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Just when it seemed the Cubs were on the verge of having their lineup back at full strength, Swanson tweaked his knee.
Sahadev Sharma27
Cody Bellinger returns, Shota Imanaga impresses in Cubs' wet, wild, walk-off win
Sahadev Sharma65
What Cody Bellinger’s return means for the Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong
Patrick Mooney121
Red Sox, Rangers pitchers off to great starts; why the AL and NL Central are interesting
Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal33
Is the MLB trade deadline coming early? Because Cubs president Jed Hoyer is looking for a closer
Patrick Mooney153
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Stars like Corbin Burnes, Spencer Strider, Clayton Kershaw and others on the cutters, changeups, or splitters they've spent careers chasing.
Stephen J. Nesbitt and Andy McCullough46
Some departures in baseball are planned, others not. But all 30 teams have someone they could use right now — even if the going's good.
The Athletic MLB Staff229
Steele, who has been out since suffering an injury on Opening Day, pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings against the powerful Padres offense.
Sahadev Sharma51
If the Cubs are going to really matter this season, it looks like the starters will have to lead the way.
Jon Greenberg20
The rotation should get a big boost Monday, which also could mean some help for the bullpen. Plus, a welcome sight for Dansby Swanson.
Sahadev Sharma143
Despite not spending wildly after hiring Counsell, the Cubs made some offseason moves that have paid early dividends.
Patrick Mooney174
The bad news: Alzolay blew another save Friday. The good news: Steele is on track to start for the Cubs on Monday.
Patrick Mooney161
The Cubs lost their first game vs. the Brewers on Friday, but between now and June 16, they have 27 games against NL Central teams.
Jon Greenberg90
Cubs fans dubbed 2023 The Summer of Tauchman, but the outfielder's run of excellent play has continued in 2024.
Sahadev Sharma190
From those at top of the standings to those at the bottom, every team has reasons for hope and concern.
Jim Bowden162
Only in baseball can a team one day annihilate its opponent, or look like it might never get a hit. And then ... do the exact opposite.
Jayson Stark38
The catcher stepping on home plate doesn’t lead to a hard-and-fast call for blocking, a league official said.
Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal212
"It was crisp, it was clean," Craig Counsell said of Shota Imanaga's latest impressive outing. "Just a really well-pitched game.”
Sahadev Sharma180
Carlos Mendoza’s objection derived from catcher Miguel Amaya’s positioning while he waited for the throw, with his left foot on the plate.
Tim Britton220
From Shota Imanaga to Cade Horton, the Cubs’ stock is rising above the downtrends.
Patrick Mooney188
Rarely in sports does everything go exactly as expected, and the end of April has us re-evaluating all of our preseason predictions.
Chad Jennings116
Horton, who began the season as Keith Law's No. 49-ranked prospect, appears to be on track to arrive in the majors this season.
Sahadev Sharma48
Teams and players have made their first impressions. What are the April baseball anomalies, and what early results will have staying power.
Jim Bowden109
Some of these changes they’re making now (are) getting a little bit closer, back to where we were,” said Phillies shortstop Trea Turner.
Stephen J. Nesbitt146
The Padres, Diamondbacks and Rays all lost major ground this week, while the Guardians find themselves knocking on our top 5.
The Athletic MLB Staff172
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