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2017 Chicago Cubs season - Wikipedia
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Kyle Schwarber becoming a Cubs legend in World Series
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The Chicago Cubs Fans Who Can't Bear to Watch - WSJ
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The Cubs are feeling the weight of their dreadful history – New York Daily News
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Cubs no longer control their own playoff destiny
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Yankees rally in 8th to play spoiler against playoff-chasing D'Backs – Saratogian
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This fan's idea to keep Blackhawks in playoffs would erase Cubs' World Series win
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After historic regular season, Acuña gets a chance to really shine in playoffs - The Sumter Item
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Braves clinch home-field throughout playoffs with sweep of slumping Cubs
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Chicago Cubs fans mourn the end of the season as club comes up just short of making the playoffs
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Cubs, eliminated, are left sputtering on the shoulder. Where's that off ramp? - Chicago Sun-Times
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Old Friend Sergio Alcántara Hit a Walk-Off Blast Off of Old Friend Craig Kimbrel - Bleacher Nation
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Kyle Schwarber says Cubs release 'one of better things' for career – NBC Sports Chicago
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Steve Goodman and the Cubs 2020 - Twinkie Town
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Cubs move a step closer to playoff elimination, losing 4-3 to Brewers in 10 innings