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NEW RECORD! Cardinals win 15th straight game with comeback
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Cubs' Hoerner wants to win 2nd base job
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Bleacher Report's rather optimistic prediction of the Cubs' 2022
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Cubs Option Nico Hoerner, Brad Wieck - MLB Trade Rumors
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David Bote Wins Starting 2B Job; Cubs Option Nico Hoerner To
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Former Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis agrees to minor-league
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Cubs 4, White Sox 3: Christopher Morel walks it off - Bleed Cubbie
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Bote's 2-run single pushes Cubs to 4-2 win, split with Cards
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