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Cubs, Cardinals balance fun, business during London Series
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Reds eliminated in game 161 during 15-6 loss to Cardinals
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Is the sell-off canceled? Cubs reach .500 by rolling past Cardinals
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Cardinals 7, Cubs 5
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On second day of draft, Cardinals select Quinn Mathews, who became
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Nolan Arenado named 2023 MLB All-Star
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Cardinals and Cubs balance fun and business ahead of weekend
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Taillon's resurgence continues, Cubs win eighth straight, as they
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