Cubs' strong defense keeps them 'a step ahead'

The Cubs' 4-3 win against the Diamondbacks on Saturday featured two game-changing defensive plays.
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Nicky Lopez had been watching the Cubs' hot start from afar — now he's back
The Cubs designated Gave Workman for assignment, as they continue to tinker with the third base position group.
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Wed, Apr 23
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Left-hander Drew Pomeranz in line to make first major-league appearance since 2021
The Cubs selected him from Triple-A in a series of roster moves Wednesday.
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Ian Happ delivers walk-off single in 10th inning to cap rally in Cubs' 11-10 victory against Dodgers
The Cubs improved to 3-3 against the Dodgers this season with one more game to play Wednesday.
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What Cubs' acquisition of Drew Pomeranz says about president Jed Hoyer's approach to bullpen
The Cubs initially assigned Pomeranz to Triple-A Iowa, but he's expected to join the major-league bullpen.
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Cubs' Craig Counsell, Dodgers' Dave Roberts weigh in on value of a top manager — and each other
There’s a conceit among some around baseball that managers don’t have much impact on winning and losing.
Mon, Apr 21
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So far, high-scoring Cubs passing early season NL West test with flying colors
The Cubs have held their own against a trio of top-flight teams from the NL West during a globetrotting opening month.
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Uncharacteristically cold bats, other mistakes lead to Cubs’ 11-inning loss to Diamondbacks
The highest-scoring offense in baseball mustered only four hits, with other mistakes looming large in extra innings.
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Sun, Apr 20
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Kyle Tucker has been better than advertised as difference-maker in scorching Cubs lineup
The big offseason trade addition has been in the middle of everything for the highest-scoring team in baseball.
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