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The Latest Breaking News from Cubs

Afternoon Edition: April 7, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

A few degrees above freezing. No matter. Passion burns bright for Cubs fans on Opening Day

One fan listed his Opening Day apparel: Three pairs of socks, two hats, three pairs of pants, and five layers under his winter coat.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs announce Opening Day roster, place three on injured list

The Opening Day roster features 14 pitchers and 14 position players.

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Laura Ricketts serious about Chelsea, fighting discrimination and bigotry

The Chicago Cubs director believes her experience as a gay sports franchise boss would make for an inclusive club.

The Independent UK

John Romano: These MLB predictions are guaranteed to be correct — until the games begin

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When spring training began last season, the computer models at Baseball Prospectus put Atlanta’s odds of winning the National League East at 20-to-1. Eight months later, the Braves were World Series champions. That’s not a knock on analytics, it’s a nod to unpredictability.

Tribune News Service

Kyle Hendricks remains the link between where Cubs were — and where they’re trying to get back to

MESA, Ariz. — As the names and faces in the clubhouse change, Kyle Hendricks has tethered the ups and downs of Chicago Cubs baseball over the last 10 years.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs Opening Day: Evaluating offseason moves, their implications for 2022

In a chaotic transaction window that overlapped with spring training, the Cubs revealed their priorities

Chicago Sun-Times

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The beauty of Opening Day and the differing measures of hope for the White Sox and Cubs

Let there be no talk about the labor strife that had its hands around baseball’s neck during the offseason. That can wait until Day 2.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs name lefty Drew Smyly Game 4 starter for opening series vs. Brewers

The Cubs open the season on Thursday at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Worst part’ of David Ross’ job counteracted by Ethan Roberts’ Opening Day news

The Cubs’ Opening Day roster was “pretty much set” by Tuesday morning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chelsea takeover: Inside Ricketts family’s plan to make Stamford Bridge the Premier League’s ‘best stadium’

The Ricketts family will immediately start work on redeveloping Stamford Bridge if they win the race to buy Chelsea — and insist they will continue playing at their historic home during its rebuild.

Evening Standard

Cubs’ ‘future’s bright,’ but when will that future be here?

The club keeps talking about “the next great Cubs team,” but they have yet to commit to a timeline.

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s a new era for the designated hitter

Now that the DH is being used in both leagues, here are some statistics to ponder.

Chicago Sun-Times

White Sox front-line hitters look ready; Vince Velasquez strikes out 5 in loss to Cubs

Eloy Jimenez hits third homer, Robert goes 3-for-3 with 2-run double

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Cubs set top of rotation: Justin Steele to pitch Game 2, Marcus Stroman Game 3

Manager David Ross announced the first three starters for the Cubs’ opening series against the Brewers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tommy Davis, 2-time NL batting champion with Dodgers, dies at 83

He was the franchise’s first batting champion after the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles. He won consecutive titles in 1962, when he hit .346 and led the NL in hits and RBI, and 1963, when he hit .326. Davis also played for the White Sox and Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Cubs’ pitching staff will lean on Kyle Hendricks, Marcus Stroman

Stroman threw five innings in an intrasquad scrimmage Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs make seven more spring cuts, option reliever Manuel Rodríguez to Triple-A Iowa

The Cubs also assigned six non-roster invitees to Triple-A.

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Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: Kansas-UNC play for the title; Cubs, White Sox seasons get underway

Here’s what’s happening in the week ahead in sports on TV.

The Independent UK

Ricketts family vows never to let Chelsea play in a European Super League

The Chicago Cubs owners published an eight-point plan for the Stamford Bridge club.

The Independent UK

Chelsea sale: Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert part of Ricketts family bid

The Rock Entertainment Group chairman has an estimated personal net worth of £24billion

The Independent UK

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert part of Ricketts family bid for Chelsea

The Rock Entertainment Group chairman has an estimated personal net worth of £24billion.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs injury updates: Nick Madrigal set to return to game action Sunday

Cubs’ Mychal Givens debuts. Andrelton Simmons and Wade Miley gave insight into their arm injuries.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce teased baseball career change on April Fools’ Day

#Chiefs TE Travis Kelce envisioned himself following in the footsteps of Michael Jordan on April Fools' Day. | from @EdEastonJr

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs manager David Ross names Kyle Hendricks Opening Day starter

Veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks is scheduled to take the ball on Opening Day for the third straight year.

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