Pirates GM shuts down Paul Skenes trade rumors
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Cincinnati Reds have EMBARRASSING Loss to Chicago Cubs
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The Chicago Cubs backup plan at third base didn't quite work out. While Chicago hoped Matt Shaw would excel in April, it took a second stint in the minor league
With rumors swirling on the availability of Pittsburgh Pirates Ace Paul Skenes, could the Chicago Cubs make a bold move to land him?
The fan, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, fell from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game on April 20, officials said.
The Cincinnati Reds limited the Pittsburgh Pirates to five runs in a three-game series but were outscored 4-1 in losses Tuesday and Wednesday.
Chicago’s arguably surpassed the Los Angeles Dodgers as the most-disciplined team in the league at the plate. It continues to get the ball in play with a low 19.7% strikeout rate in the last two weeks, and while its walk rate has fallen just a hair it remains very strong at 8.9%.