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Column: Chicago Cubs can survive even without Marcus Stroman
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman won't back down:' I want to be heard
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Cubs starter Marcus Stroman re-evaluated, continuing with light
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Marcus Stroman struggles in rehab start with Triple-A Iowa Cubs
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Stroman returns, but not before Steele struggles in Cubs' loss
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Marcus Stroman: Chicago Cubs RHP has no answer for rib injury
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Stroman wins 4th straight start, Amaya hits 1st homer as Cubs beat
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Cubs, Marcus Stroman won't rush return from IL after last
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Cubs planning for Marcus Stroman to return to rotation this week
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Could injuries push Stroman back to the Cubs next season?
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Marcus Stroman Injury Update: Cubs ace set to return to mound just
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Hip injury impacting Cubs' Marcus Stroman 'a lot' – NBC Sports Chicago
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Cubs get Stroman update, can ponder adding some pitchers
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman leaves London start with blister on finger - ESPN
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Cubs cut Frazier, put Stroman on IL; Miley hurt again