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Marcus Stroman opts out of the final year of his contract with Cubs

Stroman is set to test free agency.

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GM meetings could answer Cubs’ early questions

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said the “painful” end to his team’s 2023 season would motivate him all winter.

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Cubs expected to bring back Kyle Hendricks in 2024

Hendricks has a team option for next year.

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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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‘Keep this momentum going’: Analyzing the Cubs’ potential path to the postseason

The Cubs have six games left in the regular season, split between Atlanta and Milwaukee.

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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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Cubs manager David Ross says Marcus Stroman will start Saturday vs. Rockies

In the wake of the surprise news of Marcus Stroman’s return to the rotation, there was no word on how the Cubs will reorder their starters.

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How Cubs’ Alexander Canario seized his rare major-league opportunity

Canario became the first Cub in the modern era (since 1901) to hit a grand slam in his first MLB start.

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Cubs’ long relievers, off days help bullpen weather 13-inning game

Notes: Manager David Ross expects Nick Madrigal, whose hamstring was surgically repaired in 2021, to avoid the injured list.

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Cubs activate right-hander Marcus Stroman before series vs. Diamondbacks

In a corresponding move, the team optioned rookie Daniel Palencia to Triple-A Iowa.

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Missed opportunities at Coors Field help sink Cubs vs. Rockies

The Cubs dropped the series finale 7-3.

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Pitchers no longer finishing what they start

Baseball by the numbers: Sorry, purists, but complete games are disappearing fast.

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Cubs’ bullpen logging lots of innings, but help is on the way

Friday marked the first appearance for Adbert Alzolay in a week, and he looked sharp once more. Brad Boxberger is back, and Michael Fulmer threw a 30-pitch bullpen.

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Cubs injury update: Marcus Stroman progresses to throwing live batting practice

Notes: Relievers Brad Boxberger and Michael Fulmer are among those nearing returns from the IL.

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Marcus Stroman’s bullpen goes well, but ‘he’s got a little ways to go’

Stroman is at the Cubs’ Arizona complex rehabbing from a fracture in his rib cartilage.

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‘It’s amazing here’: Cubs thrive in electric Wrigley Field atmosphere

Notes: Marcus Stroman threw long toss Wednesday moaning, a promising sign in his recovery.

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Cubs starter Marcus Stroman re-evaluated, continuing with light activity

Notes: Expanded rosters go into effect at the end of the week.

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‘Good starting point’: Cubs’ Ian Happ finding rhythm at the plate

Happ homered in his first at-bat Monday against the Brewers.

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Cubs’ Drew Smyly struggles in first start back in rotation: ‘Give him a little bit of grace’

Smyly’s poor results and Marcus Stroman’s injury have left the Cubs without obvious answers in the rotation.

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Drew Smyly will replace Marcus Stroman in Cubs’ rotation

The 34-year-old lost his spot after posting an 8.37 ERA in his first five outings after the All-Star break.

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Cubs designate catcher Tucker Barnhart for assignment, recall Miles Mastrobuoni

Barnhart has a .202/.282/.257 batting line this year that’s among his career-worst, and his place as the odd man out became apparent with four starts over the team’s last 30 games.

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Marcus Stroman: ‘No one knows exact timeframe’ of return from rib injury

In the immediate wake of an injury he acknowledged is rare for pitchers and in general, there’s mainly uncertainty.

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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 Get Awful News Just as Ace Was Set to Return From Injured List

It’s a concerning injury update for the Cubs while they chase a playoff berth.

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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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