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Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs fan? Robert Prevost's brother denies team's claim, says he roots for White Sox
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Mallory Swanson, who hasn’t played for Chicago Stars all year, is expecting 1st child with Cubs’ Dansby Swanson
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Is Pope Leo XIV — the Chicago-born new pontiff — a Cubs or White Sox fan?: Would the Chicago Cubs ask the new pope to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at ...
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Is Pope Leo XIV — the Chicago-born new pontiff — a Cubs or White Sox fan? – Orlando Sentinel
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Image from the original article. Source: Pope Leo XIV gave hint he could be next pontiff the night before conclave — and he ignored his big brother's advice
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Key FactsPope Leo emphasizes social teachings and AI challenges
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Pope Leo XIV announced plans to continue the teachings of Pope Francis, labeling artificial intelligence as a key challenge for human dignity and labor.
- He selected his papal name after Pope Leo XIII, who addressed social issues during the first industrial revolution.
- Leo urged cardinals to renew their commitment to the Second Vatican Council, which initiated significant reforms in the church.
- Following the meeting, he visited an Augustinian sanctuary of personal significance and will appear again at St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
"Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."— Pope Leo XIV addressed the cardinals about continuing the legacy of Pope Francis and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
Fan who fell to warning track at Pirates' ballpark awake - ESPN: Kavan Markwood, the 20-year-old who slipped off a railing during the seventh inning of the ...
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Rafael Devers Lands with Cubs in Hypothetical Trade Idea: With recent frustration and tension brewing between Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Mallory Swanson, who hasn’t played for Chicago Stars all year, is expecting 1st child with Cubs’ Dansby Swanson
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Key FactsMallory Swanson and Dansby Swanson Expect First Child
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
- Mallory Swanson, striker for the Chicago Stars, is expecting her first child with Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson.
- She has not played this season due to personal reasons preventing her from attending training.
- Swanson is a leading scorer for the U.S. women's national team, with a career total of 38 goals and has been the Stars' top scorer three times.
- The Swansons did not disclose a due date, leaving Mallory's return to the team uncertain.
"I appreciate the kindness and encouragement from my teammates and all the Stars staff and hope to be back with the team and playing in front of our fans as soon as I can."— Mallory Swanson said this in a statement after she was unable to participate in training camp for personal reasons.
Man who fell from bleachers at Pirates game takes 1st steps: 'A huge win': Kavan Markwood fell about 20 feet during the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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Chicago Cubs to call up top pitching prospect Cade Horton, who’s in line to make his MLB debut Saturday
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Column: Chicago Cubs’ Carson Kelly is no overnight sensation — and the catcher is putting up All-Star numbers
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Image from the original article. Source: Willy Adames, Logan Webb lead SF Giants past Rockies: Shortstop Willy Adames hit two homers and doubled, Logan Webb goes seven strong as Giants win three of four ...
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Key FactsGiants Triumph with Adames and Webb Against Rockies
May 05 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mercurynews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mercurynews.com
- Logan Webb secured a win by allowing just one run in seven innings, improving his record to 5-2.
- Willy Adames, who signed a $182 million contract in the offseason, hit two home runs and drove in three runs.
- The Giants won three out of four games against the Rockies, raising their record to 22-13, while Colorado dropped to 6-28.
- After the game, Kyle Harrison was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento, and Lou Trivino was designated for assignment.
When I got back to the dugout, I was dead. When you have an at-bat like that, it builds the confidence, and I feel that’s what it did to me.— Willy Adames about his crucial at-bat that led to his first home run.
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Chicago Cubs’ closer is on the wrong side of history following blow up in the 11th inning on Tuesday
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White Sox, Cubs Fans Got a Quick Answer to New Pope's Baseball Allegiance : Pope Leo XIV was born in the Windy City.
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3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ series loss — including Pete Crow-Armstrong’s homer against his former team
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Today in Chicago History: Flaurie and Maurie Berman open Superdawg Drive-In: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 9 ...
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks hits his 500th home run: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 12, according to the ...
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Chicago Cubs place left-hander Shota Imanaga on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain
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Giants score 9 runs in 11th to beat Cubs in extras: CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Bailey hit a tiebreaking single in San Francisco's nine-run 11th inning ...
