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Chicago Cubs: Pitcher Javier Assad battling for roster spot
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Chicago Cubs Pitcher Javier Assad dominates vs Team USA
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Cubs pitcher Javier Assad sums up his once-in-a-lifetime experience with Team Mexico
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4 Young players that will be key to Chicago Cubs 2023 rebuild
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2023 Cubs player profiles: Javier Assad - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Cubs roster move: Javier Assad added to 40-man and 26-man rosters - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Javier Assad continues to push for Cubs' Opening Day roster
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Chicago Cubs enter crucial 7 games vs. Diamondbacks in top form
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Stroman struggles again and Cubs fall back to .500
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Cubs move LHP Drew Smyly to the bullpen and will start rookie RHP Javier Assad on Friday in Toronto - MLB