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Cubs' Kyle Schwarber not cleared to play the outfield as World Series returns to Wrigley Field - Los Angeles Times
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Baseball rat' Kyle Schwarber to continue remarkable Cubs comeback as pinch-hitter in Chicago – New York Daily News
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Cubs level World Series with first Fall Classic win since 1945
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Schwarber drives in two in Cubs' World Series Game 2 win
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Cubs win Game 5. World Series goes back to Cleveland
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Kyle Schwarber was a key part of Cubs' World Series victory
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Word Series Storylines: Kyle Schwarber and the Indians Bullpen
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Kyle Schwarber: Cubs World Series star showed toughness, leadership as high school football player
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Kyle Schwarber, Cubs get even with Indians – Boston Herald
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The Curiously Complicated Case for Playing Kyle Schwarber in the World Series – Chicago Magazine
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History of Cubs designated hitters, from Dave Clark to Kyle Schwarber – NBC Sports Chicago
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Cubs-Indians 2016 World Series: Kyle Schwarber not cleared to play outfield
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The argument against putting Kyle Schwarber on the World Series roster
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World Series 2016: Chicago Cubs say Kyle Schwarber not medically cleared to play the field - ABC7 Chicago
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Kyle Schwarber heading toward a surprising World Series return 7 months after tearing his ACL