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“We’ve never stopped competing,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said of his team, which faces long odds to make the playoffs but won't quit.
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Cubs takeaways: Pete Crow-Armstrong in pitchers' heads, offense turns a corner and more
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Eno Sarris' starting pitcher rankings for the final month of the season
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Clinging to playoff hopes, Cubs pull off dramatic comeback to sweep Pirates
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What does Miguel Amaya's sudden offensive turnaround mean for him and the Cubs?
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The Cubs took the 21-year-old third baseman with the 14th pick in July and he's already moving up in their system.
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As the postseason push approaches, moves made this month could impact October. This week, we highlight one important maneuver for each team.
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Notes include how Anthony Santander could fit into the Cubs' offseason plans and why prospects might find hitting in the majors challenging.
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The former Chicago sports-talk radio personality is in New York preparing to co-host the first episode of “Breakfast Ball" on FS1.
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The Cubs' relievers have completely turned around their season. "It's a tough job," manager Craig Counsell said.
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The Cubs added two productive rookies, but they're in a worse position in the standings than they were at the end of last season.
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This is how I see the NL Rookie of the Year race with about five weeks remaining in the season.
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Steele wants to be consistent on the mound, Paredes is not off to a good start in a Cubs uniform and Neely debuts.
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It’s almost September, which means the annual all-out sprint to the postseason is about to begin.
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Neris returns to Houston, where he pitched in 2022 and 2023.
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The Cubs are not mathematically eliminated from playoff consideration, but these names are worth monitoring as September draws near.
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Báez returned to Chicago scuffling through another season with the Tigers, who must be looking to get out from under his big contract.
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Neris had become an uncomfortable watch and Jack Neely was performing well in the minors. It was time to consider the future of the bullpen.
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Neris delivered for the Cubs in many ways, but it was a high-wire act. The team now wants to get an up-close look at Neely.
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In this week’s power rankings, we set out to identify those players having sneaky good seasons for their respective ball clubs.
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Spending in 2025 should not be impacted even if Cubs finish over the luxury tax threshold — but don't expect a serious run at Juan Soto.
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Plus a health update on Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg and next steps for Jordan Wicks.
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Suzuki sees a lot of pitches, and many appear to be called incorrectly. Should he start voicing his displeasure with umpires' calls?
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Hendricks has his sights set on a postseason run: "Especially here at Wrigley Field in front of these fans. It doesn’t get any better."
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The Cubs knew they could acquire prospects at the deadline for Christopher Morel. Here's why they preferred to trade for an everyday player.
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