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Bruce Bochy's historic Rangers scored 16 runs, forced a position player to pitch again
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Matt Shaw selected No. 13 overall in 2023 MLB Draft by Chicago Cubs - Testudo Times
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Javier Baez and Cubs Baffle Pirates Infielders in Wild Play - The New York Times
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MLB free agent rankings 2023-2024
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Chicago Cubs - Wikipedia
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Swept by Cubs, SF Giants fall back to .500 in uncompetitive loss
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A Trade a Day: Does Trading Cody Bellinger Have to Signal Giving Up on 2023? - Cubs - North Side Baseball
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Column: Why this Chicago Cubs season can't be considered a success if they miss the playoffs — even with their midseason turnaround
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MLB Power Rankings Week 17: A shake-up in the top 5 - ESPN
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Orphaned bear cubs raised in Lynnwood get freedom, 'a second shot at life
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Chicago Cubs should prioritize Cody Bellinger in aftermath of Shohei Ohtani's injury – NBC Sports Chicago
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MLB trade deadline 2023: Cubs, Mets and more bubble teams - ESPN
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2023 MLB trade deadline: The Cubs' quick pivot to buyer status perfectly captures this year's NL wild-card race
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