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Cubs roster moves: Nico Hoerner activated, Cody Bellinger to injured list, Eric Hosmer DFA - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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As slide continues, Cubs decide time is right to promote Mervis
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Cubs finally give in to fans and call up Nico Hoerner with latest roster move
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Abrams, Nats squeeze past Cubs for 2nd straight night, 2-1 - WTOP News
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Cubs shake things up with some major roster moves - Marquee Sports Network
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Injured List Returns: Hoerner, Benintendi, Villar, Snell - MLB Trade Rumors
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Nico Hoerner proving to Cubs he's up for the challenge - Marquee Sports Network
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2022 Fantasy Baseball Player Spotlight: Nico Hoerner Deserves Your Second Half Attention
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Nationals' bullpen falters again as Cubs take rubber game, 8-3 - The Washington Post
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