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Pope Leo XIV asked fan 'White Sox or Cubs?' before autographing baseball at the Vatican
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Column: 8 Chicago Cubs observations after a 3-1 loss: The Chicago Cubs lost 3-1 to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at Wrigley Field ...
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Today in Chicago History: Chicago Cubs rookie pitcher Kerry Wood records 20 strikeouts — tying MLB record
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Fan falls 21 feet onto warning track during Cubs-Pirates game: A fan attending the Wednesday night game between the Chicago Cubs and the host Pittsburgh Pirates ...
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Column: Pete Crow-Armstrong's emergence drawing attention: It was one year ago this month that Pete Crow-Armstrong was demoted to Triple-A Iowa ...
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Chicago brings home the papacy: City celebrates native son Pope Leo XIV with memes and hope
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CBS News May 09
Pope Leo XIV's brother settles crucial Chicago debate: Is the pontiff a White Sox or Cubs fan?
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Mediaite May 08
Conclave Anchors Take Shots At Chicago Cubs As Longtime Fan Pope Leo XIV Ascends: ‘Acquainted With S ...
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Chicago homicides in 2025: 116 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
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Fan falls from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during Cubs-Pirates game: A fan fell from the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during Wednesday ...
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Chicago Cubs: 3 takeaways from series win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: The Chicago Cubs offense isn’t reliant on home runs, but long balls were pivotal in an 8-3 win ...
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Chicago Cubs: Veteran Justin Turner squeezed for at-bats: Chicago Cubs infielder Justin Turner has started only twice since April 15 and logged 14 plate ...
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Chicago Cubs use a 7-run second inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2 HRs to rout the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0
chicagotribune.com/2025/05/03/chicago-cubs-milwaukee-brewers-pete-crow-armstrong-michael-busch/
White Sox acquire INF Gage Workman from Cubs: The Chicago White Sox acquired infielder Gage Workman from the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon for cash ...
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Chicago baseball report: Cubs face big questions for Mets series — and Miguel Vargas’ streak for White Sox
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Bad News For First-Place Cubs as $53 Million Ace Leaves Game With Leg Injury: Shōta Imanaga, who has posted a 3.18 ERA in a league-leading six starts for the ...
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Cubs Make Third Base Trade Decision After Nolan Arenado Update: The Chicago Cubs are pursuing an infield trade upgrade following an update on their arch rival's ...
newsweek.com/sports/mlb/cubs-make-third-base-trade-decision-after-nolan-arenado-update-2067370
Man critically hurt in fall from bleachers at Pirates-Cubs game is identified: Kavan Markwood fell about 20 feet during the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
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Who is highest-paid outfielder in MLB? Top salaries in 2025.: Juan Soto's salary in 2025 will be $61.88 million, easily making him the highest-paid player in ...
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Fan who fell out of stands at Pirates-Cubs game identified: The fan who fell out of the right field stands and onto the warning track during the April 30 ...
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Is ‘cunt’ still the worst thing a woman can call another woman?: And would you call a government minister a 'c...' in print?
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Column: Chicago Cubs passed their 1st wave of big tests. Now it’s time for the National League Central.
chicagotribune.com/2025/04/27/column-chicago-cubs-pass-their-first-big-test-before-moving-on-to-national-league-central-play/
Column: 8 questions from Chicago Cubs' homestand: The Chicago Cubs have been a comeback team, but an eight-run deficit Saturday turned into a 10-4 loss ...
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Cubs Should Pursue $73.5 Million Ace From Twins to Bolster Rotation: Pablo López is expected to be a hot commodity at the trade deadline with the Twins ...
newsweek.com/sports/mlb/cubs-should-pursue-735-million-ace-twins-bolster-rotation-2068287
Man who fell from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park during Cubs-Pirates game in critical condition
chicagotribune.com/2025/05/01/chicago-cubs-pittsburgh-pirates-fan-falls-pnc-park/
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson goes bald in latest DirecTV commercial: While the new commercial will seek a national digital audience, having a Chicago player in ...
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Chicago Cubs' MLB-best offense has fueled their April success: Putting up elite offensive numbers has been even more impressive given their level of competition ...
