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Matt Mervis' RBI single, 05/06/2023
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Cubs activate former MVP from IL
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What Cubs temporarily moving Cody Bellinger to first base means for Matt Mervis - Chicago Sun-Times
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Which big Chicago Cubs prospects could play for the Iowa Cubs in 2023?
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Eric Hosmer guiding rookie first baseman Matt Mervis
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Matt Mervis - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Cubs Activate Cody Bellinger, Option Matt Mervis - MLB Trade Rumors
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Cubs activate former MVP from IL
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Cody Bellinger returns in Cubs win over Pirates
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Matt Mervis out of Iowa Cubs lineup after leaving Wednesday's game
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Why the Chicago Cubs optioned prospect Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa with the return of Cody Bellinger
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Cubs notes: Matt Mervis' role, post-Dexter Fowler teams, closer's job, prospects - The Athletic
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Chicago Cubs Minor League Recap: Matt Mervis looks good and Alexander Canario is back
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Chicago Cubs Minor League Recap: Brailyn Marquez is back and Mervis has three hits
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Explaining the Cubs' flurry of Friday moves as they finally get back on winning track - The Athletic