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10 observations: Sampson struggles, Cubs rally past Giants in Spring Training opener - On Tap Sports Net
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Ian Happ hits go-ahead single in 10th, Cubs move closer to NL Central lead with 5-4 win over Pirates - ABC News
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Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner show off defense for Cubs
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Justin Steele: Another quality start for Chicago Cubs pitcher
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Nico Hoerner on Dansby Swanson signing
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Mike Tauchman wins game for Cubs in St. Louis with home run-robbing catch – NBC Sports Chicago
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Cubs' Dansby Swanson juggles new team, wife Mallory's injury - ESPN
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Bellinger saves the day as Cubs win series against Brewers
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A Numbers Game: A look at how every Cubs player — and the manager — picked their jersey number - Marquee Sports Network
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The Cubs lineups are not as effective as they could be - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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AP sources: Cubs, SS Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year deal
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Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Cardinals: Christopher Morel at DH, Cody Bellinger at 1B