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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Chicago Bears
Bears coach Matt Nagy
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Determination Driving Bears Forward From 2018

"We did something special," Eddie Goldman says. "It wasn't special enough."

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