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Cubs, All-Star SS Swanson Finalize $177 Million, 7-Year Deal
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Cubs' use five-run third inning to top Cardinals
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Chairman on Cubs season: 'With all the disappointment we have, there's a lot of optimism as well
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Cubs score 6 runs late to rally for 7-4 win over Yankees
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Cubs' use five-run third inning to top Cardinals
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Team president Jed Hoyer sees bigger things in store for the Cubs after missing the playoffs
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What Will The Chicago Cubs Do At The Trade Deadline?
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What Are the Chicago Cubs Playoff Chances This Year? - InsideHook
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Jason Heyward out to prove he 'can still play' with Dodgers - Los Angeles Times
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How Justin Steele became the new Chicago Cubs ace - ESPN
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Home for the playoffs? Cubs gain more ground with sweep of Giants
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Ohtani alternatives: Where else can Rangers look to address needs prior to trade deadline?
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Cubs' Nick Burdi makes improbable big-league comeback - Chicago Sun-Times
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Former Cubs catcher David Ross to compete on 'Dancing with the Stars