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Sunday, May 28, 2023

Maddie Lee

Staff Reporter, Cubs
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks looks on after giving up a run in the third inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on Thursday. He allowed three earned runs in 4 1⁄3 innings.
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Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks makes season debut after long shoulder injury
Hendricks’ results Thursday weren’t great. He allowed five runs, three earned, in 4 ⅓ innings. But he showed flashes of what has made him great in the past.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs reliever Nick Burdi tries to put a tag on the Phillies’ Garrett Stubbs during a game on May 20, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Phillies defeated the Cubs 12-3.
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Cubs reliever Nick Burdi’s timeline to return from appendectomy becoming clearer
Notes: Cubs third baseman Nick Madrigal was optioned to Triple-A to make room on the roster for right-hander Kyle Hendricks.
By Maddie Lee
 
Chicago Cubs batting helmets are seen before a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.
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Police searching for former Cubs prospect in connection with fatal shooting in Dominican Republic
The Cubs released Josefrailin Alcantara after authorities notified them of the investigation.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman reacts after a double play to end the eighth inning in Wednesday’s game against the Mets.
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Marcus Stroman’s efficiency carries Cubs to second straight victory against Mets
Notes: Right-hander Kyle Hendricks will start Thursday, manager David Ross announced after the game.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs slugger Christopher Morel reacts after his home run in the seventh inning against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on May 23. It was his ninth in 12 games.
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‘Incredible skill set’: Cubs react to Christopher Morel’s scorching start to the season
Morel extended his home-run streak to five games Tuesday against the Mets, something no Cubs player had achieved in his lifetime. The streak ended Wednesday.
By Maddie Lee
 
Jed Hoyer tried to deflect some of the blame manager David Ross has been receiving for the Cubs’ bullpen woes.
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Cubs president Jed Hoyer on bullpen construction: ‘I’ve put Rossy in a tough spot’
Hoyer’s vote of confidence won’t stop disgruntled fans from channeling their frustrations toward manager David Ross. Winning will.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs manager David Ross is charged with leading his team out of a month-long rut.
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Cubs can thank NL Central rivals for keeping division close with poor play
Notes: Kyle Hendricks on track for return this homestand, Cody Bellinger still working toward baseball activities.
By Maddie Lee
 
Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks is expected to join the team in Chicago this week.
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Starting-pitching depth could be a Cubs strength again soon
Can Kyle Hendricks’ impending return spark a rebound?
By Maddie Lee
 
The Cubs’ Dansby Swanson gets picked off in the top of the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The Cubs lost 2-1.
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‘Got to be better’: Brutal road trip drops Cubs below Cardinals in NL Central standings
The Cubs went 2-7 against Minnesota, Houston and Philadelphia.
By Maddie Lee