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Chicago Cubs: How Willson Contreras almost wasn't a Cubs' superstar
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4 observations about Milwaukee Brewers' catching situation 2023 season
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After being plunked 12 times by the Milwaukees Brewers over the
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Willson Contreras on Cubs' wild-card loss: 'We needed that kick in
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Cubs pitcher, manager suspended after catcher Willson Contreras
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23 for '23: What will the Cubs' new era at catcher look like
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Cubs' Willson Contreras exits vs. Blue Jays with nagging ankle
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Willson Contreras on Cubs' Miguel Amaya: He can become a superstar
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How one meeting convinced the Cardinals to sign Willson Contreras
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Column: Willson Contreras does his part for Chicago Cubs
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Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0
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Cardinals Have a Major Willson Contreras Problem
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Willson Contreras leads Cubs over White Sox
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