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Fan Plummets From High Grandstand During Pittsburgh Pirates Game: "I pray tonight for him," Pirates player Andrew McCutchen said.
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Cubs take Paul Skenes deep 3 times, Suzuki homers twice in all as Chicago pulls away for 8-3 win
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Pirates fan describes injuries sustained in 21-foot fall at PNC Park: 'Broken everything'
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Irish Times chess columnist JJ Walsh retires after 70 years: ‘Everything has to come to an end’
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Column: Chicago Cubs ride another Pete Crow-Armstrong HR to 6-2 win, fueling the ire in Craig Counsell’s hometown
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MLBTradeRumors.com Apr 25
Javier Assad Shut Down With Grade 2 Oblique Strain: Javier Assad has an oblique strain. Again. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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Column: Are the Chicago Cubs an elite NL team? Early returns are promising despite some glaring issues.
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Chicago baseball report: Division play heats up for 18-13 Cubs and 7-23 White Sox
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CBS News May 01
Pittsburgh police treating fan falling from stands at Pirates-Cubs game as "accidental in nature"
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Cubs Predicted to Acquire $56 Million 'Workhorse' in Trade Deadline Blockbuster: The Chicago Cubs' starting rotation took a hit when Justin Steele was injured ...
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Daz Cameron delivers off the bench as the Brewers avert a sweep at the hands of the Cubs
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Column | New independent movement wants to deny both parties a House majority: The Independent Center will back centrists that appeal to voters who dislike ...
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Column | Americans are worried about affording the necessities. Not dolls.: Thanks to tariff-induced inflation and cutbacks in social services ...
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MLB power rankings: Tigers hit new heights as American League's best team: What the Detroit Tigers are building seems very, very real.
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The Milwaukee Brewers game May 2 against the Chicago Cubs won't be on the usual channel
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Column | Why Sen. Thom Tillis is willing to tank Trump’s D.C. prosecutor pick: Tillis has a political incentive to block Trump’s nominee to serve as the top ...
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Guest column | Our dog died suddenly. My kids turned their grief into a backyard dog party.
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Paul Skenes has career-worst start: Four walks, two strikeouts, three homers allowed to Cubs
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Column | They got their draft — even if it cost them a little dignity: Muriel E. Bowser, Roger Goodell and Josh Harris become President Donald Trump’s unwitting ...
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Column | Gaza’s misery only deepened in Trump’s first 100 days: 100 days into his second term, President Donald Trump has seemingly lost interest in Gaza ...
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Coach Mike Sullivan, Penguins agree to part ways: The Mike Sullivan era in Pittsburgh is over after a decade spent behind the bench.
The Penguins announced ...
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Column | Canada as hypothetical 51st state would be a ‘nightmare’ for Trump: “This would be a Democratic dream and a Republican nightmare,” one Canadian analyst ...
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Column | The pope's funeral was perfect, and perfectly flawed: The funeral of Pope Francis captures a fundamental visual and ideological tension within ...
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MLBTradeRumors.com Apr 23
Cubs Sign Nicky Lopez, Designate Gage Workman: The Cubs signed free agent infielder Nicky Lopez to a big league contract. Read more about the move at MLB Trade ...
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Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong's all-around play stars in win: Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run was just one of his electric moments in a 7-6 victory that gave ...
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Chicago Cubs pull off a wild 11-10 win over Los Angeles Dodgers: The Chicago Cubs have a chance to take the regular-season series against the Los Angeles Dodgers ...
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Column: The Los Angles Dodgers are the new America's team: The Chicago Cubs can't keep up with the megabucks Los Angeles Dodgers in spending ...
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Chicago Cubs acquire LHP Drew Pomeranz in a trade with the Seattle Mariners: The Chicago Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners on Monday ...
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Today in Chicago History: City celebrates first Earth Day with Civic Center rally
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Column: Ronnie 'Woo Woo' Wickers eyes return to Wrigley Field: Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers is rehabbing from a lung disease in an Evanston facility but ...
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Houston Astros reliever Tayler Scott officially becomes U.S. citizen: After a process that lasted roughly seven years, Houston Astros reliever Tayler Scott ...
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