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Cubs' Marcus Stroman records 1,000th career strikeout in loss to Dodgers – NBC Sports Chicago
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Stroman, bats shine in 7-2 win over Pirates as Cubs complete sweep – NBC Sports Chicago
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Marcus Stroman is preparing Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras — 'the cornerstone of this franchise' — to be traded – The Denver Post
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Marcus Stroman, Ian Happ Lead Chicago Cubs to Friday Victory Over Texas Rangers - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Stroman runs his winning streak to 7, helping the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-0 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Cubs activate Marcus Stroman off IL ahead of pivotal series in Arizona – NBC Sports Chicago
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Five-run inning helps Cubs complete sweep of Pirates
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2 players the Chicago Cubs should extend next, and 1 extension they should avoid
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Cubs activate Marcus Stroman off IL ahead of pivotal series in Arizona – NBC Sports Chicago
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A few thoughts about the Cubs' signing of Marcus Stroman - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Report: Marcus Stroman seeking extension with Chicago Cubs – NBC Sports Chicago