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Win or lose, a reliable closer remains the surging Cubs' biggest
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Chicago Cubs News: Strop's role in the pen; Grichuk's parting shot
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Cubs Extend Pedro Strop - MLB Trade Rumors
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Chicago Cubs sign Jose Veras
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Five years later, Pedro Strop is still the model of consistency
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Reds sign Pedro Strop to 1-year Contract - ESPN-WING 1410
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Five years later, Pedro Strop is still the model of consistency
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Cubs closer Pedro Strop notches save after car was stolen - Sports
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Cubs Extend Pedro Strop - MLB Trade Rumors
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Reds 8, Cubs 6: The Great American Ball Park disaster - Bleed