Meghan Montemurro

Meghan Montemurro, a Cary native and University of Illinois alumna, is the Chicago Tribune's Cubs beat reporter. She has been recognized as a finalist for the Illinois Sportswriter of the Year award twice - in 2021 and 2024. Her work often covers game results, player performances, and team news related to the Chicago Cubs. Montemurro is known for her strong reporting skills and ability to provide insightful analysis on the Cubs' performance.

Biography:  https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/11/30/meghan-montemurro-the-chicago-tribunes-cubs-beat-reporter-is-a-finalist-for-illinois-sportswriter-of-the-year/

76%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The biography provided focuses on the author's achievements and awards, potentially presenting a positive bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest found.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article reports contradictory information about the Chicago Cubs' performance in the doubleheader, stating they were swept by the St. Louis Cardinals while also highlighting their strong pitching performances.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article deceptively omits or downplays the positive aspects of the Cubs' performance while focusing on their losses and struggles with runners in scoring position.

Recent Articles

Cardinals Sweep Cubs in Doubleheader: Nine-Run First Inning and Clutch Hits from Winn and Arenado

Cardinals Sweep Cubs in Doubleheader: Nine-Run First Inning and Clutch Hits from Winn and Arenado

Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024 In a doubleheader on July 13, 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals swept the Chicago Cubs with standout performances in both games. Masyn Winn shined for the Cardinals, scoring three runs during the doubleheader and securing victory with a clutch two-run single in game two. The Cubs made roster changes and are expected to be without leftie Luke Little for at least 15 days due to a shoulder strain.