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2021 ZiPS Projections: Chicago White Sox
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Cubs roster moves: Nick Madrigal activated from IL, Michael Rucker, Anderson Espinoza recalled - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Could Chicago White Sox Bring Back Nick Madrigal in Trade with Cubs? - Fastball
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Cubs Weekly Podcast on Podbay
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Cubs Talk Podcast: Oddsmakers not giving any love on win total – NBC Sports Chicago
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Cubs' Nick Madrigal 'in a lot better place' since returning from IL - Chicago Sun-Times
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MLB on X: The @Cubs are receiving 2B Nick Madrigal and RHP Codi Heuer in return, according to MLB Network Insiders @Ken_Rosenthal and @JonHeyman. / X
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What it's like facing Joey Votto – NBC Sports Chicago
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Cubs PGL crew gives initial reactions on 2-1 loss to Rockies – NBC Sports Chicago
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Taillon Better Than the Line, Madrigal's Error, Hendricks, Birdsell's Debut, Kilian, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation
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Nick Madrigal is Back - Bleacher Nation