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Roster Moves: Cubs activate Yan Gomes from IL, option catcher
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Willson Contreras rejects Cubs' qualifying offer, so what's next
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Ranking 8 Cubs pending free agents by likelihood of them re-signing
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Cubs' offensive resurgence partially washes away taste of missed
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Bittersweet Move as Veteran Leader Returns to Cubs
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Jameson Taillon Stats, Fantasy & News
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Cards' winning streak reaches six games following 7-2 shellacking
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Cubs catching prospect Miguel Amaya hoping to catch a break
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Yan Gomes: Chicago Cubs sign veteran catcher
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The Yan Gomes signing by the numbers - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Cubs beat Cardinals 10-3 after a testy start to get back to .500