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Iowa Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay diagnosed with 'slight biceps
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Cubs place closer on IL with arm injury, activate veteran reliever
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Can Chicago Cubs bullpen step up without closer Adbert Alzolay?
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Adbert Alzolay has six-run second inning in Cubs' loss to the
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Adbert is the Closer, Nico, Seiya, Steele, Iowa, and Other Cubs
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Adbert Alzolay: Chicago Cubs pitcher may fit best as reliever
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Cubs activate Jeimer Candelario off IL; Adbert Alzolay isn't far
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Chicago Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay's recent success boosts
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Adbert Alzolay embracing role as multi-inning reliever