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Sullivan: How have the Chicago Cubs slipped in the NL Central? Jet lag, air pollution, rain delays, and a breakdown in all 3 phases of the game.
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Marcus Stroman exits London Series start
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Cardinals rally past Cubs in London Series finale: How St. Louis bounced back from Saturday's struggles - The Athletic
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Brandon Marsh homers twice as Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Cubs 5-1 - Newsday
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After error-filled opening, Cardinals use jolly good rally to upend Cubs, split London Series
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Cubs enjoy the rarest of weekends in London
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Cardinals surge for seven runs to beat Cubs in London
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St Louis Cardinals battle back to beat Chicago Cubs and split MLB London Series
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Marcus Stroman Did Something Yesterday That the Cubs Haven't Seen in 32 Years - Bleacher Nation
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Cubs starter Marcus Stroman leaves London game with blister on finger
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Cards-Cubs series could be trade-deadline showcase
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Wild win slows Chicago Cubs' slide in the NL Central