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Cubs Finalize $177M, 7-Year Deal With All-Star Shortstop Dansby
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Cubs give Candelario welcome-back gift: a new position
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What's the top item on every MLB team's holiday wish list? World
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Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to
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Swanson signing a signal Cubs are back in business of winning games
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Dansby Swanson reportedly agrees to deal with Chicago Cubs - Los
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Dansby Swanson (heel) returns to lineup in Cubs' victory - ESPN
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Trading Former #1 Overall Picks - A Baseball History Lesson
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Braves News: Dansby is changing numbers - Battery Power
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Dansby Swanson to make MLB debut for Braves; was top pick in 2015
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MLB free agent qualifying offer price $19.65M, up $1.25M - The San