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Writing and reporting advice from 4 of The Washington Post’s best

poynter.org — Last Saturday I had the honor of teaching at a public writing conference at The Washington Post. After I finished my part of the program, I spent the day listening carefully to four of the Post's most accomplished writers and reporters: David Finkel, Bob Woodward, DeNeen L. Brown, and Ezra Klein.

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twitter.com — Photos with fans about to start in #HOF Gallery of plaques. Rickey, Rollie, Goose and Nuxy. Game day in Coop! pic.twitter.com/IaOjlRSx5k

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Cubs’ lineup filled with place holders while kids develop

suntimes.com — BY GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com Javier Baez Updated: PITTSBURGH - Cubs manager Dale Sveum calls it "mind-boggling" and "strange." "Just certain things you can't explain," Sveum said of his team's persistent inability to turn excellent pitching into victories.

Gordon Beckham suffers slight setback in return from surgery

suntimes.com — BY TONI GINNETTI tginnetti@suntimes.com Gordon Beckham Updated: Gordon Beckham suffered a slight setback in his return from surgery on his hamate bone, experiencing soreness in his left hand after playing for Class AAA Charlotte on Thursday night. The White Sox decided to keep Beckham off the field until Wednesday.

White Sox win in 11 in John Danks’ return to the mound

suntimes.com — BY TONI GINNETTI tginnetti@suntimes.com Chicago White Sox starter John Danks throws against the Miami Marlins during the first inning of an interleague baseball game, Friday, May 24, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) White Sox pitcher Chris Sale knew his team couldn't lose Friday no matter the score, all because lefty John Danks was returning to the mound.