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Cubs Reinstate Cabrera from IL to Bolster Bullpen, Thornton Placed on List
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The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Edward Cabrera from the 15-day injured list and moved Trent Thornton to the 15-day IL with a left ankle sprain, moving Cabrera to the bullpen for the rest of the season and potentially postseason help. Cabrera, who has a 5.68 ERA across 76 innings this year and has battled multiple injuries, will be used in low-leverage relief as the Cubs continue to manage a pitching-strapped roster.
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Sam Okafor
Cabrera's numbers this year don't inspire much but a new arm in the bullpen might ease some late-season pressure.
Weekend Shootings in Chicago and Phoenix
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— Aug 8, 2026
Over the weekend, multiple shootings in Phoenix left victims with serious or life-threatening injuries, including a north Phoenix case near 19th and Peoria and a south Phoenix case near 25th and Southern, with investigators detaining suspects in at least one incident and ongoing inquiries in others. Authorities are actively investigating all events, with no arrests announced in some cases and lingering questions about how the violence unfolded, including one incident tied to Centerfolds Cabaret.
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