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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs recall Nick Madrigal, hope hot bat in Triple-A translates to big leagues

He hit .488 with six doubles, three triples and a home run. In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to Iowa.

Chicago Sun-Times

Triple-A Iowa holds interesting options for Cubs’ bullpen depth

Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy discussed the progress of several pitchers in Iowa, including Keegan Thompson.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: The Red-Hot Prospect You Need to Pick Up Now

Gets your bids in for an electric player who is building buzz in the Cincinnati farm system. He could be called up any day.

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Kyle Hendricks feeling ‘much more like myself’ in Cubs’ 2-1 win vs. Rays

Before the game Tuesday, the Cubs recalled Hayden Wesneski and optioned reliever Michael Rucker.

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Starting pitching depth could be a Cubs strength again soon

Can Kyle Hendricks’ impending return spark a rebound?

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Cubs wrap up three-city road trip with 2-1 loss to Phillies

Starter Justin Steele threw six shutout innings in the Cubs’ loss.

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Cubs DFA Eric Hosmer, option Keegan Thompson, put Cody Bellinger on IL in surge of roster moves

The team reinstated second baseman Nico Hoerner from the IL, selected outfielder Mike Tauchman and recalled first baseman Edwin Ríos.

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White Sox place Billy Hamilton on IL, select contract of Jake Marisnick

White Sox also DFA pitcher Alexander Colomé, and recall pitcher Nick Padilla from Charlotte.

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Cubs’ Nico Hoerner planning to avoid IL stint after hamstring injury

Imaging revealed a mild strain of Hoerner’s left hamstring, he said Tuesday.

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Robo umps reach Triple-A, but MLB rollout still uncertain

Automatic balls and strikes could soon be coming to the major leagues

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Cubs recall Christopher Morel from Triple-A Iowa, option Nelson Velazquez

Nico Hoerner left the game Monday with hamstring tightness as the Cubs dropped the series opener to the Cardinals.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jameson Taillon to start Thursday as Cubs put Yan Gomes on concussion IL, recall Javier Assad

The Cubs plan to activate Taillon (strained left groin) from the 15-day IL.

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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‘Foundation for growth’: Cubs impressed with Ben Brown before he makes his Triple-A debut

Notes: Prospects Ed Howard, Alexander Canario and James Triantos take steps in their rehab.

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Cubs put reliever Brandon Hughes on IL for recurring inflammation in left knee

Hughes’ IL move opened a spot on the active roster for right-hander Caleb Kilian.

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Cubs fall to Marlins, but Nelson Velazquez holds on to roster spot as team reinstates Cody Bellinger

In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated catcher Luis Torrens for assignment.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Can AI pitching technology help Bryce Harper return to the Phillies even sooner?

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper stood on the grass in foul territory, 60 feet up the first-base line from his target, and stepped into his first throw since last summer.

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Dean Kremer gets back on track, shuts down Nationals in Orioles’ 1-0 win

WASHINGTON — The start to the third inning Tuesday was one that could have spiraled on Dean Kremer.

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Mets call up No. 2 prospect Brett Baty ahead of Dodgers series

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Mets have seen all they need to see. They’re calling up third baseman Brett Baty.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper may not play in minors before returning from Tommy John surgery, Phillies manager Rob Thomson says

CINCINNATI — After breaking his left thumb and missing a total of 58 days last year, Bryce Harper made 10 plate appearances in two Triple-A games, cut off his minor league assignment, and rejoined the Phillies’ lineup.

Chicago Sun-Times

Nelson Velázquez’s first career grand slam powers Cubs to comeback win vs. Mariners

Velázquez went 3-for-4 Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Braves’ Ian Anderson likely will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season

ATLANTA — Braves right-hander Ian Anderson likely will undergo Tommy John surgery that will end his 2023 season, a person familiar with the situation told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The surgery usually is done to repair a torn UCL (the team has not confirmed the specifics of his injury).

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Cubs recall outfielder Nelson Velazquez, option pitcher Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa before series opener vs. Mariners

Velazquez had hit three home runs in eight games at Iowa to start the season.

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Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez has small town roots. His friends and family prove that.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Grayson Rodriguez is not from Houston.

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