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View In Browser May 8, 2018 chicagotribune.com Inside Slant ADVERTISEMENT Darvish's reputation Tuesday, May 8 Either Yu Darvish felt too ill to gut through Tuesday's scheduled start or the Cubs chose to give their struggling $126 million man a mini-vacation to refresh mentally and physically. Either way, a DL stint due to parainfluenza does Darvish's reputation no favors in Chicago, David Haugh writes. Replacing Darvish Tuesday night vs. the Marlins will be Jen-Ho Tseng. Mark Gonzales answers readers' questions, ranging from What's wrong with Darvish to why doesn't MLB get rid of the worst umpires? Read More » Neurosurgeon on Farquhar  A foremost neurosurgeon answers questions about brain hemorrhages and Danny Farquhar.  The pitcher has been released from the hospital and the doctor says he could pitch again. Sox open a two-game series against the Pirates Tuesday night. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Brunson resigns  Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson has resigned amid reports that women had accused him of improper conduct. Read More » Fitts' durability The Bears rolled the dice on Utah edge rusher Kylie Fitts in the sixth round of last weekend's NFL draft. Fitts' college coach, Kyle Whittingham, spoke to the Tribune recently about Fitts' upside, his durability issues and his biggest challenges at the next level. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Scary video Phil Rosenthal's nine sports media things worth noting from "baseball in groin" on ESPN to the need for "Get Up" to get going, a picked Booger to Tara Lipinski, Hawk Harrelson's "Star Wars" bobblehead to Madden Football, high-fiving reporters to Shaquille O'Neal's latest endorsement deal. Read More » Out of Soldier Field  The Chicago High School Kickoff Classic, an annual high school football tripleheader usually held at Soldier Field, is looking for a new home. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2018 | Chicago Tribune | 435 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Inside Slant newsletter.