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Outfielder Kevin Pillar and catcher Tucker Barnhart retire. Both players retired as members of the Texas Rangers this week.

The Sports Daily

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Tucker Barnhart got a strike on a Braves batter with a perfectly executed eephus pitch

You have to see Tucker Barnhart absolutely nail this very difficult eephus pitch for the Cubs.

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Cubs’ Barnhart Hilariously Retreats After Tossing a Slow Pitch to Ronald Acuña Jr. During Rout

Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart's reaction, after being forced to pitch to feared hitter Ronald Acuña Jr., was absolutely priceless.

Sports Illustrated

How Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay’s infamous celebrations are tied to a grounded approach

Alzolay recorded his 12th save of the season in the Cubs’ 3-2 win against the Cardinals Friday and celebrated Mike Tauchman’s game-saving catch with his patented fist pump.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs Catcher Threw a Beautiful 39-MPH Eephus Pitch for a Strike, and MLB Fans Loved It

What a thing of beauty.

Sports Illustrated

Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart threw the most beautiful 39 MPH eephus for a called strike

This was so slow ... but effective.

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Cubs’ four-run ninth goes for naught; Christopher Morel gets start at third

Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor rebounded from a pair of ninth-inning misplays in the field with a two-run single in the 10th to hand the Cubs an 8-6 loss.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: What we know about the Cubs and White Sox — and what we don’t — as midseason approaches

As the 2023 baseball season nears the midpoint, here’s what we know and don’t know about the Chicago Cubs and White Sox.

Chicago Tribune

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

How Marcus Stroman’s unique approach to game prep helps him lock in mentally

Stroman acknowledges his routine isn’t for everyone. “I put a lot of trust in my catchers,” he said. “I don’t even — I don’t game-plan. I don’t look at lineups.”

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hasn’t been easy’: Cubs call up catcher Miguel Amaya, who has endured injury ‘roller coaster’

Cubs catcher Yan Gomes still was being evaluated Tuesday after taking a blow to the head in the first inning Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Not ready’: Cubs’ Caleb Kilian shows growing pains in spot start vs. Marlins

Kilian was charged with seven runs, 10 hits and two walks in 3 ⅓ innings.

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Cubs ‘clicking on all cylinders’ as rotation provides stability through 5-1 road trip

Lefty Justin Steele held the A’s to one earned run through six innings in the Cubs’ 12-2 win.

Tribune News Service

Dazzling dose of Miller time can’t save Athletics in loss to Cubs

OAKLAND, Calif. — Mason Miller was electric as advertised, but the Athletics remain in a state of system-wide failure.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs manager David Ross sees outside scrutiny as part of the job

Ross’ in-game decisions in a loss to the Reds on Monday became a hot topic.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Unmatched’ kindness: Reds teammates describe what Cubs can expect from catcher Tucker Barnhart

Barnhart faced his former club for the first time Monday and notched his first hit with the Cubs.

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Cubs can’t capitalize on Justin Steele’s 6 shutout innings in 3-1 loss to Brewers

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy could tell left-hander Justin Steele was getting caught in between the timing of his delivery.

Chicago Sun-Times

Wrigley Field will host the ‘start of a new journey’ on Opening Day

Cubs debuts are on deck for the players who signed this offseason.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Adrian Sampson finds rhythm vs. Giants

Sampson has been working between starts on separating his four-seamer and sinker.

Chicago Sun-Times

How catcher Tucker Barnhart is earning Cubs pitchers’ trust

The veteran catcher leaning his new pitching staff with the extra pressure of the new pitch clock.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pitch clock surprises Cubs’ Drew Smyly: ‘I didn’t think it was going to be an issue’

Smyly worked the fastest of any Cubs starter last year, but he felt sped up in the Cubs’ 6-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Evaluating the Cubs’ offseason, from most improved to most pressing questions

Pitchers and catchers are set for their first official spring training workout on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs add catching depth, sign Luis Torrens to minor-league deal with spring training invite

Torrens’ offensive production slipped this past season, but since being non-tendered by the Mariners in November, he’s put together a strong showing in the Venezuelan Winter League.

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