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No Cubs baseball until tomorrow. But there’s plenty afoot during this short break and the three All-Stars have shared their thoughts as well.
The ASG was pretty cool. I enjoyed the comeback and the gameplay was sharper than it has been at times, and I called the three Schwarber bombs (there are witnesses). That homer-off was fun. I dunno if I’d like it instead of extra innings in “real games,” but it’s good for an exhibition like that. Yeah, maybe some name players should have stuck around, but I never blamed Sammy for it and I don’t blame them, either. Ymmv.
PCA was miked up [VIDEO]. More ASG fun below. Red Sox at Wrigley tomorrow. Cub Tracks returns Saturday.
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- Matt Danielewicz (Marquee Sports Network*): Baseball Hall of Famer Derek Jeter makes case Cubs are best NL team. “The Chicago Cubs are a fun team to watch, and they’re a tough team to deal with.”
- Matthew Trueblood (North Side Baseball*): Let’s triage Chicago Cubs trade deadline needs. “The Chicago Cubs have more needs than they’re going to be able to fill…” Sahadev Sharma has some of this {$}.
- Jordan Bastian (MLB.com*): With October the goal, Cubs poised for exciting 2nd half. “You have to be pleased with how we played the first half,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said recently.
- Zack Meisel and Patrick Mooney(The Athletic {$}): Matthew Boyd’s winding All-Star journey: ‘One of the best human beings you’re ever going to be around’. “Nice guys do not always finish last.”
- Matthew Trueblood (North Side Baseball*): Reese McGuire might be too valuable to lose or trade, but impossible to keep. “Miguel Amaya will begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break and should be back with the Cubs before the trade deadline.”
- Tom Prizeman (Marquee Sports Network*): Cubs prospect Jonathon Long explains key to success in Triple-A. “Ninth-round draft picks rarely end up as top prospects and even more infrequently play in the majors.”
- Paul Sullivan (Chicago Tribune* {$}): Earning respect made a wacky All-Star Game a success for Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong. “Being able to talk to PCA a little bit, it does remind you of (Báez) a little bit,” Schwarber said. More PCA from Marquee Sports Network*. Still more from Marquee. PCA praises Javy. More of that from NBC Sports Chicago*.
- Steve Greenberg (Chicago Sun-Times* {$}): Are Kyle Tucker, Cubs getting anywhere on an extension? At All-Star Game, ‘King Duck’ stays mostly mum. “Yeah, why not?” Tucker said when asked if he hopes to remain a Cub. The All-Star game means a lot to him*.
- Kyle Millinowisch (Marquee Sports Network*): Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg gives health update, thanks fans for support. “Thank you for all the messages of support. Go Cubs!”
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