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Win or lose, the Royals still don't know what they're doing
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The Rundown: Cubs Riding High After 5-1 Trip, Hoyer Expected to Buy, Cards Start Sell-Off, Padres Likely Standing Pat - Cubs Insider
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No Willson Contreras, no Ian Happ, no Plan for Cubs' next playoff run? – NBC Sports Chicago
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Talent Wins, Protect the Bullpen, Minor League Options, and Other Cubs Bullets - Bleacher Nation
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Cubs trade for Jeimer Candelario, confirming status as buyers
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Cubs' Cody Bellinger looks like MVP again, set for big free agent deal
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2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 131 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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MLB trade deadline rumors, notes, other things to know - Sports Illustrated
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Chicago Cubs Top 52 Prospects
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Bounce-backs key as Cubs prepare for meaningful games in September - Chicago Sun-Times
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Royals vs. Cubs Game Highlights (8/19/23)