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Mets Defeat Cubs 5-2 After Diaz Ejected For Substance

Exciting MLB game as Mets defeat Cubs; Severino shines, Díaz faces ejection over foreign substance.

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Cubs swept in Atlanta, face uphill battle in Milwaukee with playoff chances dwindling

The Cubs’ defense, which has been a strength all season, had notable gaffes in each of the team’s games against the Braves this week. After a 5-3 loss Thursday, which completed the series sweep, the Cubs’ playoff chances looked just as slippery.

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Julian Merryweather cleans up his mess after Tommy Hottovy’s visit

Until Merryweather was able to escape his bases-loaded jam, sealing a scoreless inning in an eventual 6-3 win, the litany of reliever injury updates Saturday were top of mind.

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How Cubs’ Marcus Stroman ended up starting against the Rockies on Saturday

Stroman allowed three runs in three innings in his first start back from the IL.

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Alexander Canario’s grand slam leads Cubs in offensive breakout vs. Pirates

Nick Madrigal strained his right hamstring and left the Cubs’ 13-inning game Saturday in the 10th.

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Diving into the homestretch: Keys for the Cubs to finish the season strong

The Cubs opened a three-game series against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

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Cubs’ comeback vs. Rockies falls short in 6-4 loss

The Cubs’ bullpen is adjusting to Adbert Alzolay’s absence.

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Cubs’ homegrown pitching taking on plenty of responsibility down the stretch

The Cubs lost 6-2 Thursday in their series opener against the Diamondbacks.

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Cubs fall short vs. Reds despite gutsy performances from Javier Assad, defense

The Cubs fell to the Reds 2-1 on Saturday.

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Cubs claim 7-6 ‘character win’ against Tigers

The Cubs kicked off a three-game series in Detroit with a victory.

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Bullpen has been big part of Cubs’ surge into contention, too

Adbert Alzolay, Mark Leiter Jr. and Julian Merryweather have led the relievers’ turnaround since the Cubs’ 28-37 start.

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$Cubs’ Marcus Stroman diagnosed with rib cartilage fracture, timeline uncertain$

Cubs’ Marcus Stroman diagnosed with rib cartilage fracture, timeline uncertain

Stroman was expected to start Wednesday against the White Sox before feeling discomfort in his ribs.

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Cubs rotation holding firm, but challenges are mounting

Kyle Hendricks made a quality start on Tuesday, but the Cubs lost 5-3 to the White Sox.

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Marcus Stroman’s return from IL delayed, Javier Assad likely to start Wednesday

Stroman is being evaluated for what the Cubs called right rib discomfort.

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Javier Assad’s steady presence stabilizing Cubs rotation with Marcus Stroman out

Assad held the Blue Jays to one run through seven innings on Friday.

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Cubs using off days to shuffle rotation, temporarily move Drew Smyly to the bullpen

Right-hander Javier Assad is scheduled to start Friday, and Marcus Stroman is progressing on the IL.

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Cubs start strong, hold off Braves for 8-6 win

One day after getting mauled 8-0, the Cubs jumped on the league-leading Braves with five first-inning runs and used six pitchers to stave off Atlanta.

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Cubs sit slumping Seiya Suzuki against Braves

The Cubs will give Suzuki some time to figure things out. That kept him out of the lineup Saturday, and might do so for a little while longer.

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With Marcus Stroman out, Javier Assad gets start for Cubs on Saturday

Assad (1-2) will make his second start of the season. He pitched 3 2⁄3 scoreless innings Monday, his second-longest outing of the season.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Javier Assad is all business as MLB hits London

The Cubs will face bitter rivals the St Louis Cardinals in two games at the London Stadium this weekend.

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Rookie catcher Miguel Amaya garnering praise from pitchers, focussed on growth

Catching Kyle Hendricks as he took a no-hitter into the eighth inning was a valuable experience for Amaya.

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Cubs’ Justin Steele diagnosed with minor strain in left forearm

Elsewhere, outfielder Cody Bellinger started his running progression Friday.

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Starting pitching depth could be a Cubs strength again soon

Can Kyle Hendricks’ impending return spark a rebound?

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Cubs put second baseman Nico Hoerner on 10-day IL with strained left hamstring

The Cubs also recalled utility player Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa, reinstated left-hander Brandon Hughes from the IL and optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A.

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Cubs squander Christopher Morel’s game-tying homer in his season debut in loss to Cardinals

Dansby Swanson contributed three extra-base hits and three RBI.

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