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Column: Will Chicago Cubs show improvement in 2nd half?
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Jed Hoyer says wins changed Cubs' direction at trade deadline - ESPN
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Cubs stretch win streak to 8 games with win over Cardinals
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Back to work! Chicago Cubs open second half with Red Sox
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Cubs claim 6th straight series win by beating MLB-leading Braves 6
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12 MLB playoff teams, ranked by their World Series chances
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Red Sox 11-5 Cubs (Jul 16, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN
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Red Sox Kickoff Second Half of MLB Season with Home Run
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De La Cruz and Renfroe help Reds rally in 9th for 2-1 win over
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Giving Key Chicago Cubs position players their final 2023 letter
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What the Chicago Cubs playoff rotation would look like
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Nick Pivetta won't be starting for the Red Sox, but manager Alex