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CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and added a single, Shota Imanaga pitched six solid innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Tuesday night. Imanaga (9-6) allowed three runs on five hits in six innings for the win. Nico Hoerner added two hits as Chicago won for the fourth time in five. The Cubs are five games behind NL Central-leading … [Read more...] about Kyle Tucker hits 3-run HR, leads Cubs past Braves 4-3

The Cubs have signed Billy Hamilton to a minor league contract, according to the team’s transaction log. In case you think you’re misreading something, you’re not. Hamilton is the speedster who stole 230 bases over the span of four seasons. He hasn’t played in a major league game since 2023, when he took two at-bats for the Chicago White Sox. He also appeared in 14 games for … [Read more...] about Cubs Sign Billy Hamilton to Minor League Deal

After another disappointing season, there are certain to be changes to the Pittsburgh Pirates roster for the 2026 season. Here, we discuss four players who would be better off with new teams. Of course, the Pirates need to make a lot more than four moves to improve next year’s squad. This analysis looks at it from the standpoint of benefiting the player. Four Pirates Who May … [Read more...] about Four Pirates Who Would Be Better Off Elsewhere

Chicago Public Schools settled with two former Lincoln Park High School administrators last month, following a five-year legal battle that began after their 2020 firings based on claims that were eventually disputed. The $700,000 settlement is a win for former interim Principal John Thuet and Assistant Principal Michelle Brumfield, who were fired over claims they mishandled … [Read more...] about CPS settles with former Lincoln Park High School administrators after 5-year court battle