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7 things to know about the Cubs' chances in the National League
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Would the Cubs be in playoff hunt had they re-signed Báez?
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Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, July 27 edition
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Cubs Beat Indians In Game 7 To Clinch First World Series Title In
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For the Cubs, the Playoffs Aren't Good Enough Anymore - The New
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On this date in 1998, the Cubs played a one game playoff vs Giants
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Cubs go from playoff bound to eliminated after disastrous
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The Cubs Still Have a 30-Percent Chance to Make the Playoffs
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Javier Baez, Cubs' Riveting Second Baseman, Is Leaving Mark on