubs and is hitting .216. “It’s been difficult. But I’m proud of myself for just being where I’m at right now. It’s real easy to get down on the things that have happened the last couple of…

Chicago Tribune

20-29 record aside, the Chicago Cubs enter June with a feeling of optimism. Here are 5 reasons why.

The arrival of June means two things for the Chicago Cubs.

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How Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki is progressing after landing on IL

The Cubs reinstated second baseman Nick Madrigal from the 10-day IL.

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