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Cubs' Steele dominates Giants in 5-0 win, moves into tie for MLB
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Cubs roster move: Michael Rucker recalled, Caleb Kilian optioned
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Marcus Stroman: Chicago Cubs RHP has no answer for rib injury
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Marcus Stroman struggles in rehab start with Triple-A Iowa Cubs
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Marcus Stroman: Cubs give an update on starter - and it's not good
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Marcus Stroman returns to the Cubs' roster for stretch run
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Chicago Cubs' Marcus Stroman is Back to Ace Form Again - Sports
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Cubs' Steele dominates Giants in 5-0 win, moves into tie for MLB
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Cubs RHP Marcus Stroman has a rib cartilage fracture, and there is