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Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs saw seasons turn on June sweep
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Here's the Cubs' magic number, current playoff seeding – NBC Sports Chicago
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Chicago Cubs Cut Magic Number for National League Playoff Berth - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Nationals cut reliever Jonathan Papelbon
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A look at the Cubs' complicated road to the playoffs after sweep in Atlanta – NBC Sports Chicago
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MLB roundup: Braves defeat Mets, move into NL East lead
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Chicago Cubs Cut Magic Number for National League Playoff Berth - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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MLB 2023 predictions: World Series, playoff races, awards, more - ESPN
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Cubs beat Cardinals, trim magic number to 1
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M.L.B. Playoff Races: Brewers and Cardinals Roll Toward a Showdown - The New York Times
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What's Next for the Phillies After Stunning Collapse vs. Diamondbacks in NLCS, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Diamondbacks remain in tight Wild Card race as postseason looms
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Brewers move closer to NL Central title as Caratini, Perkins homer in 6-0 win over Cardinals
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Aaron Civale struggles as Rays can't close gap on Orioles