Cubs Fly Into The All-Star Break

By Jason Marck
Cubs baseball
Chicago Cubs Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts after his turn at bat during the MLB Home Run Derby Monday at Nationals Park in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP / Associated Press
Cubs baseball
Chicago Cubs Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts after his turn at bat during the MLB Home Run Derby Monday at Nationals Park in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP / Associated Press

Cubs Fly Into The All-Star Break

By Jason Marck
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The All-Star break isn’t exactly the middle of the season, but it’s as good a time as any to evaluate Chicago baseball and get a sneak peek at some fall sports.

The short version is that the Cubs are cruising, the White Sox are limping, the Bulls made some smart moves and the Bears roster is full of new faces. WBEZ sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout goes around the horn and updates the Morning Shift on the good and the bad from Chicago’s pro sports franchises.

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