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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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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Cubs rookie Hayden Wesneski throws immaculate inning in victory

The pitch that dealt the final blow was also one Wesneski worked to refine last week.

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Cubs’ Nico Hoerner takes next step in rehab from strained triceps

Hoerner has been sidelined for a week and a half.

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Another ‘frustrating’ eighth inning leads to another Marlins loss to Cubs

MIAMI — Eerily similar to the night before, Steven Okert took the mound in the eighth inning Wednesday and the Miami Marlins’ demise began.

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How Cubs’ Marcus Stroman is tapping into the best version of himself as a pitcher

Since returning from the 15-day IL in early July, Stroman has posted a 2.87 ERA.

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Cubs activate Keegan Thompson off 15-day IL, option rookie Jeremiah Estrada

Thompson rejoins the team in a relief role.

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Cubs’ Esteban Quiroz gets first major-league hit in victory vs. Marlins: ‘His story is awesome’

Cubs notes: Drew Smyly’s start was pushed back because of shoulder fatigue, and Marcus Stroman will start Wednesday instead.

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Pablo López starts strong, Marlins still fall 2-1 to Chicago Cubs

MIAMI — Another solid start by Pablo López was foiled by an abysmal offensive showing by the Marlins.

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Cubs’ Nelson Velazquez takes stock of Hurricane Fiona’s devastation in Puerto Rico

The hurricane made landfall Sunday, but Velazquez said his family in Puerto Rico is safe.

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Gabe Kapler: Tigers' new president is 'very, very driven,' and values other people's opinions

DETROIT — Gabe Kapler first met new Tigers president Scott Harris in the fall of 2019, when Kapler was interviewing for the Chicago Cubs' managerial opening.

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Cubs’ Willson Contreras fighting to return, running out of season

Manager David Ross said Contreras (sprained left ankle) felt fine moving in straight lines, but curves were “a little bit more challenging.”

Miami Herald

Bryan De La Cruz grand slam lifts Miami Marlins over Chicago Cubs in series opener

MIAMI — Bryan De La Cruz had the highlight moment. The outfielder sent a full-count changeup a projected 398 feet to right-center field for a third-inning grand slam to give the Miami Marlins the lead for good in a 10-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday at loanDepot park…

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Cubs’ Keegan Thompson to be activated this week; Hayden Wesneski set for another start

Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson (lower back tightness) has been on the 15-day IL for about a month.

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Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki looking good, thanks to late push

An upswing in the last month has positioned him among the better Cubs rookies of the expansion era, which started in 1961.

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Tigers to hire Giants' GM Scott Harris as president of baseball operations

BALTIMORE — The Tigers have their new boss.

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