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Rain postpones Braves-Cubs

By: AP

CHICAGO (AP) — If there’s any question about his first-place team, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon says it has to do with its untested relief corps. The answer had to wait at least a day after the Cubs’ scheduled game Saturday against the Atlanta Braves was postponed because of rain. While no makeup date was immediately announced, the game likely…

Arrieta Throws 2nd No-Hitter In 11 Starts

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, left, celebrates with catcher David Ross after the final out of his no-hitter in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Cubs won 16-0. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)   CINCINNATI (AP) — Jake Arrieta’s first no-hitter set him apart. Pitching another one in the span of only 11…