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Marcus Stroman pitches 1-hit shutout as Cubs beat Rays
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Marcus Stroman gives unexpected credit for his great start to the
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Marcus Stroman - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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CHICAGO, IL - JULY 26: Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Marcus
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Marcus Stroman's strong start not enough vs. Nationals
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Baseball rules: Stroman has MLB's 1st pitch-clock violation
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Defense matters for Stroman, MLB's top fielding pitchers
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Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman works against the San
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Marcus Stroman off to hot start atop Cubs' rotation
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Marcus Stroman has right rib cage fracture
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Chicago Cubs get their first taste of the pitch clock in their
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Marcus Stroman struggles again: 'I need to be better' - Chicago
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Cubs' Marcus Stroman won't back down:' I want to be heard
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Marcus Stroman: Chicago Cubs pitcher's best start is wasted