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Cubs call up prospect Matt Mervis
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Cubs call up prospect Matt Mervis
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The Chicago Cubs need to call Matt Mervis up sooner rather than
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This is always where I've expected myself': Matt Mervis' journey
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Left-handed power a gift to Mervis from his older brother
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WATCH: Matt Mervis reacts to being called up by Cubs
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Matt Mervis hits RBI single in Major League debut
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Matt Mervis hits RBI single in Major League debut
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Matt Mervis ends offensive skid, makes error in loss to Angels