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Cubs, Reds reveal uniforms for MLB at Field of Dreams game

The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds revealed their early 1900s-inspired uniforms for the MLB at Field of Dreams game set to take place later this week.

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MLB trade deadline 2022: Yankees acquire relief pitcher Scott Effross from Cubs

The New York Yankees have required relief pitcher Scott Effross from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Hayden Wesneski. Effross has 2.66 ERA over 47 games this year.

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Cubs' Willson Contreras, Ian Happ share emotional hug in possibly their final game at Wrigley Field

With the trade deadline approaching, Willson Contreras and Ian Happ shared an emotional hug after what was likely their final home game as Cubs.

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Pete Rose will be on the field in Philadelphia for alumni weekend

Despite Pete Rose being banned from MLB during the 1989 season, Rose will be on a MLB field while the Phillies have their alumni weekend next month.

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Dwight Smith, who won World Series with Braves, dead at 58

Dwight Smith, who was an NL Rookie of the Year runner-up in 1989 and 1995 World Series champion, died Friday, the Atlanta Braves announced. He was 58.

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Phillies' Nick Castellanos gets into heated exchange with reporter over 'stupid question'

The Philadelphia Phillies' Nick Castellanos had a testy exchange with a reporter Saturday night, and the two went back and forth over what Castellanos called a "stupid question."

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Cubs draft 12-time All-Star Mark McGwire's son Mason McGwire

Mason McGwire is a pitcher out of Capistrano Valley High School in California while Mark McGwire was a massive slugger who was a 12-time All-Star.

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MLB All-Star Game: Jackie Robinson's legacy present during festivities

As the All-Star break festivities go on in Los Angeles Jackie Robinson's legacy on MLB and sports as a whole are still felt today.

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Orioles defeat Cubs, notch their 10th straight victory

The Orioles beat the Chicago Cubs and extend their winning streak to 10 games and climb over .500 all while being in the toughest division in baseball the AL East.

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Brewers rally to beat Cubs behind Victor Caratini's walk-off home run

Victor Caratini hit a walk-off three-run home-run after the Cubs took the lead behind Seiya Suzuki's inside-the-park home-run in the ninth

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Red Sox's Josh Winckowski unimpressed with Wrigley Field, Cubs manager responds

Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Winckowski wasn't impressed with the historic "Friendly Confines" of Wrigley Field and Cubs manager David Ross responded.

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Ex-Yankees pitcher Kyle Farnsworth shows off incredible body transformation

Kyle Farnsworth, a former New York Yankees relief pitcher, showed off his incredible body transformation as he prepared for a bodybuilding competition.

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Yankees' Kyle Higashioka tees off on 35 mph pitch, New York railroads Cubs

The New York Yankees remained hot in the month of June, teeing off on the Chicago Cubs in an 18-4 shellacking on Sunday.

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Cubs' Clint Frazier criticizes Yankees and gets DFA'd ahead of series against old team

Clint Frazier made critical comments about his former team, the New York Yankees, as the Chicago Cubs prepared to face the Yankees. Frazier was designated for assignment.

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Cubs’ Jonathan Villar Sent to the IL with a freak mouth injury

Cubs infielder Jonathan Villar was sent to the 10-day IL Monday afternoon after he was using an exercise band that snapped.

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Chicago sports teams, including Bears, Cubs, donate $300,000 following Uvalde tragedy

The Chicago Sports Alliance committed $300,000 to finding "evidence-based solutions to gun violence" on Saturday following the Texas elementary school shooting.

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Reds’ Kyle Farmer comes up empty on 44 mph pitch from Cubs position player

The Cubs sent Andrelton Simmons to the mound in the eighth inning Thursday afternoon, and the shortstop got Kyle Farmer of the Reds to swing and miss on a 44 mph pitch.

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Cubs' manager David Ross again unhappy with umpires as tense series with Reds concludes

Chicago Cubs' first baseman Joey Votto and Rowan Wick exchange words again as the fiery series between NL Central foes ends in Cincinnati Reds' 20-5 win.

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Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds continue series day after tempers flare, Cubs’ manager David Ross ejected

Tempers flared Wednesday night in the third game of a four-game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. Cubs manager David Ross was ejected in the ninth inning.

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Reds fan accidentally catches foul ball in beer cup, chugs game-flavored beverage

One "lucky" fan caught Cubs first baseman Alfonso Rivas' foul ball to left field in his beer cup Monday night and took part in the unspoken rule of chugging the drink.

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Cubs' Christopher Morel hits first career home run in major league debut

Chicago Cubs infielder Christopher Morel hit a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday night in his first major league at bat.

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Willson Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0

Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-0 on Monday night.

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Walker Buehler stars in 100th career start as Dodgers sweep Cubs

Walker Buehler pitched seven sparkling innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Sunday night for their sixth consecutive victory.

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Tim Anderson homers as White Sox beat Cubs at rainy Wrigley

Playing through rainy, windy conditions at Wrigley Field, Tim Anderson and the Chicago White Sox did just enough to win.

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Former Cubs ace Jake Arrieta says he's retiring

Jake Arrieta, a key pitcher on the Chicago Cubs' 2016 World Series championship team, has decided to retire.

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Seiya Suzuki extends hit streak to 6, Cubs down Kris Bryant, Rockies

Seiya Suzuki stayed hot with an RBI double in a three-run first inning, Frank Schwindel homered and drove in two, and the Chicago Cubs cooled off Kris Bryant and the Colorado Rockies, winning 5-2 on Thursday night.

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Cubs, Seiya Suzuki agree to $85M, 5-year deal

The Chicago Cubs and star Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki have agreed to an $85-million, five-year deal, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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Cubs' Hoyer says team wants to 'add a lot more players'

While David Ross works with the Chicago Cubs during spring training, Jed Hoyer is looking to add more players to the mix for his manager.

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MLB star Anthony Rizzo reveals what he'll miss most while season is on hold

Anthony Rizzo, a veteran All-Star first baseman who is currently a free agent, expressed disappointment for the fans after MLB owners and the players union failed to come to an agreement to end the lockout.

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Cubs' Marcus Stroman rips Mets, says he's 'beyond thankful' he's no longer on team

Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has made it clear he's excited about his fresh start with the Chicago Cubs after joining the organization earlier this offseason.

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Chicago Cubs hire Carter Hawkins as general manager

The Chicago Cubs hired Carter Hawkins as general manager on Friday, dipping into Cleveland's front office in an effort to bolster their own player development system.