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Cubs could contend in the 2023 season with the right moves
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The Rundown: Cubs Control Playoff Destiny, Schedule Favors D-Backs & Marlins, Trout Discusses Future - Cubs Insider
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Cubs' Cody Bellinger looks like MVP again, set for big free agent deal
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A few thoughts about the future of the Chicago Cubs - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Claimed by Reds, New York native Harrison Bader hopes for future return to Yankees
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Chicago Cubs should prioritize Cody Bellinger in aftermath of Shohei Ohtani's injury – NBC Sports Chicago
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Washington Nationals: Max Scherzer is already a future Hall of Famer
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Jed Hoyer says wins changed Cubs' direction at trade deadline - ESPN
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It's pretty lame': Pirates peeved over Cubs manager David Ross' critical comments
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How the Cubs could return to contention in 2023 after promising signs in 2022
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Dodgers acquire reliever Chris Martin in trade with Cubs - Los Angeles Times
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The San Francisco Giants Trade For Kris Bryant - Last Word On Baseball
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Rockies blow 9th-inning lead in series opener to Cubs; home plate ump leaves