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Chicago White Sox
White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito
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Bernstein: Lucas Giolito Is Figuring It Out

Giolito has reinvented himself on the mound, and the results have been superb.

Dan Bernstein
Chicago Cubs
Cubs manager Joe Maddon
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Less Focus On Development Now In Cubs' Lineups

"It's easier," Joe Maddon says of filling out his lineups this season.

Chris Emma
Chicago White Sox
White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito, right, receives congratulations from teammates.
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Lucas Giolito's Shutout Leads White Sox Past Astros

Giolito threw a four-hitter and struck out nine.

Chicago Cubs
Cubs left-hander Jon Lester
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Cubs' Jon Lester After Loss: 'Something Is Off'

Lester has had two poor starts in a row, the latest in a 9-7 loss to the Phillies.

Bruce Levine
Chicago Bears
David Montgomery
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Gabriel: How Will Bears' Backfield Workload Unfold?

The Bears have added speed and explosiveness, as Matt Nagy hoped.

Greg Gabriel
Chicago Cubs
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto rounds the bases after homering against the Cubs.
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Phillies Get To Lester Early In 9-7 Win Against Cubs

Lester lasted just four innings, and the Cubs weren't sharp in falling to 29-19.

Chicago Bears
Running back David Montgomery
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Listen: Michael Felder Breaks Down Bears' Draft Class

Laurence Holmes was joined on LoHo Daily by Michael Felder of Stadium.

Laurence Holmes Show
Chicago Cubs
Cubs reliever Pedro Strop
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Cubs' Pedro Strop Nearing A Return

Strop has been sidelined since May 6 by a hamstring strain.

Bruce Levine
Chicago Bears
Bears defensive lineman Dan Hampton in 1988
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Bernstein: What's Wrong With Bears' Top-100 List

Dan Hampton deserves more respect, and William Perry needs included.

Dan Bernstein
Chicago Bears
Bears safety Eddie Jackson
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Pagano: Similarities Between Jackson, Reed

"The sky’s the limit for a guy like that," Chuck Pagano says of Eddie Jackson.

Chris Emma
Chicago Cubs
Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr.
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Almora's Grand Slam Highlights Cubs' Comeback Win

Albert Almora Jr. has been hot lately and earned more time in the Cubs' lineup.

Bruce Levine
Chicago Cubs
Cubs catcher Willson Contreras
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Contreras Stating Case As Best Catcher In MLB

Willson Contreras is off to a torrid start, with 11 homers and a 1.031 OPS.

Bruce Levine