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Cubs beat writer at the Chicago Tribune. Formerly: The Athletic. Alumna of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Chicago-area native. It's called pop.

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How to explain Aaron Nola's success? Start with a trip to...

How to explain Aaron Nola's success? Start with a trip to...

BATON ROUGE, La. - Nestled in a neighborhood 2 1/2 miles from Louisiana State University's campus sits a spli…

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'We wanted roots': Why Bryce and Kayla Harper ultimately...

'We wanted roots': Why Bryce and Kayla Harper ultimately...

CLEARWATER, Fla. - At the start of the free agency process, Bryce and Kayla Harper had a decision to make. Wh…

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A trip home with Andrew McCutchen, who recalls the roots of...

A trip home with Andrew McCutchen, who recalls the roots of...

FORT MEADE, Fla. - Ninety minutes southwest of Orlando, among the two-lane country roads of central Florida, …

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Phillies chairman David Montgomery continues to give his...

Phillies chairman David Montgomery continues to give his...

The first time David Montgomery meets someone, the Phillies' chairman always has one request. Rather than Mr.…

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From a rocky childhood to the major leagues, the Phillies'...

From a rocky childhood to the major leagues, the Phillies'...

Phillies reliever Zac Curtis was in fifth grade the first time he got into real trouble. He and some friends …

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Phillies' questionable bullpen management and communication...

Phillies' questionable bullpen management and communication...

NEW YORK - Phillies right-hander Héctor Neris kept firing warmup pitches in Citi Field's visiting bullpen. Ne…

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How a new changeup and an extended opportunity has fueled Chicago Cubs reliever Gavin Hollowell's success

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By Meghan Montemurro Verified
| Belleville News-Democrat Verified
PITTSBURGH - The up-and-down life between Triple A and the majors was all right-hander Gavin Hollowell knew the previous four years as a not-yet-established reliever. Hollowell entered the season with 40 career big-league appearances, most of them (26) coming during the 2023 season in the Colorado Rockies organization.
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Chicago Cubs flash leather to back Matthew Boyd’s strong start in 3-2, 10-inning win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

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By Meghan Montemurro Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
PITTSBURGH — Any given night someone on the Chicago Cubs seems to step up defensively. Friday night was Ian Happ’s and Nico Hoerner’s turn. They each delivered a key defensive sequence that helped left-hander Matthew Boyd and the Cubs hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-2 win in 10 innings at PNC Park.
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Chicago Cubs prospect James Triantos savoring 1st big-league call-up: ‘It’s really cool to be here’

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By Meghan Montemurro Verified
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PITTSBURGH — For a few moments Friday afternoon before getting in his pregame defensive work, James Triantos stood on the dirt in front of the visitors dugout at PNC Park and slowly turned to take everything in. This wasn’t Triantos’ first time at the ballpark. He attended a Pirates game about 13 years ago while growing up in Virginia, roughly a four-hour drive from Pittsburgh. But this time Triantos arrived as a big-leaguer.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, although I think it would be fun to try and use a typewriter at least once.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

My favorite fictional journalist would have to be Lois Lane. Love her tenacity and determination.

What's your favorite social network?

I really enjoy Twitter and its ability to provide up-to-the-minute news, reaction and analysis.