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Richard Kagan

Been a sports fan most of my life. Followed the Chicago Cubs when the seats were empty at Wrigley Field. Saw a no-hitter there. And Leo Durocher leading his team. Now, it's the new Cubs. I am looking forward to bringing you the news and my perspective.

Mar 5, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; General view of a sign at Sloan Park prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Does Mike Montgomery get the starting nod in 2017?

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Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general shot of the Chicago Cubs crowd during the World Series victory rally in Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Prospect Dylan Cease has the right stuff in minors

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Chicago Cubs: Joe Maddon leads the Cubs into 2017 season

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Chicago Cubs: World Champs feted at White House by President Obama

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Chicago Cubs: Outfielder Jon Jay introduced at Cubs Convention

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Oct 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; The W flag is raised after game five of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Indians 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Pitching coach Chris Bosio leads his staff to top in majors

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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist celebrates after hitting a RBI double against the Cleveland Indians in the 10th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Ben Zobrist earns World Series MVP in first year with Cubs

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Nov 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (34) lifts the Commissioner

Chicago Cubs: World Series winners that won’t be forgotten

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Oct 11, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) hits an RBI single during the ninth inning of game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Looking back at Willson’s NLDS two-run RBI vs Giants

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Sep 30, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. The Cubs won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Will Carl Edwards continue to shine bright for the Cubs?

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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez (9) hits a solo home run against the Cleveland Indians in the 5th inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Javier Baez will be a player to watch for Cubs

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Dec 7, 2016; National Harbor, MD, USA; Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer speaks with the media after announcing a trade with the Kansas City Royals of relief pitcher Wade Davis for outfielder Jorge Soler (both not pictured) on day three of the 2016 Baseball Winter Meetings at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs get closer Wade Davis as Chapman exits to Yankees

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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs players celebrate on the field after defeating the Cleveland Indians in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Playoff shares awarded as Christmas comes early

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Sep 5, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) delivers against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Sale may be dealt, but not to the North Side

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Nov 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman throws a pitch against the Cleveland Indians in the 7th inning in game six of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Reliever Chapman may be on the move to Yankees

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Oct 22, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts raises the National League Championship Trophy after game six of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Wrigley Field. At right is President of Baseball operations Theo Epstein. Cubs win 5-0 to advance to the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs: Fans giving thanks after magical 2016

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