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Drew Smyly Moving Back to Bullpen, Looks Like Jordan Wicks Could Take Weekend Start - Cubs Insider
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Cubs must add impact talent this winter, but bringing back Drew Smyly makes sense too - The Athletic
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Cubs temporarily move Smyly to the bullpen
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Chicago Cubs Sending Pitcher Drew Smyly Back to Bullpen - Sports Illustrated Inside The Cubs
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Cubs move Drew Smyly to bullpen, will start Javier Assad on Friday in Toronto - ESPN
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Cubs move Smyly to bullpen for short bursts of aggression
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Braves 6, Cubs 5: Jameson Taillon has an outstanding outing, but it's not enough - Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Drew Smyly moves to bullpen as Cubs chase postseason
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Cubs move LHP Drew Smyly to the bullpen and will start rookie RHP Javier Assad on Friday in Toronto
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Dodgers blown out by Cubs, Drew Smyly flirts with perfect game - Los Angeles Times
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Drew Smyly heading back to Cubs' bullpen – NBC Sports Chicago
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Drew Smyly ready to help the Cubs now from the bullpen
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Drew Smyly Moving to the Cubs Bullpen For Now - Bleacher Nation
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Chicago Cubs put Tuesday night scheduled starter Drew Smyly on bereavement list - ABC7 Chicago