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David Just

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“We would just like to continue to have the best record in the league after [Sunday],” manager Joe Maddon said.
Strop suffered the injury Sept. 13. He threw off a bullpen mound twice in the past week and said he’ll be ready to pitch Thursday.
White Sox right-hander James Shields was tagged for six runs and nine hits in a 12-3 loss to the Angels on Saturday.
Giolito and Fry have three Tommy John surgeries between them. Their advice for Kopech: Be positive, put in the work and trust the process.
Caleb Frare, who was promoted before the 6-1 loss to the Red Sox, is one of a number of youngsters in the bullpen who will be auditioning for 2019.
Darvish said his recovery turned a corner when treatment shifted to his spine and back.
The Cubs scored five runs in the second, and it was up to Steve Cishek, Brandon Kintzler and Pedro Strop to hold a one-run lead from the sixth on.
Matt Davidson told reporters he’d “love to explore” the idea of pitching more often. Rick Renteria shot that idea down Saturday.
By the end of the night, nearly all 29,442 in attendance were on their feet, making noise and enjoying a win like few others this season.