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Column: Will Chicago Cubs rebuild turn the corner in 2023?
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Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward shows off his World Series ring as he
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Column: Jason Heyward reflects on end of Chicago Cubs career
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Faced with quandary, Cubs did what was best – Hartford Courant
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Cubs fine with billy goat as part of World Series ring design
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Jason Heyward's World Series speech helped Cubs win
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Chicago Cubs release five-time Gold Glove outfielder Jason Heyward
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Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward - Los Angeles Times
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Jason Heyward, Chicago Cubs love Cincinnatiand for good reason
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Jason Heyward's World Series highlight catch: 'I know it looked cool
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Joe Maddon and Robin Ventura pursue same goal with distinctive