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Cubs place closer Alzolay on the 15-day IL and promote top
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Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay diagnosed with lat strain, 'very
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How Adbert Alzolay has found success in the Cubs' bullpen
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What's next for Adbert Alzolay and the Cubs' starting rotation
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Cubs' David Ross dubs Adbert Alzolay 'major league starter' – NBC
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Adbert Alzolay - Chicago Cubs Relief Pitcher - ESPN
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Alzolay embracing bullpen role for Cubs
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Hayden Wesneski's Chicago Cubs Debut Was as Good As It Gets, and
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Cubs lose to Cardinals despite Adbert Alzolay's strong start