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Bad blood. A 20-5 defeat. 3 takeaways from Cubs’ 4-game series split with Reds.

CINCINNATI — The Chicago Cubs might be wondering what could have been this week against the Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago Tribune

Watch: Reds Player Swings, Misses on 44-MPH Pitch

There’s high heat, and then there’s whatever Andrelton Simmons was throwing against the Reds on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs shortstop Andrelton Simmons made some hilarious history with his 45 mph pitch in a blowout

That reaction was priceless.

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How Cubs’ Christopher Morel became a big-league outfielder in one year

Since Morel made his MLB debut last week, he’s played four different defensive positions: third base, second, shortstop and center field.

Chicago Sun-Times

Marquee’s mistake puts it in a deeper hole

To Cubs fans, the network has had negative connotations since its inception, created as an additional revenue stream. After it removed critical commentary from “The Reporters” on Sunday, Marquee now has a credibility problem.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Willson Contreras, Nico Hoerner rejoin starting lineup in 20-5 loss to Reds

Cubs manager David Ross also provided more information on Caleb Kilian’s timeline for a big-league call-up.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds, live stream, TV channel, time, odds, how to watch MLB

The Chicago Cubs will meet the Cincinnati Reds in the final game of their four-game series on Thursday from Great American Ball Park.

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Rowan Wick and Joey Votto exchange words, David Ross ejected in Cubs’ loss to Reds

Ross said he took issue with the umpires not meeting to discuss whether Reds reliever Hunter Strickland had intentionally hit Cubs slugger Patrick Wisdom in the ninth inning.

Chicago Sun-Times

No position battle: Why Nico Hoerner will be Cubs’ primary shortstop

The Cubs activated Nico Hoerner on Wednesday and put catcher Yan Gomes on the 10-day IL.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mariners fall into last place in AL West after dropping home series to A's

SEATTLE — The tanking team vs. the sinking team.

Tribune News Service

Paul Sullivan: Criticize the Cubs? Not on Marquee Sports Network’s ‘The Reporters’ show.

CHICAGO — When the Chicago Cubs announced they were leaving their old TV home to start their own network, it was viewed by some as a prudent business decision that would create another vital revenue stream.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ Frank Schwindel achieves career first as Schwisdom keeps powering offense

The Cubs’ power-hitting duo of Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel has combined for eight home runs in the last five games.

Chicago Sun-Times

In the rush to take sides after the Tim Anderson-Josh Donaldson flap, much is lost

If only so many weren't too lazy and incurious — and triggered by discussions of race — to click on an easy-to-find three-year-old story so that they might gain an actual understanding of the context.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs catching depth dwindles: Yan Gomes scratched from lineup vs. Reds Tuesday

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras has been out of the starting lineup with a hamstring injury for three games.

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Marquee Sports Network will air ‘The Reporters’ live after segment critical of Cubs doesn’t air

Said Marquee general manager Mike McCarthy: “A judgment was made on the fly that in retrospect was overly sensitive. Going forward, the show will be live, and the reporters on it are completely unedited, as the intention really has been all along.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Back to the future: Can Cubs follow Patrick Wisdom’s lead and reclaim 2015 feel?

Patrick Wisdom has homered in four straight games, a feat no Cub has accomplished since Anthony Rizzo in 2015.

Chicago Tribune

Willson Contreras remains out of the Chicago Cubs lineup, but manager David Ross says an IL stint is unlikely

The last thing the struggling Chicago Cubs need is catcher Willson Contreras sidelined by an injury.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Wade Miley returns to Cincinnati; Reds to recognize his 2021 season

Lefty Wade Miley spent two seasons with the Reds before the Cubs claimed him off waivers this winter.

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Josh Katz throws a complete game as Lane edges Brooks for city title

Lane starting pitcher Josh Katz retired Brooks outfielder Kendall Larry on his 114th pitch of the game, securing a 2-1 win in the Chicago Public League title game.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: MLB’s ruling on the Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson incident could have an effect on what’s acceptable trash talk

Modern baseball is boring.

Chicago Sun-Times

Willson Contreras day-to-day with strained hamstring

Manager David Ross said Contreras will get a couple of days off and “see how it feels” after the Cubs catcher left Saturday’s game with the injury. “It’s actually something that’s not too concerning,” Ross said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Patrick Wisdom-Frank Schwindel HR duo strikes again as Cubs end losing streak

“Schwisdom” combined for back-to-back homers for the second consecutive day — eighth-inning blasts that gave the Cubs the lead — and newcomer P.J. Higgins hit a three-run triple as the Cubs beat the Diamondbacks 5-4 to salvage the finale of a four-game series.

Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: Are Jerry Reinsdorf’s White Sox a bit too much like his Bulls?

Reinsdorf — his kingdom for a legit winner! — must be wondering, at least on some level, if he’s ever going to see his basketball team or his baseball team win another championship.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rare bullpen clunker dooms Cubs in 7-6 loss to Diamondbacks

Starter Justin Steele allowed one hit and struck out nine in five innings and left with a 4-0 lead. But Brandon Hughes, Scott Effross, David Robertson and Rowan Wick combined to allow seven runs as the Cubs lost their fourth consecutive game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fate adds injury to insult for Willson Contreras

The Cubs catcher quickly moved past his ejection Friday, but left Saturday’s game against the Diamondbacks in the third inning with right hamstring tightness. “Definitely something going on. We’ll find out how extensive,” manager David Ross said.

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