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MIAMI Theo Epstein scoffed at the possibility of sending a World Series hero down to the minors on May 16, writing the headline with this money quote: If anyone wants to sell their Kyle Schwarber stock, were buying. If the Cubs arent dumping their Schwarber stock, theyre definitely reassessing their investment strategy, trying to figure out how such a dangerous postseason hitter had become one of the least productive players in the majors. The overall portfolio hasnt changed that much since the team presidents vote of confidence, Schwarber batting .179 for the defending champs then and .171 when the Cubs finally made the decision to demote him to Triple-A Iowa. Continue to Article

June 22, 2017 8:10:pm EST

Let’s get human and let’s talk stress. They both bike. Gov. Bruce Rauner straddles a Harley and hits the open road to hidden outposts Downstate. House Speaker Mike Madigan prefers to keep his bike stationary, exercising in the privacy of his Springfield and Chicago homes. Illinois is still at a standstill; the state’s two most powerful polar opposite pols are still at odds with each other since July 2015 — the last time we had a full state budget. So as the new fiscal year deadline (June 30) approaches, Sneed asked the men how they handle the stress of it all. Here’s how. “Well, I take long walks with our dog and ride my motorcycle,” Rauner said. “I head out alone and explore roads or find a Continue to Article

June 22, 2017 8:09:pm EST

The Chicago Cubs are hoping a stint in the minors will help Kyle Schwarber find his swing again. The 24-year-old Schwarber was sent down to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, giving the slumping slugger a chance to catch his breath after a difficult start to the season. ''We talked to him after the game yesterday and he took it really well,'' manager Joe Maddon said. Continue to Article

June 22, 2017 5:57:pm EST

MIAMI -- The Chicago Cubs are sending struggling outfielder Kyle Schwarber to Triple-A Iowa as the team embarks on an 11-game road trip.? Schwarber, 24, is hitting .171 just seven months after helping the Cubs to a World Series victory. Chicago is in second place in the National League Central. As part of a series of moves, the Cubs will also put outfielder Jason Heyward on the disabled list with a cut on his hand. They are calling up outfielder Mark Zagunis from Iowa for his first taste of the majors. Pitcher Dylan Floro is also rejoining the team. After losing Dexter Fowler to free agency, manager Joe Maddon installed Schwarber in the leadoff spot to start the season. That lasted 36 games before Continue to Article

June 22, 2017 5:45:pm EST

Players and agents are jockeying for position to be one of the top picks in the NBA Draft and cash in with a lucrative contract. This jockeying is important because if a player slips in the draft, he stands to lose millions with the NBA's rookie salary limits. Last year's top pick, Ben Simmons, signed a four-year contract worth up to $26.6 million with just the first two years and $12.1 million guaranteed. Continue to Article

June 22, 2017 2:38:pm EST