The Cubs had no hits through seven innings, but the Jameson Taillon redemption tour kept rolling as he held it close and Christopher Morel hammered a 3-1 heater to give the Cubs a surprising, come-from-behind W in Queens. theathletic.com/5459636/2024/0…

What we learned from the Chicago Cubs’ series loss at Fenway Park: 3 takeaways theathletic.com/5457059/2024/0…

Pete Crow-Armstrong isn't bothered by the prospect hype -- 'it's all made-up bullshit anyway' -- because he puts enough pressure on himself. That pressure was released after his first hit, an exhale moment for the rookie who feels more comfortable now.
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As injuries to key players mount, it feels like a tough stretch is coming. But so far the Cubs continue to roll as both vets and young players step up. 'I reckon,' Dansby Swanson responded when told that maybe they're just a good team. theathletic.com/5451524/2024/0…

The Chicago Cubs are playing like a team that will merit a pitcher like Justin Verlander at the trade deadline. ⬇️
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Kyle Hendricks’ unique success came from his tunnel vision. Now? “When things start going bad, the tendency is to have that snowball effect. One thing starts to go bad, your mental thoughts get out of whack.” The Cubs hope a reset gets him on track. ⬇️
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News story with Sahadev Sharma on Cody Bellinger moving to the injured list with fractured ribs and no timetable for a return. Plus what to expect with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s arrival and the next steps for Seiya Suzuki as the Cubs deal with more issues. ⬇️
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What are the Top 10 front offices in MLB?

Andy McCullough, Patrick Mooney and Tyler Kepner posed the question to 40 league executives.

There was one clear favorite.

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Jordan Wicks gave the Cubs what they needed Tuesday night, but Cody Bellinger’s status clouds victory theathletic.com/5440822/2024/0…

Cody Bellinger exited tonight’s game with a right rib contusion, the Cubs announced.

Is this the end for the Chicago Cubs and Kyle Hendricks?

Craig Counsell: “No, I don’t think that at all.”⬇️
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The Cubs are 13-9 and off to their best start since, uh, last year, when they had the exact same record in April. (We know what happened from there.) Early takeaways w/Sahadev Sharma on Adbert Alzolay, Craig Counsell, Christopher Morel and Nico Hoerner. ⬇️ theathletic.com/5437262/2024/0…

It was a small step forward for Kyle Hendricks. But in full context -- four rough outings before Sunday's start against a weak Marlins offense -- tells the story. The Cubs need more from their once-dependable veteran. theathletic.com/5433729/2024/0…

Adbert Alzolay has more blown saves this season than he did all of last year. Kyle Hendricks has a 12.71 ERA. Injuries keep happening. And the Cubs are playing at a 100-win pace. It’s not too early for Jed Hoyer to be thinking about the trade deadline. ⬇️
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Luke Little will be the 27th man for the Cubs in today’s doubleheader against the Marlins at Wrigley Field.

Jameson Taillon's first start was a successful one as he takes a step in erasing memories of last year's first-half woes. What does his return to the rotation mean for Ben Brown? What is the team thinking for Kyle Hendricks? And how close is Justin Steele? theathletic.com/5430387/2024/0…

Before trading for Michael Busch, the Cubs had to find out: Why wasn’t he getting a chance with the Dodgers? Would he fit in with his personality and work ethic? The answers: “An absolute ‘yes’ right away.” The early returns from that deal look great. ⬇️
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Today’s Cubs-Marlins game was postponed and will be made up as part of Saturday’s split doubleheader at Wrigley Field. Roster moves: Jameson Taillon and Patrick Wisdom were activated from the injured list, and Hayden Wesneski and Miles Mastrobuoni were optioned to Triple-A Iowa.

Latest notes:

*Michael Busch

*Ángel Hernández

*Trout’s opening flurry

*Bellinger on Boras

*MIL, CLE hot starts

*Quote of year (so far)

*Improving A’s

*More

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Kyle Hendricks is a Cubs legend, someone who’s constantly risen to the occasion, figured things out and represented the organization with class. But his downfall is the awkward part of the team’s good start. There may be difficult decisions ahead. ⬇️
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