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Cardinals' Grichuk does in Cubs again
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Acuña homers for the 7th time in 11 games as the MLB-leading
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Cubs' Tepera suspended for 3 games, manager Ross 1 by MLB
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Charlie Culberson rises to the occasion in Dodgers' Game 1 victory
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Nationals Stage a Late Comeback, Perhaps Exorcising Postseason
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Harper, Zimmerman even series for Nationals
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Gordo: Retooled Cardinals pitching staff could deliver collective
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