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Cubs' Kyle Hendricks has front-row seat to expected trade-deadline
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Pirates 6, Cubs 2: Back to school for The Professor - Bleed Cubbie
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LEADING OFF: Jays finish up in Buffalo, Pads-Braves twinbill
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Chicago Cubs fans optimistic as former staff ace Kyle Hendricks
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Hendricks breezes in Cubs' Cactus League opener
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Seiya Suzuki and Kyle Hendricks Are Closer to Returning
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Kyle Hendricks Likely to Have Option Exercised, Homegrown Pitching
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Kyle Hendricks named Chicago Cubs opening-day starter
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Kyle Hendricks gives up 4 homers in first inning
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5 optimistic predictions for the Chicago Cubs in 2023
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Column: Kyle Hendricks needs to retire with the Chicago Cubs
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With Kyle Hendricks Down, The Cubs Could See Future In Adbert Alzolay
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Chicago Cubs fans optimistic as former staff ace Kyle Hendricks
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What does looming Kyle Hendricks return mean for the Cubs?
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