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Kimbrel Back in the Spotlight - NBC Sports
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Cubs trade Craig Kimbrel to White Sox, Twitter explodes – NBC
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2 best closing options for Dodgers after Craig Kimbrel demotion
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Potential landing spots for Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel
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Cubs trade Craig Kimbrel to White Sox for Nick Madrigal, Codi
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An updated estimate of the Cubs 2021 payroll and luxury tax - Bleed
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Nick Madrigal in Cubs' lineup as he looks to earn regular role – NBC
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The Rays were lucky to lose the Craig Kimbrel bidding war
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Craig Kimbrel: Chicago Cubs closer's dramatic turnaround
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Craig Kimbrel: No trade talk, doctored baseballs for Chicago Cubs
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Craig Kimbrel Was Extremely Nasty - Almost Too Nasty - Saving the
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Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel lands on injured list for second time in
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Craig Kimbrel ties rookie saves record - NBC Sports
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Craig Kimbrel, Dodgers plan to collaborate on adjustments – Orange
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Former Alabama prep star completes no-hitter for Chicago Cubs