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Cubs’ increased expectations bring more scrutiny of manager David Ross

CINCINNATI — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross treated each game the previous three seasons the same way.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs manager David Ross sees outside scrutiny as part of the job

Ross’ in-game decisions in a loss to the Reds on Monday became a hot topic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicagoans hit the polls, firefighter mourned and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Editorial: Baseball’s lollygagging days are over. It’s about time

Pitchers are notorious dawdlers. In between pitches, they aimlessly take a few steps on the mound, move their cap up and down a bit as if appearance counts for something, and perhaps take a quick glance at the baseball. Why, has it changed?

Chicago Tribune

Cubs fall short 7-6 to Reds, extend losing streak to three games

The Cubs lost the lead twice in a back-and forth game.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Unmatched’ kindness: Reds teammates describe what Cubs can expect from catcher Tucker Barnhart

Barnhart faced his former club for the first time Monday and notched his first hit with the Cubs.

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Cubs, Sox must get their offenses off the ground

Baseball by the Numbers: Teams have to do a better job of putting more balls in the air.

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Paul Sullivan: Will Chicago Cubs ask starters to go longer this year? Despite short debut, Jameson Taillon says ‘innings are sexy again.’

CHICAGO — Jameson Taillon has a theory on the evolution of starting pitching.

Chicago Tribune

Patrick Wisdom continues to rake vs. Brewers with two home runs

He improved his lifetime average against the Brewers to .303 (30-for-99) with 11 home runs and 24 RBI.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jameson Taillon struggles in Cubs debut, Brewers take opening series

His lack of pinpoint control forced manager David Ross to pull him after only four innings. The Brewers followed with a blend of patience and well-placed hits in a five-run sixth.

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The improbable opening day story of Pirates reliever Rob Zastryzny is one worth celebrating

CINCINNATI — When Rob Zastryzny and the Pirates' other relievers walked from the dugout to the bullpen at Great American Ball Park late Thursday afternoon, the 31-year-old turned and took a look around.

Tribune News Service

Cubs can’t capitalize on Justin Steele’s 6 shutout innings in 3-1 loss to Brewers

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy could tell left-hander Justin Steele was getting caught in between the timing of his delivery.

Chicago Tribune

Cubs’ Justin Steele pitches six scoreless innings in first start of season

Steele allowed three hits, struck out eight and walked one.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brewers rally for three runs in eighth inning to top Cubs on chilly day at Wrigley Field

Reliever Javier Assad failed to hold a one-run lead after persuading manager David Ross to stick with him in the eighth.

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Baseball quiz: The curious case of Sidd Finch — and other phony facts

To commemorate the greatest hoax in sports history, guess if any of these statements are hogwash, too.

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Will this be Donald Trump’s moment of reckoning?

SNEED: It may also be time for name games, impersonations and reckless maneuvering

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How bigger bases, pitch clock affected Cubs’ Opening Day win vs. Brewers

The game lasted just two hours and 21 minutes. Marcus Stroman became the first Cub to commit a clock violation. Infielders abided by the shift limits. And the Cubs’ fourth run scored with a little help from the bigger bases.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Marcus Stroman commits first of 14 Opening Day pitch-clock violations

Five violations were by batters, eight by pitchers and one by a catcher as all MLB teams opened on the same day for the first time since 1968.

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Paul Sullivan: Opening day at Wrigley Field melds Cubs’ past with future

CHICAGO — Every opening day brings a reminder of something from the past, and the past is a prologue when it comes to the Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

With an extension done, Cubs and Nico Hoerner show interest in revisiting a longer commitment

Hoerner and the Cubs agreed to a three-year, $35 million extension, but they could come back to the table later in the contract.

Chicago Tribune

Nico Hoerner and Cubs make short-term bet on each other with 3-year extension: ‘This is where I want to be’

CHICAGO — Within his locker in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse, Nico Hoerner keeps a physical reminder of his connection to the organization’s most successful stretch in the modern era.

Chicago Sun-Times

MLB 2023: There’s a new buzz around the Cubs at Wrigley Field

In the 50th — and earliest — season-opener at Wrigley on a hot-chocolate kind of day, fans waved their W flags and pumped out their chests after a 4-0 dusting of the Brewers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Opening Day: Dansby Swanson drives in Cubs’ first run of 2023 in 4-0 win over Brewers

Starter Marcus Stroman held Milwaukee scoreless through six innings.

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council declares its independence, Opening Day arrives and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Sports Illustrated

Cubs Star Called for MLB’s First Pitch Clock Violation

The Chicago starter made history on Thursday in the team’s opener at Wrigley Field.

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