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Wicks delivers memorable debut as Cubs beat Pirates
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Cubs' Kyle Hendricks tries to put 2021 behind him, but loss to
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Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction 9-21-23 MLB Picks
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Pirates suffer 9th consecutive loss, 3rd straight series sweep in
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Alexander Canario's grand slam leads Cubs in offensive breakout vs
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MVP of our group so far': Stroman leads Cubs to shutout win vs
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Game Recap: Pirates Lose Again to Faux Cubs – Pittsburgh Baseball
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REKAP: ⚾️ Chicago Cubs 14-1 win over Pittsburgh Pirates. 'That's
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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates preview, Thursday 8/24, 6:05
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Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid
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Canario's grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates 14-1 to open half
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Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates in National League wild-card
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Cubs playoff update: Loss to Pirates doesn't knock them out of
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Marlins steal playoff spot, eliminating Pirates, Reds, and Cubs
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Pirates lose another close one, 11-8, finishing off brutal sweep