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MLB Pipeline on X: On and off the field, Matt Mervis (#Cubs No. 7
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Matt Mervis of the Chicago Cubs to Play for Team Israel - Sports
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Matt Mervis (@mmervis12) / X
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Ross, Hoyer not concerned about Hosmer changing roles
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Chicago Cubs slugger Matt Mervis sells Hebrew merch to 'help grow
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Cubs breakout prospect Matt Mervis dishes on his offensive
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In Eric Hosmer, Matt Mervis has mentor to guide him as the pair
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Matt Mervis returns to Cubs from World Baseball Classic
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Matt Mervis of the Cubs during the 2015 East Coast Pro Showcase at
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Member of the Cubs, and the Tribe
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Cubs Prospect Matt Mervis playing for Team Israel in 2023 WBC
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Chicago Cubs slugger Matt Mervis sells Hebrew merch to 'help grow
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Cubs prospect Matt Mervis returns from the World Baseball Classic