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The Cubs are bringing Drew Smyly back for 2023 - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Smyly ends home struggles with 7 shutout innings
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Smyly loses perfect game in painful way, but Cubs romp to 13-0 win
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Smyly ends home struggles with 7 shutout innings
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The Cubs officially announced the Drew Smyly signing - Bleed
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Drew Smyly loses perfect-game bid on infield collision in Cubs win
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Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 2-year contract: AP sources
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WATCH: Cubs starter Drew Smyly loses perfect game vs. Dodgers in
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