He still is unrecognized in Chicago, which suits him fine. “No, no one knows (me),” Sizemore said with a laugh. “I don’t mind, yeah.
” Cubs manager Craig Counsell doesn’t have that luxury. His team begins a homestand Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays after being swept in Cleveland to move further toward the periphery of the wild-card chase. If the Cubs finish under .
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Sox's Fletcher trying to seal RF spot The Sox have been unable to develop a quality right fielder in recent years and hope they finally have an answer in Dominic Fletcher, acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks over the winter. Fletcher started the season poorly, missed a month with a left shoulder strain and recently was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte. Now he’s getting a fresh start under Sizemore, who knew Fletcher from working together in Arizona.
Fletcher, 26, made three great catches against the Yankees on Wednesday and is 6-for-13 with one strikeout in three starts since Sizemore took over. “He’s a good all-around player, especially the defense,” Sizemore said. “He gives us a big lift out there, whether it’s in center or right.
With him and Luis (Robert Jr.) together, with (Andrew Benintendi), it’s a solid outfield. “I hope we can .