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AP Photos Willson Contreras isn’t an all-star this year, though that doesn’t affect how the Cubs view their starting catcher. Saturday night against the Cardinals was his 74th game behind the plate as the Cubs have cycled through backup catchers, with no other catcher getting more than five starts. He’s hit all over the lineup and handled the pitching staff, but at least for now that hasn’t been enough for a trip to Denver to rub elbows with the best players in the sport. “He’s definitely been an all-star for our group for sure,” Cubs manager

Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies preview, Monday 7/5, 7:05 CT Share this story Today's roster move: Here Monday notes: HITS, AT LAST: The Cubs had 11 hits Sunday, breaking a streak of 20 straight games in which they had no more than eight. That was the longest such streak by any team since 1972. The Cubs went 6-14 in those 20 games. STILL SOME RELIEF: Despite the Cubs’ recent bullpen struggles, collectively they still rank second in MLB with a 3.11 ERA. The Padres are first at 2.85, the Giants third at 3.20. HERE’S THE SCORE: The Cubs have outscored their opponents at home 186-139 e...

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Shane Bieber grinds, Cesar Hernandez delivers as Cleveland Indians beat Cubs, 3-2 Updated 10:06 PM; Facebook Share CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It took Shane Bieber a career-high 121 pitches, but he got his eight strikeouts and a win over the Cubs on Tuesday night at Progressive Field. Chicago peppered Bieber with nine hits while sending 30 batters to the plate against the AL Cy Young winner in 6 2/3 innings. They drew three walks and had leads of 1-0 and 2-1. But Team Extreme would not let Bieber down. The Indians, who started the night hitting .210 with the fewest hits in the AL, tied the score on a...