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Chicago Cubs
Cubs reliever Tyler Chatwood
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Maddon: Chatwood Earned More High-Leverage Work

Tyler Chatwood has a 1.88 ERA since the All-Star break.

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Chicago Bears
Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro
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Emma: Who Will Be The Bears' Kicker?

Beyond Eddy Pineiro, there are several candidates in play for the Bears.

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Chicago Bears
Bears kickers Elliott Fry (8) and Eddy Pineiro (15)
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Bears Waive Kicker Elliott Fry

Eddy Pineiro will get an opportunity to win the Bears' kicking battle.

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Chicago Bears
Cedric Benson
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Report: Former Bears RB Cedric Benson Dies

Benson was 36.

Chicago Bears
Bears linebacker James Vaughters
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Emma: Observations From Bears-Giants

The Bears lost 32-13 to the Giants at MetLife Stadium.

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Chicago Bears
Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky
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Trubisky Among 26 Bears Not Playing Against Giants

The Bears are holding out many key players in their second preseason game.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs infielder Addison Russell
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Cubs Recall Russell, Option Almora To Triple-A

Addison Russell hit .313 with three homers in his past 10 games at Triple-A.

Chicago Bears
Bears coach Matt Nagy
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Bears-Giants Primer: Storylines To Watch

Competition at tight end will continue for the Bears in their second exhibition.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) celebrates with center fielder Albert Almora Jr. (5) after hitting a grand slam.
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Jed Hoyer: Still Time For Cubs To 'Rewrite That Script'

"I do believe in this group," Hoyer says.

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Chicago Cubs
Cubs reliever Brandon Kintzler
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Cubs Nearing Full Strength In Bullpen

Brandon Kintzler should be activated Friday, and two others aren't far behind.

Chicago Bears
Buster Skrine throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field
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Bears Newcomer Buster Skrine Fitting Right In

Skrine has displayed a penchant for creating turnovers in practice.

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Chicago Bears
Change Of Plans: Bears Hold Structured Scrimmage

Change Of Plans: Bears Hold Structured Scrimmage

"It's for the betterment of our team," coach Matt Nagy said.

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