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Cubs activate closer Adbert Alzolay before final regular-season series - Chicago Sun-Times
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Cubs reliever Ethan Roberts went from small town Tennessee to MLB - BVM Sports
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Cubs' long relievers, off days help bullpen weather 13-inning game - Chicago Sun-Times
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The 24 best players in Chicago Cubs history
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Chicago Cubs no-hitter of L.A. Dodgers was a surprise to bullpen
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Chafin's departure hits hard in Cubs' clubhouse
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Which free agent relievers should the Cubs target for 2023? - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Chicago Cubs all-time lists of the best and worst - Cubbies Crib
In a long awaited comeback, the Chicago Cubs finally broke their losing streak by winning the 2016 World Series. After 108 years, the Cubs basked in
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The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Cubs History
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Cubs' Jose Cuas, Drew Smyly becoming go-to relievers with traffic on the bases - Chicago Sun-Times
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The Bullpen Series - The New York Times
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For Decades, Relievers Pitched Better Than Starters. Not Anymore.