‘It can win games’: How the Chicago Cubs want to make smart, aggressive baserunning part of their identity

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell believes baserunning can be a team strength and wants his players to take advantage of that.
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Thu, Apr 24
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Chicago baseball report: The Cubs are riding high after a sweep, while the White Sox have RISP woes
After dropping their first two games to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, the Chicago Cubs are coming off a two-game sweep that gives them the season series win.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s all-around play stars in Chicago Cubs’ 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s home run was just one of his electric moments in a 7-6 victory that gave the Chicago Cubs the season series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Photos: Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 to take the season series
The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field to take the season series between the teams.
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Chicago Cubs bring back infielder Nicky Lopez as Rule 5 draft pick Gage Workman designated for assignment
The Chicago Cubs have brought infielder Nicky Lopez back on a major-league deal after he had spent spring training with the organization.
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Wed, Apr 23
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‘We don’t quit here’: Chicago Cubs pull off a wild 11-10 win in 10 innings over the Los Angeles Dodgers
Ian Happ knew the game was over as soon as he saw his hard-hit grounder reach right field.
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Photos: Chicago Cubs walk-off the Los Angeles Dodgers in 10 innings at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
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