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Who will play center field for the Chicago Cubs in 2023? An internal option such as Christopher Morel could be the path they take.

CINCINNATI — Of all the possible routes the Chicago Cubs could take in the offseason to upgrade the roster, the outfield features some of the least positional flexibility.

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How to evaluate the Cubs’ season as it comes to a close in Cincinnati

After a 3-2 loss to the Reds on Tuesday, the Cubs will carry a 73-88 record into the final game of the season.

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What Hayden Wesneski’s debut season means for the Cubs in 2023

Wesneski began the season in the Yankees’ farm system and ended it in the Cubs’ big-league rotation.

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Cubs’ David Ross on outfield picture next year: ‘Left and right are taken’

With Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ having secured full-time roles in right and left field, respectively, center field remains up for grabs.

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As Chicago Cubs fans again say goodbye to Willson Contreras at Wrigley Field, Marcus Stroman finishes the season on a high note

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs players and coaches gathered along the foul line near third base, clapping in unison while “Go Cubs Go” blared across Wrigley Field for the final time this year.

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Cubs’ Willson Contreras soaks in Wrigley Field for possibly the last time

“I enjoyed every moment because I had a good time,” Contreras said after the Cubs’ 8-1 win over the Reds on Sunday.

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Jason Heyward gets another tribute from Cubs

Heyward delivered the lineup card and was treated to a one-minute video in the middle of the fourth inning

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Cubs players can expect specifics during exit interviews

Team wins sixth straight game, but Ross warns late-season success not a guarantee of 2023 success

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Adrian Sampson keeps himself in 2023 mix with strong outing in win over Reds

He has allowed two runs or fewer in seven consecutive starts and has pitched at least six innings in five consecutive starts — the longest stretch by a Cub since Yu Darvish (seven) from July 31 to Sept. 4, 2020.

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‘How do we handle failure?’: Jason Heyward addresses split with Cubs, possible reunion

Heyward addressed the media for the first time since Jed Hoyer revealed the team planned to release Heyward before the final year of his $184 million contract.

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Rookie Hayden Wesneski stays ‘on a roll’ in Cubs’ 4-2 win against Phillies

Wesneski held the Phillies to one run in five-plus innings.

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Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki on 2023 expectations: ‘The most important is winning’

Suzuki was on a hot streak when he went on the paternity list. Now, he’s back.

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Cubs minor-league managers, coaches weigh in on pitch clock and how to make it better

Cubs manager David Ross said he’s eager to pick High-A South Bend manager Lance Rymel’s brain about rules changes when he meets with the big-league team in Chicago.

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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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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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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.”

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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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Paul Sullivan: Small signs of hope emerging at the end of a lost season for the Chicago Cubs

As the 2022 season crawls to a close, the Chicago Cubs believe they’re better off now than they were one year ago and are cautiously optimistic they won’t be in the same position next September.

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Cubs’ 2023 rotation far from settled

Aside from Marcus Stroman and Kyle Hendricks, there’s no clear picture about who will be part of the rotation next season.

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Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson willing to keep proving himself

“I think getting back and (pitching) a couple more outings will give me innings toward next year,” Thompson said.

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Just Sayin’: The good news is, a whole lot of bad teams could win the Big Ten West

The worst division on the planet is there for the taking. Somebody take it — please.

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Hayden Wesneski sparkles in start, but Cubs fall to Rockies in ninth

Wenseski’s seven innings of three-hit ball stood out Saturday in a 3-1 loss to the Rockies. He retired 16 consecutive batters at one point.

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Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner’s return from injury uncertain

Hoerner’s mild strain of his right biceps will sideline him for at least a couple of more days. “It’s a little worse off than we thought,” manager David Ross said.

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Paul Sullivan: It has been ‘a bummer’ of a season for Kris Bryant and many others from the 2016 champion Cubs

CHICAGO — The iconic image of the first burst of celebrating Chicago Cubs players remains as fresh in your mind now as the day it happened almost six years ago in Cleveland.

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