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Gordon Wittenmyer

Chicago Cubs reporter

Gordon Wittenmyer covers the Chicago Cubs for the Chicago Sun-Times.

If closer Craig Kimbrel has the bounce-back season the Cubs are counting on, the team might be at an advantage over some others with the new rule.
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Three-batter-minimum requirement for pitchers goes into effect Thursday
First-year Cubs manager David Ross has talked with bench coach Andy Green about how to best operate under the new rule.
By Gordon Wittenmyer
 
The Cubs’ Kris Bryant (shown earlier in camp) drove in two runs with a sacrifice fly and a double in a split-squad game Sunday against the Reds in Las Vegas.
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Cubs fall to Reds, Diamondbacks in spring action
Hometown favorite Kris Bryant drove in a run against the Reds with a sacrifice fly in the second inning, then doubled to left for another RBI in the third before leaving the game.
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Manager David Ross deciding how to best use fifth-starter options Tyler Chatwood, Alec Mills
Chatwood is the clear favorite, but top challenger Mills has had an impressive spring and is all but assured of a spot on the opening roster either way.
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Chicago Cubs v Seattle Mariners
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Odds or ends? Looking ahead at status of a Cubs core betting on itself
With few players under long-term extensions, the Cubs need a strong start to the season or all bets are off. The last betting window for this group might be closed by the trade deadline July 31.
By Gordon Wittenmyer
 
Chicago Cubs v Texas Rangers
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Fishing for complements: Cubs manager David Ross wants something different in 26th spot on roster
Speed, power, a third catcher? The Cubs have two weeks — and several possible directions to consider — before filling the newly added 26th roster spot.
By Gordon Wittenmyer
 
Chicago Cubs v Cleveland Indians
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Cubs split pair of spring games, beating Indians in Arizona, losing to Reds in Las Vegas
Kyle Hendricks became the first Cubs pitcher to work four innings, allowing his first run of the spring.
By Gordon Wittenmyer
 
Being the subject of trade rumors has made baseball sometimes not as much fun as it used to be, the Cubs’ Kris Bryant said in an interview with the Red Line Radio podcast.
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Cubs’ Kris Bryant prefers baby talk over baseball as he returns home for weekend
After the team’s two-game series in Las Vegas against the Reds, the third baseman will stick around for his wife’s ultrasound appointment Tuesday.
By Gordon Wittenmyer
 
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Cubs’ Yu Darvish throws simulated game day after tweeting about being tested for coronavirus
The potential Opening Day starter said he didn’t want to risk infecting teammates if had the headline-making strain of the virus, prompting Thursday’s doctor visit. He felt “good” Friday, he said.
By Gordon Wittenmyer
 
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Cubs drop 6-3 Cactus League grudge match to rising White Sox
Jon Lester got 12 batters worth of work in; Anthony Rizzo out another day with finger blister; and Cubs make first round of spring cuts.
By Gordon Wittenmyer