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Ben Zobrist timeline: From his early path to the majors to winning World Series MVP to his leave of absence — and return — to the Cubs
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Zobrist's Cubs comeback starts Friday at Class A South Bend
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Ben Zobrist returns to Cubs after time off to work through divorce
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Ben Zobrist's Cubs 2016 World Series ring up for auction – NBC Sports Chicago
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Kris Bryant (ankle) back in Cubs starting lineup; Ben Zobrist activ.. - ABC7 Chicago
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Ben Zobrist to return to Cubs this season - Chicago Sun-Times
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Tampa Bay Rays: The return of Ben Zobrist could make sense
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Ben Zobrist Reportedly Not Planning To Play In 2020 - MLB Trade Rumors
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June 8, 2016: Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist (18) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the MLB game between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank
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Ben Zobrist will begin a rehab assignment 'soon' - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Castellanos homers again as Cubs beat Mariners 6-1
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Chicago Cubs: Could 2019 be Ben Zobrist's last stand?
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How Ben Zobrist got back to 'old times
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Ben Zobrist of Chicago Cubs defies MLB again with black spikes – The Denver Post