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Cubs' Christopher Morel could be the X-Factor for this year's team
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Chicago Cubs on X: Welcome to The Show, Christopher Morel! / X
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Christopher Morel Fantasy Baseball News, Rankings, Projections, Chicago Cubs
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Swarmer earns 1st MLB win, Cubs top Cards to open twinbill
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Chicago Cubs: Christopher Morel's home run a special moment
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Cubs rookie Christopher Morel is an absolute delight
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The Rundown: Nats Drop Lethargic Cubs, Hoerner Sees Glass Half-Full, Cards Lose Fifth Straight, Another Ohtani Milestone - Cubs Insider
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Brennen Davis Develops At Alternate Site — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America
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Cubs' reasons for optimism — and biggest disappointments — as trade deadline looms - The Athletic
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Cubs: Christopher Morel has hit a wall in the second half