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Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is congratulated by outfielder Dexter Fowler after hitting a go-ahead homer against the Cubs.
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Cardinals Rally In 9th, Deal Cubs A Devastating Loss

Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong homered in the ninth to lift St. Louis to a 9-8 win.

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Chicago Bears
Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky
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Emma's Tailgater: Why Bears Could Break Out

The Bears' sputtering offense could exploit the Redskins' porous defense.

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Chicago Bears
Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro
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Bears K Eddy Pineiro Questionable For Monday Night

Pineiro suffered a minor knee injury in the weight room, Matt Nagy said.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner
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Cubs Squander Chances In 4th Straight Loss

With a 2-1 loss, the Cubs fell five games behind the first-place Cardinals.

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Chicago Bears
Bears defensive linemen Nick Williams, left, and Akiem Hicks celebrate.
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Bears' Nick Williams Embracing His Opportunity

With Bilal Nichols hurt, Williams will play a key role on the Bears' defensive line.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs reliever Rowan Wick
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Cubs' Bullpen Has Stepped Up Down Stretch

The Cubs have an MLB-best 2.32 bullpen ERA in September.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber is caught in a rundown as Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina pursues him.
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Rizzo's Return Not Enough For Cubs In Crushing Loss

Anthony Rizzo homered in an unexpected return, but the Cubs fell to the Cardinals.

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Chicago Cubs
Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler
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Dexter Fowler Adding Juice To Cardinals

"I am in a position where I am comfortable," Fowler says.

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Chicago Bears
Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky
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Bears Offense Has Opportunity For Breakthrough

The Bears will meet a Redskins defense allowing 455 yards per game.

Chris Emma
Chicago Cubs
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner, right, and outfielder Kyle Schwarber celebrate after Hoerner homered against the Pirates.
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Bernstein: Jed Hoyer Wants Cubs Hot Right Now

The pressure has to exceed the pleasure for the Cubs at this critical juncture.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs manager Joe Maddon
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Hoyer: All Evaluated On Recent Work In Larger Context

Is there anything the Cubs can accomplish to save Joe Maddon's job?

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Chicago Cubs
Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong turns a double play as Cubs catcher Willson Contreras slides into second base.
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Cubs, Cardinals Meet For Crucial 4-Game Series

The Cubs trail the NL Central-leading Cardinals by three games.

Bruce Levine