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Taillon's resurgence continues, Cubs win eighth straight, as they top Cardinals 5-1
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Cub Tracks' insert gamethread word here - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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For Now, I Just Want to Talk About Pinch-Hitting for Pete Crow-Armstrong - Cubs - North Side Baseball
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Freddie Freeman and Dodgers' offense struggle in loss to Cubs - Los Angeles Times
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2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 59 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs: Tucker Barnhart is providing some defensive value
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Joc Pederson, Giants struggle on defense in loss to Cubs
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Washington Nationals: Yan Gomes does what they said couldn't be done
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Contreras back in lineup as DH for Cardinals vs. Cubs tonight; Mikolas suspended 5 games
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The Cubs signed catcher Yan Gomes. Does this mean Willson Contreras will be traded? - Bleed Cubbie Blue