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Cubs’ sweep of Pirates complete — and London is calling

The Cubs, on a 10-2 tear, have it going heading into a two-game set against the Cardinals.

Chicago Sun-Times

SI:AM | The Topsy-Turvy NL Central

The Cardinals aren’t used to being in this position.

Sports Illustrated

So far, ‘Stro’ good: Cubs beat Pirates 4-0 as Marcus Stroman wins seventh straight start

Stroman’s 1.29 ERA during this stretch makes one wonder if the 32-year-old ever has been better.

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Pirates’ offense remains quiet during 4-0 loss to Cubs, as losing streak reaches season-high 8

PITTSBURGH — Four hours before the Pirates would host the Cubs for the second game of their series at PNC Park, team president Travis Williams was giving a tour through the team’s revamped clubhouse store along Federal Street.

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Cubs ‘rookie’ Seiya Suzuki isn’t down on his luck despite hard-hit balls not dropping

The 92.7 mph average exit velocity Suzuki brought into Tuesday night topped the Cubs and, according to Baseball Savant, ranked in the 93rd percentile across the majors.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jason Mackey: After Henry Davis debuts, will Pirates keep dipping down to the minors for help?

PITTSBURGH — The two ovations actually sounded somewhat similar, Andrew McCutchen leading off the first inning and Henry Davis two frames later. Although they were drafted 16 years apart and several genres separate their choices in walkup music, the importance of McCutchen and Davis to this franchise is hard to…

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Cubs beat Pirates 8-0 for eighth win in last 10 games

The Cubs didn’t have to hammer young Osvaldo Bido — who was making his second career start — to get to him. Instead, they stayed back on pitches and repeatedly took him right up the middle. As a good offensive team does?

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Henry Davis Delivers Storybook Moment in First Major League At-Bat for Pirates

It didn’t take long for the former No. 1 draft pick to live up to the hype.

Sports Illustrated

World Series talk in the Cubs’ clubhouse? You’d better believe it … sort of

Also: Marcus Stroman weighs in on likely All-Star nod.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former No. 1 MLB Draft Pick Finds Out About Big-League Call-Up in Heartwarming Way

The catcher was delightfully caught off guard when he received word that he was headed to The Show.

Sports Illustrated

Sold! World’s biggest Vivienne Westwood collection goes up for auction

Corsets, pirates and iconic pieces of punk: 124 collectable lots from the late, great designer are set to go under the hammer this week

Evening Standard

'We have to be better': Pirates wrap 0-6 road trip with another frustrating loss in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — The Pirates added more prospects than wins to their collective ledger on this road trip, which included series sweeps in Chicago and Milwaukee.

Tribune News Service

Pirates to Call Up Former No. 1 MLB Draft Pick, per Report

Davis has been on a tear in the minor leagues to start 2023, and now will get a shot in The Show.

Sports Illustrated

Giants Deliver Historic Shutout of Dodgers Not Seen in 125 Years

The Giants also scored their most runs against the Dodgers in any game in 10 years.

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Paul Sullivan: Cubs ride Wrigley wave to 5th straight win. ‘We’re playing a good brand of baseball.’

CHICAGO — For much of the past two months the Chicago Cubs have talked about the kind of baseball they were capable of playing if everyone did his part.

Tribune News Service

Pirates 'deeply concerned' after contracted team bus driver arrested for DUI

MILWAUKEE — A bus driver unaffiliated with the team but hired to drive the Pirates from Chicago to Milwaukee late Thursday was charged with driving under the influence, Illinois law enforcement officials said.

Tribune News Service

Familiar frustrations continue as Pirates blanked in Milwaukee, 5-0

MILWAUKEE — There’s a reason they call this place the House of Horrors. A bunch of them, really. Milwaukee entered Saturday’s game 123-63 all time against the Pirates at American Family Field, including a mark 24-8 since 2019.

Sports Illustrated

Bus Driver for MLB Team Arrested for DUI While Transporting Club Between Cities

The team released a statement after the incident involving a contracted bus driver.

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Walks prove too costly to overcome, as Pirates drop series opener to Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Whenever the Pirates inevitably review what went right or wrong during Friday’s series opener in Milwaukee, here’s guessing starter Rich Hill won’t need more than a millisecond to figure out the problem.

Chicago Sun-Times

Solid Stroman seals Cubs’ sweep over visiting Pirates

“I think we’ve got a little momentum going right now,” the pitcher said. “Things finally kind of turned in our favor.

Tribune News Service

Familiar script followed, as more Pirates pitching problems open door to Cubs sweep

CHICAGO — After concluding a 6-3 homestand by earning a series victory against the Mets, one with seemingly some get-right vibes attached to it, the Pirates set out on a six-game road trip against a couple division foes feeling pretty good.

Tribune News Service

Another bad night from Pirates’ bullpen spoils solid debut from Osvaldo Bido in loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — No, Osvaldo Bido, they aren’t all this bad. The Pirates and their fans certainly hope not, anyway.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ comeback victory shaves gap behind NL Central-leading Pirates

The Cubs put together a six-run rally in the sixth inning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs celebrate pride night with special market outside Wrigley Field: ‘I feel good being in this place right now’

Sixteen LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses selling baked goods, clothing, candles, scents and jewelry set up booths in Gallagher Way before the Pirates game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki returns to lineup, Cody Bellinger starts rehab assignment

Center fielder Mike Tauchman may have played his way into a long-term role.

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