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Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki has big first night with Iowa Cubs
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Chicago Cubs Star Outfielder Seiya Suzuki Thinks He Can Take Game to Next Level - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, of Japan, gets ready in the dugout for a possible pinch hit chance during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, May 13
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Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs walks back to the dugout after being called out on strikes in the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 30
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Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki walks back to the dugout after striking out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Monday, July 17, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles
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Chicago Cubs are set to release Jason Heyward after the season. Why the time is right for both sides to move on. – Orlando Sentinel
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Seiya Suzuki: Chicago Cubs sign Japanese star
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Seiya Suzuki robs grand slam in Cubs' win over White Sox
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Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a sacrifice fly in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers on April 9, 2022, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Kyodo)==Kyodo