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Who will play center field for the Chicago Cubs in 2023? An internal option such as Christopher Morel could be the path they take.

CINCINNATI — Of all the possible routes the Chicago Cubs could take in the offseason to upgrade the roster, the outfield features some of the least positional flexibility.

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Who will play center field for the Chicago Cubs in 2023? An internal option such as Christopher Morel could be the path they take.

CINCINNATI — Of all the possible routes the Chicago Cubs could take in the offseason to upgrade the roster, the outfield features some of the least positional flexibility.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ David Ross on outfield picture next year: ‘Left and right are taken’

With Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ having secured full-time roles in right and left field, respectively, center field remains up for grabs.

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Cubs players can expect specifics during exit interviews

Team wins sixth straight game, but Ross warns late-season success not a guarantee of 2023 success

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Phillies’ bats mostly silent in close 2-1 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — Just like the Phillies don’t have much room for error in their postseason chase, they didn’t have much room for error on Tuesday night. Starter Marcus Stroman, who has pitched well against them in his career, was on the mound for the Cubs. Starter Zack Wheeler and the…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bullpen, walks sink Pirates in 6-5 loss to Cubs as losing streak hits 8

PITTSBURGH — Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski supplied the homers. Ji Hwan Bae picked up his first MLB hit and stole two bases, and the Pirates showed plenty of fight during Friday's game against the Cubs. Shoot, Oneil Cruz even drove one to the warning track in the ninth, giving…

Tribune News Service

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki looking good, thanks to late push

An upswing in the last month has positioned him among the better Cubs rookies of the expansion era, which started in 1961.

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Cubs taking good look at their youngsters as season winds down

For many of the young players, the final 3½ weeks of the season represent their final chance to improve their stock in front of their evaluators for 2023.

Chicago Sun-Times

In final at-bat vs. Cubs, Albert Pujols crushes 695th homer; Cardinals sweep with 2-0 win

After sending the ball over the bullpen in left — a 429-foot blast — Pujols couldn’t wipe the ear-to-ear smile from his face as he circled the bases.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pujols' pinch homer in eighth gives Cardinals 2-0 win and sweep over Cubs

ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals had been held to one run or none 12 times this season while ace right-hander Miles Mikolas had been on the mound.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cubs lose 8-4 to Cardinals, leaving one final game against Albert Pujols on Sunday

“You can see a lot of players have success out there, but nobody respects them how they respect ‘the Machine,’ ” said the Cubs’ Franmil Reyes, Pujols’ fellow Dominican. “That means a lot to all of us.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Willson Contreras in a Cardinals uniform in 2023? Brace for the possible nightmare scenario, Cubs fans.

ST. LOUIS — Willson Contreras dominated the headlines during the first four months of the Chicago Cubs season.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ Jeremiah Estrada, Brendon Little debut in 5-3 loss to Blue Jays

Cubs notes: Catcher Willson Contreras left the game with left ankle/foot soreness.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Tough number to fathom’: Cubs host Albert Pujols as he approaches home run No. 700

The Cardinals slugger hit his 693rd home run Monday at Wrigley Field.

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Christopher Morel atones for error with go-ahead two-run homer as Cubs beat Brewers

“I think he turns the page quickly,” manager David Ross said of Morel. “I think he wants to be great and perfect, like they all do. I think he’s got this kid-type energy when he plays, it’s on to the next thing.”

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: The Franmil Reyes effect helps Cubs rally past Brewers for their 8th win in 11 games

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs on Friday began a stretch of 14 games in 17 days against the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, facing off against the two teams battling for the National League Central crown.

Chicago Sun-Times

Take it from Patrick Wisdom, Mike Napoli: There’s more to playing first base than you might think

Wisdom has been playing first base more regularly as the Cubs’ infield undergoes a late-season shuffle.

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Keegan Thompson labors in Cubs’ 8-5 loss to Reds

In an uncharacteristically short start, Thompson allowed four runs in 1 2⁄3 innings.

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‘Wow. This is truly incredible.’ Cubs soak up unique atmosphere at the Field of Dreams game.

DYERSVILLE, Iowa — Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom searched for the right words.

Chicago Sun-Times

Seeing Nick Madrigal play one of Cubs’ top second-half priorities

Madrigal was slotted into the leadoff spot for the Cubs’ game Sunday against the Marlins.

Miami Herald

Quick hits from Marlins' 4-0 loss to Cubs

CHICAGO — It was another dud of a performance by the Miami Marlins offense. They had no answer for Drew Smyly or Mark Leiter Jr. in a 4-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday at Wrigley Field, Miami’s seventh loss in the past eight games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs designate Andrelton Simmons for assignment

Manager David Ross said “there’s no room” for Simmons, a former Gold Glove winner who was bothered all season by shoulder issues.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Back to the future sequel begins for rebuilding Cubs as they hold auditions to see who sticks around

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs fans were supposed to get their first glimpse of the post-Willson Contreras era Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Pirates’ Ben Gamel made this electrifying diving catch look easy to save an extra base hit

Ben Gamel sure is no stranger to heroic catches in the outfield!

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs open second half with 15-2 win against Phillies

Reminders of the approaching trade deadline didn’t seem to weigh on the Cubs on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

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