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Cubs bullpen musings: Alzolay's availability, a new reliever and
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Cubs finally have their ninth-inning answer in Adbert Alzolay
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The Rundown: Cubs Beat Royals, Alzolay Struggles, Smyly Back in
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Adbert Alzolay embracing role as multi-inning reliever
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Can the Chicago Cubs bullpen step up without closer Adbert Alzolay?
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5 options the Chicago Cubs have for the closer role in the bullpen
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Adbert Alzolay leads reinvigorated Cubs bullpen
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Cubs add Adbert Alzolay, Dillon Maples to bullpen
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Cubs add Adbert Alzolay, Dillon Maples to bullpen
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Adbert Alzolay leads reinvigorated Cubs bullpen