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National League Central standings: Cubs continue to inch closer to the top
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Cubs surge in National League Central standings after sweep of Giants
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Matt Kemp - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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The Daily Sweat: Yankees can get first series win since July with win over Mets
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Cardinals clinch NL Central, beat Cubs in Joe Maddon's finale - Sports Illustrated
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MLB Power Rankings: Who won battle between Rays and Braves? - ESPN
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Ranking the MLB teams after Week 24 - ESPN
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Alvarez hits 3 HRs, Astros beat A's to clinch playoff spot MLB - Bally Sports
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MLB Series to Watch: Week of September 4, 2023
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MLB standings: How magic numbers will be impacted by this week's schedule for Brewers, White Sox, Astros - DraftKings Network
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Bernie's Redbird Review: After A Frustrating Monday In Milwaukee, The Cardinals Will Have No Excuses If They Lose Tonight. - Scoops
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Reds playoff hopes fading after a 4-3 loss in Cleveland - Redleg Nation