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Phillies swept in season series with Cubs; tied with Brewers for final wild-card spot

CHICAGO — The Phillies’ Nick Maton stepped up to the plate with two outs in the second inning on Thursday. Jean Segura was on first base. Maton took one pitch, and then another, and then one more, which he tried to bunt, but pulled his bat back.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Coverage of Aaron Judge’s home-run chase puts Len Kasper’s move to radio in focus

For those who still don’t accept Kasper’s rationale for leaving Cubs TV for White Sox radio nearly two years ago, consider what happened in baseball broadcasting last week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Phillies fall to the Cubs again after Aaron Nola’s woeful fifth inning

CHICAGO — In the top of the third inning on Wednesday night, Kyle Schwarber took off from second base to third base, setting himself up to score on a sacrifice fly. He jokingly tipped his cap to the dugout, and touched home plate when Bryce Harper popped up to left…

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Rookie Hayden Wesneski stays ‘on a roll’ in Cubs’ 4-2 win against Phillies

Wesneski held the Phillies to one run in five-plus innings.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki on 2023 expectations: ‘The most important is winning’

Suzuki was on a hot streak when he went on the paternity list. Now, he’s back.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biggest disappointments in Chicago sports history? The 2022 White Sox are in their own category.

No other team has hit its fan base over the head with a mallet on such a regular basis.

Chicago Sun-Times

Phillies’ bats mostly silent in close 2-1 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — Just like the Phillies don’t have much room for error in their postseason chase, they didn’t have much room for error on Tuesday night. Starter Marcus Stroman, who has pitched well against them in his career, was on the mound for the Cubs. Starter Zack Wheeler and the…

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Willson Contreras — back with Cubs for what might be his final homestand — says goal in free agency is ‘to be somewhere that I’m wanted’

CHICAGO — Willson Contreras already went through his Wrigley Field goodbyes two months ago when a trade felt imminent.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ Willson Contreras on free agency priorities: I want to be wanted

Contreras said if the Cubs present him with a qualifying offer, he’ll have to “consider” it — but he didn’t say for how long.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB fans loved seeing 103-year-old Sister Jean throw out the first pitch at a Cubs game

Sister Jean forever!

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cubs reinstate Willson Contreras and Seiya Suzuki, DFA Michael Hermosillo, option Jared Young

Seiya Suzuki returned from paternity leave, and Willson Contreras was activated from the injured list.

Chicago Sun-Times

How the Phillies Can Avoid Their Typical Late-Season Collapse

The biggest obstacle in their way is a history they have inherited. Here’s why this year’s team is different.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs minor-league managers, coaches weigh in on pitch clock and how to make it better

Cubs manager David Ross said he’s eager to pick High-A South Bend manager Lance Rymel’s brain about rules changes when he meets with the big-league team in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

What signing a ‘big-time horse’ could do for the Cubs’ rotation

Starting pitching should be on the list of the Cubs’ offseason priorities.

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Pirates fall to Cubs, as bullpen, offense can't support terrific PNC Park debut from Luis Ortiz

PITTSBURGH — What Luis Ortiz did Sunday during his first PNC Park start was outstanding. His velocity overpowered Cubs hitters. That snappy slider produced some goofy swings, too. In the second inning, Ortiz came a foul ball short of an Immaculate Inning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Injuries shape Cubs pitching staff in final nine games of season

Notes: Nico Hoerner returned to the lineup, and the team gave injury updates on Justin Steele, Drew Smyly and Wade Miley.

Chicago Sun-Times

David Ross: Matt Mervis likely to ‘have a great opportunity in front of him’ in spring training

Mervis entered Saturday with 35 home runs this season, tied with teammate Alexander Canario for third-most in the minors this season.

Tribune News Service

Pirates enjoy enticing glimpse of future while snapping losing skid against Cubs

PITTSBURGH — Seemingly stranded in the desert while mired in one of the longest losing stretches of the season, the Pirates found some water Saturday in the form of future pieces, young players they surely hope will be part of an eventual rebound.

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Just Sayin’: Why did Guardians outclass the White Sox? It starts with Terry Francona

A Guardians edge that has been unmistakable throughout the season is how hard they play for their manager.

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Cubs’ Wade Miley leaves start vs. Pirates with tight left oblique

Miley exited the game in the bottom of the fifth inning.

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Baseball quiz: Honoring legendary Roberto Clemente

National Hispanic Heritage month recognizes the contributions of those like the 15-time All-Star and Hall of Famer.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs short-handed and inexperienced but ‘competing’ as season comes to a close

With a 6-5 victory Friday against the Pirates, the Cubs went up 2-0 in the four-game series.

Tribune News Service

Bullpen, walks sink Pirates in 6-5 loss to Cubs as losing streak hits 8

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski supplied the homers. Ji Hwan Bae picked up his first MLB hit and stole two bases, and the Pirates showed plenty of fight during Friday's game against the Cubs. Shoot, Oneil Cruz even drove one to the warning track in the ninth, giving…

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Marcus Stroman on first children’s book: ‘If I get an idea ... I put it right into motion’

Stroman’s book is available for pre-order.

Tribune News Service

Pirates fall to Cubs in game full of oddities

PITTSBURGH — Everything about Thursday night’s Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs felt a little off.

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