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Angels fall to Braves behind rough start from Patrick Sandoval

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have sold out the first two games of this weekend’s series against the Angels, likely with many fans eager to get a look at Shohei Ohtani.

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Shohei Ohtani implodes in nightmare inning and Angels’ bats stay quiet

ATLANTA — A brilliant performance by Shohei Ohtani on the mound turned ugly quickly.

The Orange County Register

Clayton Kershaw’s seven perfect innings propel Dodgers to dominant win over Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels and Dodgers renewed their Southern California rivalry in the opener of a two-game Freeway Series in Anaheim on Friday night.

Los Angeles Times

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Angels’ Shohei Ohtani makes All-Star Game as a pitcher too

BALTIMORE — Shohei Ohtani has done it again.

The Orange County Register

David Bote discusses mystery setback as Cubs activate him, DFA Jonathan Villar

Bote was expected to return from the 60-day IL earlier this month but was pulled from his rehab assignment with what the team described as bouts of dizziness.

Chicago Sun-Times

Right-hander Keegan Thompson dominates Braves as Cubs end 10-game losing streak

The Cubs’ 1-0 victory was their first since June 4 and also ended the Braves’ 14-game winning streak.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs halt Braves' winning streak at 14 games

CHICAGO – At some point, the streak had to end.

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Cubs notebook: Return of Villar, Suzuki will require some roster decisions

Infielder David Bote also is eligible to return Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs send Caleb Kilian back to Iowa for a few tweaks

Kilian retired the first nine batters before the Cardinals broke through on a wild pitch and a two-run double by Brendan Donovan in the fourth inning, so the quick assumption would be that Kilian would need to make a few adjustments.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs doubleheader vs. Brewers filled with MLB debuts, Jonathan Villar to IL

The Cubs called up Matt Swarmer, Nelson Velázquez and Anderson Espinoza for the double-header Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sloppy fourth inning sends Pirates to another loss in Chicago

CHICAGO — JT Brubaker stood hunched over near third base, screaming out of desperation, trying his best to get the attention of his teammates. It was no use. Ian Happ's pop fly dropped, Willson Contreras reached second base without a play, and the Pirates' caravan of catastrophe had already left…

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A minor setback to Andrelton Simmons’ right shoulder continues to test Cubs' infield depth

CHICAGO — Signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to bolster the middle infield defense was an understandable approach for the Chicago Cubs’ roster construction.

Chicago Tribune

How Braves’ Jesse Chavez impacted Ethan Roberts in brief Cubs reunion

Chavez appeared in three games for the Cubs this year before they traded him to Atlanta last week for left-hander Sean Newcomb.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs come back to earth in 4-3 loss to Pirates

A day after their 21-0 rout, the Cubs squandered chances and struggled defensively, leading to a missed opportunity to split the four-game series with Pittsburgh.

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Cubs make history in 21-0 rout of Pirates

The Cubs snapped a four-game losing streak, and the victory was their most lopsided shutout win since at least 1901.

Chicago Tribune

Patrick Wisdom sticks to adjustments — and it pays off for the Chicago Cubs 3rd baseman: ‘Hits are contagious’

DENVER — The numbers were undeniably ugly one week into the season, yet Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom wasn’t going to overreact.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Marcus Stroman quickly bonds with the Wrigley Field fans, but his strong Chicago Cubs debut is wasted

CHICAGO — When Marcus Stroman strolled out to the Chicago Cubs bullpen 40 minutes before Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, he raised his arms over his head and exhorted fans to start cheering early.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘A second chance’: Andrelton Simmons’ Cubs signing reunites 2012 locker-mate trio

A decade ago, the lockers of Jason Heyward, Andrelton Simmons and David Ross lockers stood next to one another in the Braves’ clubhouse.

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Fantasy Baseball: Free Agency Risers and Fallers

Kris Bryant's move to hitter-friendly Coors Field will boost his value.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs legends and HOFers return to spring training : ‘Nothing better than that’

Health and safety protocols at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic had limited the personnel allowed at 2020 summer camp and 2021 spring training.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs sign left-hander Drew Smyly in flurry of roster moves

The Cubs also made official the signings of infielder Jonathan Villar and left-hander Daniel Norris.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs agree to deal with free agent infielder Jonathan Villar: report

The Cubs have valued positional versatility in the construction of their roster.

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