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DARK SECRETS: Matt mervis - The Real Truth

Marlins First Baseman Got Plunked In a Very Unfortunate Spot on Throw Across Diamond

Not the way they teach that.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell peels back layers of his managing philosophy

Counsell has yet to step in the dugout for the Cubs, but it’s becoming clear what the team should expect.

Chicago Sun-Times

Solid Stroman seals Cubs’ sweep over visiting Pirates

“I think we’ve got a little momentum going right now,” the pitcher said. “Things finally kind of turned in our favor.

Chicago Sun-Times

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What Cody Bellinger’s temporary move to first base might mean for Matt Mervis

Bellinger made his second rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

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Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks carries no-hitter into eighth inning vs. Giants

Hendricks held the Giants to one hit in eight innings in the Cubs’ 4-0 victory Saturday.

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Cubs’ Cody Bellinger headed to Arizona before minor-league rehab assignment

Notes: Lefty Justin Steele threw off a mound Thursday.

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Cubs recall Michael Rucker, put Edwin Rios on IL

Cubs notes: Codi Heuer put together a string rehab outing, Matt Mervis has chance to build off double.

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Cubs are adding unexpected ‘tool’ to Christopher Morel’s ‘toolbox’

Morel’s splits show that he hits better when he’s also playing in the field.

Chicago Sun-Times

If big-league hitting is a puzzle, Cubs’ Matt Mervis figures he has the smarts to solve it

Hunkered at a clubhouse table with pen and paper, stroking his chin, the rookie looked as much like a retiree in a coffee shop as he did a lefty slugger with easy Sheffield Avenue power.

Chicago Sun-Times

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 president Jed Hoyer on bullpen construction: ‘I’ve put Rossy in a tough spot’

Hoyer’s vote of confidence won’t stop disgruntled fans from channeling their frustrations toward manager David Ross. Winning will.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nico Hoerner makes impact in and out of lineup; Kyle Hendricks close to return

The Cubs reinstated Hoerner from the 10-day injured list Friday. Meanwhile, Hendricks is targeting 90-plus pitches in a rehab start Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ losing streak reaches season-high four games in loss to Astros

Notes: Cubs lefty Justin Steele surrendered five runs in his worst start of the season, and Matt Mervis hit his first major-league home run.

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Good times aren’t back at Wrigley yet, but you can see them from here

The Cubs making logical moves, plus struggling division rivals, means happy days might be returning to the North Side.

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Cubs can enhance division standing against reeling rival Cardinals

Cubs enter series after running out of rallies in 5-4, 14-inning loss to Marlins — but it could be worse.

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Marlins’ gaffes help Cubs rally to victory

A mix of homegrown Cubs players and youngsters displayed the poise that the Marlins lacked Saturday in the eighth inning of a 4-2 comeback win.

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Cubs’ David Ross on criticism from fans: ‘I’ll take all the heat and keep it off the players’

“It’s part of this [job] that when things aren’t going well, it should be directed at me,” the manager said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rookie Matt Mervis gets RBI single in major-league debut as Cubs beat Marlins

Manager David Ross said Mervis will get consistent playing time as the Cubs try to work out of an offensive rut.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: It’s Miller Time (Again)

Plus, four hitters who can contribute right away.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs to call up first base prospect Matt Mervis

Mervis has been slashing .286/.402/.560 in Triple-A to begin the season.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Cubs are balancing hot bats in Triple-A, limited starting options on mound for Thursday

In the upper levels of their farm system, the Cubs, who snapped a three-game skid by beating the Nats, are strong on the hitting side but taking blows on the pitching side.

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Cubs’ latest camp cuts include Nelson Velazquez, David Bote, Matt Mervis

The Cubs reduced their spring training roster to 41 players.

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Cubs prospect Matt Mervis taking WBC as learning experience: ‘I still have a lot of work to do’

Mervis went 3-for-4 in his first Cactus League game back from the World Baseball Classic.

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Javier Assad’s Cubs teammates not surprised by his WBC success: ‘That’s just how he is’

Assad threw 2 2⁄3 scoreless innings against Puerto Rico in the WBC quarterfinals on Friday.

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Cubs still offering no timetable for injured Seiya Suzuki’s return

Manager David Ross’ silence on Suzuki’s recovery from a strained left oblique fuels talk of a long recovery.

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