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Chicago Bulls
Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24) shoots against Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32).
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LaVine, Markkanen Spark Bulls' Win Over Wolves

Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen made big plays late in a 117-110 win.

Cody Westerlund
Chicago White Sox
White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech
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Michael Kopech Holds High Expectations For 2020

The White Sox carry a "different energy" nowadays, Kopech says.

Bruce Levine
Chicago Cubs
Cubs manager David Ross smiles at his introductory press conference.
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Leadoff, Center Field Still Sore Spots For Cubs

Without a traditional leadoff man, the Cubs are again mulling their options.

Bruce Levine
Chicago Blackhawks
Florida Panthers coach Joel Quenneville, center, looks on as his team faces the Blackhawks in his return to Chicago.
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Quenneville Welcomed Back With Deserving Salute

"It captured some special moments in the building," Joel Quenneville said.

Chris Emma
Chicago Cubs
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner
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Nico Hoerner Leads Off Cubs' Next Wave

The team's top prospect, Hoerner could play a key role for the Cubs in 2020.

Chris Emma
Chicago Cubs
Cubs shortstop Javier Baez
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Extending Javier Baez A Priority For Cubs

Baez and the Cubs have been discussing a long-term deal recently.

Bruce Levine
Chicago Cubs
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts
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Tom Ricketts Confident In Cubs' Direction

Ricketts believes the Cubs' baseball and business operations are healthy.

Bruce Levine
Chicago Cubs
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates with third baseman Kris Bryant (17) after hitting a homer.
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Cubs At Crossroads Of Glory, Grim

The Cubs' uncertain future came to the forefront at the team's convention.

Chris Emma
Chicago Cubs
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant
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Trade Talks Still Loom Over Cubs' Offseason

The Cubs could be active in trades the remainder of this offseason.

Bruce Levine
Chicago Cubs
Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant
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Theo Epstein: Let's Just Enjoy, Appreciate Kris Bryant

As the Cubs weigh their future, Bryant has landed in trade speculation.

McNeil & Parkins Show
Chicago Cubs
From left, Cubs executives Jason McLeod, Jed Hoyer and Theo Epstein chat with owner Tom Ricketts.
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Jed Hoyer: Cubs' Offseason 'Kind Of Just Beginning'

The Cubs haven't made any key additions to what was an 84-win team in 2019.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates with third baseman Kris Bryant (17) after hitting a homer.
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Anthony Rizzo: MLB Business Is 'Cutthroat As Ever'

Rizzo can only shake his head at Kris Bryant being on the trade block.

Bruce Levine