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MLB roundup: Angels finish off sweep of Yankees
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Can Nico Hoerner be the leadoff hitter the Cubs are looking for
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Cubs 10, Pirates 6: Comeback Cubs score six in sixth - Bleed
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Nico Hoerner cranks a solo home run to extend the Cubs' lead over
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Stroman, Happ, Morel help Cubs beat Pirates 7-2 for a series sweep
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Cubs' Nico Hoerner talks adjustments moving to second base - On
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Nico Hoerner's Eighth-Inning Double Gives Cubs 3-2 Win Over Pirates
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