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Cubs notes: Matt Mervis' role, post-Dexter Fowler teams, closer's job, prospects - The Athletic
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Where's Matt Mervis? Why the Cubs first-base prospect is still at Triple A, for now - The Athletic
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Why the Chicago Cubs optioned prospect Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa with the return of Cody Bellinger
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Time to Get Matt Mervis Back to Chicago - Cubs Insider
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Sitting Suzuki worked, but Cubs need more changes
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Chicago Cubs News: Cody Bellinger returns as Matt Mervis is optioned to Triple-A
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The Rundown: Cubs Sweep Pirates and Eye Postseason, Bellinger Returns, Mervis Optioned, Happy 35th 'Bull Durham' - Cubs Insider
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Why the Chicago Cubs optioned prospect Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa with the return of Cody Bellinger
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Matt Mervis not in Iowa Cubs lineup after leaving last night's game – NBC Sports Chicago
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The Cubs should make Cody Bellinger a multi-year offer - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Matt Mervis' RBI single, 05/06/2023
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Cubs DFA Eric Hosmer, option Keegan Thompson, put Cody Bellinger on IL - Chicago Sun-Times