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Are we already that far in?
Yesterday, with the efforts of a stellar performance from Aaron Nola, the Phillies became the first team to get to 30 wins. The spend-happy Dodgers aren’t far behind, but it’s still the Phillies who got their first.
It’s wild to think that we’re far enough into the season to have any team at 30 wins, but that’s the vicious trick of the baseball season. It’s long, but it flies by.
The Phillies’ milestone is...
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South Bend wins in extra innings. Alexander Canario hits a grand slam. Brennen Davis, Pablo Aliendo also go deep.
There was a lot of movement in the system today.
Right-hander Eduarniel Nunez was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Tennessee.
Shortstop Hayden Cantrelle promoted to Iowa from Tennessee.
Outfielder Yohendrick Pinango promoted to Tennessee from High-A South Bend.
Outfielder Jordan Nwogu sent down to South Bend from...
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Go get ‘em, Jamo.
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The Cubs look to even up their series at Truist Park.
ICYMI, today’s roster move: Here
Once again, there could be weather issues for the Cubs and Braves tonight, per this forecast. So, here’s the Atlanta-area radar for you to keep handy.
And an update on Adbert:
Alzolay says he won’t throw for five days and then evaluate how he feels. He isn’t sure of a timeline to return at the moment.
Before feeling tightness while warming up Sunday,...
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If you seek Tuesday’s game threads, look no further.
The Chicago Cubs acquired RHP Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners late Monday night heading into Tuesday. With RHP Adbert Alzolay heading to the IL, he now joins LHP Drew Smyly, RHP Yency Almonte, and RHP Daniel Palencia as bullpen arms who have recently experienced injuries.
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The Seattle Mariners acquired minor league infielder Jake Slaughter from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Tyson Miller. Slaughter, 27, is batting .297 with five homers, 17 RBIs and 10 stolen bases in 32 games this season at Triple-A Iowa, where he has started games at first, second and third base.
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The Cubs offense was missing in action in a 2-0 loss in Atlanta.
That was a disappointing loss. The Braves have a deep and talented team and Sh?ta Imanaga shut them out for five innings. Hayden Wesneski followed and had just one hiccup but that was enough for the Braves to put together two wins and pull out the win. The numbers suggested going into the game that this would be a low scoring affair. Of course, we all know sometimes you look at that...
The Cubs designated left-hander Richard Lovelady for assignment Tuesday, per a team announcement.
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The Cubs continue roster Jenga in the bullpen.
The Cubs acquired righthander Tyson Miller from the Mariners late Monday night for Jake Slaughter, and I thank Josh for posting this trade article while I was asleep.
To make room on the 40-man roster, as well as the 26-man active roster, lefthander Richard Lovelady has been designated for assignment.
Miller has made nine relief appearances for the Mariners this season, posting a 3.09 ERA (four earned...
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The Cubs starter threw well again, but the Cubs could not generate any offense.
Sh?ta Imanaga continued his run of great starts for the Cubs Monday in Atlanta. Unfortunately, he walked a few more than usual and ran up a high pitch count and could throw only five innings. Hayden Wesneski, who’s also thrown well, entered in the sixth and the Braves scored a pair off him and that, as they say, was that in a 2-0 Atlanta win over the Cubs.
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Chicago right-hander Jameson Taillon and Braves left-hander Chris Sale will try to follow the strong starting performances of their teammates in the series opener when they go head-to-head on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game set at Atlanta.
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The Cubs welcome back a reliever in a trade that sends infielder Jake Slaughter to Seattle.
The Cubs made a trade with the Mariners late last night and it’s a familiar face coming back.
Trade news: The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Jake Slaughter, sources tell ESPN.
Miller was recently DFA’d and will join the Cubs in the big leagues. He has been good: 3.09 ERA,...
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The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks how the Cardlnals are going to do this season.
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He had a productive month in the Pacific Northwest. He threw 11 2/3 frames over nine appearances, allowing four earned runs. Miller punched out 12 against one walk with a solid 12.6 percent swinging strike percentage.