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Kris Bryant hits one of the Rockies' four homers in a 7-3 win over the playoff-contending Cubs - ABC News
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Column: Chicago Cubs can survive even without Marcus Stroman
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Cubs drop out of playoff position with another loss to D-backs
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Theo's last dance? Cubs face questions after playoff sweep
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Cubs move into virtual tie for playoff spot by beating Mets
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Fire hope progress carries them into MLS playoffs - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs need to keep taking it one game at a time in this playoff race - CHGO
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The Chicago Cubs' 2019 MLB Playoff Dreams Are Over - The Ringer
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Marcus Stroman won't start Wednesday for Chicago Cubs — and his return from the IL is uncertain — after suffering rib discomfort
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The Rundown: No No-No for Stro in Big Win, Cubs 'Pen MLB-Worst, Hendriks Returns to Thunderous Ovation - Cubs Insider
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Cubs' comeback falls short in extra-innings loss to Brewers