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The ghost of Kris Bryant haunts the Colorado Rockies. There have been only fleeting visions of the star player the franchise thought it signed back in 2022.
The Cubs tally a franchise record six bases-loaded walks in one inning, but it’s not enough in a wild 10-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
PITTSBURGH —
The Chicago Cubs face Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes on Saturday in the debut of perhaps the most hyped pitcher since Mark Prior.
In his return to his native Pittsburgh, Ian Happ went 2-for-5 with an RBI in his home ballpark to help Chicago Cubs beat the Pirates 7-2 on Friday at PNC Park.
The Chicago Cubs’ efforts to get healthy hit another road block as shortstop Dansby Swanson landed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right knee sprain.
The Chicago Cubs’ highly ranked farm system has numerous prospects off to good starts, including outfielder Owen Caissie, catcher Moises Ballesteros and left-hander Drew Gray.
Richard Lovelady’s addition to the bullpen has given the Cubs more swing-and-miss stuff, while White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet keeps adjusting in his first season as a starter.
The Paul Skenes era is ready to begin in Pittsburgh. The top pick in last year’s amateur draft will make his major league debut for the Pirates on Saturday when they face the Chicago Cubs.