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MLB playoffs: Cardinals, Dodgers and how to fix the wild card
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Diamondbacks sweep Cubs with 6-2 win, pass Chicago in NL wild-card race - ABC News
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For the Cubs, the Playoffs Aren't Good Enough Anymore - The New York Times
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The Cubs control their own playoff destiny thanks to the schedule - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Alonso and McNeil provide power, Bickford saves the Mets as they hand the Cubs a costly 4-3 loss - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Chicago Cubs lineup shuffle: Why Ian Happ is hitting leadoff, and center field options
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Chicago Cubs are watching the standings in NL wild-card race
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Scoreboard Watching: Central Tightens, Cubs Magic Number, NL Playoff Standings, More - Bleacher Nation
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Pablo López and the Twins aim to stop playoff skid when they host the Blue Jays in Wild Card Series - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Cubs' comeback falls short in extra-innings loss to Brewers
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Slumping since All-Star break, Marlins, D'backs, Giants and Reds keeping each other in playoff race –